Reviews of Site d'Interprétation Micmac de Gespeg (Museum)

Michel GUY

(Translated) Beautiful site with an exciting tour that allows you to understand the life of the Micmac son of the seasons. A very nice souvenir shop and a warm and welcoming staff. To visit absolutely (Original) Très beau site avec une visite guidée passionnante qui permet de comprendre la vie des micmac au fils des saisons. Une très belle boutique de souvenirs et un personnel chaleureux et accueillant. A visiter absolument

Sana Saud

Very nice visit.. had great time.

Karl Belony

(Translated) Great guide. The information given is very relevant. It opens us to new perspectives. (Original) Super guide. L'information donnée est très pertinente. Il nous ouvre à des nouvelles perspectives.

David Roy

We loved our visit and learned so much! Thank you.

Nicolas Lampron

(Translated) Wow! What a visit! Tim Adams knows how to capture the attention of everyone, children and adults. We learned a lot of things and it was discussed later, thank you for this learning and for allowing us to learn about the Mi'gmaq culture :) Wela'lin (Original) Wow! Quelle visite! Tim Adams sait capter l'attention de tous, enfants comme adultes. Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses et ça a été sujet de discussion par la suite, merci pour ces apprentissages et de nous permettre d'en apprendre sur la culture Mi'gmaq :) Wela'lin

Julien NIBAUDEAU

(Translated) We had a great guide (Original) On as eu un super guide

Maxime Soulier

(Translated) Super interesting visit with many examples and demonstrations ... to do! (Original) Super intéressante visite avec beaucoup d’exemples et démonstrations...à faire!

adelin mengus

(Translated) With my girlfriend we were able to take a guided tour, it was really perfect! The explanations are clear and give an idea of what life was like before the arrival of Europeans! We had Christmas as our guide, he wanted to share the knowledge with his people and made us live their traditions in the most realistic way possible ????! A big thank you Christmas for all your explanations! (Original) Avec ma copine nous avons pu faire la visiter guidée, c'était vraiment parfait ! Les explications sont clair et donnent idée de ce qu'était la vie avant l'arrivée des Européens ! Nous avons eu Noël comme guide, il avait envie de partager le savoir son peuple et nous faisait vivre leurs traditions de manière la plus réaliste qu'il soit ????! Un grand merci Noël pour toutes tes explications !

Magali Janssens

(Translated) Unfortunately we were unable to visit. We must plan our place because of sanitary measures. But I discovered a beautiful store! (Original) Malheureusement nous n'avons pas pu visiter. Il faut prévoir notre place à cause des mesures sanitaires. Mais j'ai découvert une belle boutique!

Nicolas Bédard

(Translated) The guide was very interesting despite the presentation a bit disjointed at times. Not a problem at all however for the explanations and small demonstrations during the visit. Much of the material was handcrafted by the people on site. The small exhibition inside may seem short, but the bulk of the visit is outside. Very nice activity for a rainy day in Gaspé! (Original) Le guide était très intéressant malgré la présentation un peu décousue par moments. Pas un problème du tout cependant pour les explications et les petites démonstrations lors de la visite. Beaucoup de matériel a été fait par les gens sur place à la méthode artisanale. La petite exposition à l'intérieur peut sembler courte mais le gros de la visite est à l'extérieur. Très belle activité pour une journée pluvieuse à Gaspé!

Kartz Valcin

Great place to visit

Constance Perez

Good, wish there was a little more history explained.

Natalie Finn

Loved our guided tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the bannock was delicious!

quebec gal

Beautiful place about Indian culture and activities recommend this place too all too visit

Chris Coquard

Amazing. One of the best tours I have ever experienced.

tina bourgaize

Beautiful

Daniel Lacombe Barrios

(Translated) Nice, relatively small site. The experience depends on the guide I imagine; ours talked a lot about him and the objects, but little about the history of the Mic-Macs and their way of life. In fact, he told a lot of things but had difficulty answering the questions (disjointed), which made it seem like he had no control over the subject. And after checking, some shared info was just wrong. Our visit lasted 2 hours, which is a bit long. In comparison, the traditional Huron-Wendat site in Windsor is richer in information and we learn a lot more. (Original) Beau site relativement petit. L’expérience dépend du guide j’imagine ; le nôtre a beaucoup parlé de lui et des objets, mais peu de l’histoire des Mic-Macs et de leur mode de vie. En fait, il racontait bien des trucs mais avait de la difficulté à répondre aux questions (décousu), ce qui donne l’impression de ne pas maîtriser le sujet. Et après vérifications, quelques infos partagées étaient simplement fausses. Notre visite a duré 2hr, ce qui est un peu long. En comparaison, le site traditionnel Huron-Wendat à Windsor est plus riche en informations et on y apprend beaucoup plus.

Julien G.

(Translated) Very complete and interesting visit. (Original) Visite très complète et intéressante.

Aselin Weng

Fantastic guided tour! Just remember to use bug repellant before.. Excellent and authentic place to visit to learn about the Micmac people.

Steve Daigneault

(Translated) Me and my girlfriend did the activity of making our own dream catcher. We had a great pleasure especially with the lady who gave us the little lesson (Sorry I do not remember your name). Really very kind and patient with us. A real pleasure. (Original) Moi et ma copine avons fait l'activité de faire notre propre capteur de rêves. Nous avons eu un grand plaisir surtout avec la dame qui nous a donné le petit cours ( Désolé je ne me rappel pas de ton nom ). Vraiment très gentille et patiente avec nous. Un vrai plaisir.

Carolane Gagnon

(Translated) We really liked our guided tour, it's crazy all the knowledge hiding in the brain of the host. Very interesting and dynamic. Very pleasant to listen to talk ... and sing! We have learned a lot of things. I strongly advise it. Thank you so much! Right to dogs outside :) (Original) On a vraiment aimé notre tour guidé, c’est fou toutes les connaissances qui se cache dans le cerveau de l’animateur. Très intéressant et dynamique. Très agréable à écouter parler… et chanter! Nous avons appris beaucoup de choses. Je le conseille fortement. Merci beaucoup! Droit aux chiens à l’extérieur :)

Pamela Boutilier

Excellent

marie desbois

(Translated) The person who guides us through the site knew so well how to keep all the wisdom and love for nature, and respect for the living. I came out all reassured, and filled with emotion, I feel so close to this way of being. Thank you for this reminder of respect. In the shop, beautiful things to sell, at all prices, the only regret, and of size, is that too many items are made in China: big disappointment! (Original) La personne qui nous guide à travers le site a su si bien garder toute la sagesse et l'amour pour la nature , et le respect du vivant . J'en suis sortie toute rassurée , et emplie d'émotion , je me sens si proche de cette façon d'être . Merci pour ce rappel du respect .Dans la boutique , de belles choses à vendre , à tous les prix , le seul regret , et de taille , c'est que trop d'articles sont fabriqués en Chine : grosse déception !

Stéphanie Sens

(Translated) Excellent visit, super dynamic and interesting. Tim was very generous with information! (Original) Excellente visite, super dynamique et intéressante. Tim fut très généreux d’informations!

Pierre Bindet

(Translated) Very interesting, well animated, thought to go there when the weather is nice because the visit is entirely outside. A beautiful introduction to the life of the Micmac community in 1675. The welcome is friendly and the animation really very interesting and dynamic. (Original) Très intéressant, bien animé, pensé à y aller lorsqu'il fait beau car la visite est entièrement extérieur. Une belle initiation à la vie de la communauté Micmac en 1675. L'accueil est sympathique et l'animation vraiment très intéressante et dynamique.

Stéphanie Séguin

(Translated) Superb experience! Tim was a perfect spokesperson, in addition to having Mi'kmaq origins. More than complete information on all aspects of Mi'kmaq life before and after the arrival of the settlers, whether concerning the way of life, social organization, cooking methods, etc. It is especially good to hear the version of the natives instead of that of the Europeans, who distort the facts and advance in history. The visit is very interactive too! To do again! (Original) Superbe expérience! Tim était un porte-parole parfait, en plus d'avoir des origines Micmac. Des informations plus que complètes sur tous les aspects de la vie des Micmacs avant et après l'arrivée des colons, que ce soit concernant le mode de vie, l'organisation sociale, les méthodes de cuisine, etc. Ça fait surtout du bien d'entendre la version des autochtones à la place de celle des européens, qui déforment les faits et s'avantagent dans l'histoire. La visite est très interactive aussi! À refaire !

Marc Gautreau

Very disappointed. We stopped in for a visit and some kids activities (dream catchers and bracelets) but when we arrived, they told us that we had to reserve 48 hrs in advanced. I explained to them that their website stated that reservations only needed to be done when its a group of 6 of more. They didnt seem to care...????. We still decided to do the tour. We did an English guided tour (because that was the next tour available). The guide was friendly but didn't animate like the French guides did in their tours... Overall experience was ok.

yES smertes

(Translated) Quite beautiful, there are beautiful objects, very detailed explanations in the museum. A guided tour is offered in French and English, a young Miq'mac accompanied us on the site outdoors and passionately detailed their life before the arrival of the French then after. This site deserves to stop at least 2 hours. A small tasting of a traditional piece of bread made of wheat flour and corn steeped in maple syrup is offered. Do not miss the shop either, everyone will find the object that suits him. FYI Miq'macs today enjoy some benefits such as free salmon fishing pits, right to 7 salmon per person instead of 1 for non-aboriginal, free hunting license and longer hunting period too. Good after what the Europeans have taken here are some meager compensation! (Original) Tout à fait magnifique, il y a de beaux objets, des explications fort détaillées dans le musée. Une visite guidée est proposée en français et en anglais, un jeune Miq'mac nous a accompagné sur le site en extérieur et a détaillé avec passion leur vie avant l'arrivée des français puis après. Ce site mérite de s'y arrêter au moins 2 heures. Une petite dégustation d'un morceau de pain traditionnel à base de farine blanche de blé et de maïs trempée dans du sirop d'érable est offerte. Ne pas manquer non plus la boutique, chacun trouvera l'objet qui lui conviendra. Pour info les Miq'macs aujourd'hui bénéficient de quelques avantages tels que fosses de pêche au saumon gratuites, droit à 7 saumons par personne au lieu de 1 pour les non autochtones, permis de chasse gratuits et période de chasse plus étendue aussi. Bon après ce que les Européens leur ont pris voici quelques maigres compensations!

Mylène

(Translated) It was really interesting and the site is really good to move in to put us in the mood of these First Nations. We had a very good young guide, but who, I believe, lacked a little experience like for example if I can make a constructive comment: it would be good to explain the objects while the group is going on instead of wait for the object to return. It creates discomfort if no one has questions. But otherwise it was very good, we learned a lot and it seemed that she had her subject and her origins at heart! (Original) C'était vraiment intéressant et le site est vraiment bien emménager pour nous mettre dans l'ambiance de ces premières nations. Nous avions une jeune guide très bien, mais qui, je crois, manquait un peu d'expérience comme par exemple si je peux faire un commentaire constructif : il serait bon d'expliquer les objets pendant que le groupe se le passe au lieu d'attentre que l'objet revienne. Ça crée des malaises si personne n'a de questions. Mais sinon c'était très bien, on a beaucoup appris et ça paraissait qu'elle avait son sujet et ses origines a coeur !

kamal kishor

I love to learn different cultures and I thoroughly enjoyed my time here. The people were very friendly. One suggestion, please confirm your visit time prior to arrival. We arrived there at 1 and it was booked for French tour.

Carole Perreault

(Translated) I loved this place and what about the teacher Mic Mac. Place to visit to understand their stories. I bought souvenirs at their shop and the bread which is excellent. (Original) J'ai adoré cet endroit et que dire de l'enseignant Mic Mac. Lieu à visiter pour comprendre leurs histoires. J'ai acheté des souvenirs à leur boutique et le pain qui excellent.????

Silvio Costa

The site is composed of an indoor and an outdoor museums. They offer guided tours in both English and French. A reservation was required and it was not so easy to find a spot in July, so it's important to plan ahead. It was really worth to visit and my group learned a lot about Micmac culture.

Wayne MacDonald

I was very impressed with the Micmac story and artifacts in the musiun. The story of this semi nomadic people was told well by the guide. There is a steep climb to the outdoor exhibit which I could not do with a wheelchair.

Sylvie B. (Floraly)

(Translated) Very interesting place. The guided tour allows you to learn many things with the manipulation of stones to learn to make a fire, as well as other objects. Count + 2h for the visit. Be careful though mosquitoes, we must protect ourselves. (Original) Lieu très intéressant. La visite guidée permet d'apprendre beaucoup de choses avec la manipulation de pierres pour apprendre à faire un feu, ainsi que d'autres objets. Compter + de 2h pour la visite. Attention toutefois aux moustiques, il faut bien s'en protéger.

Kelly-Ann Lapointe

(Translated) Special thanks to Tim who was able to share with us the ancestral history of the natives. (Original) Merci particulièrement à Tim qui a su nous faire connaître l'histoire ancestral des autochtones

Marie Deschene

(Translated) Very interesting guided tour on Mi'gmaq life and culture. (Original) Visite guidée très intéressante sur la vie et la culture Mi'gmaq.

Miriam Lebeau

Tim was an excellent tour guide, such a wealth of information to share, thank you!!

Keiko Ohnuma

The website says closed at 5, but the last four is at 3 and you have no other options,so basically it is CLOSED AT 3.

Erin P

Fascinating opportunity to learn about Mi'gmaq traditions and ways of living at the time of European contact. Normally 2 sessions per day lasting about 1.5 hrs, available in English or French. There is a mini museum and display area in addition to the significant outdoor sites showing traditional tools, hunting methods, shelter, and household tools. The guides are knowledgeable and multi-lingual. The cost ($15 per adult) is far too low for an experience like this!

Vlad-Andrei Lazar

Nice place to learn about Gaspeg.

Michael Segales

(Translated) To do absolutely with the guide! (Original) À faire absolument avec le guide !

John Parker

Great experience. Tour is very much recommended.

Jane Litchfield

We almost didn't go because it didn't look like much driving by. So glad we stopped. We thought we had to make a reservation because of COVID, but it was actually for the guided tour. Our guide, a young woman named Taylor, was so knowledgable and packed in so much information. The animal traps are fascinating. The English writeups on the indoor exhibits don't add much and may not even be accurate in some cases, so make sure you get a tour.

Wayne Patterson

I highly recommend this tour. Very informative about the MicMac culture.

Richard Larocque

(Translated) It was a very enriching and constructive day. Well done to the guide who is very friendly and interesting, we never tire of it! (Original) Ce fut une journée très enrichissante et constructive. Bravo au guide qui est très sympathique et intéressant, on ne s'en lasse pas!

Daniel leclerc

(Translated) Not adapted for reduced mobility. Guide know the subject (Original) Non adaptée pour mobilité réduite. Guide connais le sujet

Florianne Barrette

(Translated) A true history of Canada ... not like we learned in school !! Really worth going to Gaspe and going to the center! ???? (Original) Une vrai histoire du canada...pas comme nous l'avons appris à l'école!! Vraiment ça vaut la peine de se rendre à Gaspe et aller au centre!????

Kristine B

(Translated) Interesting, affordable and very nice authentic souvenirs (Original) Intéressant, abordable et très beau souvenirs authentiques

Francisco Robinson

Very interesting, highly recommend a stop. Friendly, informative staff.

Noppadol Pringvanich

Excellent and interesting demonstration of Micmac’s culture and ways of life

christine marineau-coquenet

Culture mic mac

Daniel Ross

(Translated) I loved it, we had a very good guide who was able to make us understand many things ... (Original) J'ai adoré, nous avons eu un très bon guide qui a su nous faire comprendre bien des choses...

marianne coutu

(Translated) Very nice installation, the shop is worth the detour. We chose to do the tour by ourselves since the guided tour was too long for our taste (1h30). (Original) Très belles installation, la boutique vaut le détour. Nous avons choisi de faire la visite par nous même puisque la visite guidée était trop longue à notre goût (1h30).

Jim Joynson

Very well description of everything from the tour guide. Lots to learn for all ages. Well worth visiting as well as the bread they bake on site.

Annie Guertin

(Translated) Very nice experience and very good guide. ???? (Original) Très bel expérience et très bon guide. ????

Melisa Kommala

I enjoyed my visit. I took the English tour and Bianca was very informative. Everyone working there was so friendly. The Bannock bread was delicious. I would recommend this to anyone that likes cultural or historical tours.

Melanie Gagne

(Translated) Enjoyed this tour with a guide who told us the story of his ancestors. (Original) Bien aimé cette visite avec un guide qui nous racontait l'histoire de ses ancêtres.

Tristan Jones

Outstanding guided tour. I've been lucky to have visited a variety of indigenous communities and establishments and this one was one of the best! Not only with it's material re-creations but our guide was the best we've ever had. Got all of our family really excited about the culture!

Renee Filbey

An amazing tour, thank you Tim! Incredibly informative and moving. The staff at this centre are doing great things!

Sandhya Papineau

This was a highlight of my vacation that I will not soon forget. There is a small, very well-done museum (not very strong AC, if any) and gift shop inside and a number of structures outside that our tour guide, Melanie, took us through with great knowledge. She did a great job and contributed greatly to our experience. I highly recommend doing the tour as it will add a lot to your visit. Two different kinds of bannock were available for sampling although based on others at the site, I really urge you to use the tongs and not just pick things up with your fingers. Parking appears to be limited. The visit was just under 2 hours to really experience everything so we were lucky that we there at 3PM because they closed at 5PM on the day we visited. Be mindful of operating hours!