Project Onondaga

Project Onondaga is an Oberon-class submarine located at the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père in Rimouski, measuring approximately 95 meters in length. The vessel contains multiple decks and compartments that allow visitors to see how naval personnel lived and worked aboard.

The submarine entered service with the Royal Canadian Navy in 1967 and served until 2000. It participated in surveillance missions in the North Atlantic as part of Canada's Cold War naval strategy.

The vessel takes its name from the Onondaga people and displays the wampum of the Iroquois nation on its crest, reflecting Indigenous heritage. Visitors encounter this connection to First Nations history while exploring the ship.

The submarine can be visited from May through October, with guided tours available through the compact interior spaces. Temperatures inside remain constant year-round, so bring a light layer in case the coolness is unexpected.

The submarine's journey from Halifax to Rimouski was a complex operation during which the vessel nearly capsized twice before being secured at its current location. This challenging transport reveals the difficulty of moving such a large vessel.

GPS coordinates: 48.51667,-68.46667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41