Old Chicoutimi Pulp Mill

The stone buildings of the Old Chicoutimi Pulp Mill extend across 30 hectares along the banks of the Chicoutimi River, featuring exhibits and interpretation trails.

Established in 1896, the mill developed into Canada's largest mechanical wood pulp producer by 1910, employing over 1000 workers during its peak in the 1920s.

The site preserves the Maison Arthur-Villeneuve, relocated in 1994, displaying paintings that document the industrial and social evolution of the Saguenay region.

The museum complex includes five buildings constructed between 1898 and 1923, with full wheelchair access and guided tours available for visitors.

The mill received a gold medal at the 1900 Paris World Fair and operated predominantly in French, distinguishing it from other Canadian industrial facilities.

Location: Saguenay

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Operator: La Pulperie de Chicoutimi

Phone: +18779983100

Website: https://pulperie.com/en

GPS coordinates: 48.42069,-71.08574

Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:21