La Maison Léon-Provancher, Natural history museum and nonprofit organization in Vieux Cap-Rouge, Quebec City, Canada.
La Maison Léon-Provancher is a museum housed in a historic residence dedicated to natural sciences and environmental education. The building displays exhibits on local wildlife and plant life along with interactive displays that explain ecological topics.
The building served as the home and workplace of an important naturalist from 1872 to 1892. It opened as a museum in 1990 to preserve this scientific legacy and make it accessible to the public.
The place bears the name of a renowned naturalist whose work shaped how people understand the local environment. Today, it serves as a gathering space where locals and students connect with nature through hands-on learning.
The site offers parking on-site and is located in the Vieux Cap-Rouge neighborhood, easy to reach by car. Opening hours are standard on weekdays but extended on weekends.
The organization runs free science workshops for schools with fewer financial resources. These programs make natural sciences accessible to all students regardless of their social background.
Location: Quebec City
Inception: 1990
Address: 1435, rue Provancher, Québec (Québec), G1Y 1R9
Phone: +4186507785
Email: info@maisonleonprovancher.com
Website: http://maisonleonprovancher.com
GPS coordinates: 46.75103,-71.34373
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40
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