The Museum
Inspiring, contemplative and captivating, the Louis-Hémon Museum opens its doors for an unforgettable journey to the heart of the splendours of literature from here and elsewhere, to the depths of our most unusual stories.
Our mission : To promote and share the richness of literature through the work of the author Louis Hémon. To celebrate the territory of the country of Maria Chapdelaine and offer a place of creation where orality, reading and writing take all their meaning.
Immerse yourself in the world of Maria Chapdelaine and come and meet authors who continue, page after page, to amaze us.
The Museum and Espace Péribonka
Following its recent redeployment, the Louis-Hémon Museum is now part of Espace Péribonka, a new multifunctional building that brings together several organizations and key players of the Péribonka community:
- Péribonka Town Hall and municipal services;
- the Hélène-Laliberté Public Library;
- the Corporation de soutien économique de Péribonka;
- Loisirs Péribonka;
- the Fabrique Saint-Édouard de Peribonka.
Espace Péribonka is an inviting and accessible meeting place.
Péribonka and its surroundings
Located on the banks of the majestic Péribonka/Pelipaukau River and at the mouth of Lake Saint John/Pekuakami, the charming municipality of Péribonka invites you to an unforgettable experience.
Whether you love the outdoors, cycling, relaxation or culture, Péribonka is THE must-see destination in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
Come and explore its hidden treasures and let yourself be seduced by its authenticity.
Tourist route Tour of Lac-Saint-Jean
The Louis-Hémon Museum is proud to be one of the 16 attractions suggested by the Tour du Lac-Saint-Jean Tourist Route.
The Tour du Lac-Saint-Jean is a 263-kilometer tourist route, now the 19th official tourist route in Quebec.
Its distinctive feature is its loop, a route that circles the lake via Péribonka, inviting visitors to discover the Lac-Saint-Jean and Ilnu communities, as well as rich and varied experiences: the pleasures of water, the joys of the outdoors, and a vibrant culture in all its forms.
But above all, it offers the authenticity and warmth of a hometown welcome!