Polaris Collection

April 2025

Up in the Clouds

Gaspé, Québec

Jacques de Lesseps was a war hero, an international aviation pioneer and a celebrity. Yet, his tragic story on the Gaspe Coast has often been forgotten in the pages of our past.

History of the Basque and French Whaling in the St. Lawrence

Red Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

Thanks to archival records, we now know that the Basques were among the first Europeans to engage in regular commercial whaling in the waters of the St. Lawrence River.

Historic Deal Struck at Tadoussac

Tadoussac Québec

A pivotal agreement, brokered by Samuel de Champlain, solidified the French fur trade monopoly and military alliance with the Montagnais and Algonquin nations, marked by the ceremonial pipe exchange and establishing a new era of colonial influence in Canada.

Tragic Fire Destroys SS Quebec

Tadoussac Québec

A devastating fire, later identified as arson, gutted the Canada Steamship Lines' SS Quebec on the St. Lawrence River, with all passengers and crew escaping safely.

La Toupie

Tadoussac Québec

The lighthouse at Tadoussac, known locally as "La Toupie" due to its spinning top resemblance, was built in 1964 on Prince Shoal, named after Prince Albert Edward whose ship ran aground there in 1860.

Mi'kma'ki - The Story of Gesig

Gaspé peninsula, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

At the time of first contact with Europeans, the Mi'kmaq occupied a large territory known as Mi'kma'ki. Explore the fictitious stories of Gesig, a young Mi'kmaq woman.

Mi'kma'ki - André Lapointe

Gaspé peninsula, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

Stories have been handed down over time about early contact with European explorers. These are journal entries of André Lapointe.

Mi'kma'ki - Author's Talk

Gaspé peninsula, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland

Both Mi'kma'ki stories are based on historical documents and records. Jodie Callaghan, Mi'kmaq author of Gesig's story and Andrew McGillivray, author of André's story, share their creative process.

Baie-Trinité - Erik Phaneuf

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Bonne Espérance - Seasonal Migration

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Bonne Espérance - The Whiteley's of Bonne Espérance

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Bonne Espérance - Garland Nadeau

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