This architecturally attention-grabbing gallery houses contemporary art by local artists and some photographic exhibits both from its own 3000-piece collection or on loan from the National Gallery of Canada. The museum also organizes an international contemporary art symposium in early August.
Musée d'Art Contemporain de Baie St Paul
Baie St Paul
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