This fascinating museum explores the culture of Québec (particularly St Jean Port Joli) via exhibits sourced from thousands of community contributions and oral history interviews. It's most interesting for French-speakers, since most recordings and videos are presented only in French; you may want to call ahead to see if any English-speaking staff can assist you when you visit.
Musée de la Mémoire Vivante
Québec
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