Vincent Gagnon |17 mars 2023
Did you know that more than 90,000 immigrants, the majority of whom came from Ireland, passed through Grosse Île in 1847?
Students will discover the history of Grosse Île, a quarantine station from 1832 to 1935.
Special attention will be paid to the year 1847 and the history of Irish immigration to Canada.
Discover:
- The operation of a quarantine station
- The Irish Tragedy of 1847
- Irish Heritage in Canada
Photo : Unknown / ©Parks Canada / Grosse Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site
Sequence of work sessions for this activity
Work Sessions
Quarantine on Grosse Île, 1847 (22-23)
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