On 28 May 1914, 171 individuals headed to a Salvation Army convention in London boarded the Empress of Ireland at Québec and settled into 2nd Class quarters. Among them, were 40 male members of the Canadian Staff Band whose celebratory spirits prevailed in the music rooms in the hours leading up to the tragedy. Sadly, only 8 band members would survive.
To pay tribute to the lost Salvationists and shed light on the deep connection between the history of the ship and The Salvation Army, the organization’s Canadian Staff Band will travel from Toronto for a special performance at 14:00 in Hangar 14 on Saturday, June 1st.
ADMISSION FREE
“On the morning of 29 May 1914, the residents of Rimouski awake to the magnitude of the tragedy. Hundreds of survivors are taken in by locals. On the pier, at the Sisters of Charity Hospice and H.G. Lepage general store, citizens gather to lend a hand to authorities.”
Journey back in time on this guided coach tour to places of interest in different areas of the city and discover the deep connection between Rimouski and the sinking of the Empress of Ireland.
Developed and moderated by historian David Saint-Pierre, ship expert and native of Rimouski
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Yves Lavoie, an artist and photographer from Saint-Anaclet, creates tintype portraits using a 19th century chemical photographic process. His portrait studio, En Cavale, is one of only several of its kind in Canada. Tintypes are distinctive objects that have withstood the test of time and continue to be passed down from one generation to the next.
Come treat yourself or your group to a truly unique experience!
Check out Studio En Cavale
Deep sea diving suits have long fascinated individuals of all ages. Come see how they work and perhaps even try one on for size!
Presentations with take place at 10:00 and 11:00 on Saturday, June 1st in Hangar 14.
Presentations will be moderated by diver Mike Babiski, a descendant of an Empress of Ireland passenger.
Original artefacts from the Storstad and Empress of Ireland will be on temporary display in the museum hall during the event.
Don’t miss the talk scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th at 15:30 and the unveiling of an impressive object dating back to 1906 and never before seen by the public.
Admission to the museum’s permanent exhibition and immersive show entitled ‘The Last Journey” will be free on Wednesday, May 29th, as well as on Saturday and Sunday, June 1st and 2nd from 09:00 to 16:30.
