A16th season for the Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha site

Inaugurated in the spring of 2001, the Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha Archaeology Site Interpretation Centre located in Saint-Anicet is launching its 16th season.

Since it was first opened to the general public, some 175 000 visitors have had access to this life-sized replica of an Iroquois village as it would have existed before the arrival of Europeans.

The team at the Drouler's site welcomes visitors from all over the world to this national historic site and seven time recipient of the Grands Prix du Tourisme It has also been recognized by the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Museum in Washington as a perfect historical replica.

A tour of the main building allows visitors to complete their time travel. Inside, there are a variety of models, illustrated maps, original artefacts found on the site and reproductions of Iroquoian objects as well as a gift shop.

During July and August, Drouler's archaeological site becomes the largest excavation site in Quebec, with a team from the École de fouille de l’Université de Montréal led by Claude Chapdelaine. More than 10 archaeologists will be working on site for 50 days.

Archaeological digs will be open to the public by reservation on July 23-24, 30-31 and  August  6-7, 13-14 and 20-21.

The Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha Archaeological Site Interpretation Centre is located at1800 chemin Leahy in Saint-Anicet. It can be accessed from the north by route 132 West and Cooper Sideroad or from the south by route 138 West and the Carr Sideroad. The site is open Tuesday to Sunday in May and June from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and in July and August from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $6  per child and $20 for a family of four. For more information: 450 264-3030;  info@sitedroulers.ca or www.sitedroulers.ca. M.P.-C.J.

Week-end activities at the Droulers-Tsiionhiakwatha site

July 2-3

 Workshop on stone cutting with archaeologist Michel Cadieux

July 9-10

A taste of traditional Iroquoian dishes: bannock, smoked fish and much more!

July 16-17

Workshop on dream catchers with Mohawk artist Crystal Henry

July 23-24

Workshop on traditions with Chief Top Leaf from Kanhawake

July 30-31

Mohawk basket weaving workshop with Carrie Hill

August 6-7

Mohawk pottery making workshop with Natasha Smoke

August 13-14

Mohawk corn husk doll making workshop with Lucille Peters