The Seigneurie des Aulnaies — Attraction in Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies

Extremely well-preserved watermill. Informed it is the largest water wheel in Canada. Able to see the wheel in operation, which was brilliant. Excellent guided tour. Also able to access the impressive manor house as a guided tour only. Both tours are in French only, so as an English speaking visitor accessing the talks was hard, but a partner who has French language was able to translate. This is the reason why this does not get 5 stars. The talk at the manor house was way too long! Far too detailed! It was a shame as there was no reason why the house couldn't be self guided with some information notes in French and English. The gardens you are free to...

A great stop, with a lot of historical value. The Mill is impressive, i saw it a few years back when the water wheel was operating. They are waiting on the government of Canada for their subvention to execute the repairs, still the mill flour and its great On the property, there is a mansion where they explain how our ancestor bridges socially when the British took over North America from the King of France, who let's admit it, like most french politician from France, had no clue about...

This is a hidden gem! You get to see how people made flour with a mill back in the day of the "seigneurie", and you can even buy freshly-made bread and sandwiches with the very flour they produce! You can also visit the manor of the Lord who owned the land back in the 1850's. The people are friendly and are very knowledgeable in the history of the place and in the methods used back in the day. They are also well-organized in how to keep with social-distancing during...