For 40 years, Gertrude Duchemin was a colonial nurse. Following her death, her fellow citizens respected her last wishes to open her dispensary to the public. Learn about the history of dispensaries, including their social role, the professional and personal life of the nurses and the evolution of the healthcare system.
Lieu historique national du Canada Le Dispensaire de la Garde de La Corne
Approximate dates
Location
Dispensaire de la Garde © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Visiteurs © G.Grenier
Armoire médical Cabinet © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Le Dispensaire le soir © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
La véranda et la colonisation de l'Abitibi © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Le salon des années 40 © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Cabinet de soins © G.Grenier
Cuisine 1960 © M.Dupuis
Famille en visite © M.Dupuis
Groupe scolaire © M.Dupuis
Activities
Entertainment
Entertainment for children
Site interpretation
Shows
Multimedia/videos/movies
Self-guided tours
Tours : in french
Services
Internet access : free wireless
Boutique / Sales counter
Interpretation panels
Panoramic view / lookout
Banquet, meeting, conference room
Theatre/auditorium
Walking path
Washroom
Restaurant and food services
Lunch box
Picnic area
Snack bar
Groups
Special activities
Entertainment
Special schedules
Open in the off-season
Reservations required
Group rates
Tours : in french
Vehicle and Parking Services
Free outdoor parking
Parking for buses
Parking for motor homes
Electric vehicle charging station
Accessibility
Full access (Kéroul)
Services for the visually impaired (Kéroul)
