Corporation du patrimoine archéologique du Méganticois

Discover 12,000 years of history on the shores of Lake Araignées! Dive into a fascinating world at the Cliche-Rancourt-Mamsalhabika archaeological site, located on the beautiful shores of Lake Araignées in Frontenac, in the Mégantic region. This site houses the oldest traces of human settlement ever discovered in Quebec, including rare fluted points dating back to the Paleoindian period, over 12,000 years ago. Let our passionate guide lead you and discover the incredible history of these hunters who came from the south in pursuit of caribou. Through their stories and the captivating revelations of archaeology, you will gain a better understanding of Quebec's prehistoric past.