La-Prison-des-Patriotes exhibition centre

On the island of Montréal stands a place that history will never allow us to forget — the Prison des Patriotes. A deeply powerful site of memory and reflection, it bears solemn witness to one of the most defining and turbulent chapters in Québec’s story. Here, between 1837 and 1840, hundreds of Patriots were imprisoned for daring to dream of emancipation — and within these very walls, 12 of them were hanged for high treason against the British Crown. Their courage, their sacrifice, and their unwavering spirit live on in every stone of this extraordinary place.

At the heart of this exceptional patriotic site, a compelling new permanent exhibition — Between Armed Resistance and Insurrection, Chapter 2 — pays moving tribute to these men, shedding light on the harsh realities of their incarceration and the broader struggle that defined their lives. Throughout your visit, you will also have the privilege of discovering a remarkable selection of patriotic artefacts, presented in a way that is as thought-provoking as it is deeply respectful.

A visit that humbles, moves, and stays with you long after you leave.