• Institution muséale : Moulin seigneurial de Pointe-du-Lac

In the early 20th century, working in the sawmill was a perilous occupation.  

The constant movement of mechanisms, the use of machinery and tools that offered no protection, as well as long working hours all contributed to distract the labourers and lead to numerous accidents.

Enduring these difficult conditions during endless work shifts, the Pointe-du-Lac sawmill employees literally worked themselves to death.

Discover the realities of yesteryear’s sawmill workers, the hazardous tools and equipment they used and the most common industrial accident occurrences.

Come in and learn a bit more on this dangerous trade where the possibility of death constantly hovered over the relentless workers...

30th May until 3rd October 2010