Métabetchouane archaeological site
| Métabetchouane archaeological site | |
|---|---|
| Location | Chambord, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 48°58′19″N 71°58′03″W / 48.97194°N 71.96750°W |
| Governing body | Parks Canada |
| Website | www |
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| Designated | 1988-06-01 |
The Métabetchouane archaeological site is located on the site of a prehistoric Amerindian establishment and a trading post in operation during the French and English regimes. This archaeological site is located in the municipality of Chambord (municipality), in the MRC Le Domaine-du-Roy Regional County Municipality, in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, in Quebec, in Canada. This archaeological site is located on the west bank of the Métabetchouane River, on a point of land extending into Lac Saint-Jean.
This heritage site has an archaeological value on the Amerindian history and the history of the trading post. This archaeological site, which consists of a large open area and flat relief, covers an area of approximately 2,000 square meters. This site includes the remains of a stone fireplace and the charred traces of a wooden and cob wall. Since June 1, 1988, this site has been classified heritage site by the Ministry of Culture and Communications of Quebec. The residual portion of the site is presumed to still contain archaeological elements favorable to the research and interpretation of the site.