Photos from the 2014 commemoration

Preliminary Schedule

Last update: thursday, Mai 16, 2014

May 28 to June 1, 2014 (subject to change)

Wednesday May 28, 2014

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père open to visitors for the 2014 season.
6 p.m.: Banquet and opening show: Vivez le dernier voyage de l’Empress of Ireland et les années 1910/Relive the final voyage of the Empress of Ireland and the 1910s. - Hôtel Rimouski -

Thursday May 29, 2014

1:55 a.m.: Church bells in Rimouski, Sainte-Luce and neighbouring parishes will ring in unison for one minute.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père open to visitors.
10 a.m.: Boat excursion to wreck site onboard the Gabrielle C.
Reservation: 418 725-9530 (14 passengers maximum). - Rimouski marina -
4 p.m.: Live broadcast of Le monde aujourd’hui.
4:30 p.m.: Unveiling of commemorative coin and stamp (with Canada Post and the Royal Canadian Mint). - Hangar 14 -
5 p.m.: Inauguration of commemorative monument in the presence of descendants of Captain Kendall (Empress of Ireland) and Captain Andersen (Storstad). - S.H.M.P. -
6 p.m.: Live broadcast of Radio-Canada’s Téléjournal.
6 p.m.: Live radio broadcast of L’heure du monde.

Friday May 30, 2014

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père open to visitors.
9:15 a.m.: Empress of Ireland theatrical production by students from
Saint-Yves school in Rimouski. - Paul-Hubert school -
10 a.m.: Ceremony at Canadian Pacific monument.
10 a.m.: Boat excursion to wreck site onboard the Gabrielle C.
Reservation: 418 725-9530 (14 passengers maximum). - Rimouski marina -
11 a.m.: Presentation by Karen Autio (Canadian Pacific and immigration in Canada). -Hangar 14 - English only.
1:30 p.m.: Presentation of a new documentary about the wreck of
the Empress of Ireland (in collaboration with Société Radio-Canada). - Hangar 14 -
4 p.m.: Conversations with descendants of passengers, crew members and Rimouski residents. -Hangar 14 -
6 p.m.: Cocktail/social. -Hangar 14 -

Saturday May 31, 2014

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père open to visitors .
10 a.m.: Gathering of members and descendants of The Salvation Army. Open to all members and
descendants of Salvation Army (limited to 100 guests). - Hôtel des Gouverneurs -
10 a.m.: Boat excursion to wreck site onboard the Gabrielle C.
Reservation: 418 725-9530 (14 passengers maximum). - Rimouski marina -
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Lunch aboard the CNM Evolution at the wreck site (150 passengers).
The Concerts aux Îles du Bic chamber music festival joins the Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père
to offer you a music-filled lunch cruise to the site of the wreck of the Empress of Ireland.
Reservation and informations 418 736-0036 or with this Internet page. - Rimouski marina -
3 p.m.: Presentation of documentary Journey to Oblivion (english version -Empress of Ireland Museum-)
(french version - Hangar 14-)
5 p.m.: Conversation with David St-Pierre. - Hangar 14 -
5:30 p.m.: Conversation with Donald Tremblay (discovery of the wreck and
foundation of the Museum - Musée de la mer). - Hangar 14 -
6 p.m.: Cocktail/social. -Hangar 14 -

Sunday June 1, 2014

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Site historique maritime de la Pointe-au-Père open to visitors.
10 a.m.: Commemorative mass at Sainte-Luce church.
10 a.m.: Boat excursion to wreck site onboard the Gabrielle C.
Reservation: 418 725-9530 (14 passengers maximum). - Rimouski marina -
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.: Presentation of local students' projects.
2 p.m.: Conversations with divers. - Hangar 14 -
4 p.m.: Cocktail/social and closing ceremony. - Hangar 14 -