45.402959,-73.945606

POI Descriptive Title Hudson Bay House

Latitude 45.402959

Longitude -73.945606



POI Historical Details
This house, located at 9 rue Sainte Anne, was built by Peter Grant of the Northwest Company around 1799 (see also Simon Fraser House). It was sold to the Hudson's Bay Company in 1820. The village of Ste-Anne was well-placed as a convenient stop for fur traders, as it was the first stop of the voyageurs returning from their expeditions from the west. Fur-trading was conducted on the first floor, with kitchens behind and a living area above.

The house boasts four-foot thick walls, 12" by 12" by 20' ceiling beams, and at least ten fireplaces.

Between 1867 and 1900, the building is believed to have been used as a barracks for the RCMP.

A hotel with a popular tea-room, run by a Mrs. Wright, occupied the building in the early 20th century. In the summertime,a dance pavilion near the river's edge attracted guests and visitors.

Mr. D'Aoust purchased the house in 1935 and converted it into apartments. It is still used as an apartment complex today.