Gatineau showcases the history and heritage of the Aylmer Heritage Site by installing 14 historical interpretation panels.

(Translation by Google) Gatineau, October 16, 2019 - Gatineau showcases the history and heritage of the Aylmer heritage site by installing 14 historical interpretation panels.

This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the Auberge-Symmes Museum, the Aylmer Heritage Association and the Association of Aylmer Professionals, Manufacturers and Traders (APICA). 

Quick facts 
Heritage is a source of pride for Gatineau residents and the City recognizes the need to protect and enhance it. 
 

This project was realized thanks to a financial contribution stipulated in the cultural development agreement. This agreement is between the City of Gatineau and the Ministry of Culture and Communications (MCC). 
 

In June 2017, the City adopted the 2018-2020 action priorities for cultural and heritage policies. It also authorized the signing of the $ 4,153,667 Cultural Development Agreement 2018-2020 with MCC. 
 

This initiative is part of the action plan to continue promoting heritage in Gatineau.

It is also part of: 
- The council's orientation to invest in Gatineau's culture, local history, heritage and identity; 
- The Aylmer Heritage Square Project, led by the City in collaboration with various partners in the community. 

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"The installation of these 14 historical interpretive panels will help bring the heritage to life on a daily basis in the Old Aylmer sector. By highlighting what has been left to us by our ancestors, we allow Gatineau and Gatineau residents to become better anchored in the history of their city and strengthen their bond of belonging to it, "said the Mayor of Gatineau, Mr. Maxime Pedneaud-Jobin. 

"Old Aylmer has a unique cachet that its residents are committed to preserving. I am proud to have been able to contribute to this project by subsidizing an interpretation panel. It is important to make our story better known. I thank all the partners involved in this great project that will complement the audio guide launched this summer, "said Aylmer District Councilor Audrey Bureau. 
 

(Source: gatineau.ca)