The site is closed for the season. Thank you for joining us in celebrating our 40th anniversary. We look forward to seeing you again in June 2026.

Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

For 200 years, the wreck of the Machault, a 26-gun military sailing vessel charged with protecting merchant vessels from the British, has remained under water. At the Battle of Restigouche National Historic Site, it is now possible to admire the ship’s remains and to relive the last naval battle between France and Great Britain for possession of North American territory. It's an extraordinary journey that will take you all the way back to 1760!

Stories as unique as you!

A group of visitors listen to a duo of costumed interpreters impersonating French and English marine captains.

Group visit (students and visitors)

Revisit an epic battle accompanied with a period character!

Two visitors are interacting with a costumed interpreter

Relive a historic confrontation

Exhibit about the final naval battle between France and Great Britain.

Detail of a model of a naval battle.

Culture and history

History and scientific research surrounding this historic event.

Visiting Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

Activities and experiences

Things to do at the Battle of the Restigouche National Historic site, including exhibition, Mi'gmaq birch bark canoe, red chairs and more. 

Plan your visit

How to get here, fees, dates and hours of operation, maps and brochures, Parks Canada shop.

Accessibility

Accessibility to the historic site for people with reduced mobility.

Culture and history

Take part in the expedition!

Fees

Daily admission, program fees, and more.

Stewardship and management

Contact, draft management plan, drones, student job oppotunities.

Contact Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

Information

   1-888-773-8888

   information@pc.gc.ca 

Administration
   418-788-5676

Hours of operation

From June to October, 2026

More details on opening hours

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