Musée du Bas-Saint-Laurent

Country folk

Men standing near a horse-drawn carriage meet a man in working clothes.

The sportsmen meet their guide.

© Société d’histoire et de généalogie de Rivière-du-Loup, digital coll., F0056/1/198.

One of a series, this photo was taken during a hunting and fishing trip to a lodge near Tadoussac, in the early 20th century. These sportsmen are visibly happy to meet their guide! Even before summer colonies existed, travellers used the services of local guides. 

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