La Grande Hermine (Replica Carrack)

Tourist attraction · Lincoln

La Grande Hermine (Replica Carrack)

Tourist attraction · Lincoln

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2793 N Service Rd, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0, Canada

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Nestled near Jordan, Ontario, the rusting hulk of the Grande Hermine, a whimsically dilapidated replica of a historic ship, offers a quirky roadside stop with stunning waterfront views.  

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18 Shipwrecks You Can See Without Getting Your Feet Wet

"Looking like some crashed and forgotten pirate’s galleon, Ontario’s wreck of the Grande Hermine floating restaurant is actually a dilapidated replica of an earlier ship.  The original Grande Hermine was a three-masted sailing vessel from the 1500s. While the original did not survive into the modern day, a replica was built for Montreal’s 1967 Expo event. This version of the ship was not meant for transportation, but rather it was built as a gimmicky floating restaurant. Once the fair ended, the floating replica was put on permanent display in a Quebec City municipal park. There is was left as a permanent display but the wooden ship didn’t suport the rain and snow, and after few years, the city had to dismantled it. The ship that sits near the small town of Jordan, Ontario today is a former ferry boat built in Lauzon, Qc in 1914.  She was then named Le Progrès and sailed between Trois-Rivières and Ste-Angèle from 1914 until 1955.  In 1930, her name was changed for La Verendry but was still owned by the City of Trois-Rivieres.  After being replaced by a much larger ferry boat, she was sold in 1956 to a local mariner and transformed as a cargo coaster. She was then named La Marjolaine. She sailed between Montréal and Sept Iles, carrying general cargo and pulpwood.  As she had a steel hull capable to sail trough the ice, she was purchased in 1959 and transformed again to become a year round ferry, this time between isle -aux Coudres and Saint-Joseph-de-la-Rive, from 1959 until 1971. She was then used as a tour boat on the Saguenay River for two years but was required again as a ferry, this time from Montmagny to Ile aux-Grues.  She was used until a new ferry was built in 1980.  She was then sold to become a floating restaurant in Québec City harbour. But after few years, it closed as it was not a business success. She was sold to a business man who wanted to try firing up the whole floating restaurant thing once again, this time in Valleyfield. It was this owner who decided to transform the old ferry to become La Grande Hermine, using a lot of wood to build a tall ship structure, adding two mast and a bow spirit..  Unfortunately, it didn’t take the second time either, and the boat was again left to rot in the lake st-Francois water, keeling over dangerously to one side.  She was purchased by a business man from Niagara Falls who had in mind to make a casino, but while trying to get the appropriate permit, the poor man died.  The Grande Hermine was towed near the Jordan marina and abandonned. A fire destroyed much of the ship wooden structurein 2003, thought to have been started on purpose. Today the ship’s skeleton still sits on the shores of Jordan, looking like it could topple over at any moment. But even in death, the ship has become a favorite landmark among people driving by, and a tantalizing target for those brave or foolish enough to try and explore it. Attached is a picture of the Marjolaine I took in 1976. Hubert Desgagnés" - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Denys Peel

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The old replica is being slowly demolished and with it the Cormorant bird life has dwindled, soon there will be really not much to view. The parking area is a mess and full of pot holes.

Brad Lawson

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Neat Little Road Side Attraction. There is a nice area where you can sit by the water and just enjoy the views.

Joanne Brigmantas

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There is a small private beach just a short walk away where we had a lovely sunset picnic. The views were stunning. It is a lovely little spot. Sadly, though, the beach was quite littered.

Archana Waghela

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Visited this place while going to niagara on the lakes. The ship wreck is rusting badly. Not recommended. Lots of mosquitoes.

Kim Cairns

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We had an amazing day at the beach. You can not go on the boat...it is very dangerous!!! But it is beautiful to look at. It is so very interesting to the kids...they play pirate on the beach with sticks....it sure does bring out their imagination!!!!

Oren sh

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Its not maintained properly anymore, if the weather is nice might be nice to take pic but not as it was before.

E T

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A small treasure we found on the way to Hamilton while on the highway. It's a little hard to spot at first, due to the trees, and fencing that separated the highway from the main road. But it's worth stopping by to see this free to visit model of the historical ship. I'm baffled that this is just a replica of La Grande Hermine, too! It's just a few meters away from land, if you plan to approach by foot. The ship itself appears to be in a pretty old, rusted, and decaying state, and no longer has the masts or booms put up either. It's a little disappointing, but also due to being unmaintained, and letting nature have its way with the old model. Off-road parking is possible, and it isn't really busy at all throughout the day. We stayed for about 5-10 minutes to appreciate the ship and the view, before heading back on our way I personally would not come back to see La Grande Hermine again. But it is worth stopping to see for yourself if it is your first time - plus it's a good stopover to take a break and stretch your feet, too.

Serge

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Pretty nice little escape from sleepy quiet Ramada hotel. There is a sort of a beach as well. Trails are bad maintained though - watch your step!