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the English-Speaking Community in
the Lower Saint Lawrence
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About us
Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL) is your gateway to connecting with the vibrant English-speaking community in the beautiful Lower Saint Lawrence region. At HLSL, we are dedicated to preserving and promoting our area’s rich heritage and diverse culture. We actively support the well-being and growth of our community members and strive to strengthen ties with the broader French-speaking community across the region.
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Our strategic vision
Belonging
English speakers benefit from a strong sense of identity fostered by identifying, creating and valuing their narratives.
Access
The anglophone community benefits from increased access to various services and opportunities, including health and social services, social networking, digital
literacy, accessible education, and legal or financial services.
Sustainability
Through the HLSL’s support for economic opportunities, organizational sustainability, eco-sustainability, and vibrant identities, English speakers can benefit from the preservation and development of their traditions, language, and communities.
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Events to come
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08NovFamily Friendly Film Club in RDL
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10NovKnitting Circle
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11NovRemembrance Day 2026 in Métis-sur-Mer
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15NovCooking Workshop with Jacob Patterson of Mélilot Bakery
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28NovStorytelling with Joana
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29NovStorytelling and Crafts with Nancy – Clark The Shark
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30NovPERT-CIRCONFLEXE – Networking Event
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Recent News
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Help us prepare for this year’s Remembrance – Check Our Veterans List; Share Memories
In preparation for Remembrance Day, we are happy to announce we are updating our list of Lower Saint-Lawrence-connected Veterans and…
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Joan Sullivan recently named CALQ Artist of the Year for the Lower St. Lawrence
With a master’s degree in the sciences from Harvard University, Joan has recently distinguished herself through numerous art-science collaborations with…
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November Is Make-a-Will (and PoA) Month and Financial Literacy Month – Quebec is leading in both
Did you know Quebecers are significantly better prepared than the rest of Canada when it comes to incapacity and estate…
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Testimonials
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highly recommend
I highly recommend the Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence resource centres to anyone looking for support and guidance in their professional or personal journey. They are a true asset to the community.
– Jacques Chauvette
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one of 1475
Heritage BSL connects me with like-minded people who brave change and thrive here in Québec. It’s pleasant to know that I’m one of 1475.
– Colette Meehan
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feels like home
Through Heritage, we met incredible people, shared stories, and formed friendships that made our new place feels like home.
– Tanzila Yeasmin
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all the difference
Coming to Rimouski, the Heritage Centre made all the difference for me. I was welcomed, made friends, was able to develop my social life, made me feel at home and even helped me learn French.
– Cornelius Hammer
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incredible people
The incredible people at Heritage who serve our community work tirelessly day in and day out to ensure each person in need is met with warmth, respect, and a helping hand.
– Danica M.
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the resource center enriched our lives
My contacts through the Resource Center, virtual tea-time during the pandemic, participating in various art and writing programs — they’ve all enriched our lives here.
– Lisa
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