Connecting
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.
How can we assist
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Events to come
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15JanTea & Talk with Pratistha
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17JanLiving Voices Workshop Series 2
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18JanStorytelling and Crafts with Nancy Astle
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18JanCooking Workshop with Malika – REGISTRATION FULL
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21JanActive Listening – SHARP Presentation + Social Morning
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23JanBurns’ Night – A Scottish Poetry Workshop
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24JanBurns’ Night Celebration 2026
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24Jan
Burns’ Night – A Scottish Poetry Workshop (Métis-sur-Mer)
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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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