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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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Belonging

English speakers benefit from a strong sense of identity fostered by identifying, creating and valuing their narratives.

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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.

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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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  • 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

  • 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

  • feels like home

    Through Heritage, we met incredible people, shared stories, and formed friendships that made our new place feels like home.

    – Tanzila Yeasmin

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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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