Pirates or Privateers?

Often mistaken for one another, pirates and privateers dealt with very similar challenges, but one group worked legitimately while the other didn't.

Pointe-à-Callière gives young visitors and their families a golden opportunity to discover and measure themselves against the rugged mariners who sailed the St. Lawrence River in the days of New France. Presented in an immersive environment, this discovery-exhibition unfolds against a back drop evoking a privateer ship - The Iberville - on which young people, playing a role in a tale of adventure, can test their physical and intellectual skills. You too can become a pirate or privateer during your time at the Museum!