For 40 years, Gertrude Duchemin was a colonial nurse. Following her death, her fellow citizens respected her last wishes to open her dispensary to the public. Learn about the history of dispensaries, including their social role, the professional and personal life of the nurses and the evolution of the healthcare system.
Lieu historique national du Canada Le Dispensaire de la Garde de La Corne
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Dispensaire de la Garde © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Visiteurs © G.Grenier
Armoire médical Cabinet © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Le Dispensaire le soir © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
La véranda et la colonisation de l'Abitibi © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Le salon des années 40 © Le Dispensaire de la Garde
Cabinet de soins © G.Grenier
Cuisine 1960 © M.Dupuis
Famille en visite © M.Dupuis
Groupe scolaire © M.Dupuis
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Guided tour in french
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Last updated: January 7, 2026
