160th anniversary Expo Shawville Fair

160th anniversary Shawville Fair, 2016 Labour Day Weekend, Sept 1-5. Sara Knox, President of the Pontiac Agricultural Society for the past 4 years, with a board of directors have spent countless hours of planning and organizing all year long to provide a wonderful fair.

The Pontiac Archives has documentation on the many events ready for the researchers.

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Jelly Massee Art Fundraiser at the Archives

Local artist Jelly Massee has donated one of her historical paintings to the Pontiac Archives for an online auction. The piece, entitled “Camping on the Ottawa”, will be open for bids until 10:30 am on October 22, 2025. Please visit https://auction.pontiacarchives.org to take part in the auction.

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Pontiac Archives Launches New Website

The Pontiac Archives is excited to introduce its brand-new website, now open for a “soft launch” with exclusive access to hundreds of historic photos, rare documents, and audio recordings from the Pontiac’s colorful past. This isn’t just a website; it’s a digital journey through time, capturing the heart and soul

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Join us at the Archives / Bienvenu a tous

Archives du PontiacPontiac Archives358 Main St.Shawville, Quebec AUSTIN UNITED CHURCHSANDBAY AND LOGGING ON THE OTTAWA RIVERHISTORY OF THE SETTLING OF CLARENDON FRONT AVEC WAYNE PARK Mercredi, 17 Avril / Wednesday, April 1710h30 / 10:30 am Bienvenu a tous

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