Transport Archives | Grondines, a Land Shaped by Rocks and Tides

Paul Guilbault Inc. 50th anniversary truck, Grondines, 1979

The Guilbault garage was located at 239, chemin Sir-Lomer-Gouin, opposite Émile Guilbault’s family home. Still in business, the company is now headquartered in Quebec City.

Two women driving a Paul Guilbault’s truck, circa 1932

Before the company changed its name to Transport Guilbault, it read “Paul Guilbault – Charroyage général” on its trucks.

Snow clearing, circa 1936-1937

In addition to road construction, Laganière & Houde soon realized that winter could also be a business opportunity. The company became one of the first to clear snow […]

Laganière & Houde tarmac roller, circa 1920

Before asphalt roads were built, macadam was used. The method involves first removing the top layer of loose soil from the ground, then spreading crushed rock. Smaller and […]

Car accident at Grondines-Station, October 3, 1927

The meeting of roads and railroads has always been the scene of unfortunate tragedies. This photo of a car accident at the junction of the road leading to […]

Grondines train station, circa 1900

The Grondines train station has long been a focal point for many travelers. It enabled companies like Scierie Laganière to prosper, thanks in part to the shipment of […]

Signal station, Grondines, 1932

Interviewer: If we’re talking about the lighthouse itself, when you arrived there in 1946, what was there around the lighthouse? Maurice Côté: There was nothing. I.: Were there […]

The Muséobus, summer 1973

In 1973, the Musée de Grondines acquired an innovative mediation tool: the Muséobus. Aboard this vehicle, the team travels around the region to arouse interest in Portneuf’s heritage, […]

Grondines train station, circa 1900

The now-defunct Grondines train station was located near the junction of the 3rd Line and the Guilbault road. It was built following the construction of the Canadian Pacific […]

Grondines wharf, 1990

The first wharf, probably built in the second half of the 19th century, was acquired by the federal government in 1904. Some twenty years later, it was abandoned, […]

Shipbuilding, circa 1900

At the end of the 19th century, no less than two-thirds of the barges built in Portneuf County came from Grondines. “Not only did Grondines account for more […]

Paul Guilbault transport truck, Grondines, circa 1955-1960

A young cyclist poses next to one of Paul Guilbault’s company truck, in front of the old warehouse. Now demolished, it was located at 220 chemin Sir-Lomer-Gouin.