Hessenland Country Inn

St. Joseph Archives and Museum

Opened in the Spring of 2002

Learn about the great plans of Narcisse Cantin (1870 –1940), “Wizard of St. Joseph “ and “Father of the St. Lawrence Seaway”, to turn St. Joseph into a thriving international port. 

View pictures, articles, maps and other original documents depicting the story of his great dream.

Meticulously researched, compiled and organized by Narcisse Cantin’s grandson, Napoleon E. Cantin.

The archive is located in one of the original farm structures at Hessenland Country Inn.
Open to the public and group tours welcome.

For more information, please click here for the official website of the St. Joseph Museum and Archives 

Please call ahead to arrange a viewing of the archives