Heritage Lower St. Lawrence

Heritage Lower St. Lawrence (HLSL) is a not-for-profit, supporter-based organization that was founded in 2002 by the Association socio-culturelle de Métis-sur-Mer to assist in the development of the English-speaking communities of the Lower St. Lawrence and enhance their vitality. The objectives of HLSL are to contribute to the maintenance and development of the English-speaking communities of Lower St. Lawrence and to build partnerships with the neighbouring French-speaking communities in the region.

The organization also aims to document the history of the English-speaking communities of the Lower St. Lawrence and sustain the institutions serving the English-speaking residents of the region. Heritage Lower St. Lawrence also operates a resource centre which houses a collection of documents relating to the English-speaking community of the region. HLSL produces a quartely newsletter of information and community profiles, produces publications on the history of the region, and has developed a web site to provide information. Heritage Lower St. Lawrence contributes to the cultural life of the community by collaborating in the presentation of events and activities in the region. It organizes several events every year, including social gatherings, community consultations, and an annual exhibition of photographs.