re:LOCATION — Season 1, Episode 4: The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence Seaway
Documentary • 29 min • 1 season, 4 episodes
Episode synopsis
The construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s forced 6,500 residents to relocate from villages that were flooded by the great St. Lawrence River. In a visual journey through the past and present, the last generation of living survivors share their memories and commitment to keeping the legacy alive.
About re:LOCATION
Documentary series examining community relocations across Canada. The show explores the multi-generational effects of forced upheaval on members of these communities and their descendants. Surviving members of the communities reveal their resilience and devotion to preserving the essential values and the most important legacies of their respective communities and cultures.