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July 4, 2008
- » A Heritage in Health to Discover
- » A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Tour of the Saint-Gabriel locks)
- » A stroll through time… to discover the Lachine Canal Tour of the Lachine Lockstation
- » Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Evening Cruise)
- » Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)
- » Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
- » Following the beaver's trail
- » Guided tours
- » Guided tours
- » Here be monsters
- » Old Montréal Ghost - Ghost Hunt Historical Crimes
- » The official bike roundabout
- » Tour of the Exhibit Damoiselle Mance
A Heritage in Health to Discover
» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal
600 objects from the collection of the Hospitallers of St.Joseph, of Hôtel-Dieu, relate a history forever entwined with that of Montreal.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 13 and July 15.
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The Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, inaugurated in 1992, commemorates the 350th anniversary of the foundation of Montreal.
Photo : Gilbert Langlois
A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Tour of the Saint-Gabriel locks)
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Discover a historic landscape unique in Montréal. Historic locks, industrial heritage, contemporary revitalization: this one site summarizes the entire history of the canal.
Reservations accepted at 514-283-6054.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m.
- Target audience : General public (12 years old and up)
- Price : $2
- Leaving from : office of the Saint-Gabriel lock (Des Seigneurs Street, between Notre-Dame St. and Saint-Patrick St.)
- Bus : 57
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 11, July 12, July 13, July 18, July 19, July 20 and July 25.
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A stroll through time… to discover the Lachine Canal Tour of the Lachine Lockstation
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
The tour of the Lachine lockstation focuses on the contruction and the widening of the canal.
- Length : 30 min
- Schedule : 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 1 p.m. , 2 p.m.
- Target audience : General public and groups
- Price : Free
- Leaving from : Lachine Lockstation (Corner St-joseph and 6th avenue)
- Metro : Angrignon
- Bus : 110 W
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12 and July 13.
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Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Evening Cruise)
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Explore the canal when the light is loveliest and get to know some of its most intimate secrets. Period writings and musical excerpts are part of the program.
Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Join us aboard the Navark Dollier-de-Casson for a cruise along the Lachine Canal. Transit the locks, enjoy stunning views of the downtown area, and relive the history of the canal.
Schedule: June 24 to September 3, 2007 - departures every day at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. September 8 to October 13, 2007 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays, departures at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations accepted at 514-283-6054.
- Length : 2 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m. , 3:30 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $11 / $18
- Leaving from : Atwater Market dock (kiosk south of Atwater Market, corner Atwater and Saint-Ambroise)
- Type of visit : By boat
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12 and July 13.
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Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
» Guidatour
A walking tour full of information on history and architecture, and many anecdotes revealing the secrets of Old Montreal from yesterday to today!
Itinerary: From Place d'Armes to Place Jacques-Cartier, including the Royal Bank, Notre-Dame Basilica, Cours Le Royer, Rue Saint-Jacques, Rue Notre-Dame, Rue Saint-Paul, City Hall, the Champ de Mars, and the old Bonsecours Market. (Adults : $ 17.50 - Seniors & Students : $ 15.50 - Children (6-12 years) : $ 8.50)
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 11 a.m. , 1:30 p.m.
- Price : $8.50 / $17.50
- Leaving from : Departures in front of the Boutique du Parvis of Notre-Dame Basilica (110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest).
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12 and July 13.
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Following the beaver's trail
» Commerce-de-la-fourrure-à-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse
Here be monsters
» Musée du Château Ramezay
The love-hate relationship between people and the sea, from the 15th century to today, is the fascinating subject of the exhibition “Here be Monsters”.
Old Montréal Ghost - Ghost Hunt Historical Crimes
» Guidatour
In the Historical Crimes Ghost Hunt, in team, the visitors will encounter and bring back to life some ghosts from the past.
The tickets are on sale from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm the night of the tours. Adults: $21.50 Students: $18.50 Children (under 12): $12.50 Reservations? Highly recommended! (514) 868-0303 / 1 877 868-0303 info@fantommontreal.com / www.fantommontreal.com
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 8:30 p.m.
- Price : $12.50 / $21.50
- Leaving from : near of 469 Saint-François-Xavier Street (the street just west of Notre-Dame Basilica)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 and August 29.
The official bike roundabout
» Guidatour in collaboration with Montréal On Wheels
Bike tour, led by a professional tour guide, starting at the Old Port, La Fontaine Park into the Golden Square Mile's, the downtown, and onto Old Montréal. You may keep your bicycle for the whole day!
Arrival 30 minutes prior to departure. Price : $29 (plus taxes) without the bike rental; $44 (plus taxes) including the bike rental (bicycles are at your disposal until 7:00 pm). Reservations are obligatory as places for bike tour are limited.
Tour of the Exhibit Damoiselle Mance
» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal in collaboration with The Univers culturel de Saint-Sulpice
The exhibition unveils the life and work of Jeanne Mance (1606-1673) co-founder of Montréal, founder of the Hôtel-Dieu and Canada's first secular nurse.
The exhibition can be visited individually during the museum's opening hours. A guided tour can also be reserved for groups.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : general public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 4, July 5, July 6, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 13 and July 15.
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Jeanne Mance. Charcoal, attributed to Sister Alexandrine Paré, r.h.s.j., end of XIX century.
Illustration : RHSJM Collection
Legend
The Montreal Heritage Calendar was produced by Héritage Montréal in collaboration with the Montreal Heritage Network and its partners.
Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.