The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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August 10, 2008

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.

Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.

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.

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.

Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)

» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada

Boat tour, games and songs for children and their parents: an entertaining way to learn a little while having fun.

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 10:30 a.m.
  • Target audience : General Public
  • Price : $7 / $12
  • Leaving from : Atwater Market dock
  • Metro : Lionel-Groulx
  • Type of visit : By boat 
  • Also on August 10, August 16, August 17, August 23 and August 24.

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.

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)

Discovery Tours

» Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Two original visits that will have you follow in the footsteps of Marguerite Bourgeoys to get to know her better or tour the archaelogical site of  Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

Fort Chambly Puts on Its Sunday Best: "La Compagnie franche de la Marine"

» Fort-Chambly, Lieu historique national du Canada

18th century military re-enactment: drills, drum and fife playing, and musket firing.

Fort Chambly Puts on Its Sunday Best every Sunday during July and August! What a great chance to meet craftspeople and characters who will show you what life was like in the New France era. (Adult : 5.65 $; Child (6 to 16) : 2.90 $; Senior : 4.90 $; Family : 14.20 $; Under the age of 5 : Free) Visit of the fort included.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Price : $0 / $14.20
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on August 10.

Guided walking tours of Pointe-Claire Village

» Société pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine de Pointe-Claire

The visit includes the windmill, built in 1709, and the Neo-Gothic Saint-Joachim Church. The history of the first settlers will be told and the heritage houses will be described.

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve’s astonishing churches

» Héritage Montréal

This modest working-class neighbourhood is home to an impressive number of magnificent churches with unusual ornamentation.

All tours are two hours long and are conducted - in both French and English – regardless of the weather. Tickets go on sale at the departure point fifteen minutes before the designated time. No reservations are accepted.

  • Length : 2 h
  • Schedule : 2 p.m.
  • Price : $10 / $14
  • Leaving from : Corner Ontario and Préfontaine
  • Metro : Préfontaine
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on August 10 and August 30.

Photo : Héritage Montréal

Lachine Archaeo-Trek (guided tour by foot and aboard a « rabaska » canoe)

» Commerce-de-la-fourrure-à-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada

Visitors can climb aboard a rabaska canoe in the company of an archaeologist and a heritage interpreter. The archaeological wealth of four of Lachine’s heritage sites are discovered.

Guided tour by foot and aboard a « rabaska » canoe.

Old Montréal Ghost - Traditional Ghost Walk - East Side

» Guidatour

During the Traditional Ghost Walk, the visitors follow a ghost that unearth the hidden secrets that haunted and still haunt the streets and alleyways of Old Montréal.

The tickets are on sale from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm the night of the tours. Adults: $19.50 Students: $17.50 Children (under 12): $11.00 Reservations? Highly recommended! (514) 868-0303 / 1 877 868-0303 info@fantommontreal.com / www.fantommontreal.com

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.

Jeanne Mance. Charcoal, attributed to Sister Alexandrine Paré, r.h.s.j., end of XIX century.

Illustration : RHSJM Collection

YOU DIG ME? Simulated digs for families

» Musée Marguerite-Bourgeoys

Armed with a trowel, children become archaeologists and simulate all the stages of an archaeological dig. Later, they are invited to visit our unique archaeological site. Discoveries guaranteed!

Reservation advised. Please call ext. 237

  • Length : 1 h 15
  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Target audience : families
  • Price : $4 / $8
  • Leaving from : Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum (400, Saint-Paul Street East Old-Montreal (Quebec) H2Y 1H4)
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on August 10.

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