The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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August 18, 2007

18th Century Military Drill

» Musée Stewart

Authentic military drill performed by soldiers of the Compagnie franche de la Marine and/or the Olde 78th Fraser Highlanders: cannon-firing, exciting battle manoeuvres, music, and Highland dancing.

La Compagnie franche de la Marine, in blue and grey uniforms, perform drill, firing exercices and a mock attack on the fort, accompagnied by fifes and drums. The Olde 78th Fraser Highlanders, wearing the regimental kilt, perform firing exercises as well as pipe and drum music and Highland dancing. This activity takes place in the courtyard of the Museum.

19th Century Photography

» Musée McCord d'histoire canadienne

This workshop invites curious and inspired photographers to explore the incredible technological evolution of this artistic practice at the turn of the 19th century.

Everyday in July and August. All workshops and activities are bilingual and included with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated. Opening hours Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Mondays on holiday weekends and during the summer months, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm.

A Great Passion for Small Trains

» Exporail, le Musée ferroviaire canadien

Model train layouts built by railway modellers.

  • Schedule : 10 a.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : contact organizer
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on August 18 and August 19.

Miniature railway

Exporail

A ride through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (guided bicycle tour of the canal)

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

Accompanied by a guide, explore the rich heritage of the Lachine Canal. Discover the many faces of this unparalleled historic site.

Schedule from June 24 to September 2: Daily from Thursday to Sunday,  departure at 10:00 a.m.

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

Photo Parks Canada (P.-É. Cadorette) 2003

Beaver Picnic

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

Discover the legendary lives of the voyageurs of the fur-trade era and explore the original fur warehouse! Bring your picnic and enjoy the park and lakeside.

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.

A cruise through time...to discover the Lachine Canal

Image Parks Canada (M. Mercier) 2007

Creative Workshops for Families

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec

Put your hands to the task! Every Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm, hour-long workshops allow children and their parents to experience for themselves the skill and creativity of the artisan.

A new workshop every 2 weeks; consult our website for details.

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.

Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour

Photo: Mathieu Déziel

Guided tour of the On our Shores exhibition at the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

» Musée d'histoire et du patrimoine de Dorval

This exhibition looks at the events that have taken place on the shores of Lake Saint-Louis, going back to the arrival of Dorval's first European settlers.

The On our Shores exhibition will be presented from June 21 to September 30, 2007. The museum (1850 Chemin Bord-du-Lac - Lakeshore, Dorval) is open Thursday to Sunday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. For information, call 514-633-4314.

Guided tours of exhibition Claude Millette. Material resistance. Selected Works from 1976 to 2006

» Musée de Lachine in collaboration with Exhibition designed by EXPRESSION, Centre d'exposition de Saint-Hyacinthe, and presented in association with the Musée de Lachine.

Free guided tours on weekends from June till October. The exhibition presents about twenty of the artist's major works, including an outdoor sculpture on the museum's grounds.

Guided tours of the exhibition Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams

» Musée de Lachine

Free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays from June to October. Enter the heart of our history while visiting the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne, one of the oldest fur trading posts in the country.

Lachine Archeo-Trek (Part of Archaeo Month).

» Musée de Lachine in collaboration with Lieu historique national du Canada, Le Commerce-de-la-Fourrure-à-Lachine; Réseau Archéo-Québec; Pôle des Rapides

Explore Lachine's archaeological and historic heritage in a rabaska canoe with an archaeologist and heritage guide, from the Musée de Lachine to the Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site.

Expedition on foot and by rabaska canoe (all participants paddle). Reservation: Pôle des Rapides, 1-888-364-4490

  • Length : 2 h 30
  • Schedule : 9:30 a.m. , 1 p.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : $7
  • Leaving from : Centre de services aux visiteurs de l’Écluse de Lachine, 15 minutes in advance. (500, chemin des Iroquois, Lachine, corner of chemin du Musée and Saint-Patrick)
  • Metro : Angrignon
  • Bus : 110
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on August 4, August 5, August 11, August 12, August 18, August 19, August 25 and August 26.

Our Daily Bread

» Musée Stewart

Costumed guides welcome visitors to New France with living history demonstrations of daily life in 1758.

This activity takes place in the museum courtyard. Activities may vary depending on the day and are included in the admission fee to the Stewart Museum. These activities are held daily, from June 24 until August 19, 2007.

Photo contest "Montréal à l'œil" Industrial Montréal

» Centre d’histoire de Montréal

Inaugurated by the Centre d’histoire de Montréal in 1993 and open to both amateurs and professionals, the contest aims to discover and uncover the heritage of daily life in Montreal.

Send your photos in our adress: Contest "Montréal à l'œil," 335 Place d'Youville, Montreal H2Y 3T1. The Industrial Montreal contest offers a fabulous landscape of possibilities for all who love to take photographs. In your sights: anything and everything related to industry on the island of Montreal. The east-end refineries and the Old Port’s grain silos are perfect examples of the enormous potential of this subject. It’s up to you to explore the vast industrial heritage that, since 1850, has made Montreal the economic capital of the province and indeed of all of Canada. Check our web site for all the details (www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm)

Photomania

» Musée McCord d'histoire canadienne

You will discover the inspiring stories of the people who form our social landscape. This visit will be followed by a workshop where you will create a postcard in the style of Notman.

All workshops and activities are bilingual and included with Museum admission, unless otherwise indicated. Opening hours Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open Mondays on holiday weekends and during the summer months, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission on the first Saturday of each month from 10 am to 12 pm.

Songs and legends of the fur trade

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

A heritage presenter brings you back to the fur trade period through songs and storytelling!

The Devil's Due

» Maison Saint-Gabriel

Incomparable story-teller François Lavallée will touch our dreams and realities with passion, enthusiasm and lyricism.

  • Length : 2 h
  • Schedule : 7 p.m.
  • Price : $12
  • Metro : Charlevoix
  • Bus : 57 E
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on August 18.

Traditional music

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Discover the many European and Native musical instruments played in New France. You will be charmed by melodies played on the lute, the épinette des Vosges, flutes and many more instruments.

Legend

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