The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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November 17, 2007

1837 * 1838 Rebellions - Patriotes vs Loyalists

» Pointe-à-Callière, musée d’archéologie et d’histoire de Montréal

The 1837 and 1838 rebellions were exceptional events in our country's history. The exhibition traces the roots of the Rebellions and their political, social and economic dimensions.

From November 6, 2007 to April 27, 2008.  Tuesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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, the general public 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

Green Light for Ecotechnologies

» Biosphère d'Environnement Canada

A guided tour of the Biosphère’s wind turbines, its artificial wastewater treatment wetlands and its geothermal heating and air-conditioning system.

Guided tour offered at various hours. For information: 514-283-5000

Guided tours of the exhibitions

» Musée Stewart

Visitors follow a guide on a tour of the permanent exhibition.

Guided tours last from 45 minutes to one hour depending on the group. The exhibition tour can vary.

In the 18th Century Style, historical family activities

» Musée Stewart

Military costumes for youngsters. Worshops to make cartridges, tattooing inspired by the Natives, storytelling, guided tours. In winter, snowshoeing and old-fashioned curling.

Snowshoeing and old-fashioned curling are available only if Mother Nature allows.

Planet Bucky

» Biosphère d'Environnement Canada

A look at concrete sustainable development, showcasing contemporary innovations that follow in the footsteps of the Biosphere’s creator, R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983).

Tour of the Exhibit Damoiselle Mance

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal in collaboration with The Univers culturel de St-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 : Collection of RHSJM

Trails by Night

» Musée Stewart

With or without snowshoes, and lit by lanterns, groups follow the guide and explore Île Sainte-Hélène where a mystery unfolds and characters appear, even the Devil watches.

Trails by Night is a group activity, without snowshoes in the fall season or with snowshoes when there is snow.

  • Length : 2 h
  • Schedule : 7 p.m.
  • Target audience : For groups, 10 years and older
  • Price : $13 / $50
  • Metro : Jean-Drapeau
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on November 17, December 15, January 19 and February 16.

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The Montreal Heritage Calendar was produced by Héritage Montréal in collaboration with the Montreal Heritage Network and its partners.

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