The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.

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December 30, 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.

Exhibition An Old-Fashioned Christmas  Heritage

» Musée d'histoire et du patrimoine de Dorval in collaboration with -

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage invites you to relive a Christmas from the time of our ancestors.

The exhibition An Old-Fashioned Christmas will be presented from November 18, 2007 to January 13, 2008. For information, please call (514) 633-4314 or (514) 633-4170.

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

Holiday Treats! Holiday Tales!

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Experience the magic of the season at the Château Ramezay Museum! Young and old are invited to participate in one of the many activities offered in the Museum’s fairytale atmosphere.

Note that the three choirs performing on December 9, 16 and 30 at 1 pm and 3 pm.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m., 3 p.m.
  • Target audience : Family
  • Price : $4 / $8
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on December 30 and January 2.

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).

Who Is the Real Santa Claus ?

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

Led by an interpreter-guide, visitors of all ages can meet some delightful holiday characters. Kids are sure to enjoy Black Peter, Babushka, St. Nicholas and our own North American Santa Claus.

Self-guided tour of the permanent and temporary exhibition included. www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

  • Length :  45 min
  • Schedule : 0:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Target audience : Kids, 4 to 10
  • Price : $5 / $27
  • Metro : Place-d'Armes
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on December 30.

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