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January 26, 2008
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.
- Schedule : 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Price : $5 / $27
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3, February 5 and February 6.
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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.
From The 15th January 2008 to the 26 of February 2008, the Museum shall be opened upon reservation. Guided tours are available for groups, the general public and students from grade schools to universities.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Metro : Sherbrooke
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3, February 6, February 7 and February 8.
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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
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
- Length : 45 min
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $0 / $9.50
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3, February 5 and February 6.
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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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m.
- Target audience : All ages starting at 8 years and more.
- Price : Free
- Leaving from : Stewart Museum (Stewart Museum The Fort, Île Sainte-Hélène 20, chemin Tour de l'Isle Île Sainte-Hélène, Montreal)
- Metro : Jean-Drapeau
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, February 2, February 3, February 9, February 10, February 16, February 17, February 23 and February 24.
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.
- Length : 2 h
- Schedule : 11 a.m.
- Target audience : Family, children aged 6 and more for indoor activities and aged 10 and more for outdoor sporting activities
- Price : Free
- Metro : Jean-Drapeau
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, February 2, February 3, February 9, February 10, February 16, February 17, February 23 and February 24.
Old-fashioned curling
» Musée Stewart
Initiation to curling on natural ice in the Fort courtyard. Brooms and irons provided. A guide is available and possibility of a campfire. for groups of 8 to 16.
Curling is available if weather permits, from January through March. Two ice sheets are available and the cost is per ice sheet, according to the number of hours, 1 hour up to 4 hours, between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m., daily.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 9 a.m.
- Target audience : For all ages from 10 years and more
- Price : $85 / $340
- Leaving from : Stewart Museum (Courtyard of the Stewart Museum, the Fort Île Sainte-Hélène)
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 28, January 29, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3 and February 4.
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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).
- Length : 45 min
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $0 / $9.50
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 29, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3, February 5 and February 6.
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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.
From The 15th January 2008 to the 26 of February 2008, the museum shall be opened upon reservation. 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 : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : general public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Metro : Sherbrooke
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on January 26, January 27, January 30, January 31, February 1, February 2, February 3, February 6, February 7 and February 8.
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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.
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.