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June 7, 2008
- » 1861 Period Military Camp
- » A Heritage in Health to Discover
- » A ride through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (guided bicycle tour of the canal)
- » A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Tour of the Saint-Gabriel locks)
- » A stroll through time… to discover the Lachine Canal Tour of the Lachine Lockstation
- » Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)
- » Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
- » Following the beaver's trail
- » From «Q1» to «Je me souviens», a History of License Plates
- » Old Montréal Ghost - Traditional Ghost Walk - East Side
- » The official bike roundabout
- » Tour of the Exhibit Damoiselle Mance
1861 Period Military Camp
» Exporail, le Musée ferroviaire canadien
Historical interpretation by members of the 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry.
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.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 11, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 15, June 17, June 18 and June 19.
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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
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.
- Length : 2 h 15
- Schedule : 10 a.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5
- Leaving from : Information kiosk south of Atwater Market (Corner of Atwater and Saint-Ambroise)
- Type of visit : By bicycle
- Also on June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9.
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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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m.
- Target audience : General public (12 years old and up)
- Price : $2
- Leaving from : office of the Saint-Gabriel lock (Des Seigneurs Street, between Notre-Dame St. and Saint-Patrick St.)
- Bus : 57
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 13, June 14, June 15, June 20, June 21, June 22, June 27 and June 28.
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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.
- Length : 30 min
- Schedule : 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 1 p.m. , 2 p.m.
- Target audience : General public and groups
- Price : Free
- Leaving from : Lachine Lockstation (Corner St-joseph and 6th avenue)
- Metro : Angrignon
- Bus : 110 W
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 9, June 10, June 11, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 15 and June 16.
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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.
- Length : 2 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m. , 3:30 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $11 / $18
- Leaving from : Atwater Market dock (kiosk south of Atwater Market, corner Atwater and Saint-Ambroise)
- Type of visit : By boat
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 14, June 15, June 21, June 22, June 23, June 24, June 25 and June 26.
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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)
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 11 a.m. , 1:30 p.m.
- Price : $8.50 / $17.50
- Leaving from : Departures in front of the Boutique du Parvis of Notre-Dame Basilica (110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest).
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 14, June 15, June 21, June 22, June 27, June 28, June 29 and June 30.
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Following the beaver's trail
» Commerce-de-la-fourrure-à-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse
From «Q1» to «Je me souviens», a History of License Plates
» Musée du Château Ramezay
The exhibition From “Q1” to “Je me souviens”: a History of License Plates will offer visitors a joy ride around automobile history in Québec.
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
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 8:30 p.m.
- Price : $11 / $19.50
- Leaving from : near of 469 Saint-François-Xavier Street (the street just west of Notre-Dame Basilica)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 21, June 25, June 29, July 2, July 6, July 9, July 13, July 16 and July 20.
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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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : general public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on June 7, June 8, June 11, June 12, June 13, June 14, June 15, June 17, June 18 and June 19.
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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.
Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.