The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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August 25, 2008

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 August 25, August 26, August 27, August 28, August 29, August 30 and August 31.

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.

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)

Following the beaver's trail

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

Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse

Pointe-à-Callière's 18th-Century Public Market

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

Over 35 stalls with mouth-watering fare just like people shopped for centuries ago. Historic figures, craftspeople at work, old-time games for children... what more could you ask?

In Place Royale and around the Museum

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Price : Free
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on August 25.

Legend


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