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September 24, 2008
600 objects from the collection of the Hospitallers of St.Joseph, of Hôtel-Dieu, relate a history forever entwined with that of Montreal.

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
Humourous and inspiring documentary film on the life fo Phyllis Bronfman Lambert, renowned Canadian architect and founder of the Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) in Montreal.
Documentary film in English with French sub-titles and film-maker present at the showing.
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)
Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse
The love-hate relationship between people and the sea, from the 15th century to today, is the fascinating subject of the exhibition “Here be Monsters”.
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 : RHSJM Collection
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.