The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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March 8, 2009

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.

Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.

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

Alan Jones Trio

» Musée du Château Ramezay

For all Celtic music lovers a concert will be presented by Alan Jones on the Bagpipes to help put us in the spirit for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day celebration.

The concert is included in the Museum entrance fee.

  • Schedule : 2 p.m.
  • Price : $4.50 / $9
  • Leaving from : Château Ramezay museum
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 8.

BRONZES

» Maison Pierre du Calvet in collaboration with MONTREAL BRONZE MUSEUM

permanent exibition of the work of the bronze sculptor Gaëtan Trottier

Montrteal bronze Museum, Maison Pierre du Calvet

EXPLORE THE NORTH AND GET IN GREEN GEAR DURING SPRING BREAK AT THE BIOSPHÈRE

» Biosphère d'Environnement Canada

Many modules on the theme of the Far North, the theatrical presentation 3Rcadabra! with its clown magician and Get in Green Gear, an exhibition on sustainable transportation.

Guided tours and scientific presentations, interactive exhibitions, Ecoological House and eco-creative workshop.

  • Schedule : 10 a.m.
  • Target audience : All ages
  • Price : Free
  • Metro : Jean-Drapeau
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on March 8.

Family break

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

During school break, parents and children who visit the Museum are invited to explore the archaeological remains by following the Fleur-de-lis tour route.

  • Length :  45 min
  • Schedule : 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : Family
  • Price : $5 / $13
  • Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal's Museum of Archaeology and History (350, Place Royale, corner of de La Commune)
  • Metro : Place-d'Armes
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on March 8.

Intergenerational Sundays

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

Every Sunday, Pointe-à-Callière invites grandparents to visit the Museum along with their grandchildren. For the occasion, free admission is offered to grandparents as well as to grandchildren.

Pointe-à-Callière’s Port Symphonies

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

A true winter tradition at Pointe-à-Callière, our Port Symphonies fill the air in Old Montreal with unique sounds during a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert.

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Target audience : Open to the general public
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : In the area around the Museum and in the Quays of the Old Port
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 8.

Suggaring Off in Downtown Montreal

» Maison Saint-Gabriel

Maison Saint-Gabriel invites families to enjoy a few sweet hours on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Story-tellers and musicians will set the tone for this event.

  • Length : 4 h
  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Price : contact organizer
  • Metro : Charlevoix
  • Bus : 57
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on March 8.

Legend

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

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