The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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June 29, 2009

A cruise through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Historic Canal 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.

June 24 to September 7, 2009: departures every day, at 1:00 p.m. and at 3:30 p.m.  September 12 to October 12, 2009 : Saturday, Sunday and official holydays, departures at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Cartier in an ebullient Montréal (1840-1873)

» Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier, Lieu historique national du Canada

A house, a history, a way of life. This historic site presents the life and work of Sir George-Étienne Cartier (1814-1873), one of the main Fathers of Canadian Confederation.

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : For all
  • Price : $1.90 / $7.80
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Bus : 515
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on June 29.

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)***Nuevo*** Visita a pie del viejo Montréal en español a las 11hs

Métis-sur-Montréal

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Representing the importance of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent

Musée plein air de Lachine

» Musée de Lachine

With a collection containing over 50 monumental sculptures, Musée plein air de Lachine is among the largest open air museums in Canada.

Open daily from sunrise to sunset

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : Parc René-Lévesque, Musée de Lachine and waterfront parks.
  • Bus : 110
  • Type of visit : By bicycle 
  • Also on June 29.

Natura Obscura

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Exhibition of unpublished works by renowned photographer Linda Rutenberg. Thirty-two representations of the Governor's Garden at night.

The Great Bike Tour

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Any bicycle enthusiasts will enjoy discovering the many facets of the bike, from the Penny Farthing to the Bixi!

Legend


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