The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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July 26, 2009

2009 Lectures Series in the Farmhouse garden

» Maison Saint-Gabriel

Maison Saint-Gabriel has planned a series of lectures for gardening and horticultural enthusiasts, to be held in its garden.

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.

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

Beeswax candle-making

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Candles are the lighting technology par excellence of the New France era. Enhance your knowledge of the period and learn the rudiments of the dipping technique.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Price : Free
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on July 26.

Care and Compassion

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal

In commemoration of the 350th anniversary of the arrival of the Hospitallers of Saint Joseph in Montreal 1659-2009.

A booklet is available in english for our english speaking visitors. 

La salle des femmes (detail). Ex-voto offered  in gratitude for a recovery. Oil on canvas. Anonymous, around 1710.

Collection of RHSJM

CARI's twins, No 2 vol 5

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with CARI

Joint exhibition with a local Quebec artist and a recently arrived immigrant artist from Montreal.

Free all wednesdays

Crash : Treatment required

» Musée de Lachine

This exhibition examines questions brought up by work related to conservation and restoration. Damaged objects and works of art receive a new look after treatment.

Crash : Treatment required

» Musée de Lachine

This exhibition examines questions brought up by work related to conservation and restauration.

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

Expanding Horizons. Painting and Photography of American and Canadian Landscapes 1860-1918

» Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal

This exhibition of close to 200 works will examine American and Canadian landscape painting and photography through the presentation and comparison of American and Canadian depictions of landscapes.

Explorers by nature

» Commerce-de-la-fourrure-à-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada in collaboration with the Soeurs de Sainte-Anne Historic Centre, Pôle des Rapides and the Lachine Museum

By foot and aboard a “rabaska” canoe, discover the journeys of four great explorers whose adventures towards Western Canada were fashioned by the fur trade.

By foot and aboard a “rabaska” canoe

  • Length : 2 h
  • Schedule : 9:45 a.m.
  • Target audience : Everyone
  • Price : $7.90
  • Leaving from : Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site of Canada (1255, Saint-Joseph blvd., Montreal (Lachine))
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on July 26.

Festival International Nuits d'Afrique_ 23rd édition

» Productions Nuits d'Afrique

From July, 16th to 26th, 2009, the Festival International « Nuits d’Afrique »’s  23rd edition will set Montreal on fire once again !

Winner of the Quebec Tourism Grand Prize in 2007 and 2005, the Festival International « Nuits d’Afrique » is a unique event in North America, the 5th main cultural event of Montreal. It is the only one indeed to offer, during the same event, all the world musics with African roots, which include music from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, whether in French, in English or in any languages. This specificity gives the festival a major touristic potential, celebrating Montreal as a unique cultural experience in Canada. Since it was created, almost 23 years ago, the Festival International « Nuits d’Afrique » is at the forefront of the international world music scene. The greatest artists from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America presented their show for the 1st time in Montreal thanks to this Festival. The talent of many local world music artists was also revealed by the Festival International « Nuits d’Afrique ».  NB: All the shows based Place Émilie Gamelin are free!

  • Schedule : 2:15 p.m.
  • Target audience : 18-55 years old
  • Price : $10 / $30
  • Leaving from : Place Émilie Gamelin, Club Balattou, Kola Note, Métropolis, Le National, Le Lion d'or, La Tulipe (Le Métropolis / 59, Ste Catherine Est Le National / 1220, Ste Catherine Est La Tulipe / 4530, Papineau Le Lion d'Or / 1676, Ontario Est Kola Note / 5240, Avenue du Parc Club Balattou / 4372, St Laurent Place Émilie Gamelin / Métro Berri Uqam)
  • Metro : Berri-UQAM
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on July 26.

Following the beaver's trail

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

Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse

Fort Chambly Puts on Its Sunday Best: "La Compagnie franche de la Marine"

» Fort-Chambly, Lieu historique national du Canada

18th century military re-enactment: drills, drum and fife playing, and musket firing.

Fort Chambly Puts on Its Sunday Best every Sunday during July and August! What a great chance to meet craftspeople and characters who will show you what life was like in the New France era. (Adult : 5.65 $; Child (6 to 16) : 2.90 $; Senior : 4.90 $; Family : 14.20 $; Under the age of 5 : Free) Visit of the fort included.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Price : $0 / $14.20
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on July 26.

Forty years of Presence in Cameroon

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Learn about these devoted women who overcame fear of the unknown to support the local populations in their development.

Temporary exhibition from May 31, 2009 to March 27, 2010; May 31- Montréal Museums day : opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; June to the end of October : Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Guided tours aboard a rabaska: Explorers by nature

» Musée de Lachine in collaboration with Fur trade at Lachine National Historic Site

Follow in the footsteps of four great explorers: LaSalle, LeMoyne, Mackenzie and Thompson.

Reservations: 514-637-7433

  • Length : 2 h 30
  • Schedule : 9:45 a.m.
  • Target audience : For everyone
  • Price : $7.80
  • Leaving from : Fur trade at Lachine National Historic Site (1255, Saint-Joseph boulevard, Lachine, Quebec, H8S 2M2)
  • Metro : Angrignon
  • Bus : 110
  • Type of visit : By boat 
  • Also on July 26.

Guided tours of the exhibition Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams

» Musée de Lachine

Free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Enter the heart of our history while visiting the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne, one of the oldest fur trading posts in the country.

Guided walking tours of Pointe-Claire Village

» Société pour la sauvegarde du patrimoine de Pointe-Claire

The visit includes the windmill, built in 1709, and the Neo-Gothic Saint-Joachim Church. The history of the first settlers will be told and the heritage houses will be described.

Helping Talended Sisters to Become Artists

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Come discover what goes on in an Art Studio by examining works ans unpublished documentation by the Sisters of Saint Anne.

Temporary exhibition from May 31, 2009 to March 27, 2010; May 31- Montréal Museums day : opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; June to the end of October : Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

L'Empire du désir, posters of Japanese erotic films

» Cinémathèque québécoise in collaboration with National Museum of Modern Art, Fantasia and Ciné-Asie

40 posters of Japanese erotic films from 1960 to 1970.

  • Schedule : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Target audience : All
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : Norman-McLaren Hall, Cinémathèque québécoise
  • Metro : Berri-UQAM
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on July 26 and July 28.

Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams

» Musée de Lachine

Magnificent example of 17th century French architecture. Through over 400 objects, the museum’s collection depicts the everyday lives of the Maison’s occupants from 1669 onwards.

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.

Old Montréal Ghost - Traditional Ghost Walk - West Side

» Guidatour

The ghosts are also available in the West part of Old-Montreal! The gruesome decor of this unexplored side of Old Montreal will give you chills…

The tickets are on sale from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm the night of the tours. Adults: $21.50 Students: $18.50 Children (under 12): $12.50 Reservations? Highly recommended! (514) 868-0303 / 1 877 868-0303 info@fantommontreal.com / www.fantommontreal.com

Pipi-Caca

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec

Exhibition on the history of technologies used to evacuate Pipi and Caca.

Free all wednedays. For information 514-747-7367. Internet www.mmaq.qc.ca

Sculp'tour

» Musée de Lachine

By bicycle or on foot, these unique guided tours are the perfect occasion to find out about sculpture.

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!

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 : $34 (plus taxes) without the bike rental; $49 (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.

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