The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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October 7, 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

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

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

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 11 a.m. , 1:30 p.m.
  • Price : $8.50 / $17.50
  • Leaving from : Departures in front of the Boutique du Parvis of Notre-Dame Basilica (110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest).
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 7, October 8, October 9, October 10 and October 11.

Following the beaver's trail

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

Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse

Métis-sur-Montréal

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Representing the importance of the Fleuve Saint-Laurent

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Exhibition of unpublished works by renowned photographer Linda Rutenberg.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.

Pick a Peck of Pumpkins...

» Musée du Château Ramezay

From September 7, to November 1, 2009, the Château Ramezay Museum invite young and old to come discover the world of squashes, with the Pick a Peck of Pumpkins...exhibition.

The Mother's Image

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec

Artist Laura Endeacott searches for the perception of maternité in our society by using textiles.

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

Legend


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