The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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December 12, 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.

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : $5 / $6
  • Leaving from : 201 avenue des Pins Ouest Montréal, (Québec) H4W 1R5
  • Bus : 144
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on December 12 and December 13.

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

Around the fireplace... Holiday Traditions

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Yule logs, Christmas trees,  and greeting cards.... will reveal all the secrets of these traditional highlights in the brand new exhibition, Around the fireplace... Holiday Traditions, 

Breadmaking Activity

» Musée du Château Ramezay

At Château Ramezay Museum, with a recipe dating back to New France, both young and old are invited to help in the preparation of the apple cinnamon bread. (2:15 p.m.)

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. 

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : $5 / $6
  • Bus : 144
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on December 12 and December 13.

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

Collection of RHSJM

Christmas Stories

» Musée du Château Ramezay

With the anticipation of Christmas Eve in the air, stories of Christmas past and present will captivate the entire family. (2 p.m. in French and 3:15 p.m. in English)

Decorations and Christmas Stockings

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Children will have the occasion to hang a stocking. After the New Year, the children will be invited to see what Santa Claus has left them in their stocking.

Let's eat! The Traditional Food of Québec

» Musée du Château Ramezay

The Let's Eat! exhibition explores the different facets of Québec's culinary culture, from the arrival of the first colonist to the modern day.

Who Is the Real Santa Claus ?

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

Led by an interpreter-guide, visitors of all ages can meet some delightful holiday characters. Kids are sure to enjoy Black Peter, Babushka, St. Nicholas and our own North American Santa Claus.

Self-guided tour of the permanent and temporary exhibition included. www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

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