The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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June 13, 2010

1861 Period Military Camp

» Exporail, le Musée ferroviaire canadien

Historical interpretation by members of the 6th Hochelaga Light Infantry.

  • Schedule : 10:30 a.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : contact organizer
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on June 13.

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

Breakfast with the Bears

» Zoo Ecomuseum

Come feed our three black bears! Breakfast for humans and special bear presentation included.

  • Length : 2 h 30
  • Schedule : 8 a.m.
  • Price : $25
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on June 13.

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

Discovering the history of the Sisters of Saint Anne

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

Free visits of the temporary exhibtions andthe permanent exhibits.

The museum closes it's doors between 12:00 and 1:00 pm.

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 : $ 19.50  -  Seniors & Students : $ 17.50 - Children (6-12 years) : $ 10.50)***Nuevo*** Visita a pie del viejo Montréal en español a las 11hs

Discover the trees in the spring at Mount Royal Cemetery

» Cimetière Mont-Royal in collaboration with Friends of the Mount Royal Cemetery

Walking Tour to discover some beautiful trees among the 100 species on the Mount Royal Cemetery property

  • Length : 2 h
  • Schedule : 10 a.m.
  • Target audience : all
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : Main Entrance of Mount Royal Cemetery
  • Metro : Édouard-Montpetit
  • Bus : 11
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on June 13.

Easter Island, An Epic Voyage

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

The exhibition will bring to life the fascinating history of the people of Rapa Nui, in addition to showcasing the scope of their culture, creativity, and aesthetics.

Exhibition "It's hot! the dawn of glass art in Quebec"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Curator Bruno Andrus

The exhibition will show the history of glass art in Quebec from 1945 to 1985. It will focus on the work conditions including the people, the workshops and the productions.

615, avenue Sainte-Croix Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) (Québec) H4L 3X6 Tél. : 514-747-7367 www.mmaq.qc.ca

From Prayer to Arts  SSA Artists : 1960-2010

» Centre historique des Soeurs de Sainte-Anne

 Come and discover the contemporary and modern art made by the Sisters of Saint Anne.

GeoTour 67

» Biosphère, musée de l'environnement

With a hand-held global positioning system device, rediscover the sites of former Expo 67 pavilions on Île Ste-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame from a new environmental viewpoint.

Glass in Health care

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal in collaboration with Montreal City of Glass

Medical glass items from the late 19th and early 20th century created for fields as varied as ophthalmology and medicine, laboratory work, surgery and health care.

Eyebath, molded glass, Early 20th century

Gilbert Langlois 2010

Green Light for Ecotechnologies

» Biosphère, musée de l'environnement

A guided tour of the Biosphère’s wind turbines, its artificial wastewater treatment wetlands and its geothermal heating and air-conditioning system.

Guided tour offered at various hours. For information: 514-283-5000

Île Sainte-Hélène BioKit

» Biosphère, musée de l'environnement

With the BioKit, you can set off on a hike and use your 5 senses to explore the island's flora and fauna. Tips and suggestions are provided to help you appreciate the biodiversity.

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.

Lines

» Musée de Lachine

Glass art pieces and objects from the museum. Works by Linda Covitt, Lisette Lemieux and Catherine Widgery are presented along with works by guest artists Patrick Beaulieu and Susan Edgerley.

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.

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

Planet Bucky

» Biosphère, musée de l'environnement

A look at concrete sustainable development, showcasing contemporary innovations that follow in the footsteps of the Biosphere’s creator, R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983).

The Dawes: Brewers of Beer and Ideas

» Musée de Lachine

Let the objects of the Dawes-Black Horse Collection tell you about a family of great entrepreneurs.

The Ecoological House

» Biosphère, musée de l'environnement

Just a few steps from the Biosphère, this solar house's modern architecture will surprise you! Take our guided tour to find out more!

The Ecoological House

Hugues Bureau St-Pierre

The official bike roundabout

» Guidatour in collaboration with Montréal On Wheels

Two differents tours available led by a professional tour guide: THE CLASSICAL - city tour and THE VISTA - ARCHITECTURE - nature tour. You may keep your bicycle for the whole day!  

Arrival 30 minutes prior to departure. Price : $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. Two differents tours available led by a professional tour guide:  THE CLASSICAL - including the Old Port, La Fontaine Park, Golden Square Mile's and downtown. VISTA - ARCHITECTURE - including Habitat 67, Jean-Drapeau Park & Biosphère, L’Homme Calder’s sculpture, Crossing of St-Laurent River via the “Mile Long Bridge” and Atwater Market & Lachine Canal.

Legend

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

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