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July 13, 2010
- » 100 Years Underground
- » A Heritage in Health to Discover
- » Care and Compassion
- » Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
- » Easter Island, An Epic Voyage
- » Festival International Nuits d'Afrique - 24th dition
- » GeoTour 67
- » Glass in Health care
- » Green Light for Ecotechnologies
- » Île Sainte-Hélène BioKit
- » Lines
- » Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams
- » Musée plein air de Lachine
- » Passions and Scandals
- » Photo Competition "Montreal Postcard"
- » Planet Bucky
- » The Ecoological House
- » The official bike roundabout
100 Years Underground
» Pointe-à-Callière, musée d’archéologie et d’histoire de Montréal
100 Years Underground highlights an important part of the City of Montréal’s history of electrification and telecommunications: the 100th anniversary of the creation of the CSEM.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : All public
- Price : $0 / $15
- Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (173, Place d'Youville, Montréal)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Bus : 515
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21 and July 22.
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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.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Leaving from : 201 avenue des Pins Ouest Montréal, (Québec) H4W 1R5
- Metro : Sherbrooke
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 20, July 21, July 22 and July 23.
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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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $5 / $6
- Metro : Sherbrooke
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 20, July 21, July 22 and July 23.
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La salle des femmes (detail). Ex-voto offered in gratitude for a recovery. Oil on canvas. Anonymous, around 1710.
Collection of RHSJM
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
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 11 a.m.
, 1:30 p.m. - Price : $10.50 / $19.50
- 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 July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21 and July 22.
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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.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : All public
- Price : $0 / $15
- Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière. Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (350, Place Royale, Old Montréal)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Bus : 515
- Type of visit : Other
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21 and July 22.
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Festival International Nuits d'Afrique - 24th dition
» Productions Nuits d'Afrique
From July, 13th to 25th, 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 : 8:30 p.m.
- Price : $0 / $47
- Leaving from : Émilie Gamelin Square, Club Balattou, Cabaret du Mile-End, Métropolis, Le National, Club Lambi (Le Métropolis / 59, Ste Catherine Est Le National / 1220, Ste Catherine Est Cabaret du Mile-End / 5240, Avenue du Parc Club Balattou / 4372, St Laurent Place Émilie Gamelin / Métro Berri Uqam Club Lambi / 4465, St Laurent)
- Metro : Berri-UQAM
- Type of visit : Other
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21 and July 22.
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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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : Free
- Leaving from : 201 avenue des Pins Ouest, Montréal H2W 1R5
- Metro : Sherbrooke
- Bus : 144
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 20, July 21, July 22 and July 23.
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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.
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
Passions and Scandals
» Musée du Château Ramezay
The Château Ramezay Museum invites you to participate in historical trials that actually took place in New France by attending Passions and Scandals.
Photo Competition "Montreal Postcard"
» Centre d'histoire de Montréal in collaboration with Tourism Montréal
Inaugurated by the Centre d’histoire de Montréal in 1993 and open to both amateurs and professionals, the contest aims to discover and uncover the heritage of daily life in Montreal.
Check our web site for all the details (www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm).
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 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!
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : contact organizer
- Leaving from : Environment Canada's Biosphère (160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle Île Sainte-Hélène, Montreal (Quebec) H3C 4G8)
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 13, July 14, July 15, July 16, July 17, July 18, July 19, July 20, July 21 and July 22.
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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.
Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.