The Montreal Heritage Calendar

Day by day. Have fun discovering the many attractions in and around Montreal.
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July 19, 2010

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.

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

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.

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 19, July 20, July 21, July 22, July 23, July 24 and July 25.

Flourishes

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Flourishes presents 32 floral representations based on the theme of intimacy. Thirty-two immortalized wonders that reflect the miracle of life.

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.

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

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!

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.

Timber parterre

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Timber parterre. Merged landscapes is suggestive of both the French garden that was popular in 17th-century cities and the wild landscapes of the young colony during that period.

Musée du Château Ramezay

Legend

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