The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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August 16, 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.

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.

Multimedia circuit

» Musée du Château Ramezay

The Château Ramezay, a jewel of Québec’s heritage, invites you to experience its brand new six-language multimedia circuit, which traces the evolution of the Château through the centuries.

The multimedia circuit is offered in six languages.

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).

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.