The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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April 29, 2012

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

Bird-Watching

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

Bird-Watching in Mount Royal Cemetery followed by an illustrated talk by Dr. David Bird: "Feathering one's nest"

  • Length : 3 h
  • Schedule : 8:30 a.m.
  • Target audience : All
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : Main entrance of Mount Royal Cemetery (1297 Chemin de la Forêt, Outremont)
  • Metro : Édouard-Montpetit
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on April 29.

Exposition enchantée

» Écomusée du fier monde

Exhibition of the works of art to be sold by auction for the benefit of the Écomusée du fier monde. Catalogue online: http://www.encan-ecomusee.com/

Art exhibition: from Wednesday, April 25th to Tuesday, May 8th, 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Benefit auction: on Tuesday, May 8th; a cocktail will be served from 5:00 pm and the auction will start at 7:00 pm Tickets for the benefit auction: $40 ($35 until April 25) Catalogue online : http://www.encan-ecomusee.com/

  • Length :  30 min
  • Schedule : 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Price : $4 / $6
  • Leaving from : Écomusée du fier monde (2050, Amherst Street, corner Ontario Montreal, H2L 3L8)
  • Metro : Berri-UQAM
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on April 29, April 30, May 1, May 2, May 3, May 4, May 5, May 6, May 7 and May 8.

Maisonneuve, 400th anniversary - exhibition

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

Tribute to Maisonneuve is a showcase featuring objects and manuscripts, which can be viewed on the mezzanine level at Pointe-à-Callière, the Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History.

Vernissage of the exhibition First Nations

» Société historique Beaurepaire-Beaconsfield

Vernissage of the Exhibition of First Nations artefacts including the great Ceremonial Clothing Creations by Willma Lahache, which will take place from April 24 to May 26, 2012.

Vernissage of the exhibition that will take place April 24 to May 26, 2012

  • Schedule : 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Target audience : All
  • Price : Free
  • Metro : Lionel-Groulx
  • Bus : 211
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on April 29.

Legend


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