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September 3, 2007
- » A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Tour of the Saint-Gabriel locks)
- » Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)
- » Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
- » Following the beaver's trail
- » From Masters' Hands
- » Guided tours (windmill, miller's house and interpretation centre)
- » Photo contest "Montréal à l'œil" Industrial Montréal
- » Traditional music
A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal (Tour of the Saint-Gabriel locks)
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Discover a historic landscape unique in Montréal. Historic locks, industrial heritage, contemporary revitalization: this one site summarizes the entire history of the canal.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 1:30 p.m.
, 3:30 p.m. - Target audience : General public (12 years old and up)
- Price : $2
- Leaving from : office of the Saint-Gabriel lock (Des Seigneurs Street, between Notre-Dame St. and Saint-Patrick St.)
- Metro : Charlevoix
- Bus : 57
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 1, September 2 and September 3.
A stroll through time...to discover the Lachine Canal
Photo Parks Canada (P.-É. Cadorette) 2003
Casting off... to discover the Lachine Canal (Heritage boat tour)
» Canal-de-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Join us aboard the Navark Dollier-de-Casson for a cruise along the Lachine Canal. Transit the locks, enjoy stunning views of the downtown area, and relive the history of the canal.
Schedule: June 24 to September 3, 2007 - departures every day at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. September 8 to October 13, 2007 - Saturday, Sunday and holidays, departures at 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Reservations accepted at 514-283-6054.
- Length : 2 h
- Schedule : 1 p.m. , 3:30 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $11 / $18
- Leaving from : Atwater Market dock (kiosk south of Atwater Market, corner Atwater and Saint-Ambroise)
- Metro : Lionel-Groulx
- Type of visit : By boat
- Also on September 1, September 2, September 3, September 8, September 9, September 15, September 16, September 22, September 23 and September 29.
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A cruise through time...to discover the Lachine Canal
Image Parks Canada (M. Mercier) 2007
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.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 11 a.m. , 1:30 p.m.
- Price : $7.50 / $16.50
- Leaving from : Departures in front of the Boutique du Parvis of Notre-Dame Basilica (110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest).
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 1, September 2, September 3, September 4, September 5, September 6, September 7, September 8, September 9 and September 10.
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Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
Photo: Mathieu Déziel
Following the beaver's trail
» Commerce-de-la-fourrure-à-Lachine, Lieu historique national du Canada
Guided tour of the historic fur-trade warehouse
- Length : 30 min
- Schedule : 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 1 p.m. , 2 p.m. , 3 p.m. , 4 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : $1.95 / $3.95
- Metro : Angrignon
- Bus : 195 W
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 1, September 2, September 3, September 4, September 5, September 6, September 7, September 8, September 9 and September 10.
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From Masters' Hands
» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec
Guided group tour of our permanent exhibit of both minor and major works of traditional artisans from all corners of Quebec.
Tours do not operate on a fixed schedule; when calling to make your reservation, you can choose your arrival time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 10 a.m.
- Target audience : Adults, seniors, and professional groups
- Price : $4 / $5
- Metro : Du Collège
- Bus : 16, 117
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 3, September 4, September 5, September 6, September 7, September 10, September 11, September 12, September 13 and September 14.
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Guided tours (windmill, miller's house and interpretation centre)
» Parc historique de la Pointe-du-Moulin
Come learn about traditional ways of life in the 18th century, accompanied by our guides and characters straight out of the days of the seigneurs.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : Noon to 5 p.m.
- Price : $3 / $5
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 1, September 2, September 3, September 8 and September 9.
Photo contest "Montréal à l'œil" Industrial Montréal
» Centre d’histoire de 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.
Send your photos in our adress: Contest "Montréal à l'œil," 335 Place d'Youville, Montreal H2Y 3T1. The Industrial Montreal contest offers a fabulous landscape of possibilities for all who love to take photographs. In your sights: anything and everything related to industry on the island of Montreal. The east-end refineries and the Old Port’s grain silos are perfect examples of the enormous potential of this subject. It’s up to you to explore the vast industrial heritage that, since 1850, has made Montreal the economic capital of the province and indeed of all of Canada. Check our web site for all the details (www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm)
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : Free
- Metro : Square-Victoria
- Type of visit : Other
- Also on September 1, September 2, September 3, September 4, September 5, September 6, September 7, September 8, September 9 and September 10.
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Traditional music
» Musée du Château Ramezay
Discover the many European and Native musical instruments played in New France. You will be charmed by melodies played on the lute, the épinette des Vosges, flutes and many more instruments.
- Length : 30 min
- Schedule : 1 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : Free
- Metro : Champ-de-Mars
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on September 1, September 2 and September 3.
Legend
The Montreal Heritage Calendar was produced by Héritage Montréal in collaboration with the Montreal Heritage Network and its partners.
Reservations accepted at 514-283-6054.