The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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March 7, 2010

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

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. 

La salle des femmes (detail). Ex-voto offered  in gratitude for a recovery. Oil on canvas. Anonymous, around 1710.

Collection of RHSJM

Exhibition "Glass beads, more than adorment"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Curator Linda Benguigui

The exhibition will show the richness of glass bead productions and the creativity expressed by artists to make it a true art.

615, avenue Sainte-Croix Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) (Québec) H4L 3X6 Tél. : 514-747-7367 www.mmaq.qc.ca

Exhibition "Le retour"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Artists : Jenna MacLellan and Tagaza Koudizé

Photos of a performance that began in Canada, continued in Africa and is now back in Canada.

615, avenue Sainte-Croix Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) (Québec) H4L 3X6 Téléphone : 514-747-7367 www.mmaq.qc.ca

Family Break at Pointe-à-Caillière

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

Parents and children aged 4 to 12 will take part in dress-up workshops, guessing games, discoveries, and creative fun, all on the theme of Montréal in days gone by.

  • Length :  45 min
  • Schedule : 11 a.m.
  • Target audience : Children from 4 to 12
  • Price : $5 / $13
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 7.

Left-Overs

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Children become apprentice archaeologists and discover everything that this exciting science can teach us about the eating habits of our ancestors.

  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Price : $4.50 / $9
  • Leaving from : Château Ramezay Museum (280 Notre-Dame East Old Montréal)
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 7 and March 18.

Let's eat! The Traditional Food of Québec

» Musée du Château Ramezay

The Let's Eat! exhibition explores the different facets of Québec's culinary culture, from the arrival of the first colonist to the modern day.

Pointe-à-Callière’s Port Symphonies

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

A true winter tradition at Pointe-à-Callière, our Port Symphonies fill the air in Old Montreal with unique sounds during a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert.

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Target audience : Open to the general public
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : In the area around the Museum and in the Quays of the Old Port
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 7.

Suggaring Off in Downtown Montreal

» Maison Saint-Gabriel

Maison Saint-Gabriel invites families to enjoy a few sweet hours. Story-tellers and musicians will set the tone for this event.

Sunday March 7 will inaugurate a series of cultural events and innovative activities offered for the 2010 season. SUGGARING OFF IN DOWNTOWN - MONTREAL  Admission: Adults: $12.00, Students: $5.00, Children aged 6 or older: $3.00, Families (2 adults – 3 children): $22.00 (taxes included).

  • Schedule : 1 p.m.
  • Price : contact organizer
  • Metro : Charlevoix
  • Bus : 57 E
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on March 7.

The Dawes: Brewers of Beer and Ideas

» Musée de Lachine

Let the objects of the Dawes-Black Horse Collection tell you about a family of great entrepreneurs.

Legend


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