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July 1, 2010
- » 100 % Suisse
- » 100 Years Underground
- » Canada Day
- » Discover Old Montreal on foot: The official walking tour
- » Easter Island, An Epic Voyage
- » Exhibition "It's hot! The dawn of glass art in Quebec"
- » Fort Chambly free admission day!
- » GeoTour 67
- » Green Light for Ecotechnologies
- » Île Sainte-Hélène BioKit
- » Musée plein air de Lachine
- » Photo Competition "Montreal Postcard"
- » Planet Bucky
- » The Ecoological House
- » The official bike roundabout
100 % Suisse
» Écomusée du fier monde
The 11th Festival international Montréal en arts is proud to show you the unrecognized side of Helvetia: its lively, innovative and cosmopolitan art! 100% Swiss highlights the work of young creators.
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.
- Length : 1 h
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : All public
- Price : $0 / $15
- Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (173, Place d'Youville, Montréal)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Bus : 515
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and July 10.
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Canada Day
» Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier, Lieu historique national du Canada
Celebrate the 143rd anniversary of Canadian Confederation at the Cartier home.
Our guides will explain the origins and meaning of Canada's popular symbols. At 1 p.m., cake will be served in the courtyard of the Cartier house and the 6th Battalion Hochelaga re-enactors will be on site to celebrate the event.
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Price : Free
- Metro : Champ-de-Mars
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 1.
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
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 11 a.m.
, 1:30 p.m. - Price : $10.50 / $19.50
- Leaving from : Departures in front of the Boutique du Parvis of Notre-Dame Basilica (110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest).
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and July 10.
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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.
- Length : 1 h 30
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : All public
- Price : $0 / $15
- Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière. Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (350, Place Royale, Old Montréal)
- Metro : Place-d'Armes
- Bus : 515
- Type of visit : Other
- Also on July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and July 10.
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Exhibition "It's hot! The dawn of glass art in Quebec"
» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Curator Bruno Andrus
The exhibition will show the history of glass in Quebec form 1945-1985. It will focus on the work conditions including the people, the workshops and the productions.
615, avenue Sainte-Croix, Montréal (arrond. Saint-Laurent) H4L 3X6 Tél.: 514-747-7367, site internet www.mmaq.qc.ca
Fort Chambly free admission day!
» Fort-Chambly, Lieu historique national du Canada
Fort Chambly’s animator-guides provide interpretation activities on archaeology, military architecture and the clothing worn by French soldiers.
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.
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!
- Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Target audience : General public
- Price : contact organizer
- Leaving from : Environment Canada's Biosphère (160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle Île Sainte-Hélène, Montreal (Quebec) H3C 4G8)
- Type of visit : On foot
- Also on July 1, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 5, July 6, July 7, July 8, July 9 and July 10.
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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.
Presented by the Festival international Montréal en arts (FIMA)