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August 8, 2010
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.
600 objects from the collection of the Hospitallers of St.Joseph, of Hôtel-Dieu, relate a history forever entwined with that of Montreal.

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
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
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
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.
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
Flourishes presents 32 floral representations based on the theme of intimacy. Thirty-two immortalized wonders that reflect the miracle of life.
Meet a costume-maker for a unique presentation on the clothing that was in fashion in the 18th century.
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.
Medical glass items from the late 19th and early 20th century created for fields as varied as ophthalmology and medicine, laboratory work, surgery and health care.

Eyebath, molded glass, Early 20th century
Gilbert Langlois 2010
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
Discover the archaeological wealth of historic Lachine during the Archaeology Month.
Rservations: 514-637-7433
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.
Glass art pieces and objects from the museum. Works by Linda Covitt, Lisette Lemieux and Catherine Widgery are presented along with works by guest artists Patrick Beaulieu and Susan Edgerley.
Magnificent example of 17th century French architecture. Through over 400 objects, the museum’s collection depicts the everyday lives of the Maison’s occupants from 1669 onwards.
Explore this remarkable model city, fruit of an ambitious vision, whose built heritage today poses significant challenges.
We encourage the use of public transportation to reach the departure point as the circuit is not in a loop but do end neir either a bus or metro stop. Don't forget your hat, umbrella and water bottle.

Maisonneuve Market
Heritage Montreal
A First Nations' guide will tell the story of a little-known episode in the city's history and reveal aspects of the First Nations' presence in Montreal today.
Admission fees give access to all exhibitions.
Come celebrate the culture, heritage and traditions of the Italian-Canadian community and anjoy various pleasures, activities and outdoor concerts.
The festivities take place throughout the week of August 6 to 15
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.
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
The ghosts are also available in the West part of Old-Montreal! The gruesome decor of this unexplored side of Old Montreal will give you chills…
The tickets are on sale from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm the night of the tours. Adults: $21.50 Students: $18.50 Children (under 12): $12.50 Reservations? Highly recommended! (514) 868-0303 / 1 877 868-0303 info@fantommontreal.com / www.fantommontreal.com
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).
A look at concrete sustainable development, showcasing contemporary innovations that follow in the footsteps of the Biosphere’s creator, R. Buckminster Fuller (1895-1983).
By bicycle or on foot, these unique guided tours are the perfect occasion to find out about sculpture.
Let the objects of the Dawes-Black Horse Collection tell you about a family of great entrepreneurs.
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
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.
Timber parterre. Merged landscapes is suggestive of both the French garden that was popular in 17th-century cities and the wild landscapes of the young colony during that period.
Learn how to make your own natural soap, freshly scented with flowers, following a traditional recipe made with goat's milk, olive oil and beeswax.
During the Archaeology Month, visit a real archaeology site and maybe witness a surprising discovery.
Follow the research online : http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/lachine/archeologie
The Montreal Heritage Calendar was produced by Héritage Montréal in collaboration with the Montreal Heritage Network and its partners.
Guided tours are available for groups and students from grade schools to universities.