The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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October 9, 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

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 October 9 and October 10.

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.

Élan de vie

» Écomusée du fier monde in collaboration with Centre de la Croix Blanche de Montréal

Le Centre de la Croix Blanche de Montréal celebrates its 45th anniversary by presenting a visual art exhibition about the realities of people who live with mental disorders.

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : $4 / $6
  • Metro : Beaudry, Berri-UQAM, Sherbrooke
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 9 and October 10.

Exhibition "Chicago in glass"

» Musée des maîtres et artisans du Québec in collaboration with Artist Judy Chicago

Artist Judy Chicago make a comeback with glass art. with piece, "Rainbow Shabbat", representing a scene remindful of the interculturalism that we are attempting to live in Québec. 

Flourishes

» Musée du Château Ramezay

Flourishes presents 32 floral representations based on the theme of intimacy. Thirty-two immortalized wonders that reflect the miracle of life.

Get digging! Archaeology for all

» Musée de Lachine

Archaeological excavation workshops. Under expert guidance, participants will use scientific archaeological methods to carefully uncover artifacts, make observations and confirm hypotheses.

  • Length : 3 h
  • Schedule : 9 a.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : Free
  • Bus : 110
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 9 and October 10.

Glass in Health care

» Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal in collaboration with Montreal City of Glass

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

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

Guided tours of the exhibition Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams

» Musée de Lachine

Free guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Enter the heart of our history while visiting the Maison LeBer-LeMoyne, one of the oldest fur trading posts in the country.

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.

Light Rail Vehicles: the streetcars

» Exporail, le Musée ferroviaire canadien

Activities for the whole family: coloring, storytelling, a kid's streetcar parade and a ride on a vintage streetcar

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Target audience : family
  • Price : contact organizer
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 9, October 10 and October 11.

Lines

» Musée de Lachine

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.

Maison LeBer-LeMoyne: Scene of Dreams

» Musée de Lachine

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.

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

Old Montréal Ghost - Traditional Ghost Walk - East Side

» Guidatour

During the Traditional Ghost Walk, the visitors follow a ghost that unearth the hidden secrets that haunted and still haunt the streets and alleyways of Old Montréal.

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

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 8:30 p.m.
  • Price : $12.50 / $21.50
  • Leaving from : At 469 Saint-François-Xavier Street (the street just west of Notre-Dame Basilica)
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 9 and October 23.

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).

Pick a Peck of Pumpkins...

» Musée du Château Ramezay

The Château Ramezay Museum invites young and old to come discover the world of squashes, with the Pick a Peck of Pumpkins... exhibition, which will be presented for free in the Governor’s Garden.

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 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.

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!

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.

  • Length : 3 h
  • Schedule : 9 a.m.
  • Price : $49
  • Leaving from : shop "Ça Roule Montréal" (27, de la Commune Street East)
  • Type of visit : By bicycle 
  • Also on October 9, October 10, October 16 and October 17.

Timber parterre

» Musée du Château Ramezay

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.

Trowel Time! Archaeology for all

» Musée de Lachine

Discover how archaeologists work. A site has been recreated for you to become an archaeologist.

  • Length : 3 h
  • Schedule : 9 a.m. , 1 p.m.
  • Target audience : Ages 9 and up
  • Price : Free
  • Leaving from : Musée de Lachine (1, chemin du Musée, Lachine, Québec, H8S 4L9)
  • Bus : 110
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 9 and October 10.

Legend


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