The Montreal Heritage Calendar

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

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October 30, 2010

"Run" de lait

» Écomusée du fier monde

"Run" the lait is an exhibition about the journey of a bottle of milk, in the old days of Montreal. This exhibition will present the dairy industry of Montreal and the daily life of milkmen.

As part of Montreal, City of glass.

  • 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 30 and October 31.

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

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 : 11 a.m. to 5 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 October 30 and October 31.

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. 

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : For all (free wednesday)
  • Price : $3 / $5
  • Metro : Du Collège
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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.

Halloween at Pointe-à-Callière

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

Children will enjoy a whimsical look at the Celtic origins of Halloween and associated beliefs on a surprise-filled tour of the Museum. You'll have a ghostly good time, with chills and thrills!

Free activity, included in the entrance fee for the Museum

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 0:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • Target audience : Children, over 4 years old
  • Price : Free
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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.

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Price : Free
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

Jack O'Lantern: Halloween at Pointe-à-Callière

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

On a path where surprises lurk around every corner, families will discover various Halloween traditions.

Plan for about 45 minutes to complete this tour accompanied by and interpreter-guide. The last tour in English leaves at 3:00 p.m.

  • Schedule : 0:30 a.m.
  • Price : $0 / $13
  • Leaving from : Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History (350, Place Royal, corner de la Commune)
  • Bus : 155
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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.

  • Length : 1 h
  • Schedule : 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • 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 30 and October 31.

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 - Halloween Special

» Guidatour

Ghosts will be haunting the small cobblestone streets of Old-Montreal during Halloween. New-France characters, victims and criminals will be sharing their life stories… but mostly their death.

Possibility of additional shows at 8:30pm on the 28, 29 and 30 of October - To be confirmed

  • Length : 1 h 30
  • Schedule : 6:30 p.m.
  • Price : $12.50 / $21.50
  • Leaving from : 360, St-François-Xavier Street (Your tickets will be available the night of your activity at our ticket office located at 360 St-François-Xavier Street one hour prior to departure.)
  • Metro : Place-d'Armes
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30.

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).

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Target audience : General and professionals
  • Price : Free
  • Type of visit : Other 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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.

  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Price : Free
  • Metro : Champ-de-Mars
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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).

  • Length :  45 min
  • Schedule : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Target audience : General public
  • Price : $0 / $10
  • Type of visit : On foot 
  • Also on October 30 and October 31.

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!

  • 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 October 30 and October 31.

The Ecoological House

Hugues Bureau St-Pierre

Yours Truly, Montréal

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

Powerful and evocative images of unparalleled emotional intensity take visitors to the heart of great moments in the history of Montréal and its development.

Legend


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