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Canadian artesans exhibit their work at the annual McCord Artesan Fair at Montreal's McCord Museum. Jewellery, ornaments, everyday objects or one-of-a-kind pieces, there's something for…
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall Montreal's indie venue, Casa del Popolo, presents Berlin Wall to Wall. The mini-festival features avant-garde music and film…
Although now surrounded by the neighbourhood of Pointe Saint-Charles, the fieldstone Maison Saint-Gabriel was a rustic setting for nuns to raise and educate marriageable orphans. Re-enactments…
Brave the cold and join the revellers in Montreal's Parc Lahaie for a magical Christmas in the Park. Buy your Christmas tree, enjoy live music and street entertainers, and warm up by the…
Experience the magic of Christmas during Old Montréal's Extravaganza. The Place d'Youville comes alive with thousands of twinkling lights while the neighbourhood's museums, historical sights…
An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…
Valentine's Day celebrations are sensibly given five days during one of the biggest parties on the Montreal gay scene - Red Weekend. The highlight is the Red Party on Saturday night.
Food, music and art are the ingredients of the Montreal High Lights Festival, a showcase of the best the city has to offer. It's the perfect reminder to residents and visitors that winter is…
Montreal hosts the longest-established St Patrick's Parade in North America, which attracts crowds of around 600,000 to line the route. Forty different floats, 45 marching bands and over 4000…
The Old Montreal Walking Tour is a 90-minute visit with a professional guide, filled with historical and architectural facts.
Nativity Scenes at St Joseph's Oratory
St Joseph's Oratory in Montreal displays over 180 Nativity scenes from over 100 countries. This exhibition takes place annually and is a popular visit with families during the Christmas…
In 1705 Claude de Ramezay, the 11th governor of the colony, built himself a residence in Old Montreal. After having hosted Benjamin Franklin's American revolutionaries, it became the Château…
Pointe-à-Callière's Cultural Feast
Montreal is a city of many cultures and this Cultural Feast is where visitors get to sample them all. Sixty stands at the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History showcase the celebrations…
The downtown McCord Museum of Canadian History showcases the eclectic collections of 19th- and 20th-century benefactors. The thousands of costumes, domestic artefacts and historical…
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Built on the site where the original colony was established in 1642 (Pointe-à-Callière), the modern Museum of Archaeology and History engages visitors in Old Montreal with a multimedia show…
International African Nights Festival
The International African Nights Festival celebrates the spirit of Africa and the Caribbean, principally through music. The event sees performances by more than 500 artists from over 20…
Montreal's Italian Week is celebrated each year with ten days of cultural events across the city, winding up in Little Italy. This free festival features art exhibitions, fashion shows and…
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Built on the site where the original colony was established in 1642 (Pointe-à-Callière), the modern Museum of Archaeology and History engages visitors in Old Montreal with a multimedia show…
An oasis in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Montreal Biodôme recreates four varied ecosystems of the Americas. Look for monkeys in the tropical forest and penguins in the polar worlds. In between…
The downtown McCord Museum of Canadian History showcases the eclectic collections of 19th- and 20th-century benefactors. The thousands of costumes, domestic artefacts and historical…
