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city, with artists, street performers, performers, street artists, with city,

boutiques, restaurants and cafés. and restaurants boutiques,

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à-Callière, was also a place place a also was à-Callière, one of the liveliest spots in the whole whole the in spots liveliest the of one

and today is home to many art galleries, galleries, art many to home is today and

this site, known as Pointe- as known site, this Nelson. Right from the start, it became became it start, the from Right Nelson.

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here, from Place D’Youville, D’Youville, Place from here, dominated by a monument to Admiral Admiral to monument a by dominated

steps. settlers’ and hooves horses’

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Under 18: $5 and spectacular backdrop, its lively streets and its wide range 5 and under: free Discover original, hands-on Families: $22 Group and family rates A of shops and boutiques. Discover some forty art and crafts multimedia expositions and IMAX Production Train d’enfer Special rates for groups Discount for Access Montréal Christian Desrochers galleries, Québec fashion designers’ workshops, cozy sidewalk 3D films on a 7-storey high screen and AAA cardholders at the IMAX®TELUS theater. 8 Guided tours by reservation cafes and many restaurants, including several rated among the 4 Centaur Theatre Marguerite- Bourgeoys Museum finest in Montréal, trendy bars, and especially an unparalleled 453 Saint-François-Xavier Street atmosphere, just a few steps away from the river banks. 2 514 288-3161 6 400 Saint-Paul Street East 10 www.theatrecentaur.com 514 282-8670 With all its attractions, it is no wonder that Old Montréal, a safe The Centaur Theatre, housed in This history museum invites you to and always vibrant neighborhood inhabited by more than 5,000 Canada’s first stock-exchange is discover the life of an exceptional residents, and where more than 40,000 people work daily, is Québec’s first English language woman and to visit exhibits and Shutterstock an archaeological site that you recognized as the most popular destination by Montrealers and Pointe-à-Callière theatre featuring award-winning Guided tours in French and hundreds of thousands of visitors and tourists. shows, some of the best stage will find captivating. Head for English, from 9 a.m. to closing. Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours 1 Pointe-à-Callière, and screen actors and word-class Shopkeepers, business people directors. Chapel, 18th century jewel of our Quick tour (20 minutes) www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/calend/eng/req_cala.htm Montréal Museum Mattera Inc. heritage. Don’t miss the tower and and local residents welcome you of Archaeology Adults: $5 Normand Rajotte Roy Surette, Artistic Director its breathtaking view. 7 to 17: $4 and History Denis Tremblay F Marché Bonsecours Tuesday to Sunday: 350 Place Royale 3 DHC / ART The Grand Tour (60 min) March 1 to April 30: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 to October 11 (corner of De la Commune Street) Foundation for 5 350 Saint-Paul Street East Normand Rajotte/Parcs Canada 514 872-9150 Contemporary Art 514 872-7730 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule of masses: (upon reservation) www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca www.pacmusee.qc.ca 451 & 465 St-Jean Street May 1 to October 13: 10 Sir-George-Étienne- 514 842-2925 Adults: $10 Explore Montréal’s birthplace! The 514 849-3742 Easily identifiable by its splendid 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cartier National 7 to 17: $8 OLD-MONTREAL,Old Montréal only North American museum rising www.dhc-art.org silver dome, the hallmark of Old October 14 to January 14: Historic Site Montréal, Marché Bonsecours To know more… atop an authentic archaeological DHC/ART is a new exhibition space 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 458 Notre-Dame Street East proposes superb boutiques 8 Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel site, Pointe-à-Callière offers a dedicated to presenting some of Adults: $10 514 283-2282 - 1 800 463-6769 A MULTI-FACETED showcasing the wares of Québec unique underground visit. An the leading contemporary art of parcscanada.gc.ca/cartier 400 Saint-Paul Street East designers: from crafts to design Seniors and students: $7 interactive model, surprising our time from around the world. 514 282-8670 objects, Native art, fashions, 6 to 12 years old: $5 Visit this bourgeois residence projections, voices that are sure For more than 350 years, this jewel of our heritage has held a special place to move you, virtual characters… Wednesday to Friday, jewellery «Made in Québec». with its sumptuous 19th century HISTORIC DISTRICT 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. BMO Archives The famous building also houses Victorian decor. It was the home in the hearts of Montrealers. The tomb of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Heritage, archeology we pull out all the stops to captivate 9 founder of the chapel, is in the left-side altar. our visitors! 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Historic Site and Family: $9,80* F 2 Centre d’histoire Free admission Museum of Montréal * Prices for special activities de Montréal 280 Notre-Dame Street East Normand Rajotte Tuesday to Sunday: 335 Place D’Youville I Old Port of Montréal 514 861-3708 www.chateauramezay.qc.ca 514 872-3207 www.vieuxportdemontreal.com March 1 to April 30 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm Denis Tremblay All year long, the Old Port offers you Enter the history of Montréal from: 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Start your tour of Montréal here, numerous and diverse activities to through its front door. 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The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal presents

Treat yourself to a private tour filled with history, architecture and anecdotes.

Explore the birthplace of our metropolis accompanied by an experienced guide from Guidatour.

A UNIQUE JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST OF OUR CITY!

PRIVATE TOUR: Starting at $140 for a duration of 2 hours.

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Celebrate the founding of Montreal WE’RE ALL PLAY Port d’escale and the Notre-Dame Basilica with the city’s IMAX®TELUS See the dark side of the historical district with our Ghost Walks. most spectacular sound and light show! The Casino de Montréal has all it takes to bedazzle: a unique island setting with loads of fun and games Follow a storyteller and discover Indoor show offered in one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. the hidden secrets of the streets and alleys of Old Montréal. in multi-language Experience electrifying gaming in a festive French, English, Spanish or Mandarin Hangar 3 HEAR THRILLING STORIES & atmosphere. With nearly 100 gaming tables and some LIVE A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE! 3,000 slot machines, the Casino de Montréal offers Tour des At night, from Tuesday to Saturday * one of the widest varieties of games in North America. convoyeurs PRIVATE TOUR: Starting at $210 for Prices, taxes included Discover four restaurants, four unique ambiances a duration of 1 ½ hour. Adult: $10, 60 years old and over: $9, and a breathtaking view of the city. 1-17 years old: $5 Tours are offered year-round, on st the day and time of your choice Groups: Buy 20 tickets and get the 21 free (according to availability). Tickets available at the boutique du Parvis 110 Notre-Dame St. West 1.800.665.2274 or by phone 1-866-842-2925 casino-de-montreal.com [email protected] Photos allowed after the show Published by Robert Perron communications Logo FSC *schedule could change [email protected] 514 944-2861 /CasinoMontreal therewaslight.ca Welcome Main attractions and official map Religious Heritage

turbulent adventure of Canada’s 6 June 1 to October 14: A Notre-Dame Basilica Exhibitions and cultural Old Montréal, Discover first metropolis. 4 Montréal 8 daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Science Centre 100 Notre-Dame Street West activities schedule January to December: www.montrealsciencecentre.com Off-season: Tuesday to Sunday, 514 842-2925 much more than a place 1 Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Montréal Science Centre is www.notredamebasilica.ca from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. of history and heritage known for its original approach Adults: $10 Every year, hundreds of thousands of people visit this magnificent Gothic Adults: $6 drawing on interactivity, Seniors: $9 Revival church, which was inaugurated in 1829. Its splendid interior is Seniors and students: $5 authenticity and innovation to Students: $8 world famous. Experience the most exciting area of Montréal, with its unique Children: $4 explore science and technology. Under 18: $5 and spectacular backdrop, its lively streets and its wide range 5 and under: free Discover original, hands-on Families: $22 Group and family rates A of shops and boutiques. Discover some forty art and crafts multimedia expositions and IMAX Production Train d’enfer Special rates for groups Discount for Access Montréal Christian Desrochers galleries, Québec fashion designers’ workshops, cozy sidewalk 3D films on a 7-storey high screen and AAA cardholders at the IMAX®TELUS theater. 8 Guided tours by reservation cafes and many restaurants, including several rated among the 4 Centaur Theatre Marguerite- Bourgeoys Museum finest in Montréal, trendy bars, and especially an unparalleled 453 Saint-François-Xavier Street atmosphere, just a few steps away from the river banks. 2 514 288-3161 6 400 Saint-Paul Street East 10 www.theatrecentaur.com 514 282-8670 With all its attractions, it is no wonder that Old Montréal, a safe The Centaur Theatre, housed in This history museum invites you to and always vibrant neighborhood inhabited by more than 5,000 Canada’s first stock-exchange is discover the life of an exceptional residents, and where more than 40,000 people work daily, is Québec’s first English language woman and to visit exhibits and Shutterstock an archaeological site that you recognized as the most popular destination by Montrealers and Pointe-à-Callière theatre featuring award-winning Guided tours in French and hundreds of thousands of visitors and tourists. shows, some of the best stage will find captivating. Head for English, from 9 a.m. to closing. Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours 1 Pointe-à-Callière, and screen actors and word-class Shopkeepers, business people directors. Chapel, 18th century jewel of our Quick tour (20 minutes) www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/calend/eng/req_cala.htm Montréal Museum Mattera Inc. heritage. Don’t miss the tower and and local residents welcome you of Archaeology Adults: $5 Normand Rajotte Roy Surette, Artistic Director its breathtaking view. 7 to 17: $4 and History Denis Tremblay F Marché Bonsecours Tuesday to Sunday: 350 Place Royale 3 DHC / ART The Grand Tour (60 min) March 1 to April 30: Open daily, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 to October 11 (corner of De la Commune Street) Foundation for 5 350 Saint-Paul Street East Normand Rajotte/Parcs Canada 514 872-9150 Contemporary Art 514 872-7730 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule of masses: (upon reservation) www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca www.pacmusee.qc.ca 451 & 465 St-Jean Street May 1 to October 13: 10 Sir-George-Étienne- 514 842-2925 Adults: $10 Explore Montréal’s birthplace! The 514 849-3742 Easily identifiable by its splendid 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cartier National 7 to 17: $8 OLD-MONTREAL,Old Montréal only North American museum rising www.dhc-art.org silver dome, the hallmark of Old October 14 to January 14: Historic Site Montréal, Marché Bonsecours To know more… atop an authentic archaeological DHC/ART is a new exhibition space 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 458 Notre-Dame Street East proposes superb boutiques 8 Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel site, Pointe-à-Callière offers a dedicated to presenting some of Adults: $10 514 283-2282 - 1 800 463-6769 A MULTI-FACETED showcasing the wares of Québec unique underground visit. An the leading contemporary art of parcscanada.gc.ca/cartier 400 Saint-Paul Street East designers: from crafts to design Seniors and students: $7 interactive model, surprising our time from around the world. 514 282-8670 objects, Native art, fashions, 6 to 12 years old: $5 Visit this bourgeois residence projections, voices that are sure For more than 350 years, this jewel of our heritage has held a special place to move you, virtual characters… Wednesday to Friday, jewellery «Made in Québec». with its sumptuous 19th century HISTORIC DISTRICT 12 a.m. to 7 p.m. BMO Archives The famous building also houses Victorian decor. It was the home in the hearts of Montrealers. The tomb of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Heritage, archeology we pull out all the stops to captivate 9 founder of the chapel, is in the left-side altar. our visitors! Not to be missed: Saturdays and Sundays 5 friendly sidewalk cafés and of Sir George-Étienne Cartier, Bank of Montreal architect of the Confederation and and public art the multimedia show offered in 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. Museum restaurants. Must sees are the Discover its heritage, architecture, Québec Crafts Council boutiques a lawyer and businessman. 8 eight languages, and exclusive Free admission 129 Saint-Jacques Street and the Museum of Costume and May 2 to December 23, temporary exhibitions on the great 514 877-6810 archaeology and public art civilizations. Textile of Québec. wednesday to Sunday from 3 The Museum of Canada’s first Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open all year long bank (1817). starting at 10 a.m. Adult: $3,90* Adults: $20 Self-guided tours year-round Alexandre Genest vieux.montreal.qc.ca 5 and under: free Free admission Senior: $3,40* Family: $42 Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 9 Château Ramezay – 6 to 16: $1,90* (except holidays). Historic Site and Family: $9,80* F 2 Centre d’histoire Free admission Museum of Montréal * Prices for special activities de Montréal 280 Notre-Dame Street East Normand Rajotte Tuesday to Sunday: 335 Place D’Youville I Old Port of Montréal 514 861-3708 www.chateauramezay.qc.ca 514 872-3207 www.vieuxportdemontreal.com March 1 to April 30 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm Denis Tremblay All year long, the Old Port offers you Enter the history of Montréal from: 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Start your tour of Montréal here, numerous and diverse activities to through its front door. A prestigious May 1 to October 13 Normand Rajotte where all of the city’s history experience with family or friends. residence, the Château Ramezay from: 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Chapel: free admission comes together: at the Centre Throughout the winter, take invites you to relive more than 500 years of history through its d’histoire de Montréal, you’ll find advantage of the largest natural October 14 to January 14, 2014 Schedule of masses: numerous exhibits, its multimedia the keys for discovering Montréal’s outdoor ice rink in Montréal. from: 11 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 514 282-8670, Ext. 221 multiple identities. Three floors tour offered in six languages as www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca/inventaires of permanent and temporary well as its New France garden. exhibits offer a rich experience of the eventful and sometimes Robert Perron Rates are subject to change. PUB Carte Vieux Mtl Et la lumière fut - bon format_rectos La Lumière fut 2013-04-15

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The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal presents

Treat yourself to a private tour filled with history, architecture and anecdotes.

Explore the birthplace of our metropolis accompanied by an experienced guide from Guidatour.

A UNIQUE JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST OF OUR CITY!

PRIVATE TOUR: Starting at $140 for a duration of 2 hours.

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Celebrate the founding of Montreal WE’RE ALL PLAY Port d’escale and the Notre-Dame Basilica with the city’s IMAX®TELUS See the dark side of the historical district with our Ghost Walks. most spectacular sound and light show! The Casino de Montréal has all it takes to bedazzle: a unique island setting with loads of fun and games Follow a storyteller and discover Indoor show offered in one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. the hidden secrets of the streets and alleys of Old Montréal. in multi-language Experience electrifying gaming in a festive French, English, Spanish or Mandarin Hangar 3 HEAR THRILLING STORIES & atmosphere. With nearly 100 gaming tables and some LIVE A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE! 3,000 slot machines, the Casino de Montréal offers Tour des At night, from Tuesday to Saturday * one of the widest varieties of games in North America. convoyeurs PRIVATE TOUR: Starting at $210 for Prices, taxes included Discover four restaurants, four unique ambiances a duration of 1 ½ hour. Adult: $10, 60 years old and over: $9, and a breathtaking view of the city. 1-17 years old: $5 Tours are offered year-round, on st the day and time of your choice Groups: Buy 20 tickets and get the 21 free (according to availability). Tickets available at the boutique du Parvis 110 Notre-Dame St. West 1.800.665.2274 or by phone 1-866-842-2925 casino-de-montreal.com [email protected] Photos allowed after the show Published by Robert Perron communications Logo FSC *schedule could change [email protected] 514 944-2861 /CasinoMontreal therewaslight.ca