Exterior visit Interior visit Parc Jeanne Mance Avenue Duluth Avenue du Parc Avenue Rue Saint-Urbain The gardens Monastry Former poor Chapel people’s wing Musée “False chapel” 17 Monument to Photos (cover and above) : Gilbert Langlois, 2009 1 to 3 Jeanne Mance 16 Avenue 7 Old garden des Pins 4 to 6 © Beaupré et Michaud, architectes (2009) Christ on Sacristy 18 and 19 the Cross Rue Sainte-Famille and the Resurrection Sanctuary of Christ Lantern Former Former poor Longitudinal view of the chapel nuns’ choir people’s wing www.patrimoine-religieux.qc.ca/en/activites/balado.php Statue of 11 The Virgin Statue of Coupola and Child Saint Joseph Painted decoration by John Held Side aisle 12 and 13 Side aisle Drum Discovering Chapel of Saint Joseph 9 and 10 Nave the convent complex Organ Back gallery Casavant Frères, of the Religious Hospitallers Side opus 445, 1911 galleries 8 and 14 of St. Joseph, Choir the pioneers of health care in Montreal Organ 15 Entrance This project was made possible by the Entente sur le développement culturel de Montréal as part of the Programme de soutien à la diffusion du patrimoine montréalais. Avenue des Pins © Religieuses Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph, Montréal ©Beaupré et Michaud, architectes (1999) How to get to the convent complex of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal 201 Avenue des Pins West Montréal (Québec) H2W 1R5 514 849-2919 [email protected] N In the late 18th century, the industrial expansion of Montreal O E caused a spurt in population growth. By the 19th century the List of stops Hôtel-Dieu, founded on May 17, 1642 by Jeanne Mance, the first lay nurse and cofounder of Montreal, was no longer adequate 1 Introduction (3:06 min) S to house the city’s sick in its premises in Old Montreal. The 2 The neighbourhood (1:19 min) Congregation of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph, who had taken over from Jeanne Mance, decided to move on to the 3 Jeanne Mance (2:20 min)* spacious property it owned at the foot of Mount Royal, as the land 4 The Congregation of the Religious Hospitallers offered more space and convenience and the air was healthier. of St. Joseph (1:42 min) For the next hour, we invite you to visit the convent complex of 5 Victor Bourgeau (1:42 min)* Convent complex the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph. One of the starting points 6 The gardens (2:09 min) of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph for the vibrant district of the Plateau Mont-Royal, this property, 7 Façade of the chapel (3:03 min) where construction began in 1859, witnessed the birth of this neighbourhood that developed around its monastery, chapel and 8 Development of Sainte-Famille Street (1:52 min) hospital. You will discover a community that strongly influenced 9 The interior of the chapel (3:09 min) Photo : Gilbert Langlois © 2009 Google – Map data © 2009 Tele Atlas Tele Google – Map data © 2009 © 2009 the development of its surroundings, and meet individuals who 0 1 Works of art by Claude Théberge in the chapel (6:10 min)* left their mark on the history of Montreal, like Jeanne Mance, 1 1 Decoration of the dome (5:33 min) By public transit Victor Bourgeau and artist Claude Théberge. Take the metro (orange line) to Sherbrooke station. Take the 2 1 The organ (1:09 min) This flyer shows the recommended routes and point of interest. bus-line 144–Avenue des Pins and get off at the intersection The numbers on the maps indicate the starting point for each of 3 1 Musical excerpt (6:21 min) of Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Parc. the 19 downloadable audio stops of the virtual tour. Throughout 4 1 The crypt (0:56 min) Or Take the metro (green line) to Place-des-Arts station. the visit, the narrator will guide you and explain which audio 5 1 Commemorative plaques (2:00 min) stops to select. Take the bus-line 80–Avenue du Parc and get off at the 6 1 The “false chapel” and the monument to intersection of Avenue des Pins and Avenue du Parc. To begin the visit, go to the intersection of Avenue des Pins and Jeanne Mance (3:23 min) By car Avenue du Parc, and select Stop No. 1. 7 1 The former poor people’s wing and the old garden (2:27 min) The visit begins at the intersection of Avenue des Pins We invite you to discover the convent complex of the Religious 8 1 The staircase of the Hôtel-Dieu de La Flèche (2:19 min) and Avenue du Parc, in Montreal. Hospitallers of St. Joseph, the pioneers of health care in Montreal! 9 1 Closing remarks (1:14 min) The entrance to the chapel is unfortunately not accessible to people with limited mobility. * Narration introducing historical figures and craftspeople. People with hearing impairment may enjoy the visit by Note: The numbers correspond to the recommended points of interest downloading the full text of the virtual tour of the convent Enjoy your visit! for each stop. complex of the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph..