Tour of the Block - Episode 15 and 16: Chinatown
Discover the heritage of Montreal's Chinatown! In this series of two capsules, our volunteer guide Laure invites you to explore this area and learn more...
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6 gift ideas for heritage lovers
Once again this year, theHéritage Montréal team has some gift ideas to helpHéritage Montréal with your holiday shopping! Whether you're looking to treat a heritage and architecture enthusiast or...
On the shores of the Montreal resort
Ah, holidays in the country! The pure air that fills the lungs, the sweet song of the birds, the feet that hang at the end of the quay... In Montreal, the city dwellers are looking for...
What is the personality of your house?
Whether you live in a Victorian-inspired home, a shoebox house, a brick triplex or a 1950s bungalow, your home has a unique character.
For an exemplary redevelopment of the former Royal Victoria Hospital
Inaugurated in 1893, the former Royal Victoria Hospital is still a major heritage site in the city. Located on the southern slope of the mountain, it is considered to be one of the...
ArchitecTour virtuel - Montreal's parks, yesterday and today
To round out our 2021 season, themed "Montreal on Vacation!", theHéritage Montréal team invitesHéritage Montréal to take a virtual tour of Montreal's parks. Our volunteer guide Catherine presents...
Montreal's former amusement parks
When the warm weather arrives, many Montrealers spend time in public parks. Whether it's to stroll, sunbathe, read a book or have a picnic, parks are part of the lifestyle of city dwellers.
Profile: Lina Belmahi
Lina Belmahi recently joined Héritage Montréal coordinator of ArchitecTours 2021. She will be working with the programs and activities team throughout the summer to organize our guided tours. A student...
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, cité muséale
While the In the heart of the metropolis tours will take you through the center of the cityville de Montréal this spring, this article will introduce you to one of Montreal's best-known cultural institutions, the Musée...
Tour of the Block - Episode 14: Around Crescent and Bishop Streets
As our In the Heart of the City tours resume next week, our volunteer guide Kate invites you to walk the grounds of Concordia University, the largest university in the world...
Aboriginal presence, archaeology and public park on Île Sainte-Hélène
On April 14, the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau unveiled its new conservation, planning and development master plan. The plan proposes, among other things, the restoration of the Place...
PROFILE - Amélie Renouf
Amélie Renouf joined Héritage Montréal 2007. She held several positions before becoming Director of Programs and Activities in 2019. Just back from maternity leave,...
Interview with Annmarie Adams and Martin Bressani
Professors Annmarie Adams and Martin Bressani of the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture (McGill University) are the local co-chairs of the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) 2021 annual conference, which will be held...
5 exemplary projects that combine heritage and contemporary architecture
It is often said that the best way to protect heritage is to bring it to life and to live in it. Whether it retains its original purpose or finds a new use,...
Photo-report: visit of the restoration site of the bell tower of Christ Church Cathedral
Downtown, particularly on Sainte-Catherine Street, has been under construction for several months. Christ Church Cathedral, located at 635 St. Catherine Street West, is also undergoing restoration work. We are currently...
5 activities for spring break
How can you introduce your children to history, architecture or heritage during the spring break? Here are our five choices of activities! Visiting a museum Museums have once again been allowed to welcome the public since...
Profile: Dinu Bumbaru, Policy Director
With nearly 39 years at Héritage Montréal, Dinu Bumbaru knows Montreal like few others—its streets, its history, and of course, its heritage. Our Director of Policy also works to promote heritage beyond our borders, from Europe to Argentina, via...
4 questions to a renovation expert
A few days before the start of our Renovation Lessons for Property Owners, Ronald Gagnon (Technical and Business Development Director at Collaboration Québec, Coop de Solidarité en Ingénierie et Construction),...
The Montréal Signs Project: 10 years of rescuing signs
On November 11, 2020, Borough Ville-Marie decided to protect 19 commercial signs of heritage interest, including the Pure Milk bottle and the famous Five Roses sign. While it is a matter of...
8 gift ideas for Montreal lovers
TheHéritage Montréal team is here to guideHéritage Montréal through your holiday shopping! Whether you're looking for a gift for a heritage and architecture enthusiast or for a Montrealer who loves their city, you'll find something to suit your needs.