About Pointe-à-Callière

A visit to Pointe a Calliere is a great introduction to the greatest city in Canada.  Discovery a fascinating history of Montreal and it’s foundations — literally.  Incredibly informative. So unique!  It is a  wonderful museum when looking for the history of Montreal. Several highlights are - the walk through the history of the native people and the French, and then the British - then the ruins under the museum where all the items were found - and the section of the sight they have saved for future excavation once technology advances!  Watch out for an immersive multimedia show that presents a high-speed view of the city’s history, the remains come to life and the count down begins! The history of Montreal is laid out from it's First Nations origins to our modern day. The exhibition moves in chronological order and unearths, the foundations of the original city, which you can see, and it's aqueduct system which you walk through. For novices, it's a great introduction and for real buffs, it more than delivers. The museum also offers temporary local and international exhibitions. For Montréal’s 375th anniversary, Pointe-à-Callière inaugurated the Fort Ville-Marie - Québecor Pavillion and the Memory Collector walking through the first sewer channels through Montreal - and the light/sound experience. It was a very interactive experience overall - great job!

Must See

  • The archaeological site which showcases 6 centuries of the area’s history
  • Excavated areas with information boards.
  • Egyptian artefacts exhibition
  • Underground old sewers Excavation
  • Gift gallery
  • The Eperon, Place Royale and the archaeological crypt, the Ancienne-Douane, the Youville Pumping Station, the Archaeological Field School and the Mariner’s House

How to reach

There are Various Sources through which one can reach to Pointe-à-Callière:

  • Bus- Bus Line 715 from Centre infotouriste de to Musée Pointe-à-Callière and Line 35 from De Maisonneuve / City to McGill / Saint-Paul runs towards Pointe-à-Callière, Fare Cost is $4 CAD.
  • Taxi-Montreal to Pointe-à-Callière Museum, Fare Cost is $14 - $17 CAD.
  • Walk-Montreal to Pointe-à-Callière Museum takes 49 minutes.

Tips

  • The right spot to understand the history of Montreal
  • A very interesting place for both children and adults
  • The Museum has limited mobility for visitors to access, with the exception of some area of the archaeological crypt (the Crossroads Montréal exhibition). 
  • One can also borrow a wheelchair on site upon request at the reception desk upon arrival.
  • Guide dogs are also allowed in public spaces and the exhibition rooms. 
  • An accomplice of a person suffers from visual, hearing, intellectual, or physical disability will be admitted to the Museum free of charge upon presentation of the Tourist and Leisure Companion Sticker (TLCS).  

Visit Time

Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday 11.00 a.m. to 5;00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

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Time you can spend

2 hour 30 minutes

 

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Clear Sky 19.08°C

 

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