Great Builders ($25,000 and above)

• Acknowledgement on our website with your logo and link to your site featured on our main page
• Invitation to our complete series of ArchitecTours (guided visits) for one season
• Invitation to a special event
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter under the Great builders heading
• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Great Builders heading
• Tax Receipt

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Greystone Circle ($10,000 - $24,999)

• Acknowledgement on our website with your logo and link to your site under the Greystone Circle heading
• Invitation to our complete series of ArchitecTours (guided visits) for one season
• Invitation to a special event
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter under the Greystone Circle heading
• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Greystone Circle heading
• Tax Receipt

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Sandstone Circle ($5,000 - $9,999)

• Acknowledgement on our website under the Sandstone Circle heading
• Invitation to our complete series of ArchitecTours (guided visits) for one season
• Invitation to a special event
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter under the Sandstone Circle heading
• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Sandstone Circle heading
• Tax Receipt

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Granite Circle ($2,500 - $4,999)

• Invitation to our complete series of ArchitecTours (guided visits) for one season
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter under the Granite Circle heading
• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Granite Circle heading
• Tax Receipt

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Slate Circle ($1,000 - $2,499)

• Invitation to one tour during our annual series of ArchitecTours (guided visits)
• Acknowledgement in our newsletter under the Slate Circle heading
• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Slate Circle heading
• Tax Receipt

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Brick Circle ($500 - $999)

• Acknowledgement in our annual report under the Brick Circle heading
• Tax Receipt

Our ArchitecTours are guided walking tours that are designed to allow participants to discover Montreal’s unique architecture and history as well as past, current and future development challenges affecting our urban heritage.

When are Heritage Montreal’s ArchitecTours held?

Our ArchitecTours season begins on the first week-end following the construction holidays; generally speaking the season runs from early August and continues through to the first week-end of October.

I am a person with reduced mobility; can I participate in the visits?

Our circuits vary in practicability and are often affected by the city’s repair works. Our ArchitecTours Coordinator will gladly provide you with the information needed to ensure that a circuit is accessible and can be contacted by phone at (514) 286-2662 ext. 26 or by email at architectours@heritagemontreal.org.

Who are your ArchitecTours guides?

Heritage Montreal’s guides are all passionate volunteers that are eager to share their knowledge of our great city’s urban heritage and unique architecture. They work or study in the fields of architecture, urban planning, art history, tourism, museum studies and heritage conservation.  

Are reservations required?

No, we do not have a reservation system. All you have to do is show up at the departure point 15 minutes before the indicated time, a team of volunteers will be there to welcome you and sign you up for the walk.

Is there a maximum number of participants per walk?

The number of participants varies from visit to visit. Our goal is to offer the best conditions possible for each visit. For this reason, three guides will be present at every departure to ensure a balanced ratio of participants per group.

How do I get to the departure points?

For information on the departure points, please consult our ArchitecTours brochure. All of our tours start near a metro station, but many do not end close to the departure point, for this reason we suggest you use public transportation.

How will I recognize the Heritage Montreal team?

Our guides and our greeting agents will be wearing a Heritage Montreal T-shirts and will be awaiting you at the departure points.

How can I get involved with Heritage Montreal?

You can become a Member! Thanks to our members, we are able to continue to offer educational activities, such as Heritage Montreal’s ArchitecTours. As a member you save up to 30% on each ArchitecTour! You can also give your time and join our team of volunteers. If you are interested and would like further information, please call us at 514-286-2662.

It’s raining, are the walks still happening?

Yes! Our walks will take place rain or shine.

What should I bring for the visit?

Our walking tours are two hour long, we therefore encourage you to wear your most comfortable shoes. We also suggest you bring a hat, an umbrella and a water bottle. Cell phones should be turned off so as not to disturb the tour.

How long are the tours?

Our walking tours are two hours long.

Are any stops scheduled along the visit (washroom, water, snacks)?

Our visits are held outside and no stops are scheduled. We suggest that you bring along everything you might need. The visits begin near metro stations; we suggest you make use of nearby services prior to the start of the tour.

How can I obtain you brochure?

Throughout the season, our brochure is available on our website, if you would like to receive one by mail please can call us and we will gladly mail one to you. During the rest of the year, you can contact us and we will add your name and address to our mailing list.

How can I receive more information on the Architectours?

To obtain further information or for special requests, please contact Claudia Li Fraine, ArchitecTours Coordinator for the 2010 Season at 514-286-2662, ext. 26, or by email at : architectours@heritagemontreal.org

Resolution #1 on the modernisation of the legislation relative to cultural heritage

Considering that the protection and enhancement of the historical, architectural and landscape heritage of Montreal rests in large measure on the implementation of the laws of Quebec, in particular the Cultural Property Act and the Act respecting Land Use Planning and Development whose reform has been promised for a long time, so as to enable them to better meet current expectations and future challenges while respecting principles set out in the Sustainable Development Act and international obligations on heritage,

Considering that, since 1985, Heritage Montreal has actively contributed to the efforts of many Ministers to improve these laws and to make them more effective in their definition, implementation and incentives, and,

Considering that since the adoption at the Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal on June 4, 2009 of a  resolution on the modernisation of the Cultural Property Act, a draft reform bill was tabled at the National Assembly (Bill 82 on Cultural Heritage) offering a valid base for discussion but that no agreement has been reached yet on the process to review and amend or otherwise proceed with it.

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal ask the National Assembly to:

•    Urgently proceed with consultations with concerned organisations and the public on Bill 82 so that it is examined, commented upon, improved, adopted and effectively implemented.

Resolution #2 on urban planning and development in Montreal

Considering that the protection and enhancement of urban heritage and landscape require an efficient, rigorous and  consistent implementation of the planning orientations and rules expressed in the  Montreal Urban Master Plan (2004) and Heritage Policy (2005) applied by teams with the necessary expertise and autonomy at the local, municipal and metropolitan levels to ensure the realisation of quality urban projects which are relevant and for the common good,

Considering that since the Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal on June 4, 2009 adopted a resolution asking for the reestablishment of the Montreal Service d’urbanisme and the initiation of the process of updating the Montreal Master Plan with the Office de consultation publique, the City of Montreal and many boroughs have engaged in doing so,

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal endorses the following best practice principles and proposes that they are widely communicated, in particular to authorities and developers, so as to contribute to improving the Montreal model for urban development:

1.    Relevance and receivability of the project;
2.    Genuine respect for heritage – built, landscape, commemorative, archaeological, natural – and the urban context;
3.    Exemplarity of the project’s development and evaluation process by authorities and developer;
4.    Innovative and creative aspects of project as a model;
5.    Sustainable contribution of the project to the city’s heritage and to its qualities now and in the future (25 year horizon).

Resolution #3 on the valorisation of the heritage of the Lachine Canal and its neighbourhoods

Considering the outstanding historical significance of the Lachine Canal and its importance  to the history of Montreal and of the country, in particular its industrial history as evident in the many heritage buildings, archaeological sites and landmarks in the urban landscape of the area,

Considering the important challenges for the conservation and revitalisation of that heritage in a coherent perspective towards urban development as is clear with problematic cases such as the former Canada Malting Ltd.  complex (currently abandoned) or the conflict surrounding the reconstruction project for the Turcot interchange,

Considering the lessons to be drawn from remarkable revitalisation projects for industrial heritage sites, from education and animation activities by Parks Canada or local community initiatives,

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal asks that

•    The whole area associated with the Lachine Canal benefit from a consistent planning process and concrete measures to ensure its development and the revitalisation of its heritage, most notably its industrial heritage;

•    This work take into account  the different scales of building in the area in order to consider them as part of a long-term perspective, and

•    The area and its revitalisation be  priorities of the official planning instruments (Urban Master Plan, Agglomeration Plan, Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan)

Resolution #4 on the protection and valorisation of Mount Royal

Considering the fundamental importance of Mount Royal in the personality of Montreal and the widely recognised need to preserve its dominant position in the urban landscape,

Considering the efforts invested over the last few decades by community organisations like Heritage Montreal for the protection and enhancement of this ensemble leading to the creation of the Arrondissement historique et naturel du Mont-Royal by the Government of Quebec (2005), the adoption of a Protection and Enhancement Plan (2009) by the City of Montreal with particular attention paid to the preservation of views, and the recent and much-lauded decision of the City of Montreal with respect to the former Séminaire de philosophie,

Noting the substantial obstruction of  the view towards the mountain from the south and from the Parc / Pins intersection by the recently completed enlargement of McGill’s Molson Stadium for the Alouettes Football Club, in contradiction to the visual simulations presented at the public consultations and to the commitment made by the developer, the City of Montreal and the Quebec Government to the effect that the project would respect and integrate into the heritage landscape of the mountain,

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal asks the Government of Quebec and the City of Montreal to:
•    Provide a public and complete explanation for the permanent damage to this heritage landscape carried out with their authorisation and their financial contributions as well as what mitigation measures they propose,

•    Require independent and scientific verifications of visual simulations supplied for any project which may affect the integrity and presence of Mount Royal

Resolution #5 on the religious and institutional heritage of Montreal

Considering the great importance of  religious and institutional sites and buildings in the identity and landscape of Montreal and its neighbourhoods, and the pressures including abandonment that these are increasingly exposed to,

Considering that the Government of Quebec or the City of Montreal appear, despite their commitments, to have not adopted and published proactive and integrated strategies that address the many challenges that lie ahead for this heritage as illustrated in the piecemeal approach towards such cases as that of the Très-Saint-Nom-de-Jésus church in Maisonneuve, its interior décor and its organ,

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal asks that:

•    The Government of Quebec holds specific consultations, adopts, and implements a national and transparent strategy on religious  heritage including the publication of criteria for heritage evaluations and tax incentives to stimulate and support projects that would be respectful of the heritage values of these properties.

•    The City of Montreal adopts a corresponding strategy as part of the updating of its Urban Master Plan and Heritage Policy.

Resolution #6 on the work of the Canadian Heritage of Quebec

Considering that the Canadian Heritage of Quebec is an organisation founded in 1960 by a group of people concerned about heritage under the leadership of late Mr. Colin “Jack” Molson to actively contribute to the safeguarding and enhancement of built and historical heritage in Quebec,

Considering the remarkable and generous efforts this organisation and its volunteers have made and continue to make to   accomplish this mission, in particular through the acquisition and restoration of historical houses on the Island of Montreal such as the Hurtubise House in Westmount or the Simon Fraser House in Ste.Anne de Bellevue and the recent creation of the C. Robin Molson Memorial Scholarship at the Faculté de l’aménagement of Université de Montréal,

The Annual General Meeting of the members of Heritage Montreal wishes to express its warmest congratulations for its work on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of its foundation.

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Season 2010

Summer and Fall 2010
Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
From August 7 to October 3

Participate in Héritage Montréal’s popular Architectours, walking tours in which we admire architectural marvels and discover the rich history of the city.

Conditions:
All walking tours are two hours long and are offered in French as well as in English.
No reservation required.
Tickets go on sale at the departure point fifteen minutes before the designated time.
Rain or shine.

Rates:
Heritage Montreal Members $10
Students/Seniors (65+) $12
Adults $14

SPECIAL : 4 visits for the price of 3 !
Purchase a special access card giving you admission to 4 visits for the price of 3.
Heritage Montreal Members $30
Students/Seniors (65+) $36
Adults $42

For more information, please contact Claudia Li Fraine, Architectours Coordinator at 514-286-2662 ext. 26 or architectours@heritagemontreal.org

Suggestions
We encourage the use of public transportation to reach the departure point. Not all the circuits are in a loop, but all of them end either near a bus or metro stop.

Don’t forget comfortable walking shoes, your hat, umbrella and water bottle!

For more details, please read our FAQ

PROGRAM

Architectours 2010 Brochure

Griffintown:
Industrial past, an urban canvas
Discover one of Montreal’s oldest neighbourhoods. Once a cradle of industry and now targeted for redevelopment, what is its future?
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of McGill St. and place d’Youville
METRO: Square-Victoria, head south on McGill St.
SATURDAY AUGUST 7
SUNDAY AUGUST 29

Maisonneuve:
Its cathedral and its boulevards
Explore this remarkable model city, fruit of an ambitious vision, whose built heritage today poses significant challenges.
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Pie-IX and Ontario St.
METRO: Pie IX, head south on Pie-IX or bus 139 S
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18
SUNDAY AUGUST 8

Rosemont / Mile End :
One track, two neighbourhoods
Discover these little-known neighbourhoods on either side of the Canadian Pacific railway track.
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Beaubien St. and Chateaubriand
METRO: Beaubien
SATURDAY AUGUST 14
SUNDAY OCTOBER 3

St. Gabriel Locks:
Industrial Revolution, residential reconversion?
The abandoned factories along the Lachine Canal are being given second lives. What does the future hold for this industrial heritage?
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Centre St. and Charlevoix St.
METRO: Charlevoix
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4
SUNDAY AUGUST 15

Latin Quarter:
From health to knowledge
Follow the urban redevelopment and major construction projects of this former ecclesiastical neighbourhood.
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Saint-Antoine E. and Gosford
METRO: Champ-de-Mars, “Saint-Antoine trottoir sud” Exit
SATURDAY AUGUST 28
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19

Milton-Park:
From student ghetto to community of co-operatives
Stroll through this leafy Victorian neighbourhood which was saved by successful citizen-led efforts.
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Union St. and Sherbrooke W.
METRO: McGill, Union Exit
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11
SUNDAY AUGUST 22

Centre-Sud:
Artisan neighbourhood to broadcast central
Explore the changes to a workers’ neighbourhood through major projects of the modern era
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Beaudry and René-Lévesque E.
METRO: Beaudry, head south on Beaudry St.
SATURDAY AUGUST 21
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12

The Square Mile:
Grandeur and renaissance
Discover the ‘castles’ built on the mountain’s flanks by 19th century industrialists and how they are being
reused.
DEPARTURE: 2 p.m. corner of Sherbrooke W. and McGill College
METRO: McGill, McGill College Exit
SATURDAY OCTOBER 2
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5

       

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