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Calendar of Events


Daily NEW!
Botanical Exhibitions
Botanical Gardens, 4101 Sherbrooke St. E., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $16.50, seniors/students $12.50, 5-17 $8.25, 2-4 $2.50. (514) 872-1400. www.museumsnature.ca
Paper Work - An exhibition and creative workshop held at the Tree House pavilion.
China - A World of Paper - An exhibition and activities on the theme of calligraphy and the art of paper making.

Daily (June 29-Aug. 29) NEW!
100 Years Underground
Pointe à Callière, 350 Place Royal and the Quays of the Old Port, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Mon. to Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $10, students $8, children 6-12 $6, ages 5 & under free, family $30. (514) 872-9150. Learn about the city's history of electrification and telecommunications. www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

Daily NEW!
Renewable Energy Exhibit
Biosphere, 160 ch. Tour de l'Îsle, Île Ste. Hélène. Ages 5-10. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $12, seniors & students $8, free for those aged 17 & under. (514) 283-5000. Learn about renewable energy through interactive stations for children and adults. www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca

Daily (to Aug. 31) NEW!
Bug Territory & Insects at Work
Insectarium, 4101 Sherbrooke St. E., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $14, seniors/students $10.50, children 5-17 $7, children 2-4 $2. (514) 872-1400. Insect exploration and activities. www.museumsnature.ca

Daily NEW!
Easter Island: An Epic Voyage
Pointe à Callière, 350 Place Royale and the Quays of the Old Port, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $10, students $8, youth 6-12 $6, children under 5 free, families $30. (514) 872-9150. Learn about the island discovered on Easter Day in 1722 by Jakob Roggeveen and see over 200 objects from that time. www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

Daily (to Aug. 31) NEW!
Biodiversity, Beauty & Fragility
Biodome, 4777 Pierre de Coubertin Ave., Montreal. Ages 8 & up. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $16.50, seniors/students $12.50, children 5-17 $8.25, children 2-4 $2.50. (514) 868-3000. A video presentation that explores the biodiversity on Earth and what we can do to protect it. Call or check the website for exact show times. www.museumsnature.ca

Daily
Ecology Exhibits
Biosphere, 160 ch. Tour de l'Îsle, Île Ste. Hélène. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $12, free for youth under 17. (514) 283-5000. www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
GeoTour67 - Interactive 4-km walking circuit with a GPS, highlighting Expo 67 and  environmental awareness.
Water Wonders - Play games, conduct experiments and tackle challenges such as building a ship, generating energy and walking on water.
Man and His World - A short film illustrating the wildlife and flora of Canada's national parks, presented on panoramic screens.

Daily
Science 26
Montreal Science Centre, The Old Port, 333 de la Commune St. W., Montreal. Ages 8 & up. Bilingual. Mon. to Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $12, seniors/students $11, 4-12 $9, family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) $38. (514) 496-4724. Using the 26 letters of the alphabet, visitors learn about various scientific concepts. www.montrealsciencecentre.com

Daily
Insect Discovery
Insectarium, 4101 Sherbrooke St. E., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adults $14, seniors/students $10.50, 5-17 $7, 2-4 $2. (514) 872-1400. www.museumsnature.ca
•  Busy Bodies - learn about the community life of insects such as ants, bees and termites. •  Diversity Room - discover how insects adapt to their changing surroundings.
•  Mounted & Live Collections - enjoy a close-up look at many different kinds of insects.

Daily
Railway Exhibit Exporail/Canadian
Railway Museum, 110 St. Pierre St., Highway 15 (exit 42), St. Constant. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $17, seniors $14, students $11, children 4-12 $8, families $44 (2 adults, 2 children). (450) 632-2410. Discover 40 locomotives, freight cars, passenger cars, horse-drawn carriages and streetcars. www.exporail.org

Daily
Saturn: Beyond the Rings
Planetarium, 1000 St. Jacques St., Montreal. Ages 9 & up. English at 2:30 p.m., French at 1:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Adults $8, students/seniors $6, children 5-17 $4, under 5 free. (514) 872-4530. Explore this intricate and fascinating planet as seen through the eyes of a space probe. www.museumsnature.ca

Daily
Cultural Exhibits
McCord Museum, 690 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $13, seniors $10, students $7, children 6-12 $5, under 5 free. (514) 398-7100. www.mccord-museum.qc.ca
Dream Weavers - enjoy seeing costumes by the Cirque de Soleil.
Being Irish O'Quebec - explores the history of the integration of Irish immigrants to Quebec.

Daily
Summer Reading Program
Norman Berman Children's Library, 5151 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd., Montreal. Ages 1-13. Bilingual. Library hours. Free for library members. (514) 345-2627 ext. 3012. Summer reading program with special book bag and presents for the first 10 books read. www.jewishpubliclibrary.org

Daily
First Nations' presence on Mount Royal
Smith House, Mount Royal Park, 1260 Remembrance Rd., Montreal. All ages. French. $2. (514) 843-8240 ext. 0. Self-guided walking tour that traces the First Nations' peoples from prehistory to the present. www.lemontroyal.qc.ca

Daily (to Aug. 22)
Swimming at the Beach
Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adults $8, seniors $7, children 6-13 $4, under 5 free, family (2 adults, 2 children) $20. (514) 872-6120. Outdoor swimming and beach fun. www.parcjeandrapeau.com

Daily (to Aug. 22)
Recreational Swimming
Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, children 6-13 $3, under 5 free, families (2 adults, 2 children) $13. (514) 872-6120. Daily water fun. Inflatable Sundays - 15 m inflated structure and animation (except Aug. 15). www.parcjeandrapeau.com

Daily
Pedal Boating
Mount Royal Park Chalet, Beaver Lake, 1196 Camilien Houde, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Weekdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $8 for 30 minutes (maximum 2 adults per crafts), $2 for third person or child under 12 years of age, deposit of $5 required. (514) 843-8240 ext. 0. Enjoy a pedal boat ride on Beaver Lake. www.lemontroyal.qc.ca

Tuesdays-Fridays (to Aug. 31)
The Quest for Galactium
Planetarium, 1000 St. Jacques St., Montreal. Ages 7 & up. French at 11 a.m. and English at noon. Adults $8, students/seniors $6, children 5-17 $4, 5 & under free. (514) 872-4530. As Mia and Jeb seek a mysterious crystal that just might meet all the earth's energy needs, they learn about the galaxies and stars. www.museumsnature.ca

Tuesdays-Sundays
Traditional Food of Quebec
Chateau Ramezay Museum, 280 Notre Dame St. E., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults $9, seniors $7, students $6, children 5-17 $4.50, 4 & under free, families $18. (514) 861-3708. Learn about Quebec's culinary culture, from the arrival of the first colonists to modern day. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

Wednesdays (July 14-Aug. 18)
Israeli Folk Dancing
Centennial Park, 2938 Lake Rd., D.D.O. All ages. English, French, Hebrew. 6:45 p.m. Free. (514) 624-6750 ext. 35. Learn Israeli folk dancing in the park. No experience needed. www.ymywha.com

Wednesdays (to Aug. 11)
Arts & Crafts
Montreal Children's Library - Atwater branch, 1200 Atwater Ave., Montreal. Ages 6-12. Bilingual. 4:30 p.m. Free. (514) 931-2304. Beading, glueing, painting and stitching.
www.mcl-bjm.ca

Thursdays (to Aug. 12)
Science Club
Montreal Children's Library - Atwater branch, 1200 Atwater Ave., Montreal. Ages 5-12. Bilingual. 4:30 p.m. Free. (514) 931-2304. Weekly hands-on science activities.
www.mcl-bjm.ca

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
In Search of Our Cosmic Origins
Planetarium, 1000 St. Jacques St., Montreal. Ages 12 & up. English at 7:15 p.m. French at 8:30 p.m. Adults $8, students $6, children 5-17 $4. (514) 872-4530. Learn about the world's most powerful radiotelescope being built in northern Chile and what it will be able to do. www.museumsnature.ca

Saturdays
Library Fun
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, Théâtre Inimagimô, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 7 & up. French. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. Reading, quizzes, games and workshops. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

Saturdays (to Aug. 22)
Circus Sundays
TOHU, 2345 Jarry St. E. (corner d'Iberville), Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 2 p.m. Free. (514) 376-8648. Outdoor circus activities every Sunday this summer. During the Festival Montréal Complètement Cirque (July 18 & 25), enjoy the trapeze troupe Cirque Carpe Diem. www.tohu.ca

Saturdays & Sundays
The Animals of Mount Royal
Mount Royal Park Chalet, Beaver Lake, 1196 Camilien Houde, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. (514) 843-8240 ext. 0. Guided tour of Mont Royal Park learning about the animals that live there. www.lemontroyal.qc.ca

Sundays
The Tam-Tams of Mount Royal
 Sir George-Étienne Cartier Monument, corner of Parc Ave. and Rachel St., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Noon to sunset. Free. (514) 843-8240, ext. 0. A colourful gathering of drummers, dancers, vendors and audience in the green spaces of Mount Royal Park. www.lemontroyal.qc.ca

Sundays
Family Filmmaking Workshops
National Film Board - Cinérobothéque, 1564 St. Denis St., Montreal. Ages 7 & up. Bilingual. 1 p.m. Reservations required. Adults $7, children $5. 514-496-6887. Introduction to the art of animated film. Participants work together to create a film in 2.5 hours. Different topics each week. www.nfb.ca/cinerobotheque

Sundays-Fridays
Up, Up & Away
Pointe Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire. All ages. Bilingual. Mon. to Fri. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Mon. & Wed. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 630-1220. Exhibition for youth marks the 100th anniversary of the first flight over Pointe Claire. Learn about the history of aviation and see 20 airplane replicas.

Various dates & times (to Aug. 22)
Shakespeare-in-the-Park
Repercussion Theatre, held in various Montreal area parks. All ages. See website for 2010 programming information. Free. (514) 931-2644. Outdoor performances of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. www.repercussiontheatre.com

Various dates & times (to Aug. 16)
Outdoor Concerts
Pine Beach Park, corner of Lakeshore Drive and Pine Beach Ave., Dorval. All ages. Bilingual. 7:30 p.m. Free. Bring your own lawn chair or rent one for $1. (514) 633-4170. www.ville.dorval.qc.ca
July 12 - Dave Lewis Band (50's & 60's blues).
July 19 - Sarah Burnell Band (celtic/traditional folk).
July 26 - Grouyan Gumbo (Louisiana).
Aug. 2 - Replay the Beatles (tribute band)
Aug. 9 – Kitchen Shakers (folk music)
Aug. 16 – Vintage Wine (50’s to 80’s rock & roll)




July 1-Aug. 31
Fun at the Farm
McMaze, 17049 Willy Allan Rd., St. Andrews, ON. All ages. Bilingual. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 per person. (613) 932-7630. Farm animals, pig & duck races, playbarn, farm educational centre, Daisy Maze the cow that children can milk and more. Corn Mazes (4 acres) open mid-July. www.mcmaze.ca

July 22-Aug. 1
Expo de St. Hyachinthe
2670 Beauparlant Ave., St. Hyacinthe, QC. All ages. Bilingual. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call or see website for detailed programming information and times. $15 per day, 11-day passport $30. (450) 773-9307. Family festival with an agriculture theme. Farm animals, amusement park, pony rides, inflatable games, arts & crafts, ecological train rides, circus acts, dog show, pet care workshops, artisans and more. www.expo-agricole.com

July 28
Computer Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, classroom M.130, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 9-13. French. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

July 29
Creative Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. French. 10 a.m. to noon. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

July 29
Summer Theatre Performance
Pine Beach Park, corner of Lakeshore Drive and Pine Beach Ave., Dorval. All ages. English. 7 p.m. Free. (514) 633-4170. Repercussion Theatre presents the love story Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (in case of rain, event will be held inside). www.ville.dorval.qc.ca

July 31
Creative Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. French. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

July 31
Craft Show & Fun Day
Historical Park Pointe-du-Moulin, 2500 Don-Quichotte Blvd., Notre Dame d'Île Perot. All ages. Bilingual. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $8, children 5-17 $5, children 4 & under free. (514) 453-5936. Craft show with over 40 artisans and a bake sale. For the kids: painting and theatre activities, guided tours, bread tasting, canoe tours, stories and legends and archery. www.pointedumoulin.com

July 31
Craft Show
Historical Park Pointe-du-Moulin, 2500 Don-Quichotte Blvd., Notre Dame d'Île Perot. All ages. Bilingual. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $8, children 5-17 $5 or $18 per car (unlimited passengers)(514) 453-5936. Enjoy the works of local artisans and kids can watch theatricals and do some painting. www.pointedumoulin.com



August 1
Computer Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, classroom M.130, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 9-13. French. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 1
Paper Marbling Workshop
Chateau Ramezay Museum, The Governor's Garden, 280 Notre-Dame St. E., Old Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 861-3708. Learn how to create marbled paper. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

August 4
Theatre: Koukoulia and the Birds
Pointe Claire Cultural Centre, Stewart Hall, 176 Lakeshore Rd., Pointe Claire. All ages. English. 7 p.m. Free. (514) 630-1220. Outdoor performance. Through stories, puppetry and colourful costumes, enjoy the story of an elf of the forest who knows the language of all the animals. Bring your own chair or rent one on the premises.

August 4
Computer Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, classroom M.130, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 9-13. French. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 5
Outdoor Children’s Theatre: Leo le petit pirate
Ste. Angelique Rd. (in empty lot facing Montee St. Lazare), St. Lazare. All ages. French. 7 p.m. Free. A story about a young pirate who lives on an island with his dog. The pair builds a raft and leaves for a trip around the world. http://ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/saintlazarts2010 

August 5
Creative Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. French. 10 a.m. to noon. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 7
Creative Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. French. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 7
Rally for Biodiversity
Ecomuseum Zoo, 21125 ch. Ste. Marie, Ste. Anne de Bellevue. All ages. Bilingual. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adults $12.50, seniors $10, children 3-15 $7.50, 2 & under free. (514) 457-9449. Learn about the biodiversity of wildlife in Quebec: animals, birds, flora and fauna. www.zooenville.ca

August 7
Cornfest
Historical Park Pointe-du-Moulin, 2500 Don-Quichotte Blvd., Notre Dame d'Île Perrot. All ages. Bilingual. Noon to 5 p.m. (rain date: August 8). Adults $8, children 5-17 $5 or $18 per car (unlimited passengers). (514) 453-5936. Free corn on the cob for all visitors. Families can also enjoy a treasure hunt after lunch with prizes to be won. Also offered are make-up and craft workshops for children. www.pointedumoulin.com

August 7
Nocturnal Animals
Ecomuseum Zoo, 21 125 ch. Ste. Marie, Ste. Anne de Bellevue. All ages. Bilingual. 6:30 p.m. $25, reservations required. (514) 457-9449. Observe animals at dusk when they become very active. www.zooenville.ca

August 8
Traditional Soap Making
Chateau Ramezay Museum, The Governor's Garden, 280 Notre-Dame St. E., Old Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 861-3708. Learn how to make your own natural soap, scented with flowers and made from goat's milk, olive oil and beeswax. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

August 8
Computer Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, classroom M.130, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 9-13. French. 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 11
Computer Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, classroom M.130, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 9-13. French. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 12
Creative Workshop
L'Espace Jeunesse de la Grand Bibliothèque, 475 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. French. 10 a.m. to noon. Free, reservations required. (514) 873-1100. http://jeunes.banq.qc.ca

August 13-15
La fête des enfants
Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. Call (514) 872-6120. Free. Games, activities, music, dancing and singing shows, creative and sports workshops, inflatables and more. www.fetedesenfants.ca

August 14
Montreal School of Performing Arts Fun Day
UNIA Building, 2741 Notre Dame St. W., Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 4 p.m. to midnight. $10 for all you can eat (bring your own refreshments). (514) 483-5526. Live entertainment, karaoke, jam sessions, BBQ and more. www.msopa.com

August 14
Star Gazing Historical Park
Pointe-du-Moulin, 2500 Don-Quichotte Blvd., Notre Dame d'Île Perot. Ages 5 & up. Bilingual. 7 p.m. to midnight. Adults $8, children 5-17 $5 or $18 per car (unlimited passengers). (514) 453-5936. Join Mr. Fullum, winner of the Ovation context and his wooden telescope, in an astronomical observation workshop. Sit around the campfire, listen to stories and legends, enjoy marshmallows and watch the night sky. www.pointedumoulin.com

August 15
Family Sunday - Making Music with Art
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 Sherbrooke St. W., Montreal. Ages 6 & up. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free. (514) 285-2000. Learn to express yourself artistically through modelling, collage and drawing, enjoy a musical multimedia presentation and see a concert with Fred Piston and his seven trumpets at 2 p.m. www.mmfa.qc.ca/family

August 15
Jungle Safari Picnic Adventure
Eleanor London Cote St. Luc Public Library, 5851 Cavendish Blvd., Cote St. Luc. All ages. Bilingual. 11:30 a.m. $2. Space is limited, advanced ticket purchase recommended. (514) 485-6900 ext. 4111. Bring your picnic lunch to a jungle garden (behind the library). Enjoy a safari hunt, games, activities and a special dessert. www.elcslpl.org

August 15
Traditional Colouring & Dyeing
Chateau Ramezay Museum, The Governor's Garden, 280 Notre-Dame St. E., Old Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 861-3708. Learn how dyes were made from plants and flowers. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

August 19
Outdoor Movie: Dragon
Ste. Angelique Rd. (in empty lot facing Montee St. Lazare), St. Lazare. All ages. French. Movie begins at dusk. Free. Enjoy an outdoor movie on a giant screen. Bring your chair, a blanket and popcorn. http://ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca/en/saintlazarts2010

August 21 & 22
Model Train Weekend
Exporail/Canadian Railway Museum, 110 St. Pierre St., Highway 15 (exit 42), St. Constant. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Adults $17, seniors $14, students $11, children 4-12 $8, families $44 (2 adults, 2 children). (450) 632-2410. Model trains and railroads, interactive layouts for the young to try, operate a coal loader, a missile car, the water tower and more. www.exporail.org

August 22
Community BBQ
West Island College, 851 Tecumseh, D.D.O. All ages. Bilingual. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. (514) 626-6477. Live music, Rockaberry pie, bouncers, reading tent for children, face painting, breakdancers, prizes and more. www.thewestsidegathering.com

August 22
Handmade Felt Workshop
Chateau Ramezay Museum, The Governor's Garden, 280 Notre-Dame St. E., Old Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 861-3708. Create soap and assorted baubles from felt. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

August 28
Dorval Celebrates
Sarto-Desnoyers Community Centre, 1335 Lakeshore Dr., Dorval. All ages. Bilingual. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission (in case of rain, event will be held indoors). (514) 633-4066. End of summer celebrations with games, make-up and animation for children, stage entertainment, artisans, environment information booths, snack bars, tea rooms, used book sale, creative art workshops, exhibits, photo contest and more. www.ville.dorval.qc.ca

August 29
Beeswax Candle Making
Chateau Ramezay Museum, The Governor's Garden, 280 Notre-Dame St. E., Old Montreal. All ages. Bilingual. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free. (514) 861-3708. Learn the how beeswax candles are made through the dipping technique. www.chateauramezay.qc.ca
    

  
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