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"Here we may reign secure; and in my choice Mount Royal Cememtary 
The Mount Royal Cemetery occupies 165 acres and is located on the
northern side of Mount Royal in the neighbourhood of Outremont. It
was established in 1847 in what was then farmland, making it
one of the earliest rural cemetaries in North America. In the
subsequent 155 years, The Mount Royal Cemetery has become the site
of over 150,000 burials, including writers, politicians and other
historical figures.
There will be a guided tour of the grounds at 10:00AM Sunday June 2, which will take approximately two hours. There is no formal charge, but donations are accepted. We ask that you pre-register, if possible, to ensure that enough tour guides are available. website L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph 
Construction of Saint Joseph's Oratory was begun in 1904 by Brother
André of Montréal. Initially a modest building, the
oratory attracted millions of visitors who were compelled by Brother
André's reputation as a healer and a miracle-worker, and it
eventually became an imposing basilica located on the side of Mount
Royal. Visitors approaching from the west will be able to spot the
dome of the Oratory easily from the highway
as they approach the city. To this day, the Oratory is the destination
of pilgrimages by visitors from all over the world.
The Oratory will be providing a 1-1/2 hour tour at 10:00AM on Sunday June 2. Cost is $4CAN or $2.50US. website Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery 
The Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery was founded in 1855 on Mount
Royal by the Catholic parish of Notre-Dame Basilica. The is the
burial place of many prominent figures in Quebec history, and houses
numerous mausoleums and chapels as well as some truly striking
monuments and statues.
The Notre-Dame-Des-Neiges Cemetery tour will be taking place at 14:00 (2:00PM) on Sunday June 2. The tour is two hours long, and the cost is $8CAN or $5US. website Old Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica 
"Old Montréal", as it is now known, is the historical heart
of the city. The city of Montréal has carefully preserved much
of the original architecture. Old Montréal is only a short walk
from the official hotel, and the guided tour will include a visit to
the Notre-Dame Basilica, one of the most striking buildings in a city
known for it's beautiful churches.
The guided walking tour of Old Old Montréal will take place at 14:00 (2:00PM) on Sunday June 2. Cost is $9CAN or $6US. website Fashion Show Friday Night Vendors Bazaar Writers Programming Saturday Night Workshops Group Dinner Sunday Night Masquerade Unofficial Events Map |
