Festivals and Events

Where Montréal Began

Permanent
Festivals and Events
History
Leap through 600 years of history at Pointe-à-Callière, the exact spot of Montréal’s birth.
© NH Photographes
© Raphaël Thibodeau
© Raphaël Thibodeau
© Raphaël Thibodeau
© Raphaël Thibodeau

Address

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex
350 Place Royale
Montréal, QC
Place-d'Armes
Old Montréal
map view

Schedule

Sun, Sat, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Price

$16 to $24

website 514-872-9150 email

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex, invites you to walk in the footsteps of Montréal's founders, making your way across an impressive glass floor built over the archaeological remains of Fort Ville-Marie, the birthplace of Montréal. An open window onto the city's origins, Fort Ville-Marie - Québecor Pavilion offers an immersive way to experience the earliest days of the city.

Enjoy the best of Montréal

The Tourisme Montréal newsletter gives you the inside scoop on everything happening in the city.

Moments nearby