Dans le cadre de la Semaine nationale de la généalogie au Québec, vous êtes conviés à venir rencontrer les chercheurs et les bénévoles de la Société généalogique canadienne-française qui vous accompagneront dans une première exploration de votre histoire familiale. C’est un rendez-vous pour cette journée de découverte unique qui se tiendra le dimanche 22 novembre 2026, de 10 h à 16 h, au Château Ramezay, dans le Vieux-Montréal. Activité gratuite.
L’histoire commence parfois par une simple question : qui étaient mes ancêtres?
Cette activité sera l’occasion de découvrir les nombreuses possibilités qu’offre la recherche généalogique et d’en apprendre davantage sur les personnes qui ont façonné notre histoire.
Avez-vous des Filles du Roy parmi vos ancêtres? Un soldat du régiment de Carignan-Salières? Un marin ayant servi dans la Marine française? Un mercenaire allemand qui a repoussé les Américains en 1776? Une Canadienne pro-rebelles américains? Ou encore, une personnalité connue?
Votre histoire familiale recèle peut-être des découvertes étonnantes! Venez rencontrer les bénévoles et les chercheurs pour en apprendre davantage sur vos origines et découvrir comment les archives peuvent faire revivre le passé.
Dans le cadre de : La Semaine nationale de la généalogie au Québec, du 22 au 28 novembre 2026
Cultural Program 2026
Stay tuned for upcoming dates for our Cultural Program in 2026!
All summer long, enter the garden and immerse yourself in the horticultural world of the 18th century.
On your own, at your own pace and completely free of charge, explore the vegetable garden, the ornamental garden and the orchard.
The Friends of the Garden await you on summer afternoons between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to help you discover our splendid oasis. Can you recognize the medicinal herbs that grow in our garden? Where are the pear trees? And the artichoke plants? They will answer your questions and reveal their favorite historical vegetable garden anecdotes if you have a little time. And for families, they have games and challenges to offer.
The presence of our volunteers varies depending on the weather and their availability, but at all times, enjoy our audio tour in 6 languages and the self-guided tour booklet available in the Garden.
Stay tuned for more information for Summer 2027!
At the time of Claude de Ramezay, Montreal was a military city. For the summer period, the Anciennes troupes militaires de Montréal are bringing back to life the Compagnies franches de la Marine and the 78th Fraser Highlanders.
Meet them at the Château Ramezay, attend the military demonstrations and take a few pictures with them!
Stay tuned for our next Open House in Spring 2026
Me, a volunteer guide?
Of course! No need to be a historian or bilingual. All you need is to be comfortable with others, enjoy learning, want to share your knowledge with different types of audiences and be available a few hours a week. If you also have an interest in the history of Quebec, of Montreal, then you will be a great recruit! Detailed training is offered. Paired with experienced guides, you will learn the inner workings of our tours and activities and will pick up, at your own pace, the pleasure of guiding.
Take the risk
Becoming a volunteer at the Château also means taking the risk… of making new friends! Volunteer guides are grouped under two associations: French-speaking guides and English-speaking guides. In total, these associations have nearly a hundred members. Each organizes continuing education, outings and various events throughout the year. Some volunteers have been involved at the Château for over 25 years.
I want to learn more about the Château volunteers!
Do you have an eye for nature?
Discover the beautiful green corners of the 18th century and reflect on today's environmental issues!
Greener Pastures Booklet
education@chateauramezay.qc.ca
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