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 2026!
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
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence, the Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montreal, in collaboration with the United States Consulate General in Montreal, will present a conference by Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, President & CEO of the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania native Scott Stephenson holds a B.A. from Juniata College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Virginia. His broad public history experience spans nearly three decades and has been marked by public and professional acclaim for his creative and innovative approaches to engaging audiences. He has developed and collaborated on exhibits, films, and interpretive programs for numerous historical sites and organizations including Colonial Williamsburg, the Smithsonian, the Canadian War Museum, the National Park Service, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the Heinz History Center, and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian.
From 2007-2018, Stephenson led the development of the Museum of the American Revolution’s award-winning exhibitions, multimedia experiences and educational programming, as well as overseeing the care and expansion of its rich collection of art and artifacts, first as Director of Collections and Interpretation and then as Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions, and Programming. The Museum opened in April 2017, and Stephensen was named President and CEO in November 2018.
Information
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:30 pm
Where: Château Ramezay, 280 Notre-Dame Street East, Old Montreal, Champ-de-Mars metro
Tickets: Regular admission fees to the Museum – Free for friends of the Museum
Reservation required: link
education@chateauramezay.qc.ca
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