Guided Tours
Guided tours will start again on June 1, 2024! . Every Sunday morning, visit the “secret” garden of the monastery of the Hospitaller Sisters of Saint-Joseph, a true oasis of peace hidden behind an imposing stone enclosure in the heart of the city. Discover the history of the garden, from the nurturing land of 1861 to the pleasure garden we know today. You will also learn about the history of the heritage buildings of the Hôtel-Dieu. One Sunday a month, come and enjoy a unique experience with musical tours of the garden. Carried out in collaboration with Sérénité Sonore, the visits will begin with a concert of songs by Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179) performed by Rebecca Bain in the chapel of the Immaculate Conception located in the heart of the garden, which will be followed by a historical visit.Practical information
The tour is only accessible at the dates indicated below. The garden is not accessible to the public outside our guided tours and the Cité-des-Hospitalières’ activities.
Summer tours (June to September 2024)
Length: 1h30 for the historical tour, 2h for the musical garden visit
Presented in: French, questions in English are welcome. English historical tours are available at the following dates: June 3, July 8, and August 5
Type of activity: guided tour, concert
Cost:
- Regular fare: 17$ for the historical tour / 25$ for the musical garden visit
- Children 5 to 17 years of age: 5$ for the historical tour / 25$ for the musical garden visit
Accessibility: this tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Mandatory reservations and payments must be made by calling 514 849-2919. Reservations are confirmed after the payment is made. For questions or information please write to reservations@museedeshospitalieres.qc.ca.
Please note that your registration is non-refundable. In the event that the tour is cancelled, the museum will inform you as soon as possible. You may then choose to reschedule a tour (within availabilities) or be reimbursed.
Hike
The hike Exploring the Therapeutic Value of Mount Royal was created to mark the 200th anniversary of Frederick Law Olmsted’s birth in 2022. Olmsted designed Mount Royal Park. The hike is a offered in collaboration with Les Amis de la montagne.
Experience nature right in Montreal’s city center! Make your way to the monastery garden, then on Mount Royal’s east flank and up to the Camilien-Houde belvedere. Along the way, discover Olmsted’s vision when he created Mount Royal Park. You will also learn about the Hospitallers’ heritage since their garden, a jewel of the Site patrimonial du Mont-Royal, played different roles throughout its history.
Practical information
Summer hike (May to October 2024)
Length: 3h
Presented in: French
Type of activity: walking excursion
Cost:
- 12 to 25 years old : 28,70$
- Regular fare : 32$
Accessibility: This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Reservations and payment for the activity are made online on Les Amis de la montagne website:
Please note that your registration is non-refundable. In the event that the tour is cancelled, the museum will inform you as soon as possible. You may then choose to reschedule a tour (within availabilities) or be reimbursed.
2023 Calendar
- Saturday May 18 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value
- Saturday June 1 at 10 a.m. | Historical garden tour in English
- Sunday June 2 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday June 9 at 10 a.m. | Musical tour of the garden
- Sunday June 16 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday June 23 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Thursday June 27 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value
- Sunday June 30 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Saturday July 6 at 10 a.m. | Historical garden tour in English
- Sunday July 7 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Saturday July 13 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value
- Sunday July 14 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday July 21 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday July 28 at 10 a.m. | Musical tour of the garden
- Saturday August 3 at 10 a.m. | Historical garden tour in English
- Sunday August 4 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday August 11 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday August 18 at 10 a.m. | Musical tour of the garden
- Sunday August 25 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday September 1st at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Sunday September 8 at 10 a.m. | Musical tour of the garden
- Saturday September 14 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value
- Sunday September 15 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Saturday September 21 at 10 a.m. | Historical garden tour in English
- Sunday September 22 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Saturday September 28 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value (Culture Days)
- Sunday September 29 at 10 a.m. | Historical tour of the garden
- Thursday October 17 at 9:30 a.m. | Hiking Therapeutic value
Groupes
Groups of minimum 8 people can reserve a guided historical tour of the garden from May to September, within availabilities, by filling out the form below:
Group Fees:
- Regular fare: 12$/person
- School groups (preschool, elementary school, and high school): 6$/child
The garden tour can be combined with exhibition visits. Activities revolving around medicinal plants are offered for children’s groups (6 to 12 years of age). Inquiries can be made during reservation.
Please note that it is not possible to picnic in the garden after a visit.
