Attractions 2011

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August 2011

History Museums and Walking Tours to Enjoy before Summer is Over

Photo: Moulin Légaré.

St. André d’Argenteuil

Musée Régional d’Argenteuil - This historical museum opens until Sept., 4, from Wed., to Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 44, route de Long-Sault, Saint-André-d’Argenteuil (Carillon) 450 537-3861 www.museearg.com.

Ste. Therese

Photos: Musée Joseph Filion

The Joseph-Filion Regional Museum - Temporary exhibits: Nostalgia of the 1950s, and the life of herbalist John Tapp (French) and his museum of 1942-1958. See the foundry of 1860 and its equipment, as well as 30 costumes from the 19^th century. The museum is open until Oct. 2. Wed-Sun: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After mid August, please arrange your visit by appointment. Musée régional Joseph-Filion 6, rue Blainville, Ste. Therese. 450 434-9090 www.shgmi.ca.

St. Eustache

Photo: Manoir Globensky

Walking tours of Old St. Eustache start at Maison de la culture et du patrimoine, 235, rue Saint-Eustache. Cost $5. Two circuits to choose from, one about the history and personalities, and the other about the battle of the Patriots of Dec., 14, 1837. Daily: from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Another tour guided visit to “Moulin Légaré,” the oldest flour mill in the north, which operated with water power; and a visit to Manoir Globensky, to see an exhibition about the 1837 rebellion of the Two-Mountain region. Cost $5. Free guided visit of the Saint-Eustache Church, Mon., to Fri., 133, rue Saint-Louis. Also available daily: Free visit Of an ancestral home garden: Maison Chénier-Sauvé, 83, rue Chénier. 450 974-5170 www.vieuxsainteustache.com

Mont Laurier

A free 3-hour, 55-Km tour Mont-Laurier- Kiamika is offered to associations and travelling groups. Tour includes the two unique Quebec covered bridges of Ferme-Rouge. Reservations required. Also until Aug., 21 a 1-hour guided walking tour of Mont-Laurier – Wed., to Sun., twice a day at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. An interesting autumn colours 216-km bus tour is planned for Sept., 25, 9 a.m. Cost: $30 students $25, it includes lunch. Société d’histoire et de généalogie des Hautes-Laurentides/The Upper Laurentian Historical Society, 385, rue de Pont 819 623-1900 www.genealogie.org/club/shrml.

Labelle

History Tour - Free self-guided tour, starting at Parc des Cheminots, 178; rue du Dépôt 819 686-2606 (Tourist information office) visiting thirteen sites relating to Labelle’s history. There is also a museum at the Labelle Station with a permanent exhibition of photos and objects from the Canadian Pacific train and of Herman Johannsen, a.k.a. Jack Rabbit.

Historical Society of “Chute aux Iroquois” - This spot offers audio-visual projections about the Laurentians and past professions and other objects. Maison de la culture, Antoinette-Malo-Dumontier, 7393, Boulevard Curé-Labelle, Labelle. 819 681-3371 ext. 5022.

Nominingue

Ornithology - This is free bird-watching forest visit with Monique Blais.   Bring your binoculars. Mon., to Fri., until Oct. 31. Gare de Nominingue, 2150, chemin du Tour du lac, info. : 819 278-3384 ext. 240, call 819 275-2742 for reservations.

Oka

Nature Tours - Gain knowledge about living things that survive in nature. Gather at "La place communautaire" on Sundays, between 10:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., a 75 minute free discovery session. Until October 10, at the Oka National Park call to inquire, about the different programs they offer 450 479-8365 parcsquebec.com

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Fireworks and Music in Ste. Agathe!

The First Festival “Sainte-Agathe en Feux” takes place Wed., July 27 to Sun., July 31. The festival features two venues: Place Lagny where there are free activities for the whole family, and visitors can enjoy the Jean Coutu Circus for children, the Coke Brigade, and the big truck with fun stuff with coke bottles, wind surfer and beach balloons to be won. On Sunday, July 31, there will be a Guinness Record longest picnic table for those who bring their own lunch.

Performances and fireworks are featured at the Place du Festival (Plage Tessier) - Four women singers share the stage: Ima (pop), Florence K Bosa-Nova Jazz singer; Nadja (Pop), and Brigitte Boisjoli (from Star Academy) on Wed., July 27^th; Éric Lapointe-Michel Pagliaro & Jonas perform on Thur., July 28;

Adam Lambert, rock singer from “American Idol” 2009 who went on to fascinate the public, Fri., July 29, at 9 p.m.; Kenny Rogers, Country-pop singer who has been entertaining people for the past fifty years whose famous songs “Lady” and “Lucille” are still popular, will perform at the Tessier Beach on Sat., July 30^th, at 9 p.m.; Maxime Landry, (winner of the 2009 Star Academy), performs Sun., July 31. Concert tickets range from $34.95 to $57.95 the ticket entitles holder to the light show.

Every evening there will be fireworks show, for which tickets may be purchased. These shows can be viewed from both beaches.   Toll-Free 888 326-3655. http://steagatheenfeux.com/.

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Photo: Florence K, sings at the Festival Sainte-Agathe en Feux on Wed., July 27, 9 p.m.

Photo: Kenny Rogers performs at the Ste. Agathe en Feux festival, Sat., July 30, 9 p.m.

Photo: Adam Lambert performs at the Ste. Agathe on Fire Festival, Fri., July 29, 9 p.m.