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Pointe-à-Callière

History meets city archaeology

Pointe-à-Callière also "the Montreal Archaeology and History Complex" celebrates the city's origins and history with various slick permanent and temporary exhibitions.

But the site itself is also of real consequence. The building is on the exact spot where Montreal was founded in 1642 (on a popular First Nations' campground), and excavations here burrow down some 3 meters (10 ft) to the street level of the time.

Visitors can wonder around the remains of various eras, particularly around what was the city's first Catholic cemetery. (The spot was prone to flooding, so the settlers promptly moved elsewhere).

The upper floor observatory provides a great view of the Old Port and Old Montreal and can be visited without paying museum admission - as can the on-site bistro L’Arrivage Café, which mixes similarly great views with a daily table d’hôte menu for around $20.

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350 Place Royale (Metro: Square-Victoria)

Tuesday to Friday 10am–5pm; Saturday and Sunday 11am–5pm; check latest hours.

Adults $29; check full & latest rates.

www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

1608–1760: New France

Old Montreal Sights

Old Montreal-In-A-Day

From cobbled streets to contemporary art

Images by Caroline Léna Becker, Photo by Steve Howell