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Lieu historique national de Sir-George-Étienne-Cartier
Sir George-Étienne Cartier, a key architect of Confederation, championed civil reform, industrialization and transportation, including the Victoria Bridge. Explore his legacy at Montréal’s only Victorian interior open to the public, with exhibitions and restored 1860s decor.
Map and contact information
Public transportation
- Subway : Champ-de-Mars
Vehicle and Parking Services
- Taxi available
- Parking for buses
Permanent exhibitions
- Exposition: Jeux de Pouvoir (Exhibition: State of Play)This exhibition immerses visitors in the Confederation debates. The population movements and power games that gave birth to Canada are revealed in a fun and mysterious world of interactive games that combines mechanisms from the 19th century with today's digital tools.
- Exposition: l'objet d'une vie (Exhibition: Stories in Silver)Sir George-Étienne Cartier’s greatest moments are depicted on a massive silver centrepiece, gifted to him by his constituents for his accomplishments in 1863. More than just a decorative object, this work attests to Cartier’s political accomplishments as united Canada’s Prime Minister.
- Visite guidée de groupe (Guided group tour)
- Rêver d'un pays (Rêver d'un pays)The people who played a part in the creation of the Dominion of Canada in 1867 each had a vision of what they thought this country should be. Since that time, Canadians have continued to shape this country through political and social involvement. They are agents of change: dreamers, activists, innovators, who roll up their sleeves and make things happen.
- Visite guidée courante (Visite guidée courante)An overview of the political life of Sir George-Étienne Cartier and a presentation of the bourgeois ways of life and the distinctive features of the Victorian home. Guided tours run continuously, with no set times. No advance booking required. Duration: 45 minutes.
- Visite guidée mobile extérieur "Le quartier des Cartier" (Visite guidée mobile extérieur "Le quartier des Cartier")Complete your discovery of Monsieur Cartier's fascinating life and influence in Old Montréal with this free self-guided tour! This audio tour features a 12-stop historical walk through places once frequented by Cartier and his entourage in the mid-19th century. Duration: 45 minutes. Distance: 1 km.
Recreational / cultural activities
- Entertainment for children
- Guided tour
- Self-guided tour
- Tasting
Services
- Air conditioning
- Interactive information kiosk
- Drinking water
Restaurant and food services
- Picnic area
- Café, tea room
Eligible customers
- Adults
- Teens
- Children
- Groups
Groups
- Entertainment available
- Tours : in french
- Tours : in english
- Special schedule on request
- Possible off-season opening
- Group rates
- Booking required
Available facilities
- Bicycle rack
- Interpretation panels
