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May 2023
Choeur Adleisia presents: Metamorphosis
Join Choeur Adleisia this Mother's Day for a concert exploring the theme of Metamorphosis, 7p.m. on May 14th in the stunning Chapelle de Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. Under the direction of Megan Batty, Choeur Adleisia will perform a program that celebrates how changes in nature inspire changes in our lives. This sublime program features guest performers Chad Linsley (Piano), Natalina Scarsellone (Flute) and Owen Spicer (Organ), and includes works by Katerina Gimon, Abbie Betinis, Andrew Balfour, and our own conductor - Megan Batty.…
Find out more »Da Capo to Leipzig
Exclusive, the Da Capo ensemble will present the program prepared for the BachFest in Leipzig to the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. Be the firsts to hear the program that will be performed to the BachFest in Leipzig (Germany) next June. Cantatas BWV 64 and 166 from JS BACH, along with motet BWV 231 and Sanctus BWV 238. Direction : Danielle Lavoie There will be no intermission. To get your tickets, click here. To the Leipzig BachFest invitation, the Da Capo Ensemble…
Find out more »Da Capo at Leipzig
The Da Capo Ensemble will present the program prepared for the BachFest in Leipzig at the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. The program includes cantatas BWV 64 and 166 by JS BACH, as well as the motet BWV 231 and the Sanctus BWV 238. Conductor: Danielle Lavoie Concert without intermission To obtain your ticket, click here.
Find out more »Lafortune en papier – The Paper Man
Screening of Tanya Lapointe's award-winning documentary film, Lafortune en papier, at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, followed by a discussion with director Tanya Lapointe, actress Marie Eykel and the Site's General Manager, Jean-François Royal. Access to this evening is free. RSVP : https://museesmontreal.org/.../book-event/the-paper-man Like many adults of her generation, Tanya Lapointe grew up with Claude Lafortune's television shows: Parcelles de soleil and L'évangile en papier. Always "amazed" by the formidable creations of the paper sculptor, she pays tribute to the kindness, modesty…
Find out more »Noah’s Ark according to Claude Lafortune
From May 25, 2023 to March 17, 2024, the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site presents a captivating new exhibition for the whole family. This is the first presentation in Montreal of the last major works produced by television host and paper sculptor Claude Lafortune, who died of Covid in April 2020 at the age of 84. Entitled Noah's Ark according to Claude Lafortune, the exhibition takes a poetic, playful and engaging approach to the flood myth. Reflecting on the major issues raised…
Find out more »Noah’s Ark according to Claude Lafortune
From May 25, 2023, to March 17, 2024, the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historical Site presents a new captivating exhibition for the whole family. For the first time in Montreal, the latest major works produced by television host and paper sculptor Claude Lafortune, who sadly passed away due to COVID-19 in April 2020 at the age of 84, are shown. Titled "Noah's Ark According to Claude Lafortune," the exhibition approaches the myth of the deluge in a poetic, playful, and engaging manner.…
Find out more »June 2023
Temporary closure
Please note that the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Historic Site's museum and the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel will be exceptionally closed on June 17, 2023.
Find out more »Discovery Tour
The Bonsecours Archaeological Site Discovery Tour connects various elements of the new chapel with the old one. The current chapel celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2023, but its history begins long before that! From 1 to 4 p.m. Tours on the hour in French and on the half-hour in English. Free for children under 12.
Find out more »Mini-concerts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Chapel
Bonsecours celebrates it's 250th anniversary in music! Saturdays, from June 24 to August 19, at 2:30 and 3:30 P.M. Free. For all ages.
Find out more »September 2023
Bouquinistes de Bonsecours’ Book Fair
The 4th edition of the Bouquinistes will be held on September 8 and 9, 2023. This great sale of already read and appreciated books allows you to make literary discoveries at low cost. Novels are offered at the unique price of $2 and beautiful books in very good condition for $5. Take part by donating books that will make book lovers happy. Information: mfortier@marguerite-bourgeoys.com - 514-282-8670
Find out more »Paper sculpture workshop
Create a paper sculpture with Dominique Lafortune, grandson of Claude Lafortune. Materials provided on site.Your participation gives you access to the museum! N.B.: Activity in French, for ages 5 and up. A parent must be present for children aged 12 and under.
Find out more »October 2023
Paper sculpture workshop
Create a paper sculpture with Dominique Lafortune, grandson of Claude Lafortune. Workshop lasting 2 h 30, on September 17, October 22 and November 19, 2023, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Your participation gives you access to the museum! N.B.: Activity for ages 5 and up. A parent must be present for children aged 12 and under.
Find out more »Make your own paper sculptures just like Claude Lafortune!
Create a paper sculptures with Dominique Lafortune! Claude Lafortune's grandson. The workshop lasts 2 h 30 minutes and is taking place in our 18th century vault on October 22nd and November 19th, 2023, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Your participation gives you access to the museum! Cost : Adults :$30 Children 12 and under: $15 RSVP Note: This activity is for ages 5 and up. A parent must be present for children aged 12 and under.
Find out more »November 2023
Conference: Bonsecours, 3000 years of history on the Bonsecous neighborhood!
A conference about the 3000 years of history in the Bonsecous neighborhood with historian, Stéphan Martel. Free for members of the Historical Society of Montreal, $5 for non-members. The conference will take place in the museum's vault.
Find out more »Conference: Bonsecours, 3000 years of history on the Bonsecous neighborhood!
Conference with David Bélisle-Desmeules, historian, on the topic of sailors in the Port of Montreal in the 19th century, the subject of his book 'En rade. Marins à Montréal (1851-1896).' Free for members of the Society, $5 for non-members.
Find out more »Paper sculpture workshop
Create a paper sculpture with Dominique Lafortune, grandson of Claude Lafortune. Materials provided on site.Your participation gives you access to the museum! N.B.: Activity in French, for ages 5 and up. A parent must be present for children aged 12 and under.
Find out more »Make your own paper sculptures just like Claude Lafortune!
Create a paper sculptures with Dominique Lafortune! Claude Lafortune's grandson. The workshop lasts 2 h 30 minutes and is taking place in our 18th century vault on November 19th, 2023, from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Your participation gives you access to the museum! Cost : Adults :$30 Children 12 and under: $15 RSVP Note: This activity is for ages 5 and up. A parent must be present for children aged 12 and under.
Find out more »December 2023
Coeur Maha at Les Choralies 2023!
Experience the magic of the Holidays at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel, in the heart of the magnificent historic district! Pay what you can.
Find out more »Coeur Maha at Les Choralies 2023!
Experience the magic of the Holidays at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel, in the heart of the magnificent historic district! Pay what you can.
Find out more »Alternatim at Les Choralies 2023!
Experience the magic of the Holidays at the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours chapel, in the heart of the magnificent historic district! Pay what you can.
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