Lectures
325th Anniversary of the Great Peace of Montreal
Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Sunday, November 15, at 1:30 p.m
At the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage
Advance registration is required.
On the occasion of the 325th anniversary of this pivotal diplomatic event, come and discover its key players and their motivations, as well as the codes and symbols that made this historic event a highly significant moment in the relations between France and its First Nations allies. Our lecturer will guide you through all the intricacies of 18th-century European and Indigenous diplomacy, allowing you to gain a deeper understanding of the events of 1701.
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Lectures
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Dorval museum of local history and heritage
Address
1850, Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore,
Dorval, QC H9S 2E6
Phone
(514) 633-4314
Regular Schedule
From Jan 6 to Apr 8
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sunday
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From Apr 9 to May 31
Monday
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Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
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Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
From Jun 1 to Aug 31
Monday
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Tuesday
10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 16:00
Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
10:00 - 16:00
From Sep 1 to Jan 5
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
10:00 - 16:00
Friday
10:00 - 16:00
Saturday
10:00 - 16:00
Sunday
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Holidays Schedule
Holidays follow the regular schedule
Facilities
Permanent exhibition
Dorval, More than Three Hundred Years of History!
Artefacts, photographs and multimedia installations come together in this permanent exhibition, which portrays the social and economic history of Dorval, from colonization to the present day.
Temporary exhibition
from May 14, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
Like a Fish in Water!
This exhibition was entirely produced by the Musée du Fjord, invites visitors into a fun marine environment. The path is filled with striking photographs, games for the entire family, an immersive zone revealing breathtaking images by filmmaker Alexandre Ruffin, educational videos, fun questions and common expressions.
Like a Fish in Water! addresses recent scientific discoveries which show that fish have no reason to compete with their terrestrial vertebrates! Your perception of our aquatic relations will be turned completely upside down.
Temporary exhibition
from Jul 18, 2026 to Jul 18, 2027
Dorval, Point of Passage to History
This commemorative exhibition takes you back to the summer of 1976, recalling the historic passage of the Olympic torch relay to Montreal 50 years ago. Through never-before-seen archival images, personal accounts, and memorabilia, rediscover the emotion, pride, and Olympic spirit that united our Dorval community.
Lectures
Montreal’s Waterways
Did you know that our island hides a network of forgotten streams? This fall, take part in a unique awareness workshop presented by GRAME.
Together, we will travel back in time to discover the waterways that disappeared under the asphalt. We will also analyze the health of those that still flow in the open air and share practical ways to protect them daily.
Facility activities
Tea at the Museum: The Vauxhall Gardens
Relive the magic of 18th-century London! This year, our traditional Tea at the Museum invites you to experience the festive atmosphere of the famous Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens.
These legendary gardens were the ultimate destination to socialize, enjoy music, and drink tea. Seated in the bright setting of our sunroom, come and savour an authentic English afternoon tea.