Montreal on the Cheap » 18th century public market http://montrealonthecheap.com Your local resource about Montreal freebies, discounts, and deals. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:32:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 18th-Century Public Market, Aug. 29, 30, 2009 http://montrealonthecheap.com/2009/08/18th-century-public-market-aug-29-30-2009/ http://montrealonthecheap.com/2009/08/18th-century-public-market-aug-29-30-2009/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 11:21:30 +0000 MarijkeD http://montrealonthecheap.com/?p=791 What:

Over the course of a weekend, take a trip back in time to find yourself in the company of farmers, craftspeople, and entertainers as they existed in 1750, at the time of Montréal’s very first public marketplace. A not-to-be-missed event in Old Montréal, Pointe-à-Callière’s 18th Century Public Market is a unique experience, a festive marketplace that retains its agricultural role while offering an array of historical activities and presentations in an atmosphere unique to New France.

Event – in costume – re-enactments, food tasting, music, play area for the kids and more.

Where: 350 Place Royale, Corner of de la Commune, Old Montréal

(514) 872-9150 info @ pacmusee.qc.ca

By metro: Place-d’Armes station
By car: pay parking in the Old Port.
See: www.quaisduvieuxport.com

When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost: FREE

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