Lecture
The Montreal Carmelite Garden
its history, its symbolism, its value
Jean-Paul Simard, gardener and art historian
The monastery of the Carmelites of Montreal has been located in Mile End since 1896. This talk focuses on its garden: its origins, its symbolism, and its value as a historical garden. Also, a review of the controversy over the future of the monastery and its garden which led to its designation as a Québec historic site in 2006.
Jean-Paul Simard holds degrees in art history and conservation of the built environment. He is a horticulture and parks manager at the City of Montreal, and a member of the board of directors of Mile End Memories.
Sunday 15 April 2012, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
Mile End Library
5434 avenue du Parc, Montreal
(south of Saint-Viateur – 80 bus)
Cost: Free
Languages: Talk in French, discussion in French and English
The talk will be followed by the Annual General Meeting of Mile End Memories, at 3:30 pm.
Minutes of the AGM of 18 May 2011
Mile End Memories is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the heritage, history and culture of the Mile End neighbourhood.
Consult our program of activities for 2012.