photo Justin Bur, 2014 / Sara Tauben tracesofthepast.ca
Saturday, August 13, 2pm.The Crossroads of Three Cultures. The west of Mile End is the fruit of the unlikely encounter between a French-Canadian artisans’ village, a new suburb at the turn of the 20th century marketed mainly to the English-speaking middle class, and the heart of Montreal’s Jewish life between the wars. Discover how these influences have shaped the neighbourhood and the traces they have left.
Meeting point: Lahaie Park, in front of Saint-Enfant-Jésus church, 5039 Saint- Dominique Street
Ending point: Park Avenue near St. Viateur
No reservations needed
Voluntary contribution (suggestion: $10)
Rescheduled for Sunday, September 11
Sunday, August 21, 2pm. The Religious Heritage of Mile End. Over the last century, Mile End’s diverse collection of churches, synagogues and prayer halls has been used by local residents not only for religious practice and education but also for a host of other celebrations, social gatherings and meetings. The architectural expression of these buildings, some purpose-built and others converted residential or commercial structures, varies from simple to elaborate, and most of them are still used today for religious, cultural or community purposes. Over time, the majority have welcomed two, three or four congregations representing different religious communities, testifying to the settlement, over the course of the 20th century, of a succession of ethnic communities in the neighbourhood, which is rich in cultural history.
Meeting point: Lahaie Park, in front of Saint-Enfant-Jésus church, 5039 Saint- Dominique Street
Ending point: Laurier and Saint-Urbain.
No reservations needed
Voluntary contribution (suggestion: $10)
Photo : Yves Desjardins