Walking Tour: The Bain Saint-Michel in its neighbourhood

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Walking Tour presented by Mile End Memories in collaboration with the non-profit group Bain Saint-Michel
The Bain Saint-Michel in its neighbourhood

Tour led by Yves Desjardins and Josée Laplace

Sunday, September 22, 2013, 10:30 am–12 noon

On the occasion of the event «On occupe le Bain Saint-Michel !», Mile End Memories proposes an exploration of the historical environment where the Turcot Bath was built in 1910. We will also explore the present landscape of the Saint-Viateur East area, where small-scale housing sits next to megastructures, a meadow, a cloister, a lost train station and other ghosts…

In French (questions/discussion in both languages)

Meeting point: Parc Lahaie, in front of Saint-Enfant-Jésus Church (5039, Saint-Dominique Street, between Saint-Joseph Boulevard West and Laurier Avenue West)

End point: Bain Saint-Michel, 5300 Saint-Dominique Street

Cost: free, voluntary contributions accepted.

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And the same afternoon, presented by the Bain Saint-Michel group:
Round table and discussion
Mile End and Bain Saint-Michel: history, memory, and present issues
Sunday, September 22, 2 pm–4 pm
église Saint-Enfant Jésus, vers 1905

église Saint-Enfant Jésus, vers 1905

Open discussion on the future of Bain Saint-Michel, preceded by a presentation by Susan Bronson, architect and historian, on the history and heritage value of the Bain Saint-Michel. Michel Lefebvre, from the Agence Topo, will outline the ideas expressed in its «Kiosque de la citoyenneté». All are welcome to participate in a stimulating exchange on the potential of this extraordinary place!

Primarily in French (but contributions may be made in both languages)

Location: Bain Saint-Michel, 5300 Saint-Dominique Street, corner Maguire

Free event
For info and the complete program of «On occupe le Bain Saint-Michel !», an artistic and civic event, presented 18–22 September: http://www.bainsaintmichel.com/