Museum
Château Ramezay
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Château Ramezay, built in 1705 as the residence of Montreal's governor, offers a vivid journey through Quebec's past. Visitors explore restored period rooms furnished with antiques, from the French regime to the 19th century. The museum's exhibits include Indigenous artifacts, colonial documents, and a recreated 18th-century garden. Its distinctive Norman-inspired architecture and central location in Old Montreal make it a must-see for history buffs.
Don't miss
- Period rooms with original furnishings and artifacts
- The Governor's Garden, a recreated 18th-century kitchen garden
- Temporary exhibitions on Quebec's social and political history
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Château Ramezay
You can visit Château Ramezay on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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