Quebec Family History Society
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Quebec Family History Society |
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| Happenings » Seminars and Excursions | |
Seminars and Excursions are regularly scheduled during the fall to spring months on a variety of genealogy related topics. For registration or details, contact Susan Sanford at (514) 482-3418, or the QFHS (514) 695-1502. (Please make your payment by cheque)
Most seminars take place at:
The Quebec Family History Society library
173 Cartier Avenue, Pointe Claire, QC
Advance payment and reservations are required for some events and is recommended for all (including excursions), as space is limited.
Non-members of the Quebec Family History Society are invited to . . .
- attend our public lecture series (no charge)
- to attend our seminars.
- use our library facilities for a nominal fee, $10.00 per day.
- publish name queries in Connections, $5.00 per published query.
A “FREE” TOUR OF MT ROYAL CEMETERY and NOTRE DAME des NEIGES CEMETERY
This “FREE” tour of both cemeteries will be conducted by QFHS President, Gary Schroder During this four hour tour you will visit the resting place of more than 50 famous people including Thomas D'Arcy McGee, Mrs Anna Leonowens [ the real Anna of "The King and I" ] and victims of the Titanic
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| Date: | Sunday, October 15th 2006 |
| Time: | A.M. - Tour Starts at The front gate of MOUNT ROYAL CEMETERY 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont. Duration of tour: 4 hours |
| Location: | QFHS Library, 173 Cartier Ave, Pte. Claire |
| Fee: | $ 00.00 members, $00.00 for non-members |
This is not a walking tour as the cemeteries are among the largest in Canada
THIS TOUR IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE BRING A LUNCH
As part of the "Journees de la Culture" Festival the QFHS will be holding an Open House and Booksale the week-end of September 30th, October 1st and 2nd. Come in and learn what records are available in the QFHS library and where to find information about your Canadian, American, Irish, English and Welsh ancestors. EVERYONE is WELCOME so bring a friend. Anyone wishing to donate books may drop them off at the QFHS Library AFTER Labour Day. For further information about the Quebec Journees de la Culture visit their website at: http://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/eng/index.htm
| Date: | September 29 to October 1, 2006 inclusive |
| Time: | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Location: | QFHS Library, 173 Cartier Ave, Pte. Claire |
FALL VISIT TO THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF CANADA and NATIONAL LIBRARY OF CANADA IN OTTAWA
If you are tired of researching you can easily visit the Parliament buildings, the Bytown Market area, and other places of historical interest as the archives are located in downtown Ottawa.
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| Date: | Friday, September 22nd 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 A.M. "Sharp" [ from: Q.F.H.S. Library - Pointe Claire ] |
| Return: | 6:00 P.M. [ from Ottawa ] |
| Lunch: | Bring your own - or - eat at the National Archives Cafeteria |
| Super: | We stop at an inexpensive restaurant in Ottawa before returning to Montreal |
| Location: | QFHS Library, 173 Cartier Ave, Pte. Claire |
| Fee: | $ 15.00 per person ~ to cover the costs of gas and parking for the Volunteer |
A "Free" Tour of Mt. Royal Cemetery and Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
This "FREE" tour of both cemeteries will be conducted by QFHS President, Gary Schroder During this four hour tour you will visit the resting place of more than 50 famous people including Thomas D'Arcy McGee and Mrs Anna Leonowens [ the real Anna of "The King and I" ] and victims of the Titanic.
NOTE: This is not a walking tour as the cemeteries are among the largest in Canada
| Date: | Sunday, October 16th, 2005 |
| Time: | 10 A.M. |
| Location | Tour starts at the front gate of MOUNT ROYAL CEMETERY 1297 Chemin de la Foret, Outremont |
| Duration: | 4 hours |
As part of the "Journees de la Culture" Festival the QFHS will be holding an Open House and Booksale the week-end of September 30th, October 1st and 2nd. Come in and learn what records are available in the QFHS library and where to find information about your Canadian, American, Irish, English and Welsh ancestors. EVERYONE is WELCOME so bring a friend. Anyone wishing to donate books may drop them off at the QFHS Library AFTER Labour Day. For further information about the Quebec Journees de la Culture visit their website at: http://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/eng/index.htm
| Date: | September 30 to October 2, 2005 inclusive |
| Time: | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Location: | QFHS Library, 173 Cartier Ave, Pte. Claire |
| Date: | Friday, May 12th, 2006 |
| Time: | 7:30 A.M. "Sharp" [ from: Q.F.H.S. Library - Pointe Claire ] |
| Return: | 6:00 P.M. [ from Ottawa ] |
| Lunch: Supper: | Bring your own, or use the Archives cafeteria We stop at an inexpensive restaurant in Ottawa before returning to Montreal |
| Fee: | $ 15.00 per person - to cover the costs of gas and parking for the Volunteer Drivers |
The purpose of this seminar will be to offer practical suggestions for genealogical research at the above mentioned libraries. There will also be a visit to Concordia and McGill Universities
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| Time: | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $10.00 per person |