Economuseums in Quebec

Economuseums in Quebec City and Montreal

1. Choco-Musee Erico (Chocolate Museum)

Along with chocolate candy and biscuits, homemade ice cream is also available for purchase. The museum is located at 634, rue Saint-Jean in Old Quebec.

Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 5:30 pm
Thursday - Friday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5:30 pm and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
T: 418.524.2122

2. Richard Robitaille Fourrures (Furriers)

In Serge Richard's workshop, visitors learn how fur is processed, from skins to coats. Other topics include identification of animal species and hunting methods.

Visitors will discover past and present and some unusual uses of fur. On view are fashion catalogues, sewing machines and irons. Original creations can be purchased at the boutique.

Open Monday to Saturday year round until 5 pm, Thursday and Friday until 9:30 pm.
329 Saint-Paul Street
Quebec, Quebec
T: 418.692.9699

3. Les Artisans du Vitrail (Stained and Leaded Glass)

Stained glass has been around since the middle ages. In Quebec City's Limoilou district, visitors have been welcomed since 1984 by artisans who are eager to share information on restoring old glass and creating new pieces such as lampshades, doors and decorative items in all colours.

Open year round Monday to Friday
1017 3rd Avenue
Quebec, Quebec
T: 1.877.918.0969

4. Erabliere le Chemin du Roy (Maple Sugar)

Overlooking the St. Lawrence River, close to Quebec City, sits a maple syrup museum. In addition to tours and demonstrations of the maple sugar making process, visitors can use the hiking and cross-country skiing trails that wind through the maple trees.

Visitors can also make reservations for a traditional Quebecois dinner complete with music where a musician will even demonstrate how to play the spoons - it's not as easy as it looks!

Open January through April, 9 to 4 and May through October, 9 to 1 pm.

237 Chemin du Lac
T: 877-876-5085

5. Musee de l'Abeille(Apiary)

At the bee museum, visitors play "spot the queen" as they watch the bees create honey from behind glass windows. Later, they will learn how to harvest the honey. At the end of the demonstration, visitors can sample and buy cookies and pastries made from the harvest.

Open daily, mid-March to mid-October from 9 until 5 and from mid-June until September, until 6. Admission is free.

8862 Boulevard Sainte-Anne
Quebec, Quebec
T: 418.824.4411

6. Jules Saint-Michel, Violin Making

In Jules Saint-Michel's studio, visitors learn all about violin construction and restoration. Rare violins, spanning several eras, are also on display. Violinists and others interested in stringed instruments can get expert advice and purchase accessories.

Open all year long daily from 2:00 p.m.to 5:00 p.m. Admission: $6.00 per person.
57 West Ontario Street
Montreal, Quebec
T: 514.288.4343

7. La Maison de Calico

At the Calico House watch as a quilter creates a handmade quilt from a variety of fabrics and patterns using tiny stitches. this is the place to learn about the art and history quilt making.

At the end of your visit, take home some textiles and other supplies to create your own quilt.