Best History Museum in Hudson

"Located in historic Old Town, the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum is an epicenter of historical and cultural significance for the city of Montreal. The museum itself is centered on the life and accomplishments of Marguerite Bourgeoys herself, the founder of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel and the city’s first teacher. One of the original pioneers of the 17th century, Bourgeoys is credited for having contributed to the birth of Montreal."

"If you want to check out the Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum co-located with the chapel, however, you will have to pay an entry fee. Image credit: Jeangagnon (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 license)"

"The Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum focuses on Montreal’s French colonial roots, collecting artefacts showcasing the heritage of the settlers of what was then called New France. Now a designated historic site of Canada, the Maison Saint-Gabriel is set in a small farmhouse and grounds overseen by the sisters of Congregation of Notre Dame, a religious community founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in Montreal in 1658. The farmhouse and barn, restored in the 1960s, now showcase over 15,000 artefacts and offer a glimpse into daily domestic life in 17th- and 18th-century New France."

"Dedicated to illustrating the story of the first settlers of New France in the 17th century, the Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum aims to preserve the heritage, history, and artifacts of the original pioneers. The museum itself is housed in a 300-year-old farmhouse that, once an original building of the settlers, is now a National Historic Site. Exhibits within the museum include interpretive information and artifact exhibits describing the life and habits of these first settlers, showcasing their personal stories, farming techniques, the old school house, and a church."

"Located in lesser-known Pointe-Saint-Charles neighbourhood, Maison Saint-Gabriel is one of the finest remaining examples of New France architecture; it is dedicated to preserving the history and artefacts of the settlers who put down roots there in the mid-1600s."

"The Stewart Museum is housed in Montreal’s biggest military history site: the arsenal of the British military depot located in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène. Built in the 19th century, the fort is now home to a comprehensive collection of some 27,000 artifacts, archival documents and rare books related to the European history of North America, from the establishment of New France to the present day. The museum also offers a superb view of the city, from the top of its glass tower and from the fort’s inner courtyard."

"Here you can find the La Ronde amusement park, Stewart museum and the Biosphere as well as more great views of the city. As you head back to Montreal over the Jacques Cartier bridge, take some pictures of the city and the St. Lawrence from this great vantage point."

"Appropriately located in Old Montreal in an old fire station building, Centre d’Histoire de Montreal gives you a good overview of everything you would ever want to know about the history of Montreal. At the museum, there are three floors of permanent and temporary exhibits that take you through the city’s history from the 1600s to present day."

"At more than 100 years of age, this former fire station could tell a story or two. Note that the architecture is a lot different from the other buildings in Montréal."

"Photos & artifacts tell the story of Montréal & its people in a space once used as a fire station."

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"Burger de Ville is a family-owned business that started in 2009. These are premium quality burgers, made with fresh produce and they are delicious. The prices are reasonable, there are no airs and graces about the place and everyone is very friendly."

"Build-your-own-burger spots have never been so delicious or cheap, and that’s just the cost of a double burger. What makes these burgers a step up—hell, two or three steps up—from your average fast food joint is because of the patties. Made from an exceptional marinated beef recipe, they get sandwiched between buns that are glazed on the outside and crisp on the inside (they won't tell us where they get them from) and it makes for a irreplicable package."

"With '90s style hip-hop beats, an aluminum ceiling, and students buried in their laptops (there are outlets in back), this downtown coffee spot is always a crowd pleaser. As a fun decor touch, there’s a retro school desk that’s repurposed as a caddy for sugar packs and other accoutrements. Croissants from Hof Kelsten, sweet and savory scones from Godley & Crème (which are baked fresh in-house at Humble Lion), and other treats satisfy all cravings while studying."

"Adjacent to McGill campus, Humble Lion is the rare Montreal shop that pulls Intelligentsia’s Black Cat, which the Chicago roastery created for "supreme balance and wonderful sweetness." An oasis in a neighbourhood where chains reign supreme (there’s a second location not far away on McGill College)."

"A student favorite among those at McGill University, Humble Lion is the perfect go-to for whatever drink you’re craving, from “black cat espresso” to a maple latte."