Visitor information | 18th Century Public Market

An Accessible Event

Pointe-à-Callière’s Public Market is a festive and inclusive event that celebrates 18th century history, flavours, and know-how in a lively and friendly setting. Aiming to provide a pleasant experience for everyone in attendance, various measures have been put in place to facilitate access to the site and its activities.

Here is some information that will help you plan your visit with complete peace of mind.

Best Time to Visit the Market

The Public Market draws large numbers of visitors. If you want to avoid large crowds and enjoy a more peaceful experience, we recommend visiting in the morning, when the Market opens. Generally, there are fewer people attending at that time.

Show – Shooting Times

As part of a historical reenactment, shots will be fired on the site. Please see the shooting schedule to adapt your visit to suit your needs or those of the person you are accompanying. Shooting takes place next to the Inn (see the site map).

Saturday, August 23, 2025
10:00 am to 10:30 am
1:00 pm to 1:30 pm
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
6:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Sunday, August 24, 2025
10:00 am to 10:30 am
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
5:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Adapted Services

-Site map
-Adapted restrooms are open to the public in the Museum (Éperon and Mariners’ House).
-Water fountain on site.
-Tables accessible to people with reduced mobility.
-Service animals are welcome—take note of the shooting schedule, as firing may frighten animals.

Please note that the stalls set up on Place Royale are inaccessible to people in wheelchairs (Place Royale is raised). Also, note that the ground is made of concrete and asphalt. Some areas are slightly uneven.

Loan Service

(2) Wheelchairs are available free of charge at the Museum reception desk, in the Éperon building. Please note that these chairs cannot be reserved ahead of time.
(5) Sensory bags are available at the information stand.

Each bag contains:
-An explanatory sheet detailing the bag’s concept and a list of included objects.
-A noise-reducing headset.
-Light-blocking glasses.
-Sensory games (stress ball, pop it, fidget spinner).

Please note that you must provide an ID document to borrow a bag.

Adapted Transport

The STM’s adapted transport service can drop you off and pick you up on Rue de la Commune, adjacent to the Museum’s main building (Éperon), located at 350 Place Royale, Old Montréal. For more information, please refer to the site map.

Should you have any other questions during the event, please visit the information stand on-site.

How to get to the Public Market?

Depending on your method of transportation to attend this event in Old Montréal, find the information relevant to you here.