Who is the Real Santa Claus? – In-person Activity
November 28 to December 19, 2025, including Monday, December 15, 2025.
Presentations take place from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday to Friday.
60 minutes — tour only
or
90 minutes — with multimedia presentation
60 participants maximum
Get the Christmas spirit at Pointe-à-Callière!
In November and December, meet seasonal characters and learn about holiday traditions from around the world. Young and old alike will get to see the new character Rico, Saint Lucy, Melchior, and good old Santa Claus.
Children will meet these four Christmas characters who will each share how the holiday season is celebrated in their home countries. Treat yourself to a joyful world tour of holiday traditions!
New!
Meet Rico and explore the Christmas traditions of Haiti. Delve into the story by Haitian author Marie-Denise Douyon and learn about Rico, the king’s craftsman, who is busy preparing for a great Christmas celebration by making a ton of lanterns!
How it works
Once again this year, we are presenting the activity Who is the Real Santa Claus in show format. In our educational space called the Workshop, you will have the chance to discover the stories and passion of our four characters.
Reservation confirmation
You will receive confirmation of your reservation by email. Within five (5) days of receiving it, please sign and return it to the Museum by email.
Cancellation
In case of cancellation, please return the confirmation document to us by email, marking it CANCELLED on the copy.
— Cancellations are accepted free of charge only more than 30 days before the date of the visit.
— For cancellations between 15 and 30 days before the scheduled visit date, you will be charged 50% of the amount.
— For cancellations less than 14 days before the scheduled visit date, you will be charged 100% of the amount.
Final confirmation of the number of participants
No later than ten (10) business days before your visit to the Museum, you must confirm the exact number of participants. You will be billed for this number.
Payment
The total amount is payable ten (10) days after your presentation. Please make your cheque out to Pointe-à-Callière.
Per student: $12
Accompanying adults (1 per 15 students): Free
Additional accompanying adult: $16
3rd adult and more: $19
Information and reservation
Please fill out our online form and we will contact you shortly to complete your reservation.
For any assistance:
[email protected]
514 872-9127
Please note that we cannot guarantee a booking request made less than 4 weeks in advance.
Role of accompanying adults
Divide the group into smaller sub-groups according to the number of groups specified on your reservation. The number of groups required corresponds to the number of accompanying adults required during the visit.
Follow the group at all times to maintain discipline and manage particular cases. The mediator or guide will lead the visit. Accompanying adults must stay with and supervise the group during lunch time.
Lunch room
A lunch room is available for groups.
Reservations required.
Access to the Museum
Consult instructions.
There is free bus parking on de la Commune Street, south side, in front of the Éperon building.