Facility activities

Candy-making workshop

Maison Saint-Gabriel, historic site and museum

An activity that will delight young and old sweet tooths alike!

Fans of Sainte-Catherine taffy, come discover another traditional treat from the Congregation of Notre Dame: clear candy!

Commonly known as ‘barley sugar,’ this European confectionery was adopted in North America in the 19th century. It was prepared for Easter and Christmas. Metal moulds were used to create a variety of shapes: animals, Christmas trees, characters. Children played with these hard candy ‘toys’ until they broke... then enjoyed eating them.

In this unique workshop, you will learn more about the recipe and see authentic moulds bequeathed to the Museum by the Congregation of Notre Dame. The whole family is then invited to create a delicious mini stained-glass window by arranging pieces of coloured sweets, a sweet creation to take home.

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Audiences

Adults
Children
Members

Prices

General Admission : $10.00

Dates

Maison Saint-Gabriel, historic site and museum

Address

Maison Saint-Gabriel, historic site and museum
2146 place Dublin, Pointe-Saint-Charles,
Montreal, QC H3K 2A2

Regular Schedule

From Sep 7 to May 30
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
13:00 - 17:00
Thursday
13:00 - 17:00
Friday
13:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
From May 31 to Sep 7
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:30
Sunday
10:00 - 17:30

Holidays Schedule

Holidays follow the regular schedule

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