It’s great to
        live in Dorval!

It’s great to
        live in Dorval!

FACILITIES

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

The Museum is recruiting a Museum Assistant. To consult the job posting, click here.

Reservation Only for the Dorval Museum this Winter
From January 8 to April 28, 2024, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage will welcome its visitor upon reservation only.

Reservations times will be as follows:
- Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note that you must be a group of at least 12 visitors to make a reservation scheduled after 4 p.m. or during the weekend.

1850 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore
Dorval, Québec, H9S 2E6

Phone: 514 633-4314
Email: musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca

Regular opening hours

  • May and September to December:
    • Thursday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • June to August
    • Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free entrance (except during special events, if specified)
Guided group tours available upon reservation

Mission statement

Dorval, its territory, its community, and its history are at the heart of our mission. A museum of history and a museum of society, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to the preservation, enhancement, and accessibility of a heritage that is unique to the communities of Dorval and the surrounding area.

Mandates of the institution

The DMLHH carries out its mission through the following mandates:

  • Celebrate life in Dorval and the surrounding area. Local history, its people, groups, and landmark events form the foundation of the Museum's various mandates, programs, and activities;
  • Preserve local heritage. The Museum collects, documents, and preserves tangible and intangible elements significant to the history and experiences of the communities on its territory;
  • To highlight and pass on the history of its community. The Museum implements a comprehensive educational program that promotes the use, understanding, and integration of knowledge in a perspective of enrichment and self-development;
  • Promote the appropriation of heritage and the growth of a sense of belonging in its community. The Museum positions itself as a hub for community life and the democratization of culture by using a human, playful, and open approach in all its services.

— — — 

Open since 2002, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage combines historic cachet, innovative multimedia installations and original exhibitions to offer its visitors a unique experience in the heart of Dorval’s history.

The Museum is divided into four sections:

  • the former stalls which are quite rare in Canada,
  • the Hall of Fame of Dorval, featuring several characters who have shaped Dorval since its origins,
  • the atrium with its unparalleled view of Lake Saint-Louis
  • and upstairs a timeline punctuated by artifacts and multimedia installations tells us the great events of the Dorval history.

   For a virtual tour of the Museum, click here.

See on a map

Dorval Museum Facebook page

Dorval Museum YouTube page



The Dorval Museum is a member of the Société des Musées du Québec (SMQ) and proudly participates in the development and enhancement of Quebec's museum network.
 

The Museum's Treasures - Virtual Gallery

The virtual gallery of the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage was created as part of the institution's 20th anniversary in 2022. It showcases the finest treasures from the Museum's heritage collection, gradually built up over the past 20 years. Click here to discover these magnificent treasures!
 

Activities at the Museum

To take part in an activity held at the Museum
Visit the Courses and Activites section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

Special Events and Exhibits at the Museum

To view the temporary exhibits and specials events that take place at the Museum
Visit the Events section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

The Museum's Permanent Exhibition

Dorval: More Than Three Hundred Years of History!

This permanent exhibition portrays the social and economic history of the City of Dorval, from New France to the present day.

Its three components, showcased through 19th century coach house stalls, a Hall of Honor, and a time line enhanced by artifacts and various multimedia stations tells us the great events of our city where it is great to live!

 


 

Become a volunteer at the Museum

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage is always looking for dynamic, history-loving people to join its team of volunteers.

If you were a volunteer at the Museum you could:

♦ Increase your knowledge of the history of the Dorval community through on-going training at your own pace.
♦ Spend some of your free time within our flexible schedule in a friendly and magical  environment.
♦ Share your interest in our history and heritage with other enthusiasts.
♦ Take part in various events and activities for free, such as visits by various groups,  dinners, vernissages ..

Become a volunteer and help change your community! Interested in taking part of the experience?

Fill out the application form found here and email it back or drop it off at the Museum.

For more information, contact us at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca or call 514 633-4314.

Donate to the Museum

Almost all objects were given or lent by citizens concerned with maintaining history and preserving the past.

The Museum is a non-profit organization. Income tax receipts are issued on demand for donations of objects or cash.

Your ideas are important to us; share your vision of history with us via email at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca.

If you have any objects that you would like to donate to the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage, please fill out the form and return it to the Museum. This form is also available at the Museum.

The Companion Leisure Card (CAL) Program

The City of Dorval is registered in the Companion Leisure Card (CAL) program, which provides free access for the companion of a person with a permanent disability or mental illness. To obtain more information on this program, visit www.aqlph.qc.ca/en/companion-leisure-card.

 

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FACILITIES

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

The Museum is recruiting a Museum Assistant. To consult the job posting, click here.

Reservation Only for the Dorval Museum this Winter
From January 8 to April 28, 2024, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage will welcome its visitor upon reservation only.

Reservations times will be as follows:
- Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note that you must be a group of at least 12 visitors to make a reservation scheduled after 4 p.m. or during the weekend.

1850 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore
Dorval, Québec, H9S 2E6

Phone: 514 633-4314
Email: musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca

Regular opening hours

  • May and September to December:
    • Thursday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • June to August
    • Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free entrance (except during special events, if specified)
Guided group tours available upon reservation

Mission statement

Dorval, its territory, its community, and its history are at the heart of our mission. A museum of history and a museum of society, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to the preservation, enhancement, and accessibility of a heritage that is unique to the communities of Dorval and the surrounding area.

Mandates of the institution

The DMLHH carries out its mission through the following mandates:

  • Celebrate life in Dorval and the surrounding area. Local history, its people, groups, and landmark events form the foundation of the Museum's various mandates, programs, and activities;
  • Preserve local heritage. The Museum collects, documents, and preserves tangible and intangible elements significant to the history and experiences of the communities on its territory;
  • To highlight and pass on the history of its community. The Museum implements a comprehensive educational program that promotes the use, understanding, and integration of knowledge in a perspective of enrichment and self-development;
  • Promote the appropriation of heritage and the growth of a sense of belonging in its community. The Museum positions itself as a hub for community life and the democratization of culture by using a human, playful, and open approach in all its services.

— — — 

Open since 2002, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage combines historic cachet, innovative multimedia installations and original exhibitions to offer its visitors a unique experience in the heart of Dorval’s history.

The Museum is divided into four sections:

  • the former stalls which are quite rare in Canada,
  • the Hall of Fame of Dorval, featuring several characters who have shaped Dorval since its origins,
  • the atrium with its unparalleled view of Lake Saint-Louis
  • and upstairs a timeline punctuated by artifacts and multimedia installations tells us the great events of the Dorval history.

   For a virtual tour of the Museum, click here.

See on a map

Dorval Museum Facebook page

Dorval Museum YouTube page



The Dorval Museum is a member of the Société des Musées du Québec (SMQ) and proudly participates in the development and enhancement of Quebec's museum network.
 

The Museum's Treasures - Virtual Gallery

The virtual gallery of the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage was created as part of the institution's 20th anniversary in 2022. It showcases the finest treasures from the Museum's heritage collection, gradually built up over the past 20 years. Click here to discover these magnificent treasures!
 

Activities at the Museum

To take part in an activity held at the Museum
Visit the Courses and Activites section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

Special Events and Exhibits at the Museum

To view the temporary exhibits and specials events that take place at the Museum
Visit the Events section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

The Museum's Permanent Exhibition

Dorval: More Than Three Hundred Years of History!

This permanent exhibition portrays the social and economic history of the City of Dorval, from New France to the present day.

Its three components, showcased through 19th century coach house stalls, a Hall of Honor, and a time line enhanced by artifacts and various multimedia stations tells us the great events of our city where it is great to live!

 


 

Become a volunteer at the Museum

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage is always looking for dynamic, history-loving people to join its team of volunteers.

If you were a volunteer at the Museum you could:

♦ Increase your knowledge of the history of the Dorval community through on-going training at your own pace.
♦ Spend some of your free time within our flexible schedule in a friendly and magical  environment.
♦ Share your interest in our history and heritage with other enthusiasts.
♦ Take part in various events and activities for free, such as visits by various groups,  dinners, vernissages ..

Become a volunteer and help change your community! Interested in taking part of the experience?

Fill out the application form found here and email it back or drop it off at the Museum.

For more information, contact us at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca or call 514 633-4314.

Donate to the Museum

Almost all objects were given or lent by citizens concerned with maintaining history and preserving the past.

The Museum is a non-profit organization. Income tax receipts are issued on demand for donations of objects or cash.

Your ideas are important to us; share your vision of history with us via email at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca.

If you have any objects that you would like to donate to the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage, please fill out the form and return it to the Museum. This form is also available at the Museum.

The Companion Leisure Card (CAL) Program

The City of Dorval is registered in the Companion Leisure Card (CAL) program, which provides free access for the companion of a person with a permanent disability or mental illness. To obtain more information on this program, visit www.aqlph.qc.ca/en/companion-leisure-card.

 

*Ice Conditions of Outdoor Skating Rinks and Ice Surfaces*
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Community Centres
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Municipal Buildings
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Sports and Leisure
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Reservations and Rentals

Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage

The Museum is recruiting a Museum Assistant. To consult the job posting, click here.

Reservation Only for the Dorval Museum this Winter
From January 8 to April 28, 2024, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage will welcome its visitor upon reservation only.

Reservations times will be as follows:
- Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note that you must be a group of at least 12 visitors to make a reservation scheduled after 4 p.m. or during the weekend.

1850 chemin du Bord-du-Lac—Lakeshore
Dorval, Québec, H9S 2E6

Phone: 514 633-4314
Email: musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca

Regular opening hours

  • May and September to December:
    • Thursday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • June to August
    • Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free entrance (except during special events, if specified)
Guided group tours available upon reservation

Mission statement

Dorval, its territory, its community, and its history are at the heart of our mission. A museum of history and a museum of society, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage fosters a sense of belonging and contributes to the preservation, enhancement, and accessibility of a heritage that is unique to the communities of Dorval and the surrounding area.

Mandates of the institution

The DMLHH carries out its mission through the following mandates:

  • Celebrate life in Dorval and the surrounding area. Local history, its people, groups, and landmark events form the foundation of the Museum's various mandates, programs, and activities;
  • Preserve local heritage. The Museum collects, documents, and preserves tangible and intangible elements significant to the history and experiences of the communities on its territory;
  • To highlight and pass on the history of its community. The Museum implements a comprehensive educational program that promotes the use, understanding, and integration of knowledge in a perspective of enrichment and self-development;
  • Promote the appropriation of heritage and the growth of a sense of belonging in its community. The Museum positions itself as a hub for community life and the democratization of culture by using a human, playful, and open approach in all its services.

— — — 

Open since 2002, the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage combines historic cachet, innovative multimedia installations and original exhibitions to offer its visitors a unique experience in the heart of Dorval’s history.

The Museum is divided into four sections:

  • the former stalls which are quite rare in Canada,
  • the Hall of Fame of Dorval, featuring several characters who have shaped Dorval since its origins,
  • the atrium with its unparalleled view of Lake Saint-Louis
  • and upstairs a timeline punctuated by artifacts and multimedia installations tells us the great events of the Dorval history.

   For a virtual tour of the Museum, click here.

See on a map

Dorval Museum Facebook page

Dorval Museum YouTube page



The Dorval Museum is a member of the Société des Musées du Québec (SMQ) and proudly participates in the development and enhancement of Quebec's museum network.
 

The Museum's Treasures - Virtual Gallery

The virtual gallery of the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage was created as part of the institution's 20th anniversary in 2022. It showcases the finest treasures from the Museum's heritage collection, gradually built up over the past 20 years. Click here to discover these magnificent treasures!
 

Activities at the Museum

To take part in an activity held at the Museum
Visit the Courses and Activites section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

Special Events and Exhibits at the Museum

To view the temporary exhibits and specials events that take place at the Museum
Visit the Events section and, in the right-hand column, undertake a search by selecting the Museum in the location field.

The Museum's Permanent Exhibition

Dorval: More Than Three Hundred Years of History!

This permanent exhibition portrays the social and economic history of the City of Dorval, from New France to the present day.

Its three components, showcased through 19th century coach house stalls, a Hall of Honor, and a time line enhanced by artifacts and various multimedia stations tells us the great events of our city where it is great to live!

 


 

Become a volunteer at the Museum

The Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage is always looking for dynamic, history-loving people to join its team of volunteers.

If you were a volunteer at the Museum you could:

♦ Increase your knowledge of the history of the Dorval community through on-going training at your own pace.
♦ Spend some of your free time within our flexible schedule in a friendly and magical  environment.
♦ Share your interest in our history and heritage with other enthusiasts.
♦ Take part in various events and activities for free, such as visits by various groups,  dinners, vernissages ..

Become a volunteer and help change your community! Interested in taking part of the experience?

Fill out the application form found here and email it back or drop it off at the Museum.

For more information, contact us at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca or call 514 633-4314.

Donate to the Museum

Almost all objects were given or lent by citizens concerned with maintaining history and preserving the past.

The Museum is a non-profit organization. Income tax receipts are issued on demand for donations of objects or cash.

Your ideas are important to us; share your vision of history with us via email at musee@ville.dorval.qc.ca.

If you have any objects that you would like to donate to the Dorval Museum of Local History and Heritage, please fill out the form and return it to the Museum. This form is also available at the Museum.

The Companion Leisure Card (CAL) Program

The City of Dorval is registered in the Companion Leisure Card (CAL) program, which provides free access for the companion of a person with a permanent disability or mental illness. To obtain more information on this program, visit www.aqlph.qc.ca/en/companion-leisure-card.

 

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