You are invited to sit back and relax during these fascinating lectures where we travel the world.
Held in the Dorval Library every second Wednesday at 7:30pm
Free for library members
$3 for non-members
All are welcome, however you must pick up a pass at the Library beforehand as space is limited

Au Pays du Fado, Le Portugal (in french) - January 25
Caroline Paul-Hus will guide you through this small country which gave birth to great explorers. We'll explore it from north to south, from Valança to Faro with stops in Porto, Coimbra, Lisbon, Évora with its Roman ruins classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Arrifana, beloved by surfers and Lagos, situated in Algarve in one of Portugal's most scenic bays.

Haida Gwaii - February 8
Enjoy a visit to Haida Gwaii, formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands, and sometimes unofficially as the Canadian Galapagos, with Clare McFarlane. Come admire the maginificient scenery and wildlife and learn more about the history and culture of the Haida Indians, a society divided into two groups, the Ravens and the eagles.

Safari au Kenya et en Tanzanie (in french) - February 22
Discover with Steve Routhier some of Africa's most beautiful parks, the lakes of the Rift Valley and the island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean. You will met the proud nomadic Massai, the dynamic Samburus and the immutable Hadzabes. You will be touched by the great hospitality of the Mulala, as well as by the beauty of the African children.

The Architecture of Andalusia - March 7
This illustrated presentation by Rory O'Sullivan will examine how the different peoples and religions affected the architecture of the Andalucia region of Southern Spain. Included will be the examples of Roman, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, along with some beautiful Moorish counterparts. Featured will be buildings from the cities of Italica, Granada, Cordoba, and Seville.

La Turquie (in french) - March 21
Luc Monette was completely thrilled by his recent visit to Turkey. Visit with him the capital Ankara, take a ride in a hot air balloon in Cappadoce, sunbathe on the Mediterranean beaches, discover the countryside of Pamukkale as wel as the ruins of Ephesus, and take a fascinating tour of Istanbul.

Iceland - The Hot Glacial Paradise! - April 4
Volcanoes, bubbling mud pots, ice covered mountains, breaching whales, and animated colorful puffins are just a few of the hundreds of images Frederic Hore's presentation from some 32 days travelling through this dynamic land.

Les Grands Jardins de l'Europe de l'Est - April 18
From the Ukraine to Romania, from Slovenia to Bosnia, stopping in Hungary, Croatia and the Czech Republic, take a fascinating tour of historic and contemporary gardens with Normand Fleury.