What are the opening hours of Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)?

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 to 17:00; Wed 9:00 to 20:00; Closed Sat, Sun. Closed 12:00 to 13:00 daily. Source is in French.

Landmark

Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)

The Village, Montréal

Address

535 Avenue Viger Est, Montréal, QC

Hours

Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9:00 to 17:00
Wed: 9:00 to 20:00
Sat, Sun: Closed

Closed 12:00 to 13:00 daily. Source is in French.

Source: banq.qc.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Neoclassical facade of the Gilles-Hocquart Building housing BAnQ Vieux-Montréal in Old Montréal — Photo: Thomas1313 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)

The Montréal reading room of the Quebec national archives, at the western edge of the Village. It holds textual and photographic archives, and an iconography service takes requests by email.

Time needed 1 to 2 hours

Best time Weekday mornings

Rainy day

Insider tip

A research site rather than a sightseeing stop. It's open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 (to 20:00 on Wednesday), closed 12:00 to 13:00 and on weekends.

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What's on near Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal), from the weekly Montréal events calendar.

Exhibition On now

Anahita Norouzi. Rift

6 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 Galerie de l'UQAM, Quartier Latin

Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)

Exhibition by Anahita Norouzi at Galerie de l'UQAM. Opening reception on 5 November at 5:30 pm, gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 pm.

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Exhibition On now

Lucia Choulakian. Le ciel était d'un bleu éclatant

6 Nov 2026 to 16 Jan 2027 Galerie de l'UQAM, Quartier Latin

Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)

Exhibition by Lucia Choulakian at Galerie de l'UQAM. Opening reception on 5 November at 5:30 pm, gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 pm.

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Exhibition

Refuser le verdict

5 Feb to 3 Apr 2027 Galerie de l'UQAM, Quartier Latin

Station Berri-UQAM (Green, Orange and Yellow lines)

Exhibition at Galerie de l'UQAM. Opening reception on 4 February at 5:30 pm, gallery open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 pm.

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Theatre and shows Free

Le Roi boréal - L’Imagier vivant

12 Dec Place des Montréalaises, Old Montréal

Time 16:30-17:00

Theatre show at Place des Montréalaises, free, listed on the City of Montréal events calendar (montreal.ca).

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Activities and classes Free

Fabrication de couronnes des fêtes

6 Dec Place des Montréalaises, Ville-Marie

Time 1:00 pm

Free admission. At Place des Montréalaises.

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Nearby

Champ-de-Mars Park · 5 min walk A historic park behind City Hall, once used for military drills. L'Olympia Nightlife · 6 min walk A concert and comedy theatre built in 1925 that was once a cinema. Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel Church · 6 min walk A chapel on Rue Saint-Paul Est that's linked to the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum next door. Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum Museum · 6 min walk A museum and archaeological site beside Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, covering more than 2,400 years of history. Montreal City Hall Landmark · 6 min walk The seat of Montréal's municipal government, on Notre-Dame Street East. Rue Sainte-Catherine Est (The Village) Neighbourhood · 6 min walk The main street of the Village, running east from Rue Berri.

Around The Village

Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, drag cabaret and a big public library

The Village runs along Rue Sainte-Catherine Est east of Rue Berri. It's Montréal's gay village, with bars, shows and terrasses along the street. The city has a major rebuild of the street planned, and the pink-ball installation is not yet confirmed for next season.

The Village has 12 places on the Roam Montréal map: 5 bars, 2 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 neighbourhood, 1 museum and 1 church or basilica. Read the The Village guide.

Place Émilie-Gamelin Park · 6 min walk
Cabaret Mado Nightlife · 7 min walk
Club Unity Nightlife · 7 min walk
Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Church Church · 8 min walk
Grande Bibliothèque Landmark · 8 min walk
Théâtre St-Denis Nightlife · 8 min walk
Écomusée du fier monde Museum · 13 min walk
Cabaret Lion d'Or Nightlife · 18 min walk

Good to know

What is the address of Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)?: 535 Avenue Viger Est, Montréal, QC.
What are the opening hours of Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)?: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00 to 17:00; Wed 9:00 to 20:00; Closed Sat, Sun. Closed 12:00 to 13:00 daily. Source is in French.
How long do you need at Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)?: Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Archives nationales à Montréal (BAnQ Vieux-Montréal)?: Weekday mornings.

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