Visite guidée du cimetière Back River

On June 2, join us with artist Sonia Bazar for a guided tour of the Back River Cemetery , one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in the city, located in Ahuntsic, and the subject of Bazar’s solo exhibition at the Museum of Jewish Montreal, running until June 9.

Visitors will be immersed in the cemetery’s tumultuous 140-year history as Bazar explores the circumstances of its founding, evolution, and near-abandonment. Thanks to research conducted by Bazar, Anna Sheftel, and other collaborators from Concordia University, guests will leave with a unique insight into this little-known and enigmatic corner of the Montreal landscape. The guided tour will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The tour will be conducted in English, but visitors may ask questions in French.

Please note that this tour will take place on the cemetery grounds. We will meet outside the north exit of the Sauvé Metro station, at the northwest corner of Sauvé and Berri streets. We advise visitors to wear appropriate footwear and be mindful of their surroundings, as some areas of the cemetery are crowded and uneven.

Tickets cost $10 plus tax. Space is limited, so please register in advance to avoid disappointment.

About Sonia:

Sonia Bazar is a Montreal-born and based artist with a master’s degree in photography from Concordia University. Through sculpture, photography, and poetry, her work explores the notion of alien landscapes and the body’s place within space. After exhibiting her work in Canada, Germany, and Spain, BACK RIVER marks Bazar’s first solo exhibition in Montreal.

WEATHER POLICY: In case of light rain, the tour will proceed as planned. In case of a warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms, the tour will be postponed. All registered participants will have the opportunity to attend the rescheduled tour.