Christmas Comes to the Maison!

Elves looking for new recruits, stories coming to life around the fire, and Christmas ornaments to decorate: on December 5, Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau is getting ready for Christmas!

Santa's Workshop Is Hiring!

This year, Santa's elves need a little extra help! But before joining the team, young recruits will have to prove they've got what it takes. Up in the Maison's attic, elf instructors will be waiting with a series of challenges. Who will earn a spot in Santa's toy workshop?

Outside, gather around the fire for Tire-toi une bûche!, an interactive storytelling experience presented by Théâtre des Petites Âmes. Here, nobody knows how the story will end… because the audience gets to invent it! One idea leads to another, a song joins the fun, and little by little, the story takes unexpected twists and turns!

For little creative hands, head over to the Christmas ornament decorating workshop! Choose your colours, personalize your ornament, and take home a special creation to hang on your Christmas tree.

And there's more! Traditional games, encounters with historical characters, and guided tours will round out the day, offering plenty of opportunities to explore the Maison and discover what everyday life was like in the past.

A day designed for family fun and making memories together!

Between elves in training, stories waiting to be invented, and ornaments to decorate, one thing is certain: the holiday cheer will be contagious!

Event Schedule

11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Self-guided visits of the Maison

Ongoing activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Elf Training Challenge: Take on Santa's workshop challenges! (Ages 4 to 12)
• Traditional games stations (ages 4 to 12)
• Drop-in Christmas ornament decorating workshop
• Encounters with roaming historical characters

Don't Miss!

• 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. | 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. – Tire-toi une bûche! – Interactive storytelling around the fire (ages 2½ and up)
• 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Express guided tours

Practical Information

Getting Here and Parking – Directions

Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau is located at 5475 Saint-Martin Boulevard West, Laval, near Highway 13.

By Car

The parking lot behind the Maison will be closed during the event, except for one accessible parking space reserved for visitors with reduced mobility. Street parking will be available nearby, as well as parking at Nourish Pro (1600 Montgolfier Street, Laval).

By Public Transit

From Montmorency station, several STL bus routes (56, 40, 46, and 26) serve the site, with a travel time of approximately 25 minutes.

On Foot or by Bike

The Maison is accessible on foot and by bicycle and is located near Laval's Trame verte et bleue (green and blue network).