Montreal: Jewish History Walking Tour
ID: GYG1068911-1642105
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Follow your guide through Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood, where many Jewish people settled from the early days of the 20th century.
Gain insight into Canada’s colourful heritage on this Jewish history walking tour in Montreal. Follow your guide through Montreal’s Plateau neighbourhood, where many Jewish people settled from the early days of the 20th century. Learn of life for the settlers in those early days and see where they lived, worked and worshiped as they built new lives for themselves far from home. Discover synagogues, schools, hospitals and cultural hubs built by the settlers, and hear how they helped shape the face of modern Montreal today.Step back in time on a history tour Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city Choice of morning or afternoon departure Family friendly
Highlights
- Stroll along bustling St-Laurent Boulevard
- Explore the Plateau and learn about Montreal’s Jewish community roots
- See the beautiful Bagg Street Shul
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Our tour starts at 4129 Boulevard Saint Laurent, in front of the historic H Fisher and Sons shop.
INCLUDED
- Learn about the foundations of Montreal’s Jewish community as you explore the eclectic Plateau neighbourhood, which was the epicentre of Jewish life in Montreal in the early 20th century.
- See the beautiful Bagg Street Shul. This heritage site is the last operating synagogue in the Plateau neighbourhood.
- Visit iconic Montreal culinary institutions, including Schwartz’s and the founding location of Moishes Steakhouse.
- Lunch or Dinner.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
