Montreal: Plateau & Mile End Free Walking Tour

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ID: GYG1407166-2148466
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Country: Canada

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the Plateau and Mile End on a free walking tour in Montreal. Learn about the city's immigrant roots and creative culture, and end your tour at St-Viateur Bagel.
Begin your tour at Mont-Royal Métro and head straight to Boulevard Saint-Laurent, one of Montréal's most historically important streets. Learn how St-Laurent divided the city between east and west, French and English, and welcomed generations of newcomers in between.

Next, visit Parc du Portugal and hear the music and stories of Leonard Cohen, who lived steps from this park. Explore the neighborhood's Portuguese community, its culture, its music, and its lasting imprint on Mile End.

Continue to Église Saint-Enfant-Jésus and get a window into the Francophone working-class history of the Plateau and the central role of the Catholic Church in shaping Québec's social fabric.

Then, head to the Mile End, once the heart of Montréal's Jewish community and home to writers, garment workers, and activists. Trace the community's roots and its lasting influence on the city's culture.

Today, Mile End is known worldwide for its art and music scene. Look at how the neighborhood's immigrant heritage shaped a new creative identity and what remains.

Finish at St-Viateur Bagel, one of Montréal's most legendary institutions. Learn how the wood-fired, hand-rolled bagels have been baked around the clock since 1957.

Highlights

  • Discover the Plateau and Mile End on a free walking tour in Montreal
  • Learn about the city's immigrant roots and creative culture from your guide
  • Explore Boulevard Saint-Laurent, Parc du Portugal, and Leonard Cohen's home
  • End your tour at St-Viateur Bagel, a legendary Montreal institution

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour duration is approximately 2 hours
Tour operates Thursday to Sunday at 11 AM and 2 PM
Meeting point is Mont-Royal Métro (blue umbrella)
Tour ends at St-Viateur Bagel
Directly outside Mont-Royal Métro station Look for the blue umbrella!
INCLUDED
  • Guided walking tour
  • Visit to Boulevard Saint-Laurent
  • Visit to Parc du Portugal
  • Visit to Église Saint-Enfant-Jésus
  • Visit to Jewish Mile End
  • Street art exploration
  • Visit to St-Viateur Bagel
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks

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.