Private tour in Montréal Françoise B

Montreal Jewish Heritage Tour

Tour #862329
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Includes all fees

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up to 10 people

3 hours

walking

Party size:

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Overview of your Montreal tour:

It took centuries of anti-semitism and exclusion before Montreal Jews became aware that they truly belonged to a society like no other. Not only did they form the "third solitude", but they were sandwiched in between the other two along St. Laurent Blvd, the metropolis's main street. It is there that they took up residence, worked relentlessly in the "schmata" industry and founded their own institutions, shops and places of worship. Judaism in Quebec is distinct from that found in other parts of North America. As a non-Jew, I have great admiration for our Jewish friends' contribution to our city. Come discover with me, in the historic Jewish neighbourhood along St-Laurent Blvd. (the "Main"), all of their tenacity, warmth and originality. In addition, you'll get acquainted with some real characters who played essential roles in the community. Shalom!

Your Montreal tour itinerary

The tour focuses on the 1880-1950 period, therefore, takes you along St. Laurent Blvd. and adjacent streets. Depending on the duration and pace you have chosen, you will see some or all of the following: - Former site of the Hebrew Maternity Hospital - Louis Reitman Park - Former site of the Warshaw Supermarket - Schwartz's Deli - Leonard Cohen mural - Bagg Street Shul, oldest living synagogue in the city - Former sites of other synagogues We'll wander into the Mile End neighbourhood and have a bagel tasting experience you won't soon forget.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

On foot and possibly by bus.

What's included
  • Other: Guidebook and city map
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

124 Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, Québec, H2T 2L1 Canada

Café Olimpico 124 St. Viateur Street West

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Religious Sites

History

Languages
Fluent

French

Fluent

English

Conversational

Spanish

Activity level
Light
5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

3 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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View our cancellation policy

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