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Offered languages
- English
- French
On this tour of Old Montreal, you will explore all the main plaza and the main attraction of the historical district. The tour starts at Place d'Armes right in front of Notre-Dame Basilica.
We will explore all the surrounding of Place Jacques-Cartier that include City Hall, Champ-de-Mars, Bonsecours Market and Château Ramezay. We will discuss about the various rivalries that have shaped the history of Montreal.
On St-Paul street, all the way to Place Royale, passing by the Cours Le Royer you will enjoy the architecture of Old Montreal as discuss all the transformation the neighborhood had.
On Place d'Youville, we will commemorate the time Montreal was the capital of Canada.
The tour will end inside the World Trade Center after we explore some of the St-Jacques street's bank that used to form the Wall street of Canada.
Note : There is no Fee for admission. we are not entering inside the attraction.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet on Place d'Armes on the North-East corner in front of the New York life insurance building. It's a beautiful red stone building.
We conclude the visit in the World Trade Center of Montreal.
Itinerary
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1Notre-Dame Basilica
We will discuss about the foundation of Montreal and the construction of Notre-Dame basilica.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
We will do 3 stops around Place Jacques-Cartier. First, we'll talk about city hall and and the becoming of Montreal. Secondly, we'll talk about the occupation of Montreal by the American army. Thirdly, we'll talk about the plaza itself.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
On top of talking about the Market itself, we will discuss about in incorporation on Montreal as a city and its symbolism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
We will talk about the architecture in Montreal
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
We will talk some more about the beginning of Montreal.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
We will discuss about the Canadian politics of the 1840's.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
We will talk about the banks and the development of Montreal.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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