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Bus
Tours
Classic visitsxz
Montréal
From Ville-Marie to the Montréal of tomorrow, follow your guide
and discover of one of the largest
French speaking cities in the world.
 This
overview covers Old Montréal including a visit to the Notre-Dame
Basilica ($); the Port; Jean-Drapeau Park (St. Helen's and Notre-Dame
Islands); the Botanical Gardens and
the
Olympic Park; the Latin Quarter; Mount Royal Park and St. Joseph's Oratory; the residential areas
of Westmount; the downtown area and the Underground City.
Photo : ©Tourism
Montréal
The places visited on the
tour will depend on its length.
Suggested duration: 3 to 4 hours. Scheduled at your convenience.
Québec
First official French settlement founded in 1608
by Samuel de Champlain, you will discover the only walled city in North
America and the fabulous region of the Province of Québec's capital.
Experience the European charm
of the first French settlement in North America. This is your chance to
experience history first-hand. The Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, the
Ramparts, world-famous Château Frontenac, the National Assembly,
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica, City Hall, Place-Royale, Citadelle and a
glimpse of modern Québec City are the perfect introduction to the city.
Photo: GK Tramrunner229
The places visited on
the tour will depend on its length.
Suggested duration: 2 hours or 3 hours.
Scheduled at your convenience.
Ottawa
 Welcome to Canada's Capital!
Your professional guide will make you discover different important
buildings and areas of Ottawa such as the Canadian Parliament, the
Supreme Court, the residence of the Prime Minister of Canada, the
history of the Rideau Canal and the village of Rockliffe Park. Cross the
Outaouais River and discover the city of Gatineau and its impressive
Canadian Museum of Civilization.
Photo : Raul
Heinrich
The places visited on
the tour will depend on its length.
Suggested duration: 2 hours or 3 hours.
Scheduled at your convenience.
Specialized
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Multicultural Montréal
An overview of life in the various districts of Montréal. Successive waves of immigrants have contributed to the make-up of the city.
Discover the distinctive lifestyles of different ethnic groups and learn
how they have contributed to the architecture, gastronomy, economy and
culture of Montréal. The tour includes Greek, Italian, Portuguese,
Chinese and Jewish neighbourhoods.
The number of places visited on the
tour will depend on its length. Suggested duration: 4 hours of guide
services. Scheduled at your convenience.
For a small additional fee per person, you can add
surprise tastings to the tour.
Great Montrealers
Learn
more about the history and accomplishments of the pioneers who have made
Montréal what it is, from yesterday to today. Discover
the first settlers who came to Montréal, true heroes of our history.
Revisit the past of eminent citizens of the Victorian era and of the
20th century who contributed to the cultural, industrial and social life
of Montréal. Find out about their achievements and how they went about
shaping the history of this unique city!
Montréal by Night
Come visit Montréal when night falls! During this visit, you will
observe the illumination of Old Montréal that emphasizes its atmosphere
and its architecture of the last centuries. Starting
out from the Kondiaronk
Belvedere and the Camillien-Houde view-point
on Mount Royal, discover
the impressive skyline of the city. Go through the vibrant streets:
Saint-Catherine, Saint-Denis, Saint-Lawrence Boulevard and
Mont-Royal Avenue where you will discover many shops, lights,
restaurants, cafés and night clubs.
Lady Montréal and Her Castles
 Did you know that at the turn of the century, 70% of Canada's wealth was
concentrated in the hands of 25 000 people who lived in an area of about
a square mile in Montréal?
Follow your guide to discover the nicest
residences of Montréal from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. You will
also learn about exclusive areas such as Westmount or
about the French Canadian bourgeoisie at St-Louis Square and the Latin
Quarter. We will also show you the typical houses of the French and
British regimes and hidden treasures of the Victorian era.
The City of One
Hundred Church
Steeples
 On
a trip to Montréal, Mark Twain once remarked: “This is the first time I
was ever in a city where you couldn't throw a brick without breaking a
church window.”
Your
guide will explain all about the historic significance of religion in
Montréal and the evolution of the different parishes. Follow them as
they guide you throughout the city on this inspiring tour.
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Montréal
You will not
only discover the exterior beauty of these places of prayer but you will
also see the riches hidden within.
Women in Montréal's History
How much do you know about the important contribution of women to
Montréal's history? Follow our guide and learn more about these
contributions. From Pointe-à-Callière to the Montréal Bell Centre, not
to mention the Olympic Stadium, you will hear about women such as
Marguerite d'Youville, Thérèse Casgrain, Denise Pelletier, Lise Payette,
Sylvie Frechette and Céline Dion. On Notre-Dame Street, in the shadow of
the Court House, learn about the problems faced by Louise de Ramezay,
the daughter of the 11th Governor of Montréal; or of Agathe
de Saint-Père, one of Montréal's first business women; or
even of
Phyllis Lambert, founder of the Canadian Centre for Architecture and
internationally renowned architect.
 The Jewish Heritage Tour
During the tour, your guide will give you information about the city,
and also on the Jewish Community so that you will understand the
importance of its contribution to Montréal's culture, gastronomy and
history. In addition to the Jewish district of Outremont, we will make
you discover Old Montréal, the
downtown area, the Golden Square Mile as well
as Mount Royal.
As an option, it is possible for you to visit the Holocaust Museum, Emmanu-el Beth Sholom or to taste typical dishes ("smoked
meat",
bagels).
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Unknown Parks and Gardens |
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Tomatoes growing mere steps away from downtown’s Place des Arts… Is
it possible? Follow your guide and discover the hidden gardens and
parks of Montréal, many of them right in the heart of the city. It’s
a trip that will definitely have you seeing green!
You will see among
other places:
Jean-Drapeau Park,
Château Ramezay’s unique little kitchen garden,
La Fontaine Park,
Victoria Square and the “urban forest” of the Palais des congrès,
Dorchester Square,
the famous Mount Royal Park,
Lafontaine Park
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Saint Joseph's Oratory's gardens. |
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A
visit to Maison Saint-Gabriel or the gardens of the Musée des
Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph can also be included (admission fees
apply).
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Montréal, Take one... Action!
What do Brad Pitt, Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Jake Gyllenhaal, Julia
Roberts, Cate Blanchett, George Clooney and Bruce Willis have in common?
They all came to shoot movies in Montréal and adored the city! Eclectic
metropolis, Montréal possesses multiple photogenic areas for the movie
industry: an old city made of stone, modern skyscrapers, a mountain, a
river and much more.
As many great producers from here and abroad have done before you,
follow the guide! You will see Montréal from a different perspective in
this tour that brings to light the untold stories and tricks of the
movie trade.
Christmas à la Montréal |
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 Set out to discover how Montréal shines during this magical time of year! Follow your guide and succumb to the winter charm of the city
with its scintillating lights, lively shop windows and sparkling
decorations. Find out more about the secrets of the Christmases of
yesteryear and the best places for holiday shopping.
Day packages
including museum visits and a meal are available
on request. To be able to enjoy the beauty of the Christmas decorations we
suggest a late afternoon or early evening
tour.
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Montréal,
Daniel Choinière |
Growing up in Montréal
IPODs, cell phones, Facebook,
soccer and video games are part of the everyday lives of today’s teens.
But in the past, what did kids do in Montréal? What was life like for
the children of New France?
Follow your guide to
discover the city’s most important neighbourhoods all while learning
more about the lives of young Montrealers from eras past. What
traditions and customs did they live with? What did they do for
entertainment? How was family life like, and did they have to work? Find
the answer to all these questions and more on this fascinating and
illuminating tour.
Montréal, Sex & the City
Discover Montréal from a different point of view! From the city's
foundation to the prohibition period, discover the evolution of
behaviours and sexuality in Montréal. Skim through the Red Light
District where many famous brothels and clubs made the reputation of
"the main street of Montréal", Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Also, see the
influence and the control which the church exerted on the families and
their way of living during the fifties and
sixties. From the downtown
area to the Village to the Plateau, you will surely
make some surprising
discoveries!
Unusual & Unknown Montréal
Often one believes they know a city, but do you know all of Montréal's
secrets? Throughout the course of the tour,
in the downtown and
Old Montréal areas,
you will discover strange sites which were used for movie
sets. As well, your guide will show you different shops, stores, bars and
unusual restaurants that are like
works of art.
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You want to discover a particular aspect
of Montréal? It will be a pleasure for us to adapt a visit to your
specific needs.
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