Montreal: Guided tour of the Cité de Maisonneuve
Downtown Montreal, Chamonix
Activity
Official tickets via GetYourGuide
Come and discover the fascinating history of the Cité de Maisonneuve, which has been classified as a heritage site of national importance since 2022.
Highlights
- Discover an incredible story
- Visit an authentic Montreal neighborhood off the beaten track
- Ask your questions to a historian who specializes in the city
Description
Come and discover Montreal while getting off the beaten track! You'll follow in the footsteps of a 'City Beautiful' project and the story of its meteoric rise... all in an authentic working-class neighborhood on the east side of the island! The Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve History Workshop, a local history community organization established in the neighborhood since 1978, gives you the opportunity with this guided tour. Join young and dynamic historians, passionate about their neighborhood, as you explore the pivotal moments of Maisonneuve through its buildings and iconic places. Here's some info about the tour: - A 2.5-kilometer walking tour - Over 10 points of interest... and a few surprises! - Close to the Olympic Stadium, the Botanical Garden, and the Biodôme - The tour ends near local shops (food, bars, grocery stores, etc.) **Please note** If there's a thunderstorm, the tour will be canceled, and you'll get a full refund.Includes
A 1.5-hour guided tour The chance to ask questions to a historian who specializes in MontrealExcludes
Food or drink Transportation to or from the activityImportant Information
- A cap, good shoes, and a water bottle are a good idea! We're going to walk 2.5 km