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In the Shadow of the Mountain: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour 5

In the Shadow of the Mountain: Montreal Jewish History Walking Tour

By Museum of Jewish Montreal
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is P 1,372 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

In the Shadow of the Mountain takes you through the Plateau neighbourhood and traces the roots of Montreal’s Jewish community through early 20th century Yiddish and English literature, culminating in the global success of Leonard Cohen. By way of poetry and novels, this tour explores how Jews envisioned their life in Montreal and contrasts these utopic visions to the realities of life in the city. Alongside an expert museum guide, you’ll also discover the ways in which Montreal's Jewish community made the Plateau their home at the foot of the mountain, and made a lasting impression on its landscape.

Activity location

  • Plateau Mont-Royal
    • 170 Prince Arthur, Rue St-Denis
    • H2X 1B7, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 4129 Boul. Saint-Laurent
    • 4129 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
    • H2W 1Y7, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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In the Shadow of the Mountain

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

By way of poetry and novels, this tour explores how Jews envisioned their life in Montreal and contrasts these utopic visions to the realities of life inthe city.

Language options: English
Starting time: 17:30
Price details
P 1,371.74 x 1 AdultP 1,371.74
Total
Price is P 1,371.74
Until Tue, Jun 23

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour begins and ends at 4040 Boulevard St-Laurent

Activity itinerary

Museum of Jewish Montreal (Pass by)

Please note that while we are running outdoor food and walking tours, the museum's interior space is currently closed.

Plateau Mont-Royal

  • 1h
Stroll along Montreal’s historic and iconic boulevard St-Laurent and avenue Mont-Royal while you catch a glimpse of Montreal’s numerous murals and street art.

Mount Royal Park

  • 30m
Take a break from the bustle of downtown with a walk through Parc Jeanne-Mance, along the beautiful avenue de l'Esplanade, right across from the Mount Royal. (**Note: this tour does not go up Mount Royal).

Leonard Cohen House Montreal (Pass by)

See Leonard Cohen’s longtime home in Montreal and other places he frequented, as you learn about his life living in the Plateau neighbourhood and the Jewish literary scene he grew up in.

Location

Activity location

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    Plateau Mont-Royal
    • 170 Prince Arthur, Rue St-Denis
    • H2X 1B7, Montreal, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    4129 Boul. Saint-Laurent
    • 4129 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
    • H2W 1Y7, Montréal, Québec, Canada

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