Montreal: Plateau & Mile End Walking Tour｜Canada

Begin your tour at Mont-Royal Métro and head straight to Boulevard Saint-Laurent, one of Montréal's most historically important streets. Learn how St-Laurent divided the city between east and west, French and English, and welcomed generations of newcomers in between.

Next, visit Parc du Portugal and hear the music and stories of Leonard Cohen, who lived steps from this park. Explore the neighborhood's Portuguese community, its culture, its music, and its lasting imprint on Mile End.

Continue to Église Saint-Enfant-Jésus and get a window into the Francophone working-class history of the Plateau and the central role of the Catholic Church in shaping Québec's social fabric.

Then, head to the Mile End, once the heart of Montréal's Jewish community and home to writers, garment workers, and activists. Trace the community's roots and its lasting influence on the city's culture.

Today, Mile End is known worldwide for its art and music scene. Look at how the neighborhood's immigrant heritage shaped a new creative identity and what remains.

Finish at St-Viateur Bagel, one of Montréal's most legendary institutions. Learn how the wood-fired, hand-rolled bagels have been baked around the clock since 1957.