Monday July 7, 2008 - From 9:00 to 12:00
Montréal City Tour and Walking Visit of Historical Old Montréal
Discover Montréal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new on this overview tour of our city. The dynamic downtown core, historic Old Montréal and beautiful Notre-Dame Basilica, Montréal’s elegant neighbourhoods, the Universities, the Olympic Park as well as a look at the Saint- Joseph Oratory. The tour includes a stop at the summit of Mount-Royal Park for a panoramic view of the city and a drive through Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame Islands, sites of Expo ‘67, the Montréal Formula One Grand Prix and the Casino.
Free time for lunch in Old Montréal (one hour).
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Montréal’s Flavors
From 9:00 to 15:00
Our professional guide will lead your group through the city to discover some of the cultures that have influenced the Montréal cuisine. Discover the smorgasbord of shops and eateries along lively Saint-Laurent
Boulevard, go through Chinatown, the Mile End, the Plateau Mont-Royal and enjoy such local favorites as Québec cheeses, smoked meat, ice apple cider and famous bagels.
We’ll visit the open-air Jean Talon Market, the biggest of its kind in North America, to savour the incredible cornucopia of fruit and vegetables grown by Québec producers. In the afternoon, you will visit Outremont, one of Montréal’s elegant neighbourhoods, and have the opportunity to shop at trendy boutiques.
This tour includes:
• Professional guide • Deluxe transportation • All the tastings • All applicable taxes • The tour will depart from and return to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
From 13:00 to 15:00
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking visit of historic Old Montréal. Your guide will walk you back into the life of the first settlers. You will stroll through a maze of narrow cobblestone lanes and heritage buildings that provide a perfect opportunity to discover the history and charm of the old city. You will see Place d’Armes, Jacques Cartier Square and Montréal City Hall.
This tour includes:
• Professional guide • Deluxe motorcoach from 9:00 to 12:00 • Admission fees • All applicable taxes • The tour will depart from and return to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - From 9:00 to 15:00
Montréal’s Flavors
Our professional guide will lead your group through the city to discover some of the cultures that have influenced the Montréal cuisine. Discover the smorgasbord of shops and eateries along lively Saint-Laurent Boulevard, go through Chinatown, the Mile End, the Plateau Mont-Royal and enjoy such local favorites as Québec cheeses, smoked meat, ice apple cider and famous bagels.
We’ll visit the open-air Jean Talon Market, the biggest of its kind in North America, to savour the incredible cornucopia of fruit and vegetables grown by Québec producers. In the afternoon, you will visit Outremont, one of Montréal’s elegant neighbourhoods, and have the opportunity to shop at trendy boutiques.
This tour includes:
• Professional guide • Deluxe transportation • All the tastings • All applicable taxes • The tour will depart from and return to Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
