Montréal Three Day History Tour

Students participate in a guided tour of the site and learn about the history of the Canadian fur trade in the 18th century.

Sit back and get comfortable as you begin your scenic journey through Montréal. Travel along the south shore of the Champlain Bridge to see Île Ste-Hélène, a man-made island where the actual Formula 1 Canada Grande Prix takes place, Habitat 67, the Biosphère, and La Ronde. Cross the Jacques-Cartier Bridge to see the Olympic Park, Downtown Montréal, Chinatown, and Mont Royal.

Perched high atop Mont Royal, the giant green dome of Saint Joseph’s Oratory makes for an impressive sight. Climb the long flight of white stairs up to the great stone basilica for a chance to enter the place where Pope John Paul II deemed authentic miracles to have taken place.

Visit the very site where Montréal was founded over 350 years ago, learn about Canada's archaelogical history and visit Pointe-a-Calliere where important archaeological remains and artifacts collected from archaeological digs at the site are displayed.

Sit down to an authentic 17th century feast of native specialties, wild meats and typical regional foods prepared right by the fireplace. Sing, laugh and eat along with musicians and historical characters who will introduce you to the food, old table customs and culture of 17th century New France.

This famous bagel shop in Montréal was first opened in 1957 by Myer Lewkowicz, who brought his now famous bagel recipe over from Eastern Europe. Sit inside this famous 50 year old bakery and sink your teeth into one of the deliciously doughy bagels loaded with cream cheese.

Overlooking the city of Montréal, Mont Royal boasts breathtaking views from the highest point in the city. Considered to be the oldest protected area in Québec, this large urban park was designed by celebrated landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. Inspired by “the poetic charms of natural scenery,” the park would be his only creation in Canada. Students can experience the public sculptures, paintings and installations, explore Smith House, the Chalet and the Beaver Lake Pavilion, and see a cross originally erected in 1643 to give thanks to God for saving the colony from a flood.