On July 28, join MJM for the first edition of our brand new historical walking tour in Montreal’s Old Port!
While thousands of Eastern European immigrants famously settled in the Plateau neighbourhood in the early 20th century, Canada’s First Jews steps further back in time, highlighting the earliest formation of the Jewish community dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries in Montreal’s Old Port.
From the disputed “first Jew in Canada” to fur traders, rebels, and merchants, explore how early Jewish settlers navigated the changing worlds around them, and formed a small, but prominent community in Old Montreal, that would form the foundation for future Jewish immigrants.
The tour will be led by the MJM’s Research Manager, Benya Villani.
Please note that this tour will take place in English. Vsitors are welcome to ask questions in French and English.
TICKETS:
Adults: $26
Ages 65+: $24
Students: $14
Ages 12 and Under: $8
Meeting Point: Corner of Place d’Youville & Rue McGill (400 Pl. d’Youville, Montréal)
Ending Point: 333 Rue de la Commune E
Weather Policy: In the event of light rain, the tour will go on as scheduled. If there is a strong warning of heavy rain and/or thunderstorms, the tour will be postponed. All registrants will have the option to attend the rescheduled tour.
Photograph: Photographer Unknown. William Notman & Son. Gentleman, copied for J. de Sola in 1886. 1886. Courtesy of the McCord Stewart Museum. II-80458.0.1. Public domain.
