Delve into the diverse stories of notable characters of the Mile End.
A hub of Jewish culture in the 1920s, Mile End was home to cantors and community organizers as well as poets and politicians of all stripes. Mile End has been a centre of the Yiddish language for nearly a century, first with its left-leaning Jewish schools, libraries, and social clubs, and now with dozens of Hasidic synagogues, yeshivas, and storefronts. Our visit travels through the parks, streets, and back lanes of the neighbourhood, tracing the evolution of Montreal’s literary, musical, and culinary culture and exhibiting the diversity of Jewish life in this very diverse neighbourhood.
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What to expect
- Stroll through the Mile End, Montreal’s trendiest neighbourhood, and an important centre for Montreal’s Jewish culture today.
- Learn more about the works and lives of Jewish Montreal writers, such as Mordecai Richler and Ida Maze.
- Hear the sounds of Montreal’s largest synagogue, known as Montreal’s “Carnegie Hall” of Jewish music in the early 20th century.
- Discover the diversity of politics in Montreal’s Jewish community at the time.
- Visit two of Montreal’s major Jewish culinary establishments: Fairmount Bagel and Wilensky’s (**Note: Food not provided).
- Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are university-level researchers and will answer your questions and lead discussions throughout the tour experience.
Additional information
What to bring
- All visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tours will run rain or shine.
- All visitors should arrive with their own water bottles filled, and having already used the restroom; stops along the tour hold up the experience for everyone participating, and we want to make sure everyone enjoys the tour!
- The tour also does not include time for stops at businesses (unless there is an emergency)
Special requirements
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Restrictions
- Tours can generally be made to accommodate different mobility and accessibility needs. Please inform the Museum of any relevant accessibility needs upon booking your tour.
- Note that Montreal’s sidewalks and roads are often under construction or poorly kept, which can further impact accessing our tours.
Cancellations
Cancellation Policy for public walking tours:
- Refunds are permitted with cancellation 24 hours or more prior to start time of tour. Cancellations less than 24 hours before the tour cannot be refunded.
- Should the Museum cancel the tour in the event of extreme weather (thunder, lightning, ice storm, heat warnings, etc.), a full refund will be given.
Exchange Policy:
- Exchanges are permitted with a minimum of 48-hours advance notice.
- All exchange requests cannot be guaranteed, and are dependent on availability.
Walk-in policy:
- Only pre-paid visitors will be allowed to attend our walking and food tours. Anyone who has not previously booked a ticket for a tour will not be allowed to attend a tour. Our guides will kindly ask you to leave the tour if you have not paid for a ticket.
- The Museum reserves the right to charge individuals or groups that bring extra unpaid guests with them.
- To book tickets in advance, please visit our website, call us at 514 840-9300, or visit our front desk during open hours.
- The Museum front desk at 4129 St-Laurent is currently open to the public from Thursday to Monday, 10am to 5pm.
