• Mile End - Montréal’s Mile End neighborhood is brimming with local charm and cultural diversity. It hosts a significant Hassidic Jewish community alongside residents of Greek, Italian, and French Canadian descent, among others. The area also attracts a youthful, artsy crowd, hipsters, and tech enthusiasts. The picturesque, tree-lined streets feature beautiful homes, charming shops, cafés, restaurants, and art galleries.

• Montreal Street Art - A large-scale street art mural by Ola Volo.

• St-Viateur Bagel - Renowned as one of the world’s most famous bagel shops, it offers some of the finest bagels and is a beloved local institution.

• Rue Saint-Viateur Ouest - A delightful street teeming with neighborhood life, perfect for people-watching and home to several local institutions.

• Fairmount Bagel - As Montreal’s oldest bagel shop, this iconic establishment handcrafts some of the world’s best bagels 24 hours a day.

• Avenue Fairmount Ouest - This street encapsulates a slice of Montreal, featuring distinctive local architecture, numerous famous shops and restaurants, and a unique vibe.

• Saint Laurent Boulevard - Often considered the heart of Montréal by locals, this street is either seen as a dividing line or a unifying space, depending on who you ask. Regardless, it is undoubtedly the city’s most storied boulevard.

• Parc Lahaie - Once a central town square before Mile End became part of Montreal, this small park boasts stunning architecture, fountains, public art, and ample opportunities for people-watching.

• Bottled water
• Snacks

What exactly is a Montréal bagel? How did it end up being so beloved? How did an Eastern European Jewish food become a symbol of a French Canadian city? On THE Montréal Bagel Tour, you’ll follow your certified Guide on a walk through the charming streets of the Mile-End neighbourhood and visit the two bakeries that have divided the city into two teams. You’ll try some delicious and unique freshly baked Montréal bagels and your life will never be the same. After sampling both options, you’ll be welcome to participate in a blind taste test to determine where your allegiance lies. Will you be team Fairmount, or team St-Viateur? What is the history behind the bagel? Where did it originate and why did it come to be? How is it that it made its way to Montreal? We’ll discuss the origins, the varieties, the different preparation and baking methods and so much more. And of course, we’ll eat bagels, smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese, hummus, and more!

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.