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Overview
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!
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Tours Montréal
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Montreal Bagel Tour
barbarahU291WJ, Aug 2024
The Montreal Bagel Tour is a delightful walk thru the Mile End neighborhood, between those two great rivals, the St. Viateur Bagel Shop and the Fairmount Bagel Shop. The final destination is a park where you feast on bagels, smoked salmon, cream cheese, and hummus, and try to guess which bagels come from which shop. On the way, Thom regales you with Montreal bagel lore (what makes them unique and how they are made and the birth and history of each shop) and information about the neighborhood - its murals, its churches, its Jewish community, and its current climate. I heartily recommend this diverting, informative, fun tour to any visitor to Montreal. Barbara Harrison
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you Barbara for this great review! It was a pleasure to show you around.
Itinerary
Mile End
Montréal's Mile End neighbourhood is full of local charms and cultural mixes. A large Hassidic Jewish population lives side by side with people of Greek, Italian and French Canadian origins, just to name a few. A young artsy crowd, hipsters and techies make up other large segments of the population. The picturesque tree lined streets are lined with beautiful homes, charming shops, cafés, restaurants and art galleries.
5 minutesMontreal Street Art
Large scale street art mural by Ola Volo
One of the most famous bagel shops in the world. Purveyor of some of the finest bagels and local institution.
15 minutesA charming street full of neighbourhood life, good people watching and local institutions.
5 minutesMontreal's oldest bagel shop. A true local institution where some of the best bagels in the world are hand made, 24 hours per day.
15 minutesA slice of Montreal on one street. Distinctive local architecture, lots of famous shops and restaurants and a vibe all on its own.
5 minutesSaint Laurent Boulevard
Locals think of this street as the embodiment of Montréal. Is it a dividing line, or a unifying place? Depends on who you ask. But one thing for sure, it is the most storied boulevard in town.
5 minutes
Experience
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Languages
English
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.