MONTRÉAL CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Making Their Mark — A walking tour through Montréal’s Jewish Plateau
A 1.5-to-2-hour walk that traces the synagogues, schools, hospitals and institutions built by Eastern European Jewish immigrants and explains how those places still shape the Plateau today.
Making Their Mark — A walking tour through Montréal’s Jewish Plateau.
The epicentre of Jewish life in Montréal from the turn of the 20th century until the 1950s, today’s Plateau neighbourhood once teemed with tens of thousands of Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe. This guided walk uncovers the synagogues, schools, hospitals and cultural organizations they established and the stories those streets and buildings continue to hold.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Synagogues and institutions
Encounter the religious and communal architecture that anchored daily life: historic synagogues and the institutions—schools and hospitals—built by Jewish immigrants as they forged new lives in Montréal.
The Plateau’s streets and buildings
Walk the streets of the Plateau to see the fabric of a neighbourhood shaped by decades of immigrant settlement and the civic and cultural footprints that remain.
Immigrant experience brought to the street
Hear first-hand narratives and archival stories that illustrate how work, worship and mutual support allowed communities to flourish and leave lasting marks on Montréal society.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
This guided walking tour threads through the Plateau’s blocks for roughly 1.5 to 2 hours, pausing at key synagogues, former schools, hospitals and cultural organizations while a guide situates each stop within the immigrant experience that shaped Montréal.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and when to be cautious.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour runs approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing; bring a filled water bottle and be sure to use the restroom before the tour begins. The tour runs rain or shine.
Meet at H. Fisher & Sons, 4129 St Laurent Blvd (H2W 1Y7).
The tour does not include time for stops at businesses (unless there is an emergency).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is H. Fisher & Sons, 4129 St Laurent Blvd (H2W 1Y7).
What should I wear and bring?
Visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing, bring a filled water bottle, and use the restroom before the tour.
Does the tour run in bad weather?
Yes — the tour will run rain or shine.
Can you accommodate accessibility needs?
Tours can generally be made to accommodate different mobility and accessibility needs; please inform the Museum of Jewish Montréal of any relevant accessibility needs when booking. Be aware that sidewalks and roads in Montréal are often under construction or poorly kept, which can affect access.
Will we stop at businesses during the tour?
The tour does not include time for stops at businesses unless there is an emergency.