MONTRÉAL FOOD TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Pints and Past: A Walking Tour of Pointe‑Saint‑Charles’ Beer Story
A 4.5-hour walking tour of Pointe‑Saint‑Charles that pairs visits to microbreweries, a historic tavern and food-focused boutiques with the neighborhood’s beer-rich history.
Pints and Past: A Walking Tour of Pointe‑Saint‑Charles’ Beer Story.
Rediscover Pointe‑Saint‑Charles, a neighborhood at the heart of Canada’s cradle of industrialization, on a guided 4.5‑hour walking tour that traces Montreal’s beer history from New France to today while stopping at local microbreweries, a tavern, a historic diner and beer‑focused boutiques.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beer woven into a working‑class neighborhood
Explore how beer is threaded through Pointe‑Saint‑Charles’ past — from the community’s role in Montreal’s industrial era to stories tied to the Lachine Canal and New France.
Local microbreweries and tavern culture
The route visits two microbreweries and a historic tavern, offering a close look at contemporary craft brewing alongside longstanding neighborhood drinking spots.
Food and beer in savory and sweet combinations
Stops include two beer‑focused boutiques and a historic diner where guides highlight food pairings—both savory and sweet—that complement the beers sampled.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
This is a walking, neighborhood‑scale experience: over roughly 4.5 hours you move on foot through Pointe‑Saint‑Charles (about 3 kilometres of walking), alternating tasting stops at microbreweries and boutiques with interpretive pauses where a guide links local sites to Montreal’s long beer history.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The tour duration is 4.5 hours and covers roughly 3 kilometres on foot; expect an extended walking program through Pointe‑Saint‑Charles.
Participants will be walking between tasting stops; plan accordingly for a 4.5‑hour outing and approximately 3 kilometres of walking.
The tour is conducted on foot and includes visits to two microbreweries, one tavern, a historic diner and two beer‑focused boutiques with food pairings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 4.5 hours.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes approximately 3 kilometres of walking and is done on foot.
What tasting stops are included?
Stops include two microbreweries, one tavern, a historic diner and two beer‑focused boutiques with savoury and sweet pairings.
What historical topics are covered?
The guide covers the history of Pointe‑Saint‑Charles, the Lachine Canal and beer’s history dating back to New France.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by Round Table Tours in Montréal.