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Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide

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As the only licensed Montreal expert guide, woman of colour in the province of Québec. I will take you through the discovery of Montreal's Historical Black history from the 1600s to the present. My 25+years of knowledge, experience , research will be shared about Montreal's unique black history, Jazz history, the period of prohibition, the role of the railway in the story. I began giving Black history, Jazz and neighbourhood tours in 1997. Only guests and their own party will be on the tourThe pace will be adjusted to guest pace, it's a leisurely tourAs a private tour, guests have full access to their guide during 2 hoursI will provide guides with suggested reading material if interested, activities, recommendations on places to eat Compliments well with my two Old Montreal Walking Tours where we can continue the discussion and discovery of Montreal's Black heritage.

Overview

As the only licensed Montreal expert guide, woman of colour in the province of Québec. I will take you through the discovery of Montreal's Historical Black history from the 1600s to the present. My 25+years of knowledge, experience , research will be shared about Montreal's unique black history, Jazz history, the period of prohibition, the role of the railway in the story. I began giving Black history, Jazz and neighbourhood tours in 1997.

Only guests and their own party will be on the tour

The pace will be adjusted to guest pace, it's a leisurely tour

As a private tour, guests have full access to their guide during 2 hours

I will provide guides with suggested reading material if interested, activities, recommendations on places to eat

Compliments well with my two Old Montreal Walking Tours where we can continue the discussion and discovery of Montreal's Black heritage.

Itinerary

  • Little Burgundy

    hour walking tour

    Atwater Market

    Rufus Rockhead

    Lachine Canal

    Notre Dame Street

    Nelson Mandela Mural

    Lionel Groulx

    Jazzman Park

    Notre Dame Street

    The community garden

    Several Wall Murals

    Residential Streets/ gardens

    10 minutes
  • The tour can end at the Market when tours are between 11h00 to 17h00. Built-in 1933 it is the largest flower market in North America. From May to October there is vibrant food seen as well. The canal is a great place for a picnic.

    15 minutes

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

138 Av. Atwater, Montréal, QC H4C 2H6, Canada

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Inclusions

  • Services of a Professional Licensed Montreal Expert Guide Specialising in this tour, Ruby Roy

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • guests should be able to walk
  • there are opportunities to sit

Guide Languages

  • English

  • French

Cancellation Policy

No refund is possible if you cancel.

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Stacey S
We recommend spending time with Ruby Roy while you visit Montreal. She took my family of four on a great tour and we learned about jazz and Montreal culture. We selected this topic as the focus of o...
Lybra_C
Amazing!!!!!! Such a fantastic and educational tour. Ruby is the absolute best and so incredibly knowledgeable. Everyone should do this tour. Wish it was a little longer so could see more.

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