Explore Jewish culture in Montreal from the 1910's to the 1960's!

Duration

One and a Half to Two Hours

About

In the Shadow of the Mountain explores the vibrant Jewish cultural life established in between Montreal’s Francophone and Anglophone communities from the 1910s to the 1960s. Visit the parks, streets, and alleyways at the foot of Mount Royal and discover Montreal’s Jewish poets—from literary icons like Leonard Cohen to lesser-known but internationally-appreciated Yiddish writers such as Jacob Isaac Segal and Ida Maze. Through the stories of writers, activists, and other idealists, this tour explores the dreams that Jewish immigrants had for their lives in the new world, and contrasts these utopian visions with the sometimes harsh realities they faced in this city.

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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• Trace the development of Jewish literature in Montreal from famous Yiddish poets J.I. Segal and Ida Maze to English writers A.M. Klein, Irving Layton and Leonard Cohen.
• See Leonard Cohen’s home in Montreal and other places he frequented.
• Stroll along Montreal’s historic and iconic boulevard St-Laurent and avenue Mont-Royal while you catch a glimpse of Montreal’s numerous murals and street art.
• Take a break from the bustle of downtown with a walk through Parc Jeanne-Mance, right across from the Mount Royal Park.
• Visitors have the unique opportunity to gain insider knowledge on one of Montreal’s most vibrant neighbourhoods: Plateau-Mont-Royal.
• Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides are university-level researchers and will answer your questions and lead discussions throughout the tour experience.

Accessibility Information

• Moderate walking (tour is approx. 2.2 km and lasts one and a half to two hours)
• Please inform the Museum of any relevant accessibility needs upon booking your tour.
• Tours can generally be made to accommodate different mobility and accessibility needs.
• Note that Montreal’s sidewalks and roads are often under construction or poorly kept, which can further impact accessing our tours.

What to Bring

• All visitors should arrive with their own water bottles filled, and having already used the restroom; stops along the tour hold up the experience for everyone participating, and we want to make sure everyone enjoys the tour!
• The tour also does not include time for stops at businesses (unless there is an emergency)
• All visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Tour will run rain or shine.