Tour in ENGLISH | The vicinity of Faubourg Québec: when rails and river shape the city

AU COEUR DE LA MÉTROPOLE From Old Montreal to the Faubourgs: 50 Years of Transformation On the occasion of Héritage Montréal's 50th anniversary, revisit the east end of Old Montréal, the faubourgs and their evolution. From Faubourg Québec to the Viger Station-Hotel area, via the emblematic De La Gauchetière Street, Héritage Montréal offers three tours to help you discover the richness of Montreal's architecture, as well as major modern changes to the city’s landscape and the actions taken to preserve its heritage. Were you unable to join us last year? Were the visits already fully booked? We’re offering these tours again this year, so now’s your chance to join us! Tour 1 - The vicinity of Faubourg Québec: when rails and river shape the city The eastern part of Old Montreal and Faubourg Québec have undergone major transformations since the 18th century. Commerce, housing, tourism, port and rail activities have all left their mark on the district. This tour takes a particular interest in how the markers of the past have been integrated into today's buildings. This tour is presented by La Caisse. Duration: 90 minutes - Meeting point: Champ-de-Mars metro station, Vieux-Montréal–Saint-Antoine exit. - The tour ends on the corner of Notre-Dame and St-Claude, a five-minute walk from Champ-de-Mars metro station. - The tours will take place rain or shine - Online registration only. Registration cannot be done onsite. - This tour contains stairs and an uphill walk (towards the Champ de Mars, and towards Notre-Dame blvd.) - No date changes. Refunds can be made, except for service charges, up to 48 hours before the visit. - Please notify us as soon as possible if you cannot attend the visit. - For special rates (Senior, 35 years and under or Member), proof may be required on site, on the day of the visit. - You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email, as well as a reminder a few days before the visit. - Departure in English is at 5:30 PM. Departures in French are at 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM.