Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide
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.
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Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide
What's included in Black & Jazz History of Montreal with Ruby Roy Licensed Guide
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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
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.
Inclusions
- Services of a Professional Licensed Montreal Expert Guide Specialising in this tour, Ruby Roy
- If the tour is in the morning lunch can be at the market and area with many choices
- The tour can also begin at the market if guest would like to have breakfast before the tour
- For late after noon tours, there are many choices of restaurants for dinner . I am flexible with time fo tour
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In the Atrium of the Bakery Première Moisson
End Points
- The community gardens, street art, community centre and the historical location of the NCC as well the metro where we end
- Street Art, local living of the neighbourhood
- Residential homes, and historical buildings on the main street including the Sports Centre
- The park dedicated to Montreal Jazz History
- The oldest church dedicated to Black Montreal History
