A taste of Montreal

摘要

Discover Montreal's cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new on this comprehensive overview tour of the city-Old Montreal's rich architectural and historical legacy, the financial district, the cultural and performing arts institutions, and Montreal's universities. Along the way, the tour includes a stop at the summit at Mount Royal Park, for a panoramic view of Montreal, and a drive through Ste-Helene's Island, site of Expo '67. Two hundred years ago in Montreal, successful businessmen built some of Montreal's most notable mansions in an area beside Mount Royal, which became known as the Golden Square Mile. This posh sector developed rapidly and between 1850 and 1930, it was home to some of the wealthiest families in Canada. This tour ends with a visit to the Canadian Guild of Crafts, the oldest gallery in Montreal, with a mandate to preserve, encourage, and promote Canadian and Native arts and fine crafts.