Please note that adding a tour to your Sched itinerary does NOT mean you have registered for the tour. You must register using the tours registration link.Cost : $ 35
Old Montréal – Origins, Presence, and ResistanceThis tour explores the earliest documented presence of people of African descent in Montreal, beginning in the 17th century. Participants will learn about early Black figures and examine the realities of Black people in New France and under British rule. The tour also highlights sites connected to Black labour, resistance, and community formation, revealing how Black history is foundational to the city’s earliest development. Through architecture and place-based storytelling, participants gain a deeper understanding of how Black presence shaped Montreal from its beginnings.
Rito Joseph is the founder and lead tour guide of
Black Montreal Experiences, where he brings Montreal’s Afro-descendant history to life through engaging and immersive storytelling. Blending culture, history, art, and music, he guides participants on a journey that uncovers the rich presence, lasting contributions, and demographic evolution of Black communities in the city.
Transportation : not provided.Meeting point is a short walk from the hotel (9 minutes) at the the corner of McGill and Saint-Jacques streets, near Square-Victoria Metro.
Important Information:The tour will be offered in English, however the facilitator also speaks French.
$ All costs are in USD.
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