Along the way, you will be introduced to:

• Some of the great Montreal-born musicians, singers and composers, such as Oscar Peterson, Wilfrid Pelletier, Monique Leyrac and Leonard Cohen as well as other famous musicians who played in the venues we will see;
• What could be the largest music and arts festival ever held in the western world
• A subversive venue which became the city’s center of gravity for punk and alternative music near the end of the 80’s.
• The surprising life of the composer of Canada’s national anthem.
• The post-WWII effervescence of French music and variety clubs
• The oldest music retailer still in operation in North America
• The unlikely story of a prestigious venue
• And much more.

This is the only walking tour entirely dedicated to the rich history of music in Montreal. The duration of this tour is 2 hours 15 minutes and it is offered by a certified guide who has a permit from the city of Montreal and is a member of the Montreal Professional Tourist Guide Association.