Mile-End Montreal Food Tour
- Overview
- What to Expect
- Where to Meet
- FAQ
Highlights of the Mile-End Montreal Food Tour
- Your guide will meet you on the outskirts of Montreal’s artsy Mile End neighborhood, where you’ll kick things off at a beloved neighbourhood counter — a passion project born from friendship, where everything is homemade and the sandwiches have quietly become some of the best in the city.
- After a leisurely stroll down Parc Avenue, you’ll enjoy our delicious Secret Dish — a savory pastry bite straight from the Mediterranean, with a twist you won’t see coming. A truly unique and remarkable bite that will take you by delightful surprise!
- Moving on, no visit to Montreal would be complete without sampling one of the city’s namesake bagels — a fresh Montreal bagel, still warm from the wood-fired oven, served with cream cheese.
- Did you know that street gnocchi was a thing? In Montreal it is! From a legendary family-run walk-up window, you’ll taste pillowy homemade gnocchi smothered in a rich, slow-cooked tomato sauce — served piping hot in a classic takeout container.
- After which, you’ll dig into a classic poutine: crispy fries, squeaky cheese curds, and a rich gravy, piled high and absolutely unapologetic.
- Fall/Winter: And to wrap things up, you’ll sip authentic Italian coffee on a beautiful terrasse at a historic café while indulging in a delicious hand-piped cannoli.
- Spring/Summer: And to wrap things up, cool down with a scoop of artisan ice cream from one of Mile End’s most beloved seasonal spots — the perfect sweet ending to a flavour-packed afternoon.
Make the Mile-End Food Tour a Private Tour
You can contact us directly to make this Food tour, a private tour. Or you can also book directly a private group tour in our booking system. Select “Make this tour Private” in the booking cart and options will pop up. Important: it is not possible to make a tour private if public tickets have already been bought.
What you’ll taste
THE FOOD
- Montreal Smoked Meat sandwich
- Our delicious Secret Dish
- Montreal-style bagel
- Poutine
- Street gnocchi
- Hand-piped cannoli
THE DRINKS
- Water
- Italian coffee
Why take the Mile-End Montreal Food Tour?
Mile End is a thriving community of musicians, artists and young entrepreneurs. Our tour allows you to discover exactly what makes this special neighbourhood tick! We explore its back alleys, acclaimed shops, and exhilarating culture. Not to mention, you’ll also uncover some of Montreal’s most unique, tasty, and trendy food. Whether you’re from distant lands or a local Montrealer, this tour is the perfect way to dive into the city’s culture, spend time with friends or coworkers, and it makes for a perfect gift, too. Together, let’s discover why the Mile End is the fastest-growing neighbourhood in Montreal!
What to expect from the Mile End Montreal Food Tour?
One-of-a-Kind Food Tasting — On our 3-hour guided tour of the Mile End neighbourhood, we visit six unique tasting locations. Each one ensures that you will enjoy fresh and exciting flavours. We sample a variety of food from the Mile End, including everything from hearthy smoked meat and rye sandwich, smoked meat, gravlax salmon to fresh handmade Montréal style Bagels.
The food samples included are enough for a hearty and satisfying lunch. Our tasting locations range from an ambitious urban butcher, to the famous St.Viateur bagel, and even to a fully sustainable vegan eatery! All food tastings are included in the ticket price. We even throw in a water bottle to keep you hydrated.
Historic & Cultural Experience – As you take in the eclectic streets of the Mile End, you’ll get the chance to experience life as a native Montrealer, or should we say a native “Mile-Ender.” Our knowledgeable tour guides highlight the fascinating and offbeat history of this rich cultural hub. Our tour presents how the Mile End became home to the most artists per capita in all of North America (seriously). We also discuss the historical and cultural significance of many landmarks found in the bustling sector.
The Mile End has become the epitome of Montreal’s multicultural standard, and our tour touches upon the deep history of immigration and settlement embedded in these streets. We can guarantee it will be the most interesting stroll you’ve taken in a while! In addition to this, our enthusiastic local guides share their knowledge, recommendations, and personal anecdotes about how the Mile End became the intriguing neighbourhood it is today!
WHEN
Sunday Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 11 AM, 11:30 AM or 12 PM (Please look up the online calendar for current departure dates)
WHO
All ages and fitness levels. No pets please.
CAPACITY
Maximum 12 people per tour.
GROUP AND PRIVATE TOURS
Offered on request and depending on availability. Just fill out the form in our private and group tours page.
WEATHER
Runs rain or shine, snow or even in extreme snowstorms! (40% of the tour takes place indoors). We highly recommend you bring appropriate clothing for the winter season and sun protection in the summer.
SPECIAL FOOD REQUESTS
Please note that the Mile End Food Tour includes vegetarian, lactose intolerant and vegan options during the summer season. The Mile End Food Tour is unfortunately not gluten free friendly in it’s current version. Please be advised that the food substitutes for the gluten free option are mostly not available on this tour.
ENOUGH FOOD?
If you’re an early bird, we suggest you have a small breakfast before coming. If not, you can also skip your breakfast and come directly to the food tour.
SALES DEADLINE
Tickets must be purchased before 10 AM on any given tour date. We recommend booking your tickets in advance as most of the tours tend to sell out.
PARKING
Avoid driving to Mile End at all costs. Parking is almost impossible to find. If you need to come by car, we recommend that you find parking in another neighbourhood and take public transi
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