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  • Montreal, Canada

Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour

  • 2 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

The Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour revisits one of the darkest chapters in the city’s history, also known as Black ’47. Starting in June, 1847, Montreal was overwhelmed by wave after wave of Irish refugees fleeing brutal oppression at home, including a massive famine triggered by a potato blight and colonial British landowners, many of whom forced tenants off their lands. The walking tour provides in-depth history about the Irish Famine's impact on Montreal in 1847. Guests will visit key sites associated with this tragedy, including the Old Port and Lachine Canal, the Grey Nuns Motherhouse, the two locations of Montreal’s fever sheds and mass burial grounds, and the infamous Black Rock monument. The Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour is sure to please those researching family roots, history buffs, and tourists and locals interested in this dark episode in the city’s history.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 40)
3 stops
2 hrs duration

Stop at: Old Port of Montreal

30 min

Visit the Old Port of Montreal and how it relates to the Irish Famine refugees.

Stop at: Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine

5 min

One of Montreal's mass graves is located near the Lachine Canal. Your guide will show you it's exact location.

Stop at: Montreal Irish Monument

10 min

The last stop on the tour is the Black Rock monument. This is the gravesite of over 6,000 Irish Famine Refugees.

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

Montreal Irish Monument
Rue Bridge, Montréal, QC H3K 1X8, Canada

The tour will end at the Black Rock. Your guide can give you directions at the end of your tour.

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Start time:

2:00 PM

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

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