1250 René-Lévesque: Self-Guided Audio Tours

As you explore the Musée des Hospitalières, you'll be transported back in time to the 17th century, discovering the lives of the Hospitaller sisters who dedicated their lives to caring for the sick and wounded. Admire the exquisite collection of artifacts, religious art, and medical instruments, which highlight the evolution of healthcare practices and the daily routines of the sisters. Don't miss the chance to step inside the reconstructed pharmacy, filled with facts about the world of traditional herbal remedies and apothecary practices. The Musée des Hospitalières offers a unique and insightful experience that intertwines healthcare history, spirituality, and the resilience of those who dedicated themselves to the service of others.

With this ticket to the Musée des Hospitalières and a self-guided audio walk of the Mile End and Outremont neighborhoods, you'll explore Montreal's eclectic soul. The tour begins at the Musée des Hospitalières, where you'll be transported back in time to the 17th century, discovering the lives of the Hospitaller sisters who dedicated their lives to caring for the sick and wounded. (!) Note that this tour includes an entrance ticket available in the app, but the audio guide inside the museum is not provided. After you finish exploring the museum, set off on a fascinating stroll through Montreal's bohemian neighborhoods. Along the way, the tour unfolds along a curated route ushering you from the verdant Mount Royal Park, past an array of architectural marvels like the Church of St. Michael and St. Anthony, spirited murals by esteemed artists, to sumptuous scents of the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop, and more. Highlights include the Drawn & Quarterly, a nucleus for graphic novelists, and the city's literary giant Mordecai Richler's namesake library. The tour ensures a sensory experience; listen to the gentle hum of local life as you're introduced to Montreal's tapestry of art, faith, and community that intertwines throughout these storied streets.

Visit the Canadian Railway Museum or Exporail, located near Montreal, to see the preserved train engines and bogies. Discover over 400 artifacts and climb aboard various vehicles, from streetcars to steam locomotives. Learn about the lives of railway workers, including teachers in school cars and employees in cabooses. Also, visit the locomotive simulator or miniature train, and stop by the store before you leave.

Visit a collection of rooms that change your perspective, installations that engage your mind, and images that challenge what you see. Exhibits teach that things are not always as they appear, especially in the Museum of Illusions.

Embark on a self-paced exploration of Montreal's eclectic Mile End and Outremont neighborhoods with this captivating self-guided audio tour. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike, this tour invites the culturally curious and architecture aficionados to immerse themselves in a district alive with rich history and vibrant artistry. Starting off at the historic Rialto Theatre, you'll traipse through the charming streets and behold landmarks steeped in storytelling, with the verdant Saint-Viateur Park awaiting at your journey's end. Along the way, the tour unfolds along a curated route ushering you from the sumptuous scents of the famous St-Viateur Bagel shop, past an array of spirited murals by esteemed artists, to architectural marvels like the Mordecai-Richler Library and the Church of St. Michael and St. Anthony. A highlight for many includes the Drawn & Quarterly, a nucleus for graphic novelists. The tour ensures a sensory experience; listen to the gentle hum of local life as you're introduced to Montreal's legendary bagels, peek at the city's literary giant Mordecai Richler's namesake library, and soak in the tapestry of art, faith, and community that intertwines throughout these storied streets. Whether you're capturing the essence of Montreal's fire station heritage or standing in awe of sacred architectural wonders, this journey promises to leave vivid imprints of the city's dynamic character.