There is no hotel pick-up. Please make your way to the Gray Line Office at 265 Catherine Street, Ottawa.
Your Discover Montreal tour begins with a pick-up from here in an air-conditioned coach fitted with a washroom.
Enjoy your one and a half hour drive to Montreal, entranced by the red barns, green forests, and crystal lakes of Western Quebec.
Once in Montreal, you will be able to choose from a number of departure times for your Tram tour of the city. Your professional bilingual guide will take you to the following sites:
Old Montreal : Originally established as a trading post by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1605, this venerable section of the city is among the oldest urban areas in North America. Take in beautifully preserved colonial mansions, tour the domed wonder of Bonsecours Market, and stare up at the magnificent City Hall, built in the Second Empire Style of France’s last monarch, Napoleon III.
Olympic Park : The futuristic Olympic Park played host to the 1976 Summer Games and remains one of the city’s most captivating centerpieces. The 575-foot tower on the main stadium is the world’s tallest inclined tower and the Biodome complex houses 4 distinct ecosystems.
McGill University : One of Canada’s most prestigious universities, McGill is located in the heart of Montreal’s thriving downtown.
Mt. Royal: The pristine park that stretches over the three modest peaks of Mount Royal provide stellar views of the Montreal skyline.
Notre Dame Basilica:The stained-glass windows that line the sanctuary of this breathtaking basilica narrate the story Montreal’s religious history in sumptuous visual detail. Erected in 1672, this Roman Catholic Church is among the city’s most defining landmarks.
You will have the remainder of the day to explore Montreal at your own leisure. Your return transportation voucher is valid for any of the hourly departures back to Ottawa, giving you the freedom to stay in Montreal for as long you wish.
When you do return you will be dropped off at the Gray Line Office in Ottawa.