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Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour
*Tours sell out - book early to secure your spot!* Explore Old Montreal with this fun and informative walking tour in the old town! We cover the essentials of both the East + West parts of Old Montreal in a compact 2 hour tour. This tour is the best introduction to Montreal and to the old city. It will give you a great foundation for understanding what makes the city tick and for planning the rest of your stay. History, architecture, culture, interesting facts and fun stories are all covered. We'll walk the cobblestone streets lined with beautiful buildings showcasing our architectural heritage. You'll discover the historical highlights and cultural contexts that contribute to making Montreal the unique, fun and diverse city that it is today. You'll leave the tour armed with Lesley's personal suggestions of things to see and do during your stay. A tiny treat and a small parting gift are also included in your experience! :-) You'll be part of an exclusive group of only 10 people = a much more personal experience than other walking tours with larger groups. Myself & my fabulous co-hosts - Amelie, Elise, Martin, Isabelle, Thom, Marie-Pier, Rene, Marie-Hellene & Gabriela - are looking forward to meeting you and to showing you around! * Minimum age to attend is 12 years old. * Tour is in English * Tour operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine or snow
Montreal-Style Bagel Making Workshop!
Welcome to the only place in Montreal that will teach you how to make Montreal bagels! 1000+ five star reviews! Montreal bagels are world famous for their shape, taste and texture. A trip to Montreal isn't complete until you've tried one of these amazing bagels. So why not try your hand at making them yourself? I will teach you the secrets on how to make some deliciously unique and authentic Montreal style bagels at home, the easy way. We will start by learning how the ingredients used affect the Bagels and the final result. Then we will all measure our ingredients using scales. After that, I will show you how to properly mix and knead the dough which you will do on your own right after me. I have adapted the best Boulanger (Bread Maker) techniques to the home kitchen so you will become a confident baker at home in no time! After mixing the dough, we will learn how to shape the bagels, boil them, dress them up with various toppings, bake them and finally eat them fresh out of the oven! Not many things can beat eating freshly baked and delicious Bagels that you have made yourself right out of the oven. You will leave with a detailed recipe to take home. Thanks for reading and hopefully see you soon! Will
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
We will visit some of the most beautiful art pieces and hide outs. You will learn worlds LARGEST underground city and the history of each place. Let’s discover all of its beauty. - Complexe Desjardins has a beautiful water fountain. - The World Trade Centre of Montreal includes a piece of the Berlin wall and a statue masterpiece the God of the sea. - Visit a historic bank with a café Head over to - Central station - Visit the Cathcart Terrace restaurant and Biergarten - Step outside to see “The Ring” that serves as window with more than 200 years of history - 1000 la Gauchetiere Ice rink (year round) - In the tunnels stop to try the best espresso or juice to re-energize. - Eatons Center (Time out market mouth watering food tasting heaven) - Place Montreal Trust ( largest water spout ) - Les Cours Mont Royal (Stunning architecture) - NEW Amazing Selfie Zone! Picture heaven! - Infamous Barbie exposition - Step outdoors to see how it’s all connected. I take alot of pictures, to make your experience memorable. It is guaranteed two hours, covers a lot of terrain and is hosted my me your favourite local! I do private groups, custom hours & tailored experiences, please inquire.
Curling 4 Ever
When you arrive, I, Michel, Gord, Maureen Bob, Claude, or Peter(One of us only) will welcome you with the warmest smile. Then we'll discuss curling history and fun facts. After we will go on the ice and try a few techniques, laughs will be on the menu, then you’ll jump right into the action of one of our country's favorite sports. I look forward to meeting you on the ice! We also support Retirees that still want to be active by HOSTING you and your group. ***Please feel free to ask me any questions if you need a private group and if a date doesn't appear we could make it happen #Bachelor, #Bachelorette #TeamBuilding)*** No Alcohol consumption before and during the experience.
Tasting & Tour of a Craft Distillery
We'll meet in our tasting room before taking you into the heart of the action inside the distillery. Once inside, you'll get to see the entire gin, vodka and whisky (yes, whisky!) making process from start to finish. Often we'll be right in the middle of production so you'll get to see, smell and later taste just what it is we make. Of course, the tour ends back in the tasting room where you will sample our 2 vodkas and 3 gins and 2 liqueurs. *whisky tasting is available for an extra $15 CDN on-site* Other things to note: We do sell our products at the distillery! So you can take our spirits home with you to enjoy with family and friends. Noteworthy: children under 18 years old are free of charge, accompanied by parents.

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Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour
*Tours sell out - book early to secure your spot!* Explore Old Montreal with this fun and informative walking tour in the old town! We cover the essentials of both the East + West parts of Old Montreal in a compact 2 hour tour. This tour is the best introduction to Montreal and to the old city. It will give you a great foundation for understanding what makes the city tick and for planning the rest of your stay. History, architecture, culture, interesting facts and fun stories are all covered. We'll walk the cobblestone streets lined with beautiful buildings showcasing our architectural heritage. You'll discover the historical highlights and cultural contexts that contribute to making Montreal the unique, fun and diverse city that it is today. You'll leave the tour armed with Lesley's personal suggestions of things to see and do during your stay. A tiny treat and a small parting gift are also included in your experience! :-) You'll be part of an exclusive group of only 10 people = a much more personal experience than other walking tours with larger groups. Myself & my fabulous co-hosts - Amelie, Elise, Martin, Isabelle, Thom, Marie-Pier, Rene, Marie-Hellene & Gabriela - are looking forward to meeting you and to showing you around! * Minimum age to attend is 12 years old. * Tour is in English * Tour operates in all weather conditions, rain or shine or snow
Montreal-Style Bagel Making Workshop!
Welcome to the only place in Montreal that will teach you how to make Montreal bagels! 1000+ five star reviews! Montreal bagels are world famous for their shape, taste and texture. A trip to Montreal isn't complete until you've tried one of these amazing bagels. So why not try your hand at making them yourself? I will teach you the secrets on how to make some deliciously unique and authentic Montreal style bagels at home, the easy way. We will start by learning how the ingredients used affect the Bagels and the final result. Then we will all measure our ingredients using scales. After that, I will show you how to properly mix and knead the dough which you will do on your own right after me. I have adapted the best Boulanger (Bread Maker) techniques to the home kitchen so you will become a confident baker at home in no time! After mixing the dough, we will learn how to shape the bagels, boil them, dress them up with various toppings, bake them and finally eat them fresh out of the oven! Not many things can beat eating freshly baked and delicious Bagels that you have made yourself right out of the oven. You will leave with a detailed recipe to take home. Thanks for reading and hopefully see you soon! Will
Discover Montreal's Underground City - Reso
We will visit some of the most beautiful art pieces and hide outs. You will learn worlds LARGEST underground city and the history of each place. Let’s discover all of its beauty. - Complexe Desjardins has a beautiful water fountain. - The World Trade Centre of Montreal includes a piece of the Berlin wall and a statue masterpiece the God of the sea. - Visit a historic bank with a café Head over to - Central station - Visit the Cathcart Terrace restaurant and Biergarten - Step outside to see “The Ring” that serves as window with more than 200 years of history - 1000 la Gauchetiere Ice rink (year round) - In the tunnels stop to try the best espresso or juice to re-energize. - Eatons Center (Time out market mouth watering food tasting heaven) - Place Montreal Trust ( largest water spout ) - Les Cours Mont Royal (Stunning architecture) - NEW Amazing Selfie Zone! Picture heaven! - Infamous Barbie exposition - Step outdoors to see how it’s all connected. I take alot of pictures, to make your experience memorable. It is guaranteed two hours, covers a lot of terrain and is hosted my me your favourite local! I do private groups, custom hours & tailored experiences, please inquire.
Curling 4 Ever
When you arrive, I, Michel, Gord, Maureen Bob, Claude, or Peter(One of us only) will welcome you with the warmest smile. Then we'll discuss curling history and fun facts. After we will go on the ice and try a few techniques, laughs will be on the menu, then you’ll jump right into the action of one of our country's favorite sports. I look forward to meeting you on the ice! We also support Retirees that still want to be active by HOSTING you and your group. ***Please feel free to ask me any questions if you need a private group and if a date doesn't appear we could make it happen #Bachelor, #Bachelorette #TeamBuilding)*** No Alcohol consumption before and during the experience.
Montreal Rage Cage Experience
Whether it's to de-stress or just for the novelty of it, the Rage Room is an awesome activity to do. It's pretty simple, choose from a variety of glass items and electronics, suit up in our complete protective gear and break stuff. A signed waiver is required to participate in this activity. You must be 18 years or older and will be asked to provide proof if deemed required. Please keep in mind, you are breaking glass items and electronics, so this experience is not for the faint-hearted. Other things to note When you arrive, you'll have to sign a waiver before starting the experience. The Rage Cage can accommodate up to 4 people at a time. Let me know if you would like to add people. Please note that if you wish to change the date and/or time of your booking less than 48 hours in advance, there will be a 10$ surcharge/person.
Tasting & Tour of a Craft Distillery
We'll meet in our tasting room before taking you into the heart of the action inside the distillery. Once inside, you'll get to see the entire gin, vodka and whisky (yes, whisky!) making process from start to finish. Often we'll be right in the middle of production so you'll get to see, smell and later taste just what it is we make. Of course, the tour ends back in the tasting room where you will sample our 2 vodkas and 3 gins and 2 liqueurs. *whisky tasting is available for an extra $15 CDN on-site* Other things to note: We do sell our products at the distillery! So you can take our spirits home with you to enjoy with family and friends. Noteworthy: children under 18 years old are free of charge, accompanied by parents.
Private Photoshoot in Montreal, choose the location !
* Private session, even from one person * 30 edited hight quality photos included sent the next day * Coffee break (or other!) Offered * Possibility to get all the unedited picture Do not hesitate to look at my Instagram or my website to know my style (even if I adjust): huguesbrnd.com or @ hugues.brnd Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, I will respond quickly If you are a large group or if you have special needs (special schedule ...) contact me too! The strong points : - Private session, even from one person - 30 included photos included sent the next day - Coffee break (or other!) Offered -Possibility to get all the unedited pictures As soon as you arrive at the starting point, we will discuss together the style you are looking for and the emotions you want to appear through the different portraits that we will take during the experience. During the experience we will stop in a nice local cafe for around 15min. You will receive your digital photos the next day which you can download from my website. Before sending you your photos, I will edit them so that you receive the result you want, we can even talk about color and tone if you have requests or a particular aesthetic! I can also send the unedited pictures and the ones I did not select, I usually take around 150 pictures to select edit 30. By booking this experience you agree that the pictures taken are for personal use only and that the photographer remains the copyright owner (as stated in the Canadian Copyright Act). You accept that the pictures may be used in advertisement, reproduced, sold and distributed. In case of too bad weather conditions, the experience cannot take place, we can reschedule or reimburse it according to your preferences.
Learn to prepare espresso in a stationery cafe
Learn how to prepare thirdwave style espresso coffee with a professional barista! Join me behind the counter in a unique micro coffee bar inside my stationery shop. Amateurs and coffee nerds alike are all welcome. During this experience, I’ll go over the technical side of making the perfect espresso. I’ll explain the science behind coffee, we’ll taste some shots together and then talk about aromas and flavors. Afterwards, it's your turn to practice behind the machine. This is your chance to have all your coffee questions answered! A few important things to note: -The coffee bar is open during the day, so we may need to squeeze in a few orders -Please feel free to bring a water bottle and to take notes or photos during the experience if you wish :) -We will mostly be standing during this 1.5 hour experience, there are stairs to enter the space and there is limited seating available -This experience is open to participants 18+ only -There is no public restroom on-site, but there are bathrooms 5 minutes away at the Rosemont Public Library around the corner -The shop is accessible by public transit via metro Rosemont, or there is paid street parking available Check out my list of local café recommendations here: https://fr.airbnb.ca/s/guidebooks?refinement_paths[]=/guidebooks/3708969&s=67&unique_share_id=420949ee-1a11-43eb-a073-d354f4e0629f
The Original Non-Touristy Montreal Mural & Street Art Tour
We meet in the borough with the highest concentration of artists on the strip where a massive mural festival is held yearly. We're going to be hitting the streets of the Plateau Mont-Royal to check out anywhere between 20 - 30 works of art. The murals range from 2 - 9 storeys tall. We'll be learning about the artists, the message and different techniques as well as about Montreal street art and graffiti scene. We'll take to the smaller back streets and alleyways to cover some hidden gems and just might witness some live work. Here we will discover some installations and different types of guerilla art as well as get to know some of our graffiti writers and crews a bit better. This experience is great for locals, visitors, team building and private groups. Really anyone who likes pretty things and learning about one of the city’s subcultures. At the end of the experience we'll be handing you a list of recommendations for watering holes, local designer shopping, cool art galleries and the best food. The essentials of travel, quoi. Ask your guide to point out other great street art locations to continue on your own.
Tinder Photoshoot ! Get more matches
***If you want the quickest reply and have a look at my entire work , contact me directly on my Insta (@marinegibert_photographer) **IMPORTANT NOTE** This photoshoot last 30min -Level Up Your Tinder Game! - Ready to supercharge your profile and attract a flood of matches? Get ready for the ultimate Tinder Photoshoot Experience! - Unleash Your Best Self: Showcase the real you in a stunning series of photos that capture your personality, confidence, and charisma like never before! - Elevate Your First Impression: Make that unforgettable first impression with eye-catching images that will make potential matches swipe right with excitement! - First photoshoot ? No worries , I will guide you all along the shoot. - Boost Your Confidence: Experience a fun-filled photoshoot that boosts your self-assurance and leaves you feeling ready to conquer the dating world! - Find Your Perfect Match: Let your true personality shine through our expertly curated shots, attracting like-minded individuals who can't wait to get to know you. - Swipe Right on success and book your shoot today ! I am available from 8am till 8pm everyday , contact me if you want a specific time slot for your shoot .
Axe & Knife Throwing Canadian Experience
Suitable for single travelers, couples and large groups :D One of Canada’s most popular experiences!! Have a taste of Canadian History by partaking in the old Canadian pastime of axe throwing! The practice of chucking a hatchet into wood is as old as the lumberjack, but it is relatively new as a “sport.” Unsurprisingly, its current status as indoor recreational activity began in Canada. Today, we pay homage to the Canadian lumberjack, by joying in this melding of tradition and sport. During this 60-minute experience, you will try different types of axes & knives and lances! Learn important techniques, and have a couple of laughs. Private group booking discounts are available! Just send us a message and let us know how many people you will be. Our goal is to provide the best Airbnb Experience to all guests. Regardless of the group-size, you are guaranteed to have the full attention from myself and/or my experienced co-hosts. Each target will have no more than 2 guests (to share). Each instructor will train no more than 4 students at a time Join us and have a truly Canadian experience! Please note that if you wish to change the date and/or time of your booking less than 48 hours in advance, there will be a 10$ surcharge/person.
Montreal Nightlife - An Exclusive Party Experience
Montreal boasts one of the most vibrant and exciting nightlife scenes in the world! In other words, there is something for everyone! Our experience is NOT just a pub crawl. You'll notice that group sizes are limited to 6. This is because our experience is intimate and exclusive. We focus on connecting with each person and ensuring that the experience is tailored to the specific interests of each group. As a result, we put in extra effort to organize multiple itineraries for the night. Due to the exclusivity of some locations, large groups would not be permitted entry. The night will commence with an opportunity to get acquainted over a drink at one of Montreal's coolest speakeasy bars. Next, we'll take you to a trendy lounge with electronic music, allowing you to savor the vibrant and eclectic nightlife of Montreal. Finally, we'll visit an exclusive nightclub or disco to dance the night away. The venue will be selected based on the music preference of the group and bottle service can be organized upon request. Note that we are professional event organizers and party planners. We know all the hottest places in the city and have connections at them. We can make recommendations and help you organize your stay.
Professional photoshoot - Memories for life
*IMPORTANT NOTE* Groups of 2 or more will automatically get a private experience . Solo traveller may be join by one additional traveller. This is your unique chance to get a professionnal Photoshoot ! ****PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING**** The photoshoot will last for 30 min and you will get 3 edited pictures ( 15$ per extra edited picture ) Get ALL THE UNEDITED PICTURES for an extra 150$ The photoshoot will take place in Old Montreal , I know all the good spots for the pictures and you will have the possibility to change outfits. After this experience I will send you a link to a private online gallery where you can do the selection of the pictures that you want (15$ per extra picture ) These pictures will be full resolution. You will need an email adress to receive the pictures. The website I work with even offers you the possibility of having high quality prints mailed to your home. If you don't find availability for the date or time that you want please contact me , I will try my best so you can do this Photoshoot .
KNITTING. Introduction
We can also do this activity on-line It’s going to be a lot of fun. If you never tried it but always wanted to start. It’s time! Introduction in Knitting. For those who want to know how to start to make magnificent tricotage/knitwear We would meet at my place, cozy colorful apartment in Verdun. And then the magic begins. I will show how to chose the yarn, chose the knitting needles, how to plan your final result; and we going to start from the very beginning to knit. From the simplest technique. Nothing hard but very fascinating activity for family, friends, or maybe for coworkers ;) The introduction to knitting takes 2 hours. In 2 hours you'll learn how to start the item, 2 different types of stitches. And we'll start your first scarf. All you need is just to book the Experience and enjoy, I’m going to provide all you need. You will leave with basic knowledge of knitting, the piece of your future scarf with knitting needles and possibility to practice and finish your item.
Breakfast & Brunch In An Orange Grove
SoLIT Café is set inside an orange grove wanna be ;) with a focus on specialty coffee and delicious wholesome food with some of the best baked goods in the city of Montreal! During this experience, you will have a chance to sample multiple coffee beverages including Matcha Latte, Chai Late & Espresso. Followed by sampling delicious foods such as smoked salmon on the famous St. Viateur bagel, the best french croissant in the city, freshly made baguette with our own home made guacamole and more depending on the special of the week. Please note, the type of food served may change on the size of the group, however our objective remains the same, to only serve you the best :)
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