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Explore McGill University on a guided walking tour in Montreal. Visit the Redpath Museum, the McLennan–Redpath Library Complex, and the Leacock Building.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of McGill University
• Explore the campus with a student guide and learn about its traditions
• Visit the Redpath Museum and the McLennan–Redpath Library Complex
• Admire the views of downtown Montreal from the Leacock Building
• Hear stories of McGill’s notable alumni, including Leonard Cohen

Description

Meeting Point: Roddick Gates, Sherbrooke Street Entrance ⸻ Tour Hours: Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ⸻ Inclusions: ✓ 1.5-hour student-led walking tour (covering Arts Building, Redpath Museum, McLennan Library, Roddick Gates, and more) ✓ 0.5-hour interactive Q&A with current McGill students ⸻ Post-Tour Freedom: After the guided tour, feel free to explore Mount Royal Park just behind campus, stroll along Sherbrooke Street’s cafés and boutiques, or visit the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts nearby. ⸻ Tour Overview: Step into McGill University, founded in 1821 and recognized as one of Canada’s most internationally respected institutions. Located in the heart of Montreal, McGill combines a rich academic tradition with a cosmopolitan, bilingual urban culture. Begin at the Roddick Gates, the ceremonial entrance to campus, before walking up the tree-lined paths toward the Arts Building, McGill’s oldest structure. Visit the Redpath Museum, a natural history landmark, and the McLennan–Redpath Library Complex, a hub for students across disciplines. Explore the Faculty of Science buildings at the base of Mount Royal, and hear about McGill’s contributions to Nobel Prize–winning research in fields from medicine to physics. Admire the sweeping views of downtown Montreal from the steps of the Leacock Building, home to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Along the way, your student guide will share stories of McGill’s notable alumni, including Ernest Rutherford, Leonard Cohen, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and introduce you to campus traditions like Frosh Week, the Winter Carnival, and cheering for the McGill Redbirds. Whether you are passionate about science, humanities, business, or public service, this tour offers a firsthand glimpse into McGill’s dynamic academic community—where global perspectives meet Canadian spirit in one of North America’s most vibrant cities.

Includes

Guided tour of McGill University Visit to the Roddick Gates Visit to the Arts Building Visit to the Redpath Museum Visit to the McLennan–Redpath Library Complex Visit to the Faculty of Science buildings Visit to the Leacock Building Stories of notable alumni Introduction to campus traditions

Important Information

• The tour is conducted on foot, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The tour takes place in Montreal, a bilingual city, so some knowledge of French may enhance the experience.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund