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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.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Montréal, Canada
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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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.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Port of Montreal, Old Port of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
Visit the Old Port of Montreal and how it relates to the Irish Famine refugees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine, 105 Rue McGill 6th Floor, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2E7 Canada
One of Montreal’s mass graves is located near the Lachine Canal. Your guide will show you it’s exact location.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Montreal Irish Monument, Rue Bridge, Montréal, QC H3K 1X8, Canada
The last stop on the tour is the Black Rock monument. This is the gravesite of over 6,000 Irish Famine Refugees.
Duration: 10 minutes
