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

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Meeting Point:
Roddick Gates, Sherbrooke Street Entrance

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Tour Hours:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

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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

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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.

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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.

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

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

 

 

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