In the company of your professional guide, discover the origin and current significance of mural art in Montréal on a path marked by unique and eclectic works of art. A true open-air museum, Montréal has become a hotspot for street art in North America, rivaling international capitals famous for their magnificent graffiti and outdoor murals.
Focusing mainly on the Saint-Laurent Boulevard axis with intriguing detours into surrounding alleys, this colorful walking tour showcases the most lively and creative Montréal murals. You will learn about the talent of the artists and collectives involved, the evolution of muralism since the 1920s in Mexico, and how Montréal became the first Canadian city to embrace and grow this significant movement starting in the 1970s.
Itinerary:
MURAL Festival Zone: Explore the heart of the city's urban art scene where its most impressive works are concentrated.
Saint-Laurent Boulevard: A stroll through the main artery of creative expression and its hidden gems.
Entertainment District (Quartier des spectacles): Encounter astounding murals created by artists like Phillip Adams and David Guinn.
Origins of Muralism: Learn about the movement's roots in 1920s Mexico and its democratic evolution.
Montréal's Artistic Growth: Discover the history of Canada's first muralist city and its development since the 1970s.