About our Photo Tours
Adventures thru the Lens Photo Tours are Urban Adventures. The goal is for travelers to:
• Discover and experience a city through the eyes of a local photographer.
• Encourage the observation of new viewpoints and interesting details which might easily be overlooked.
• To improve photography technique.
• To have a more interesting experience and involvement when visiting a city.
• Have fun
Our Photographer has in-depth local knowledge, a passion for their city and for the art of photography. Photographers are carefully selected for their breadth of style and experience in either travel or photo-documentary/reportage.
So bring your camera and be prepared to walk, shoot and click.
Languages : English, French, Portuguese, some Italian
Pedro has had a passion for photography since the age of sixteen. Started with a basic 35 mm Nikon and am now using a Nikon D2X, Apple computers and softwares such as Photoshop CS3. Travelled the world taking photographs of landscapes, architecture and travel photography. Presently specializing in landscape and travel photography as well a working with fashion and wedding photography.
Some of the things you will learn:
IN SEASON: March 1 - Oct 31st
CLOSE OUT DATES : National Holidays
Saturday Morning :
DEPARTURE POINT: Montreal Convention Center (Palais des Congrais) 1001, Jean-Paul Riopelle Place, Place d'Armes metro station
ENDING POINT: Montreal Convention Center
TOURS HIGH POINTS:
Cost: 125 € per person
Other times on request. Minimum 2 persons - 150 € per person
A unique way to discover Montreal. Starting with the Notre Dame Basilica, a magnificent Gothic Revival church dating back to 1829. Discover the Chateau Ramezay Museum, a former Governor's residence dating back to the 18th Century.
Montreal City Hall built in 1872 and from its balcony in 1967, French President General de Gaulle uttered his famous words "Vive le Québec libre!" Next on to the Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, a key site in Old Montreal dating back to 1655. Also, Pierre du Calvet House, built in the 18th Century, this house is one of the most beautiful examples of urban architecture developed in New France. The Marché Bonsecours inaugurated in 1847 was the city's main agricultural marketplace for over a century.
The Centre d'histoire de Montréal is a charming museum where the history of Montréal starting in 1535 comes to life. Finally, the Quays of the Old Port of Montréal is a 2.5 km long recreational and tourist park which offers a variety of outdoor activities.
The Clock Tower in the Old Port was built in 1922 to commemorate the courage ot the men of the Merchant Fleet who were lost during World War 1. The Montreal Museum fo Archaelogy and History is a national historic site set at the very birthplace of Montreal.
The Montreal Convention Center reveals a colourful facade. And much, more to be discovered and seen along the route.