Montreal 2026

Montreal, Canada Knitting and Food Tour

July 10 - 14, 2026

We will explore old Montreal, with sightseeing, shopping, knitting, and more. Montreal is the largest city in the Quebec province, with its cobblestone streets in Old Montreal and historic architecture. Known for amazing food and culture, Montreal is like stepping into France without crossing the Atlantic. We will visit the iconic Notre Dame Basilica, take in some art at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, explore a culinary adventure taking a Montreal food walking tour, and visit a farmers market for a French shopping experience. Montreal has incredible yarn stores that we will visit including La Maison Tricotee and Les Garçons. Knitting classes will consist of creating knitwear inspired by our travels, all levels of knitting can be accommodated. Hotel (4 nights), admissions, knitting classes, 7 meals included.

Details

  • July 10 - 14, 2026

  • Meals included: 9

  • Hotels included: 4 nights at the Hilton Embassy Suites

  • Notre Dame Basilica

  • Montreal Food walking tour

  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

  • All admissions included

  • Transportation (metro and uber)

  • Knitting classes and group knitting sessions

    Space is limited so book early.

    Must have 10 participants to run trip.

    Max 14 attendees.

Pricing

$4,950 USD per person single occupancy

$4,500 USD per person double occupancy

50% deposit required; 50% sixty (60) days prior to trip

*Flights not included

*Must get travel insurance (see Policy page)

*Alcohol and yarn purchases not included

Terrain

There is a lot of walking on this tour. Montreal is a large city, and we will be taking the metro to locations not walkable. Cobblestone streets in parts. Stairs and standing.

Tour Guides

Marny Kindness, Lead for Montreal Knitting Tour

Your hosts:

Lynn Ruggieri is a dual citizen of Italy and the U.S. and splits her time between the two countries, residing in Perugia for the last 10 years. Lynn is a knitter and tour organizer.

Marny Kindness is a knitter, knitwear designer and instructor who loves to travel and create knitwear inspired by other countries. Marny is the knitting instructor and tour organizer.

Knitting classes

Join Marny Kindness (knitter, instructor, knitwear designer) for knitting classes. All knitters should have a basic understanding of knitting. Class will be modified to accommodate all levels of knitting. We will create something beautiful inspired by your travels.

Tour Itinerary

Dates: July 10 - 14, 2026

Included in this tour will be the following:

Welcome happy hour and lots of knitting time.

Private knitting workshop (embroidery on knitwear) at La Maison Tricotee, with brunch and private shopping.

Explore Old Montreal, a section of Montreal near where we are staying, for sightseeing and shopping.

Notre Dame Basilica, a Catholic Church known for its Gothic Revival style architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has the largest gallery spaces in Canada. Showcasing Quebec and Canadian artists, MMFA also has Indigenous art, paintings, sculptures, graphics, photography, multimedia, and decorative arts from ancient times to today.

Knitting class at Les Garçons boutique, a gorgeous yarn shop with Les Garçons yarn brand (brioche knitting) with private shopping.

Local Montreal walking food tour to experience local and European-inspired foods, including meats, cheeses, sweets and poutine.

French farmers market, featuring flowers, cheeses, French cuisine, baked goods, and local artisan products. We will picnic and knit in a local park with a photography workshop.

To book this trip, Read the Policy page, then go to Contact us page!

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