Fitz Plateau And Mile End Ride

Bike / E-bike tour : Plateau, Mile-End, Jean-Talon Market by Fitz

★ 4.9 314 reviews

from $68.76 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: 1251 Rue Rachel E
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Fitz Montréal

Overview

The tour rolls out from the Maison des Cyclistes on Rue Rachel Est, right across from Parc LaFontaine, and spends three hours looping through some of Montreal's most interesting residential neighborhoods by bike or e-bike. A local guide leads the way, with the longest stops in the Plateau Mont-Royal and at Jean-Talon Market, plus shorter pauses in Outremont, Mile End, Little Italy and at a famous bagel shop on Saint-Viateur. Riders get a bicycle and helmet, taxes are covered, and a warm Montreal bagel is thrown in as the snack.

The route suits most fitness levels. Several reviewers described it as mostly flat with only gentle inclines, and some said the e-bikes were appreciated anyway, especially later in the ride. Groups max out at 10 travellers and the tour runs at 10:00, rain or shine; if the weather turns wet, the operator hands out rain capes. Riders must be 14 or older, and the tour can be run bilingually in French and English on request.

Guide And Group In Brief

Guide	Included
Group size	Up to 10 travellers
Minimum age	14 years

Many travellers use this ride as an orientation tool early in their trip. Reviews repeatedly mention finishing with a better sense of which neighborhoods to return to, and some reviewers said they wished they had more time at Jean-Talon Market, which is a fair hint to plan a return visit on your own.

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Bicycle
Helmet (optional)
Taxes
Snacks

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Bottled water

Rating And Season In Brief

Rating	4.9 from 314 reviews
Weather	Operates in all weather; rain capes are provided.

Itinerary

Meet at Maison des CyclistesThe tour starts at 1251 Rue Rachel Est, across from Parc LaFontaine, at 10:00. The operator advises against arriving by car since parking nearby is very difficult.
Plateau Mont-RoyalA 30 minute stop, free to enter. This is the longest neighborhood pause of the ride.
OutremontA 10 minute stop.
Mile EndA 5 minute stop.
St-Viateur BagelA 10 minute stop, free to enter, and the spot where the included Montreal bagel snack happens.
Little ItalyA 10 minute stop with no admission charge.
Jean-Talon MarketA 25 minute visit, free to enter. Some reviewers wished for more time here, so plan a return trip if the market hooks you.
Return to startThe ride ends back at the Maison des Cyclistes meeting point, about three hours after departure.

Hands reach toward paper trays with a bagel, smoked meat on rye and maple syrup on an indoor market table.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before locking in a morning on two wheels.

What to wear. Wear casual, comfortable clothes suited to the weather, and skip the flip flops. One reviewer who toured in 90 degree heat found plenty of shade and breaks, so dress for riding rather than for walking.
Bring water. Bottled water is not included, so bring a refillable bottle. There is a fountain at the meeting point, which makes topping up easy before and after the ride.
Fitness and pace. Multiple reviewers called the route easy, mostly flat and not strenuous, with only gentle hills. The e-bike option exists for anyone who wants help on the inclines or toward the end of the morning.

Riding in traffic. Reviewers said they felt safe the whole way, so expect a mix of bike lanes and regular streets.
The bagel stop. The included snack is a warm Montreal bagel, and reviewers mention it often, usually with enthusiasm. Several described it as soft, flavorful and a highlight of the ride.
Weather and groups. Tours run in all weather and the operator supplies rain capes if it rains. The group is capped at 10 travellers aged 14 and up, and bilingual French and English tours are available on request.

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Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and riders must be at least 14 years old. It also requires a minimum number of participants to run; if that minimum is not met, travellers are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. One reviewer flagged the poor condition of some pavement along the route. A few reviewers wished for more time at Jean-Talon Market, so the 25 minutes there may feel short for food lovers.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

A local guide, the bicycle, an optional helmet, taxes and a snack are all included. The snack is a Montreal bagel. Gratuities are not included.

Is Food Or Drinks Extra?

The bagel is covered as part of the tour, and bottled water is not included. Bring a refillable bottle and use the fountain on site.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

At Fitz Montréal's headquarters inside the Maison des Cyclistes at 1251 Rue Rachel Est, across from Parc LaFontaine. The tour starts at 10:00 and ends back at the same point. Hotel pickup is not included, so make your own way to 1251 Rue Rachel Est, and avoid arriving by car because nearby parking is extremely difficult.

Can Kids Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Participants must be 14 or older, so younger children cannot join. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or an unmet minimum group size, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable weather appropriate clothes, proper shoes rather than flip flops, and a refillable water bottle. Helmets are available and optional. The tour runs in all weather, and rain capes are provided if needed.