Downtown campus tours

The Welcome Centre offers different tours:

Prospective Students - The majority of tours are given to prospective undergraduate students. They are conducted by McGill students, Monday to Friday (excluding holidays), in English and French (by request). The prospective student tours focus on the history of McGill’s buildings, life in residence, student services, library resources, and clubs and societies.

Tour Times: Prospective Tours are offered generally twice on weekdays (10:30 am and 2:30 pm). We ask that you please register in advance to ensure a tour guide is available. Kindly view our tour schedule and book a tour online: McGill in Mind.

Important Note: Athletic facilities are NOT visited during the tour because of time constraints; however, tour takers are encouraged to visit them on their own either before or after the regular campus tour on weekdays. No reservations are required to visit athletics.
Please note that it is not possible to visit a residence during the Fall 2009 Exam Period (Monday, December 7 to Tuesday, December 22) and the Winter 2010 Exam Period (Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 30). You can find more information on residences here:www.mcgill.ca/residences/

Prospective Graduate Students - Tours for prospective graduate students are also offered. They are conducted by current students and cover the downtown campus, libraries, various graduate services, as well as Thomson House, the popular social centre reserved for the use of graduate students.

Tour Times: Graduate Tours are offered weekdays, at 11 am. We ask that you please register in advance to ensure a tour guide is available. Kindly email welcome your preferred weekday and the number of guests you will have with you.

Historical Tours - We can also provide more detailed historical tours of McGill for the general public. The tour covers the rise and development of the university and campus, as well as briefly outlines student life and current programs.

Tour Times: Tours can be arranged upon request, minimum 1 week in advance. Email: Welcome

Group Tours - The Welcome Centre can arrange a special tour for groups of 15 students/counsellors, on the downtown campus.

Group Tour requests: Please email the Welcome Centre, including the information listed below. The Welcome Centre will contact you to finalize all details and arrangements.

• Name of group/school
• Home City
• Number of students/current year of study (ex. 23 students, Grade 11)
• Number of counsellors/parents
• Requested date of visit and suggested time (am/pm)

Downtown campus - Welcome Centre:
Burnside Hall, Room 115
805 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal, Quebec H3A 2K6
Tel.: 514-398-6555
Email: Welcome

Macdonald campus tours

McGill's Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, located on the Macdonald Campus, offers four undergraduate degrees: a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, a Bachelor of Engineering in Bioresource Engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Food Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences (Dietetics and Human Nutrition).

The Macdonald Campus sits on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, about a half-hour drive from downtown. During class hours, a free shuttle bus service makes it easy for students to take courses on both campuses. During off hours, public transit is available.

If you would like to tour the Macdonald Campus in Ste. Anne de Bellevue, you may book a tour on the web site McGill in Mind or contact the Student Affairs Office.
Tel.: 514-398-7925
Fax: 514-398-7968
Email: Student Affairs Office

Schulich School of Music

The Schulich School of Music is housed in both the historic Strathcona Music Building and the new $50-million music complex, which includes a world class sound recording and music technology research facility and an extensive Music Library. In addition to a rehearsal space large enough for an entire orchestra, this complex provides considerable room for music instruction, practice, and performance in a near-perfect acoustic environment.

Founded as the Conservatorium of Music in 1904 and later incorporated as a faculty in 1920, the Schulich School of Music has enjoyed steady growth from a handful of students to its present position as the largest music school in Canada.

Staff and students present some 600 concerts and events each year in Pollack Hall, Redpath Hall, Clara Lichtenstein Recital Hall, and the Tanna Schulich Hall.

If you would like a tour of the Schulich School of Music or for further information, visit the Schulich School of Music web site, or contact the Schulich School of Music directly.

Self-guided tours and maps

Self-Guided Walking Tour

You may also choose to view and/or print the Self-Guided Campus Tour [.pdf] and visit the campus grounds on your own.


The Canadian Architecture Collection's Virtual McGill: Campuses and Buildings tour documents the physical and historical evolution of McGill University. Virtual McGill allows the viewer to discover McGill in depth through its history, buildings, and the people involved.

McGill's Green Virtual Tour
McGill's downtown campus is positioned at the southern flank of Mount Royal, and serves as the only green corridor (close to 1,000 trees strong) connecting downtown Montreal with Mont Royal Park. Discover McGill's diverse trees through the virtual tour: Green Tour

Campus Maps The interactive campus maps will allow you to locate specific buildings on either campus:

Downtown campus
Macdonald Campus