Guided McGill Campus Walking Tour
November 30, 2026 - 12:00– 1:15
This guided walking tour will focuss on art, nature and neurology at McGill.
Attendees will meet at the fork in the road called “The Place Where Our Life Force Emerges from the Earth” (see photo). Created in 2025, this space features a central granite turtle shell and eight round stone carvings. Reporter Article about this place
Tour description:
The walk will proceed to the James Administration building to learn about the origin of the carved frog over the front door and then proceed uphill to the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building. Here you will learn about the history of the stained-glass window commemorating the members of the Medical Faculty who fought or died in World War I.The tour ends at the main entrance hall of the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) to marvel at the neurological paintings and Children of the Brain - a bas-relief of the brain cortex convolutions represented as babies. Article about the sculpture.
Cost: Free
Please note that this tour is full. If you wish to be put on a waiting list, send a message to:
mura-arum.association [at] mcgill.ca
MURA Annual Holiday Luncheon
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 12 - 3 p.m.
Philinos West Restaurant
983 St. Jean Boulevard, Point Claire
Members are invited to begin the holiday celebrations with their colleagues at our annual holiday luncheon. This will be the second year at Philinos West due to the spectacular reviews from last year's luncheon. There is also a rumour that a surprise guest from the North Pole will attend.
This is a bring-your-own-wine restaurant.
Indicate on the reservation form if you will need or can offer a ride.
Cost: $73 (includes tax and tip)
The best and easiest way to pay the $73 fee ($146 for two) is to send an Interac e-transfer to the MURA email account:
mura-arum.association@mcgill.ca
When you send the e-transfer, indicate in the comment box that the payment is for the Holiday Lunch, and include your name if it does not appear completely in the email address that you use to make the e-transfer payment. If you are unable to do e-transfer, bring a cheque to the restaurant.
Space is limited - You may bring one guest. Reserve by : November 25, 2026
