Welcome to Rontreal! This website began as a blog sharing my experiences throughout the wonderful city of Montreal, Quebec back in 2010. Many moons and a license to give guided tours in the city later, the website has sprung back to life to not only include blog entries about food, culture and all-things Montreal, but also as a promotional tool for the many tours that I would like to offer to all those visiting my great city. Just like its domain name rontreal.com, I believe that I am a witty and playful person who continuously tries to find hidden gems and must-see areas and events in the city. Ronny in Montreal = rontreal, get it?
To help visitors experience Montreal beyond the postcards — through meaningful stories, local culture, and personal connections. Every tour is designed to feel authentic, relaxed, and memorable, guided by someone who truly knows and loves this city.
To become a reference for travelers seeking a deeper, more human way to discover Montreal. Not just seeing places, but understanding the city, its people, its contrasts, and the small details that make it unforgettable.
Born and raised in Montreal, I have lived in the city my entire life and developed a passion for it at a very young age. I was one of those market professionals that grew tired of everyday office life and now myself promoting the city that I love. Ever since I obtained my Montreal tourist guide license in 2017, I have worked extensively for various agencies and given private tours by coach, car, and foot. While I do have a wicked sense of humour, I am also a person with many interests and can engage with travellers and locals alike on many levels. I am a foodie at heart and love talking about food and the culinary treasures that Montreal has to offer. Where can you find the best fried calamari in the city you ask? I know a place… Just like its domain name rontreal.com, I believe that I am a witty and playful person who continuously tries to find hidden gems and must-see areas and events in the city. Ronny in Montreal = rontreal, get it?
Click on the YouTube links to get a glimpse of me in action! Here is a short promo video I did in Italian for the Professional Tourist Guides Association of Montreal shot in front of the Madonna della Difesa church in Little Italy..
See me give a food tour for Local Montreal Food Tours back in late 2018! (my tour starts at 16:09) Kristin Goes To Montreal With No Clothes – Ladylike Contact me for more information on tours.
