Amphi-Bus Kamada (Montreal)

The Amphi-Bus, named "Kamada", is an amphibious sightseeing bus created by Jacques Tourigny and operated in Montreal, Canada, since 1985. Its operators described it as a hybrid of "1 bus + 1 boat" and as an exclusive attraction of the city; it received the Ulysse award in 1990.

Use

The standard guided tour takes up to 28 passengers through the streets of Old Montreal and the Old Port before the bus drives down into the water for a section on the St. Lawrence River. On land the guide covers the architecture and history of the old city; afloat the commentary turns to the river, the strong Sainte-Marie current and the Port of Montreal, described as the second-largest container port on that side of the Atlantic. Larger groups were split into sub-groups of 28, with departures every hour.

The company also sold group and school tours, a seasonal ticket and an evening "Dinner & Cruise" package combining a trip on the Amphi-Bus with a meal at a restaurant in Old Montreal. The operator stressed that the vehicle complied with Quebec road-safety rules and Canadian Coast Guard requirements; at the time the web pages were saved the business was starting its fifteenth season.