Things to Do in Montréal
Plan your days in Montréal, your way
Montréal is an easy city to love without a plan.
Give one morning to Old Montréal — Notre-Dame Basilica, cobbled Rue Saint-Paul, coffee by the river.
Then let the afternoon loosen: wander Mile End, where bookshops, record stores, and warm St-Viateur bagels set the pace.
Climb Mount Royal before sunset for the one view everybody agrees on.
Dinner can be as simple as a terrasse on the Plateau, watching the spiral staircases catch the last light.
Try the poutine once; try the smoked meat once; form opinions.
The métro gets you anywhere in twenty minutes, and French and English mingle on every corner.
If rain comes, the Musée des beaux-arts is free-spirited and excellent.
Nothing here demands too much of you, and everything gives a little more than expected.
It's the rare city that works whether you plan hard or barely at all.
Top attractions and places to eat in Montréal
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
A monumental Gothic Revival Catholic basilica renowned for its intricately carved, deep-blue and gold interior. It is one of Montréal's most visited landmarks for its architecture and religious heritage.
church · 4.7 rating · C$16
Mount Royal Park
A large landscaped park on the mountain that gives Montréal its name, offering trails, panoramic city lookouts, and expansive green space. This duplicate entry refers to the same iconic park.
park · 4.8 rating · Free
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Catholic sanctuary founded in 1904, the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world, receiving over 2 million visitors annually.
church · 4.7 rating · Free
Montreal Biodome
An indoor nature museum housing recreated ecosystems of the Americas with live animals and plants. Travelers go to walk through diverse habitats under one roof.
attraction · 4.5 rating · C$25.50
Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex
The birthplace of Montreal and a National Historic Site, offering an underground circuit through archaeological remains.
museum · 4.4 rating · C$30
Marché Jean-talon (jean-talon Market)
An enormous market with wonderful fresh produce and a wide variety of local food products.
market · 4.5 rating · Free
Rue St-Paul
The oldest and one of the prettiest of Montreal's streets, home to the Bonsecours Market and the Notre-Dame De-Bonsecours Chapel.
landmark · 4.4 rating · Free
Montréal Underground City
A vast network of interconnected pedestrian tunnels linking metro stations, malls, offices, and hotels. Travelers use it to shop and move around downtown sheltered from the weather.
attraction · 3.9 rating · Free
Joe Beef
An iconic Montréal restaurant in Little Burgundy famous for its indulgent, market-driven Québécois cuisine and rich meat and seafood dishes. A destination dining spot for serious food lovers.
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Vin Mon Lapin
An acclaimed natural wine bar and restaurant from the Joe Beef family serving inventive small plates. Travelers come for creative seasonal cooking paired with natural wines.
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Le Vieux Montréal
Old Montréal, the historic core of the city, features cobblestone streets, 17th- and 18th-century architecture, and the waterfront. A must-see district for history, atmosphere, and strolling.
attraction · Free
Damas
An acclaimed upscale Syrian restaurant in Montréal's Mile End known for refined Middle Eastern cuisine. Travelers go for an elevated take on Levantine flavors.
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Toqué!
Toqué! is an acclaimed fine-dining restaurant in Montréal celebrated for its market-driven Québécois cuisine. Travelers go for a high-end gastronomic experience.
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Vieux-Port de Montréal
The Vieux-Port de Montréal is a historic waterfront district along the St. Lawrence River with promenades, attractions, and seasonal activities. Travelers stroll here for river views, history, and outdoor recreation.
attraction · Free
Le Mousso
A high-end tasting-menu restaurant in Montréal celebrated for inventive, contemporary cuisine and artful plating. A destination for an ambitious fine-dining experience.
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