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Things to do in Montreal

Things to do in  Montreal

Welcome to Montreal

The capital of French-speaking Canada boasts an enviable combination of history, cuisine, and nonstop cultural happenings. Walking and biking tours are among the best ways to explore the city’s neighborhoods—from Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) to Chinatown—and hit must-see landmarks such as Notre-Dame Basilica, Mount Royal, and St. Joseph’s Oratory. Ascend Montreal Tower Observatory for panoramic city views, or book a food tour to immerse yourself in the internationally influenced culinary scene. Montreal is also ideally located for day trips to Montmorency Falls, Quebec City, and Quebec’s wineries, as well as Rivière-du-Loup whale-watching excursions.

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Top 10 attractions in Montreal

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Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)

Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)

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Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) charms visitors with its picturesque squares, grand old-world architecture, and winding cobblestone streets. Whether in the Old Port or walking down the main street Rue Saint-Paul, it’s easy to feel transported back in time—in fact, some architectural remains date back to New France. The historic site is considered to be the best preserved Old Town in North America.More
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Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal)

Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal)

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Once a busy shipping hub, the Old Port of Montreal (Vieux Port de Montréal) is now an entertainment center stretching along the St. Lawrence River. In addition to the promenade, the port is also home to the Montreal Science Centre, La Grande Roue de Montréal, an observation wheel, a boat spa, and seasonal outdoor attractions including an urban beach and an ice rink.More
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Montreal Olympic Park (Parc Olympique de Montréal)

Montreal Olympic Park (Parc Olympique de Montréal)

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Built for the 1976 Olympic Games, the Montreal Olympic Park (Parc Olympique de Montréal) now houses several attractions that form Montreal’s Space for Life museum district. There’s the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, the 56,000-seater Olympic Stadium, the Biodome, an indoor zoo with around 4,500 animals, as well as the Botanical Gardens and Insectarium in neighboring Maisonneuve Park.More
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Mount Royal

Mount Royal

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Mount Royal (Mont Royal), a 764-foot (233-meter) “mountain” in the midst of urban Montreal, is much-loved by locals and visitors alike, with Montrealers frequenting the leafy slopes as if the area were their own backyard. Cyclists, joggers, sunbathers, picnickers, and strollers abound in summer, while snowshoers, tobogganers, ice skaters, and cross-country skiers dominate in winter. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted—the creative force behind New York City’s Central Park—the 470-acre (190-hectare) Mount Royal Park (Parc du Mont-Royal) encompasses forest trails, manmade monuments, and grassy meadows for picnicking. On a clear day, the views from the Mount Royal summit lookout can’t be beaten.More
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal) is the city's oldest Catholic church and the venue of Quebec hero Celine Dion’s wedding. The Gothic Revival-style church is one of Canada’s most lavish cathedrals, with stained-glass windows, intricate wood carvings, frescoes, sculptures, and a 7,000-pipe organ all vying for attention beneath a blue ceiling studded with gold stars.More
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St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal)

St. Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal (L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal)

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St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal (L'Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont-Royal) located in Montreal’s Westmount neighborhood, is Canada’s largest church and a registered National Historic Site. Started as a small chapel in 1904, the Roman Catholic basilica has grown to contain a cryptic church, a museum, gardens, a 56-bell carillon, and one of the largest church domes in the world.More
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St. Lawrence River

St. Lawrence River

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The historic and scenic St. Lawrence River flows 743 miles (1,196 kilometers) across a vast chunk of North America, from the Great Lakes all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. The lifeblood for Ontario and Quebec, the mighty river has long sustained communities of both native tribes and European colonizers who settled along its banks. Its waters play host to a vast variety of wildlife, including a number of whale species such as sperm, minke, fin, blue, North Atlantic right, and endangered belugas.More
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Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours)

Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours)

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Built in the 1840s, this neoclassical silver-domed building has served as a farmers market, theater, and for a brief stint as Montreal's city hall. It was threatened with demolition before being converted into the current market complex, which contains cafes, restaurants, galleries, and shops selling Quebec-made crafts and design items.More
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Mile End

Mile End

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Situated at the northernmost point of Montreal’s Plateau, Mile End is known for its array of independent shops, cafés, and underground music venues. The vibrant neighborhood, a cultural hub since the 1980s, is teeming with highly-rated restaurants and historical landmarks, from classic bagelries to scenes from the novels of Mordecai Richler.More
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Montreal Biosphere (la Biosphère)

Montreal Biosphere (la Biosphère)

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Designed by architect Buckminster Fuller to serve as the US pavilion for the 1967 World’s Fair, the Montreal Biosphere (la Biosphère) is one of the city’s most instantly recognizable landmarks. Inside, it houses a range of exhibitions focusing on eco-technologies, sustainable development, and climate change. It's a must-see for all visitors to Montreal.More
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A Spooky City Guide to Montreal

A Spooky City Guide to Montreal

Take to the streets with Ansia Wilscam-Desjardins from the Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour to find out what's so spooky about this Canadian city.
Quebec City Day Trips From Montreal

Quebec City Day Trips From Montreal

Montreal and Quebec City offer two very different experiences: the former is big, vibrant, and diverse, while the provincial capital radiates romance and European charm. Luckily, they’re close enough to each other that you needn’t choose between them. Here are your day trip options.
Haunted Montreal

Haunted Montreal

With more than 375 years of history under its belt, Montreal is among Canada’s oldest cities. Few cities get to this ripe old age without accumulating a few ghosts, and Montreal is no exception. See below to find out more about Montreal’s spookiest sites.

Top activities in Montreal

Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
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Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

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History Walking Tour of Old Montreal

History Walking Tour of Old Montreal

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Mont Tremblant Private Day Tour from Montreal
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Mont Tremblant Private Day Tour from Montreal

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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal
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Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

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Old Montreal Walking Tour (Small Group)

Old Montreal Walking Tour (Small Group)

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Beyond the Market Food Tour in Montreal
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Beyond the Market Food Tour in Montreal

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Helicopter Tour Over Montreal
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Helicopter Tour Over Montreal

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Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal

Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal

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Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise

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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

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Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!
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Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!

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Montreal Private Half Day Tour

Montreal Private Half Day Tour

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Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal
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Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with music
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Montreal Gourmet Dinner Cruise with music

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Full-Day City Tour Montreal with Pickup and Local Specialties Tasting

Full-Day City Tour Montreal with Pickup and Local Specialties Tasting

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Admission - La Grande Roue de Montréal - Canada's tallest observation wheel

Admission - La Grande Roue de Montréal - Canada's tallest observation wheel

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Secret Food Tours Montreal w/ Private Tour Option
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Secret Food Tours Montreal w/ Private Tour Option

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Toronto, 1000 islands & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour

Toronto, 1000 islands & Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour

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City tour; afternoon in Montreal

City tour; afternoon in Montreal

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Montreal Zipline Adventure

Montreal Zipline Adventure

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Recent reviews from experiences in Montreal

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Nice way to see parts of Montreal
Michelle_P, Jul 2021
Montreal History Guided Sightseeing Cruise
Nice way to see the river and parts of Montreal without driving.
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Great tour
Katerina_P, Jul 2021
History Walking Tour of Old Montreal
You knowledge and experience made me fall in love with Montreal
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Great!!!!
Shah, Jun 2021
Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal
A great way to see the beautiful city of Montreal!
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Best tour of Montreal
PROMISE_U, Sep 2020
City tour; afternoon in Montreal
We got to see so many beautiful places in montreal.
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The Notre-Dame basilica
Clint, Feb 2020
Old Montreal Walking Tour (Small Group)
Provided more than enough information about old Montreal to make us want to come back in the summer to further explore the area.
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SO FUN! THE REAL MONTREAL!
Rachael S, Dec 2019
Old Montreal Food Tour
We were able to see parts of the city and EAT at places we would have never known about as tourists.
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Amazing tour and tour guide!
Danielle B, Dec 2019
Winter Charms of Old Montreal - Small Group Walking Tour
My friend and I booked this 3 hour walking tour to get to see the beautiful Old Montreal.
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Excellent tour around the Old Town
Megan11111111, Nov 2019
Old Montreal Walking Tour (Small Group)
She was lots of fun and took the time at the end of the tour to mark out other places around Montreal to visit on a map which was appreciated.
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Great tour!
lavender5923, Nov 2019
History Walking Tour of Old Montreal
This tour was a great way to see Montreal!
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Montreal in a nutshell
jamesbX2215AL, Oct 2019
Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary
Was a good way to see the whole city.
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A good overview
efp2019, Sep 2019
Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary
What the tour does is give you a sense of what you might want to visit in more depth.
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Hop off
160spruce, Sep 2019
Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
A great way to see the city!
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Pleasant double decker tour of the city of Montreal.
tchien, Aug 2019
Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
It stops at all the major attractions and we could get off and walk around and get on the next bus.
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Great experience
Michael M, Aug 2019
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
Perfect 1 day trip from Montreal to Quebec, the falls , and back !!
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Great way to see Montreal
Tami I, Aug 2019
Montreal Bike Tour: The Essentials
Such a beautiful way to see the city, Our guide Catherine was just great, full of facts along the way.
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The Quebec City tour is a must!!!
bernardor386, Aug 2018
Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal
The City of Quebec is beautiful, and the waterfall was breathtaking.
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excellent!!!!
Flyer62960, Oct 2018
Small-Group Quebec Wine Tour from Montreal
Sain, our our guide , was fluent in French and English.
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This was truly a 5 star experience - a...
MichelleLynn, May 2017
Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal
This was truly a 5 star experience - a great way to visit many of the villages within the city with a knowledgable native.
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Most fun day in Montreal. Learned so...
rdhd224, Jun 2016
Beyond the Bike Lanes Bike Tour
Learned so much and got to see neighborhoods in the city that I otherwise would have missed.
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Love it!
Traveler630782, Oct 2019
History Walking Tour of Old Montreal
Looking to visit this great city again!

All about Montreal

When to visit

Montreal does winter in style. From December through March, a heated Underground City pops up, and there's an exciting program of festive holiday events such as Merry Montreal, Igloofest, and the Fête des Neiges. After the thaw, the city comes out to play with a gamut of festivals including Osheaga, MUTEK, Montreal Pride, and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

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