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THE 10 BEST Montreal Tours & Excursions

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• Sightseeing Tours
• Walking Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
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1. Full-Day Quebec City and Cruise Tour

2. Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

3. Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour by MTL Detours

4. Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary

5. Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours

6. Full-Day Quebec City Tour

7. Full-Day small-group Montreal tour with Pickup and a Local Taste

8. Guided Speed Boating Tour on the St-Lawrence

9. Quebec city & Montmorency Falls 1 Day Tour

10. Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

11. Montreal Highlights Bike Tour: Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront

12. The MTL Detours Montreal Underground City + Downtown Tour

13. Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

14. Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

15. Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

16. Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Bar

17. 1 Hour Downtown Montreal Tour

18. Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

19. Walking tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours

20. Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

21. Haunted Old Montreal

22. Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal

23. Half day private city tour

24. History Walking Tour of Old Montreal

25. Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours

26. Awesome Curling Experience

27. Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

28. Montreal Bagel Making Workshop

29. City tour; afternoon in Montreal

30. Montreal Hidden Gems BikeTour:Plateau, MileEnd, Jean-Talon Market

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Explore Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia with one night on VIA Rail’s The Ocean passenger train. Tour Montreal and Quebec City with time to explore their historic districts. Take a VIA Rail passenger train eastward overnight in first-class Sleeper Plus cars and arrive at Prince Edward Island the following day. Enjoy a live performance of Anne of Green Gables - The Musical™ and travel along The Cabot Trail, one of North America's most scenic roadways. Tour Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, and explore Peggy's Cove, a fishing village known for its iconic lighthouses and views of the Atlantic Coast.

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Additional Tour Information

Your holiday vacations experience includes:, all accommodations featuring.

• 1 night at Delta Hotels by Marriott Montreal
• 2 nights in Quebec City
• aboard VIA Rail's The Ocean train
• 2 nights in Charlottetown
• 2 nights in Baddeck
• 2 nights at Courtyard by Marriott Halifax Downtown
• 1 night in Montreal
• 1 night aboard VIA Rail's The Ocean
• 2 nights in Halifax

Attractions & Highlights

• Montreal guided city tour feat. Notre-Dame Basilica
• Quebec City guided tour
• Montmorency Waterfall
• Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio & Museum
• Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine
• Green Gables Heritage Place
• Prince Edward Island National Park
• Anne Of Green Gables - The Musical™
• Ferry from Prince Edward Island to Nova Scotia
• Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site
• The Cabot Trail
• Les Trois Pignons Cultural Centre, Museum & Gallery
• Cape Breton Highlands National Park
• The Gaelic College
• Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre
• Halifax guided tour
• Peggy's Cove
• Montmorency Falls
• Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio & Museum feat. copper workshop
• Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine
• Halifax guided city tour

13 Excellent Meals Featuring

• Holiday Vacations Welcome Dinner at Érablière le Chemin du Roy sugar shack
• Lunch at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac
• Lunch at Manoir Montmorency
• Holiday Vacations Farewell Lobster Dinner at Sou’Wester in Peggy's Cove
• Welcome Dinner at Erabliere le Chemin du Roy sugar shack with live music
• Lunch at Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac
• Lobster Farewell Dinner at Sou’Wester in Peggy's Cove

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Day 1 : Fly to Montreal

We begin our tour of Canada with a relaxing flight to Montreal.

Day 2 : Montreal

Kick off our Canadian getaway with a Montreal city tour led by a professional local guide. A major highlight will be visiting the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, where its vibrantly-colored interior is widely recognized as an architectural masterpiece. Enjoy lunch and free time in historic Old Montreal. We then travel by motorcoach to Quebec City for a two-night stay. We stop at Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, an authentic maple syrup sugar shack from the 1920s. Learn about maple syrup production and savor an all-you-can-eat Welcome Dinner with a sweet maple treat for dessert.

Day 3 : Quebec City

Our day begins with a guided stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Quebec's Historic District. Here, it feels like we are transported to Europe complete with fortified walls, cobblestone paths, and French culture. Lunch is served at the prominent Fairmont Le Château Frontenac overlooking the St. Lawrence River. We have the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore this delightful city.

Day 4 : Montmorency Waterfall

After a relaxing morning, we visit the impressive Montmorency Waterfall. At 272 feet it is almost 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls. An aerial tram transports us to the top where we may cross a suspension bridge over the falls before enjoying a delicious lunch at Manoir Montmorency. We gather in the afternoon to learn about copper art and browse Albert Gilles’ masterpieces at the Copper Art Studio and Museum, then get creative at the studio workshop as we make our own copper artwork to take home. Next, we visit Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine, a popular pilgrimage site dedicated to the grandmother of Jesus. Later, we board VIA Rail’s The Ocean passenger train and experience the thrill of rail travel as we continue our journey east. Enjoy top-notch service and private accommodations as first-class passengers in Sleeper Plus cars.

Day 5 : VIA Rail

Enjoy breakfast and lunch in the dining car as we roll by the beautiful landscapes of New Brunswick. We disembark in Moncton, then travel by motorcoach to Prince Edward Island. We cross Confederation Bridge, which spans eight miles over the Northumberland Strait and is part of the Trans-Canada Highway. We arrive in Charlottetown and settle into our comfortable accommodations for two nights.

Day 6 : Prince Edward Island

We begin the day exploring scenic Prince Edward Island, including a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place, the 19th-century farm that was the setting to Anne of Green Gables . Take in stunning views of red sandstone cliffs and picturesque beaches at Prince Edward Island National Park before returning to Charlottetown for time at leisure. Tonight, we enjoy a spectacular performance at the Confederation Center of the Arts.

Day 7 : Cape Breton Island

This morning we take a ferry ride to Nova Scotia, then travel over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. Tour through the life of Baddeck's most famous resident at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. The exhibits showcase Bell’s many accomplishments and inventions, including the telephone. Later, we check in to our Baddeck accommodations for two nights.

Day 8 : The Cabot Trail

Today we travel along one of North America’s most scenic roadways, The Cabot Trail. On the way we pass through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where unspoiled natural beauty sets the stage for dramatic landscapes and incredible coastal vistas. As we cruise the trail, we make a rest stop at the Les Trois Pignons Cultural Centre, Museum, and Gallery to learn about the area's Acadian history and rug hooking traditions. After lunch, we visit The Gaelic College to experience the island’s Gaelic history.

Day 9 : Halifax

Enjoy an included breakfast at our hotel before departing Cape Breton Island and returning to mainland Nova Scotia. On our way to Halifax we tour the Millbrook Cultural & Heritage Centre to learn about the First Nations people, indigenous to Canada’s Maritime provinces. We arrive in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, and check in to our hotel for two relaxing nights.

Day 10 : Peggy’s Cove

We embark on a tour of Halifax with a local guide. Major highlights include the Halifax Citadel, a former military fortification with a distinctive star shape. After leisure time along Halifax's waterfront, we travel to Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing community famous for its iconic lighthouse and views of the Atlantic Coast. We visit Peggy’s Point Lighthouse and celebrate our vacation in Eastern Canada with a delicious lobster Farewell Dinner at nearby Sou’Wester restaurant.

Day 11 : Fly Home

Day 1 : Fly to Canada

We take a relaxing flight to Montreal, then check in to our accommodations for the evening.

Our Canadian getaway kicks off by boarding our motorcoach for a Montreal city tour in the company of a professional local guide. We conclude our sightseeing in the historic district with a visit to the mother church, impressive Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, widely recognized for its Gothic Revival architecture and vibrantly colored interior. Afterwards, enjoy lunch and free time in Old Montreal. We then travel to Quebec City, our home for the next two nights. En route, we stop at Erabliere le Chemin du Roy, an authentic sugar shack from the 1920s. Learn about maple syrup production before savoring an all-you-can-eat Welcome Dinner, featuring live music and a sweet maple treat dessert.

This morning, a local guide boards our motorcoach to provide a fascinating tour of this lively city, including a stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage site of Old Quebec. Here, it feels like we are transported to Europe complete with fortified walls, cobblestone paths, and French culture. Lunch is served at the prominent Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac with views of the St. Lawrence River. The rest of the day is yours to explore individual interests.

Day 4 : Montmorency Falls

After a leisurely morning, we depart our hotel to visit the towering Montmorency Falls. At 272 feet, they are almost 100 feet taller than Niagara Falls! An aerial tram brings us on a scenic journey to the top, where we have the option to find our adventurous side and cross a suspension bridge over the falls before enjoying a delicious lunch at historic Manoir Montmorency. Afterwards, we are off to the Albert Gilles Copper Art Studio and Museum for a tour of the family-owned art studio. Learn about the history of this craft, marvel at intricate exhibits, watch a demonstration, and get creative while making your own copper artwork to take home. Next, we visit the Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre Shrine. Known as a healing miracle, it’s one of Canada’s national shrines and a popular pilgrimage site dedicated to the grandmother of Jesus. Later, we board VIA Rail’s The Ocean passenger train and head east while taking in spectacular sights that can only be witnessed by rail travel. Enjoy premier service and private accommodations as first-class passengers in Sleeper Plus cars.

Day 5 : The Maritimes

Enjoy freshly made meals in the dining car and unrivaled vistas of New Brunswick’s beautiful landscapes this morning. Later, we disembark in Moncton, then travel by motorcoach to Prince Edward Island. We cross the expansive Confederation Bridge on our way to Charlottetown, where our comfortable accommodations for the next two evenings await.

Our exploration of scenic Prince Edward Island begins with a visit to Green Gables Heritage Place, the 19th-century farm that was the setting to Anne of Green Gables . We then enjoy stunning views of red sandstone cliffs, large sand dunes, and picturesque beaches at Prince Edward Island National Park before our lunch at a delightful riverside eatery. Back in Charlottetown, take time at leisure to stroll Victoria Row or relax. Tonight, we gather for a spectacular performance at the Confederation Center of the Arts.

We say goodbye to Prince Edward Island this morning and take a ferry ride to Nova Scotia, then travel over the Canso Causeway to Cape Breton Island. After lunch, we dive into the life of Baddeck's most famous resident at the Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Site. Browse exhibits showcasing Bell’s many accomplishments and inventions, including the telephone, as well as a remarkable collection of artifacts. Later, we check in to our Baddeck accommodations and enjoy a group dinner.

Today, we travel along one of North America’s most scenic roadways, The Cabot Trail. Along the way, we pass through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, where unspoiled natural beauty sets the stage for dramatic landscapes and incredible coastal vistas. We stop at Les Trois Pignons Cultural Centre, Museum, and Gallery to learn about the area's Acadian history and view their time-honored tradition of rug hooking. Later, we visit The Gaelic College to experience the island’s Scottish Gaelic history, including cultural demonstrations and interactive exhibits in the Great Hall of Clans Museum. Upon returning to Baddeck, we indulge in a delicious dinner at our lodge.

Enjoy an included breakfast before we depart Cape Breton Island and return to mainland Nova Scotia. On our way to Halifax, we tour the Millbrook Cultural and Heritage Center to learn about the First Nations people, indigenous to Canada’s Maritime provinces. Upon arriving in Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, we check in to our hotel and have an evening at leisure.

Our morning begins with a fascinating motorcoach tour of Halifax accompanied by a local guide. We see the Waterfront and Historic Districts, Victorian-era gardens, the explosion site of 1917, and Citadel Hill, a former military fortification with a distinctive star shape. After leisure time along Halifax's waterfront, we visit Acadian Maple Products to sample delicious foods created with Nova Scotia’s treasured maple syrup. Our journey then continues to Peggy’s Cove, a quaint fishing community famous for its iconic lighthouse and views of the Atlantic Coast. Tonight, we celebrate our adventures with a delicious lobster Farewell Dinner at nearby Sou’Wester restaurant.

We head to the airport this morning, returning home with fond memories of our time in Eastern Canada.

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Top Tours in Montreal, Quebec

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1. Full-Day Quebec City and Cruise Tour

2. Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

3. Explore Old Montreal Walking Tour by MTL Detours

4. Montreal City Sightseeing Tour with Live Commentary

5. Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours

6. Full-Day Quebec City Tour

7. Full-Day small-group Montreal tour with Pickup and a Local Taste

8. Quebec city & Montmorency Falls 1 Day Tour

9. Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

10. Montreal Highlights Bike Tour: Downtown, Old Montreal, Waterfront

11. Jet Boating Montreal's Lachine Rapids

12. The MTL Detours Montreal Underground City + Downtown Tour

13. Beyond the Basilica Walking Tour by Spade & Palacio

14. Montreal City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

15. Small-Group Sightseeing Tour of Montreal

16. Montreal: Guided Electric Boat Cruise with Onboard Bar

17. Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip from Montreal

18. Walking tour of Old Montreal - 16/42 Tours

19. Beyond the Market Food Tour by Spade & Palacio

20. Haunted Old Montreal

21. Guided Scooter Sightseeing Tour in Montreal

22. Half day private city tour

23. Guided Panorama Sightseeing Cruise

24. History Walking Tour of Old Montreal

25. Mile End Montreal Original Food Tour - by Local Montreal Tours

26. Awesome Curling Experience

27. Le Bateau-Mouche Sightseeing Cruise in Montreal

28. Montreal Bagel Making Workshop

29. City tour; afternoon in Montreal

30. Montreal Hidden Gems BikeTour:Plateau, MileEnd, Jean-Talon Market

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15 Best Montreal Tours

Montreal is often noted for its European charm and character, and with its population of slightly more than 4 million, it’s the most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second largest in Canada.

Often referred to as The City of Mary, it’s named after the iconic tri-peaked hill located near the city’s center.

For those visitors looking to experience breathtaking natural beauty, amazing history, and all the attractions you’d expect from such a cosmopolitan city, spending a few days in Montreal would be a wise choice.

Below are 15 of the best tours in and around Montreal.

1. Walking Tour in Old Montreal’s West Side

Montreal’s West Side is easily explored on foot, and with plenty of French heritage and architecture, it’s a great place to start your exploration of the city.

This 1½-hour tour includes some of the city’s most historic neighborhoods, and you may be surprised to learn that Montreal is one of North America’s oldest continually inhabited urban areas.

The tour includes a local guide and admission to Notre Dame Basilica, one of the city’s most iconic sites.

You’ll also have some free time to check out a few chic boutiques and stroll Saint-Jacques Street, once known as the Wall Street of Canada.

2. 5-Course Dinner Cruise

Not surprisingly for such a trendy and cosmopolitan city, Montreal’s food and fine dining scene is second to none.

This evening dinner cruise along the scenic St. Lawrence River departs from the city’s Old Port at 7:00 PM, and you’ll share the evening with hundreds of other guests from around the world while enjoying unique views and food that’ll take your breath away.

The ship’s dining area is glass from floor to ceiling, and there’s a bar with plenty of mood music to create the perfect ambiance for a night you won’t likely forget.

This tour is a great way to cap an already wonderful day.

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3. Full-Day Tour to Quebec City & Montmorency Falls

The history of the French in Canada dates back nearly 400 years, and you’ll find the telltale influences in the region’s food, language and architecture.

This 12-hour tour will take you to Montmorency Falls, which are significantly larger than Niagara Falls, and from there you’ll experience the old-world charm of Quebec City, scenically located along the majestic St. Lawrence River.

You’ll have free time to meander the city’s narrow streets, grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee, and see a few historical sites including Place Royale.

This tour is great value and an excellent way to spend a day.

4. Private Tour with a Local Guide

Sometimes visiting a foreign city with a language you don’t speak can be a bit overwhelming, and if that sounds like you then this guided tour with a local, English-speaking guide would be a great way to let someone else worry about the details.

You’ll get a unique perspective of Montreal from the ground level, while exploring the history, culture, food and drinks of one of North America’s most European cities.

This tour is customizable, so you can choose how long you’d like to spend and what you’d like to see, ensuring that you’re not wasting time seeing things that aren’t of interest to you and your companions.

The guide’s fee is included in the price of the tour, but food and drinks aren’t.

5. 20 or 30-Minute Helicopter Tour

Flying over Montreal and the surrounding country under the whirling blades of a helicopter is one of the most exhilarating ways to view the region.

You’ll soar to nearly 2,000 feet and see some amazing sites such as the Olympic Stadium, downtown, Victoria Bridge and the Old Port.

The tour is offered in 20 and 30-minute packages, and if you choose the latter you’ll also get a better look at the St. Lawrence River, Jacques Cartier Bridge and an adjacent national park.

Seating is limited and the tour tends to fill up quickly, so book well in advance if at all possible.

6. Traditional Ghost Walk of Old Montreal

No matter where you go, walking ghost tours are among the favorite activities of visitors who like to stray off the well-worn path and see the spooky side of the city they’re visiting.

Your tour guide will be an expert storyteller and local history buff, so his or her knowledge and enthusiasm will create a unique and intimate experience that may just be one of the highlights of your trip.

The tour includes three stops that are said to be the haunts of the restless souls of some of the city’s long-dead. Whether you see them or not, you’ll spend most of the night peering over your shoulder.

7. Old Montreal’s East Side Walking Tour

Montreal’s East Side is located in the city’s Old Quarter, and is full of shops, galleries and traditional and trendy eating and drinking spots too.

This tour includes stops at the world-famous Notre Dame Basilica, St. Paul Street and the Champ de Mars.

Your guide will be an expert in the area’s history and architecture, which is some of the most amazing to be found anywhere in the city.

The tour usually ends at Bonsecours Market, which is a silver-domed masterpiece of design and architecture that served as the city’s main market for decades, beginning in the mid-19th century.

8. Small Group Sightseeing Tour

With so much culture, history and unique heritage, Montreal is a city that really deserves to be seen as part of a small, intimate group.

This tour is only available to groups of 14 or smaller, and on the tour’s 6-hour journey you’ll hit the Old Port, Notre Dame Basilica and the swank Place Jacques-Cartier.

Door-to-door transportation from your Montreal hotel is included, and you’ll spend time in the downtown area, which is known for its underground maze of stores, eateries and offices that is quite unique, and a great way to beat the cold if you’re there in winter.

9. Burlesque Walking Tour

Despite its cultured and refined nature, the city of Montreal is known for its fair share of glitz and flamboyance too.

This 1½-hour walking tour will take you into the city’s entertainment center, of which part is the former Red Light District that was chock full of brothels, bars, cabarets and dance halls that were a world unto themselves, back in the day.

Once you’ve heard racy tales from the past, you’ll understand why Montreal is often referred to as Sin City and North America’s Paris.

On this brief tour you’ll probably find a few places you’d like to explore on your own later.

10. 3-Hour Scooter Sightseeing Tour

Scooters are great ways to explore a new city. They’re safe, inexpensive and enable you to cover lots of ground without exerting much energy.

This 3-hour tour winds its way through many of the city’s unique neighborhoods, each of which has its own history, charm and claim to fame.

You’ll visit the famous Jean-Talon market and take a bit of time to explore its labyrinth of vendors. For art lovers there are plenty of nearby galleries that are worth a look, even if you just want to do a bit of window-shopping.

This tour is a great value, as you’ll experience quite a bit in a short amount of time.

11. St. Lawrence River Cruise for either 60 or 90 minutes

Montreal’s St. Lawrence River is in many ways the city’s heart. In ages past it was one of the city’s major modes of transportation, and its fish-rich waters provided jobs and food to many city residents.

On this tour you’ll get a unique perspective of the city, and will see such sites as the Old Port and Olympic Stadium.

Your professional guide will give you a narrative account of the city’s history as you cruise the scenic river, and you may discover there are things you’ve learned along the way that you’ll want to explore a bit more on your own.

12. Guided Snowmobile Tour

The nearby Maurice region of Québec is known as a winter wonderland that’s full of amazing outdoor activities and stunning natural beauty.

This snowmobile tour is available in the morning or afternoon, and after a crash course in the safe handling of your powerful machine, you’ll blast off across the frozen countryside in search of the most beautiful vistas you’re ever likely to see.

You’ll stop along the way to snap a few photos, take a breather and enjoy a warm drink.

The tour includes all the safety equipment and training you’ll need, but remember to dress warmly as the conditions can be extremely cold.

13. Montreal Wine Country Tour

You might be surprised to learn that in addition to its rich history, natural beauty and diverse culture, Montreal and Quebec are home to an amazing wine producing region too.

The tour comes in half and full-day options, and includes a professional guide who’ll lead you through the area’s byways as you discover scenic wineries that produce some of North America’s most sought-after and celebrated wines.

You’ll get to sample many of their offerings, and a few will even include hard ciders that are surprisingly tasty and intoxicating.

Tour size is limited, so plan accordingly and book in advance.

14. The Original Montreal Beer Tour

Billed as Montreal’s original beer tour, this excursion from Montreal will give guests the opportunity to visit a few breweries, bars and pubs, and sample nearly 20 beer varieties with diverse flavor profiles.

Lunch is included, and it’s been specifically paired with the beers you’ll be enjoying to ensure that each compliments the other.

You’ll learn the basics of pairing beer and food as well, and since round-trip transportation is included in the tour’s cost, you can gulp, swig and chug until your heart is content.

For beer lovers, this tour deserves a coveted spot on your Montreal itinerary.

15. Underground Montreal Tour

Many visitors don’t know that Montreal is home to an underground city that spreads below ground in a maze that’s full of markets, shops, businesses and cafes, and is something you should definitely check out.

This tour includes a local guide and utilizes the city’s public transportation system to convey guests to all the sites that the tour includes.

This tour is a great crash course in the history and culture of the city, and will give you an introduction to many sites and neighborhoods that you’ll want to check out on your own once the tour is over.

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Despite its sometimes divisive language politics, extreme seasons, and chronic traffic headaches, Montrealers, or les Montréalais , are justifiably proud of their distinctive, if idiosyncratic, city — and for good reason. Travel + Leisure readers named Montreal one of their favorite cities in Canada in 2023 .

The sophisticated, French-speaking (yet very bilingual), culturally diverse city lays claim to world-class restaurants, lovely parks, superb art galleries and museums, a dynamic music scene, inspiring 18th- and 19th-century architecture, and vibrant nightlife.

It can also be a lot of fun in the winter , when locals like to get out and celebrate the cold and snow, even extending the revelry at outdoor festivals and concerts at night.

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Thom Seivewright, a Montreal expert and former hotel concierge, launched his small-group tour company, Tours Montreal , in the Canadian city in 2016. “Our art scene is on par with cities two or three times our size,” he says. “There’s obviously a big emphasis placed on arts and culture in Montreal.”

There’s a big emphasis on food , too. Montrealers love their bagels, cheeses, poutine, and maple syrup, and they’re loyal to their chef-owned restaurants. “It’s a little gem of a city that has world-class dining — and world-class junk food,” says Seivewright. 

Long known for its exuberant after-dark scene, Montreal has it all, from cocktail bars to Irish pubs, jazz bars to pulsating dance clubs. The city is even planning to create a 24-hour nightlife district .

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• The fashionable, Parisian-style brasserie and rooftop terrace at Hôtel Le Place d’Armes, a boutique luxury property overlooking Place d’Armes and the Notre-Dame Basilica, attracts locals and tourists alike.
• Designed by American landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, who was also responsible for New York City’s Central Park, Parc du Mont-Royal is an oasis of greenery in the city center.
• Mon Lapin, a cozy wine bar and restaurant in Little Italy serving natural wines and an ever-changing menu of small plates, was voted Canada’s best restaurant in 2023 . 
• Bar Furco’s lovely terrace becomes lively in the summer during Montreal’s ritual cinq à sept (happy hour).
• Saint Laurent Boulevard, a.k.a. the Main, is a good place to get a glimpse of Montreal’s 19th- and 20th-century immigrant history. It's also the historical dividing line between French and English in the city.

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Hotel Nelligan

Hotel Nelligan , located in the heart of Old Montreal, was T+L readers' favorite city hotel in Canada in 2023 . Spanning four 19th-century graystones, the 105-room boutique property lies near the Notre-Dame Basilica and Old Port waterfront. Its seasonal rooftop terrace is a summer favorite for its picturesque views and lively happy hour.

Hôtel Place d’Armes

Another T+L reader favorite, Hôtel Place d’Armes is housed in four 19th-century neoclassical buildings opposite the Notre-Dame Basilica. The property is highly rated for its tasteful rooms featuring hardwood floors and brick walls, swanky French brasserie , and popular rooftop terrace. 

Hôtel Uville

One of the city’s newer hotels, opened in 2020, Hôtel Uville got its name thanks to its location in Old Montreal’s Place d’Youville. Uville is part design hotel, part museum — a love letter to the Montreal of the 1960s and '70s. This was transformative period, a time when francophone Quebecers were turning away from the Catholic church and leading the charge in North America vis-à-vis cuisine, style, and design — the culmination of which were Expo 67 and the 1976 Olympics.

“This hotel is very cool,” says Seivewright. “They did a great job. The details, like the tiled bathrooms and custom-made wallpapers, are amazing. They’ve got archival photos and artifacts from the '60s and '70s in each of the rooms, and documentary films from the National Film Board that you can watch on your room’s TV.”

The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal

Montreal’s grande-dame hotel, the Ritz-Carlton , opened in 1912 in the city's Golden Square Mile. In addition to housing chef Daniel Boulud's Maison Boulud , the refined property offers afternoon tea in the ornate Palm Court and seasonal garden terrace, Spa St. James, and an indoor saltwater pool.

Four Seasons Hotel Montreal

Located in Golden Square Mile since 2019, the posh  Four Seasons Hotel Montreal is connected via a third-floor walkway to the luxury department store Holt Renfrew Ogilvy . The hotel boasts Marcus Restaurant + Terrace, in partnership with legendary Manhattan chef Marcus Samuelsson; a Guerlain Spa; and a skylit swimming pool with an upstream current generator. What more could you want from a world-class Montreal hotel ?

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Parc du Mont-Royal

What Central Park is to New Yorkers and Hyde Park to Londoners, Parc du Mont-Royal, or Mount Royal Park, is to Montrealers. At 764 feet high, Mount Royal may not be much of a mountain, but the park is, as Seivewritght says, “the heart and soul of the city.” He adds, “The fact that Montreal is a four-season city and Mount Royal is a four-season park makes it even better because you’ve got skiing, skating, and tobogganing in the wintertime. And in the summer, you can go biking and walking.” You can also go for a picnic and rent a rowboat or Mölkky or spikeball equipment at Beaver Lake. 

Old Montreal

With its graystone buildings and narrow streets, Old Montreal can sometimes feel like a slice of Europe in North America. Certainly no visit to Montreal is complete without a stop here. Not only will you find the city’s most important historic landmarks, including the Notre-Dame Basilica , the 18th-century Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel , the Second Empire-style City Hall, and the neoclassic Marché Bonsecours , but it’s also home to pretty boutique hotels, haute-couture shops, and chef-owned restaurants.

Pointe-à-Callière

A national archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière , now an impressive archaeology and history museum, sits above the ruins of the birthplace of Montreal. “The Pointe-à-Callière museum is amazing,” says Seivewright. “They’ll take you underground to see the ruins of the original fortifications of Montreal, the original city the French built here in the 1600s.” Visitors can also see Indigenous artifacts uncovered during a dig and part of North America’s first collector sewer, built between 1832 and 1838.

Arsenal Contemporary Art Gallery

Opened in Montreal in an 80,000-square-foot building in 2011, Arsenal Contemporary Art has since expanded to include locations in Toronto and New York City. “Outside of the museums, I would send my clients to certain galleries around town. These days, one of my favorites is Arsenal. It has an amazing [selection] in its permanent collection, but it also puts on temporary exhibits that are just mind-blowing,” says Seivewright.

Montreal is a city of festivals, with everything from jazz (the city hosts the world’s largest jazz festival) to Pride to circus arts celebrated here. There’s even a dedicated festival and outdoor performance space downtown called the Quartier des Spectacles . While there are festivals year-round , May to September is the city’s busiest period.

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La Banquise

One of Quebec's most beloved foods is poutine, traditionally a mess (translation of "poutine") of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy. But poutine continues to get more upscale. A veritable institution since 1968, La Banquise doesn’t claim to be high-end, but the casual eatery serves 35 kinds of poutine and it’s open 24 hours. “La Banquise is a classic. I’m [vegetarian], and in my opinion, the veggie gravies are even more delicious,” says Seivewright. “A lot of people knock La Banquise because it’s popular, but I stand by it.”

Montreal Plaza

The design at Montreal Plaza is elegant and stylish, yet also notable for its eccentric touches like a dollhouse hanging upside down from the ceiling and Elmo sitting on the bar. Even certain dishes, like crudo or oysters, are served atop a toy triceratops or among plastic Smurfs. Chef and owner Charles-Antoine Crête and his team enjoy serving great food in a playful, joyous way. “This is my favorite place,” says Seivewright. “It’s not the just the way the food is prepared or what it is, but the whimsical, creative way it’s presented.”

Sushi Momo , from Mexican-Canadian chef Christian Ventura, is Montreal’s best vegan sushi restaurant. The sleek, dimly lit, botanically adorned space in the Plateau area is inviting, while the artfully plated confections are a feast for the eyes and the fusion of flavors a song for the taste buds.

Nora Gray , a lively, casual restaurant in Griffintown, is known for its southern Italian cuisine, updated cucina povera , and privately imported natural and organic wines. The dark wood, banquettes, long bar, and warm candlelight lend the restaurant an intimate, romantic, and club-like feel. 

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Voted Canada’s best restaurant in 2023 , Mon Lapin is a cozy wine bar and restaurant in Little Italy. It serves natural wines and an ever-changing menu of French- and Italian-inspired small plates. Each dish highlights fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients plus unexpected flavor combinations.

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Cloakroom Bar

The 25-seat Cloakroom Bar , with a cloak-and-dagger atmosphere, was named Canada’s second-best bar in 2023 . “It’s one of my favorite bars anywhere in the world,” says Seivewright. “It’s hidden behind a menswear shop, which makes it even cooler. It’s very exclusive feeling. You tell them, 'I like gin, I like citrus,' and they’ll create something for you. If you’re three people and you all like the same thing, they’ll create three different drinks.”

Situated in the Plateau Mont-Royal, Diese Onze is an intimate jazz bar that also serves tapas and mains. “I’m a big jazz fan, and I love Diese Onze,” says Seivewright. “It’s a good mix of local and out-of-town musicians.”

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill

A Montreal institution since 1995, Upstairs is, funnily enough, located in a basement. It attracts big-name international jazz acts who make this a routine stop on their tour itineraries.

Pub Le Sainte-Élisabeth 

Established in 1997, this European-style pub between the Quartier des Spectacles and student-heavy Quartier Latin is quite cozy inside, but it’s the enclosed, leafy terrace at the back that draws people here come summer. The service many not win any awards, but Le Sainte-Élisabeth is about the ambience. 

The minimalist redesign of the Canadian Fur Company building (hence Furco ), located on a downtown back street, is a big draw for wine lovers and the happy hour crowd. It features an adventurous food and wine menu, in addition to more traditional charcuterie and cheese plates.

Maison Marie Saint Pierre

Marie Saint Pierre 's Montreal-made, ready-to-wear pieces marry timeless feminine styles with contemporary flair and function.

Entering this handsome Crescent Street atelier-cum-boutique near the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is like stepping into an old-school European tailor shop. Started by their father, Arthur Der Shahinian, sons Tavit and John carry on the tradition of crafting impeccably fitted and designed bespoke men’s suits and shirts, with damask silk lining and hand-sewn button holes, never compromising on quality or friendly, professional service.

Simons is originally from Quebec City, but it’s popular in cities across Canada. The small, mid-range department store downtown carries popular fashion brands as well as its own collections, in addition to homewares. “I’m a big fan of Simons,” says Seivewright. “I buy half my clothes there. The price point is good, the quality is good, and I like that it’s a local brand.”

Holt Renfrew Ogilvy

Montreal’s answer to Saks Fifth Avenue, Holt Renfrew Ogilvy is a one-stop shop for all things luxury, including clothing, shoes, and accessories. Clients can also enjoy a personal shopping experience in one of the five fifth-floor suites or the glamorous art-deco Café Holt, with its remarkable solar-like orb set above the central bar.

Saint Laurent Boulevard

“Saint Laurent [Boulevard], between Saint Joseph Boulevard and up to Van Horne Avenue, has the best boutique design shopping nowadays,” says Seivewright. “You could go all the way up to Little Italy and it’s still amazing. I was walking there the other day and every single window I walked by made me want to go in. There are furniture shops, clothing shops, and jewelry shops — some of it is new, some of it is vintage, and it’s all local.”

Saint-Henri

Saint-Henri, once a francophone working-class neighborhood, is now gentrified, replete with popular, chef-owned wine bars and restaurants, antiques shops, cafes, and boutiques. Still, it retains pockets of its former self. “I love it because it has parts that haven’t changed in a hundred years and others that make it the most modern neighborhood in Montreal,” says Seivewright. “It’s got a cool, little rough-around-the-edges vibe. It’s one of those neighborhoods where you’ll have a multimillion-dollar home next to a really rundown place, and you see that contrast. Then, you listen to the people and hear French and English. You've got old people, young people — it’s a neighborhood where everything mixes.”

Plateau Mont-Royal/Mile End

Once relegated to working-class European immigrants, the Plateau/Mile End area is the epicenter of Montreal’s creativity and bohemian joie de vivre. Leafy streets lined with triplexes fronted by balconies and steep, often-winding, wrought-iron staircases invite visitors to explore this neighborhood bursting with convivial cafes, top-drawer restaurants , funky vintage shops, and trendy boutiques.

For a glimpse into how the upper crust of Montreal lived until the 1970s and '80s, head to the neighborhood of Outremont. Its two main shopping and dining strips are Bernard Ouest and Laurier Ouest avenues — part of the former turns into a pedestrian-only area come summer, with restaurant terraces sitting directly on the street.

Montreal is a four-season city. Late April to mid-May tends to be best for blooming trees, while October to early November is usually prime for leaf peeping. The holiday season is lovely, but a white Christmas is increasingly rare. For a stronger chance of experiencing the romance of winter snow, January and February are ideal. Summers in Montreal are hot and humid, and heat waves can now begin as early as May. Visit in May, June, or late August through September and October to avoid the worst of the summer temperatures and crowds.

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Montreal can be reached via regular flights with Air Canada, Delta, American, and United. Flying from New York’s LaGuardia to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, better known as Dorval (YUL), takes about 90 minutes gate to gate. Driving may be cheaper, but it takes about seven hours, and unless you’re planning to pay for hotel parking, parking in Montreal can be a hassle. For travelers living in New York or Vermont, a more scenic and leisurely option (10 hours) is Amtrak’s Adirondack train from Moynihan Train Hall to Montreal’s Gare Centrale (Central Station).

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In summer, the best way to get around is on foot or by Bixi, the city-wide bicycle rental system. In 2023, Bixi decided to end the storage of their bicycles during the winter, so they are now available year-round. However, there are not as many stations as in summer. The metro (subway) is fairly reliable and frequent during rush hour — and often the quickest way to get from point A to point B. Buses tend to be less reliable, but they go everywhere the metro does not. An Opus card can be purchased with several fares added, if you’re planning on using the metro and/or buses often. Taxis and Ubers are readily available, too, and taxis can be hailed on the street.

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Explore Labrador, a place where time stands still, nature remains untouched by modernism and the people welcome you whole-heartedly. The newest of Canada’s 10 provinces, it is large in size but has a small population in comparison. Labrador features some of the oldest rocks in the world that tell the remarkable story of earth’s evolution. Just off its coast, the meeting of its cool current and the warm Gulf Stream creates a home for an abundance of marine life and seabirds.

Newfoundland Icebergs:

See Iceberg Alley, one of the best places in the world to see these colossal floating 10,000-year-old glacial blocks in many shapes, colors and sizes. On a sunny day, you can see these glaciers from many points along the northern and eastern coasts by boat tour, sea kayak or by hiking along the coast. The best time of year to view them is in late May and early June.

Take in Canada's diverse, captivating scenery! From mountain ranges and glaciers to pastoral land and coastal natural wonders, Canada is simply brimming with wildlife and adventures for every age and activity level. Photographers who visit the region are never disappointed and always leave with truly incredible photos. With its abundance of colors and diverse landscapes, Canada deserves a top spot on every nature lover’s bucket list.

You're in for a treat! The foods of Canada offer your palate a variety of spices and flavors. The cuisine is influenced by local sources, the traditions of the Indigenous people, and a diverse population. Each region has its own specialty, like the seafood of Atlantic Canada, Vancouver’s fantastic Asian restaurants, the meat produced by Alberta’s sprawling ranches and the wine from British Columbia.

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Icefields Parkway:

Winding along the Continental Divide, the Icefields Parkway is one of Canada’s national treasures and a favorite destination for many. It will take you past waterfalls, rushing rivers, glacial peaks, imposing cliffs and snowcapped mountains. Be sure you bring your camera. You’ll want to take lots of pictures to capture the incredible sights to share with family and friends back home. This is a journey through natural history and captivating landscapes that will change you forever. You will revisit this close encounter with nature’s grandeur over and over again in your dreams as long as you live.

Trains (VIA Rail):

Aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian, admire the majestic beauty of the Rockies and experience train travel like it used to be in your private cabin. Listen to the peaceful sounds of the train while natural beauty dances to life before your eyes in a scenic wonderland; it’s a veritable journey back in time as you travel from Vancouver to Jasper. Enjoy first-class meals and awe-inspiring vistas during the day. Spend the night in the comfort of your private sleeping room that includes a private washroom. From the moment you board The Canadian, you’ll embrace the nostalgia of a golden era; rail lines trace history while whisking travelers through scenery far removed from the highway.

Niagara Falls:

Behold Niagara Falls, an incredible natural wonder where a staggering four to six million cubic feet of water flows over the falls every minute. Straddling the international border of Canada and New York State are the three waterfalls known as Niagara Falls. They’re called Bridal Veil, Horseshoe and American and have a vertical drop of over 165 feet. Providing hydro-electric power and majestic beauty, the Falls are best viewed from one of the many cruise boats operating on the river below, or from the new zip line that borders the Falls. Also, if given the chance, go see the falls at night. They are lit up and look incredible in the night sky. You may even see fireworks.

Old Québec City:

Take a trip back in time and explore Old Québec, North America’s only walled city north of Mexico. Here you’ll find colonial architecture, unique shops and restaurants, and plenty of old-world European charm. Visit the Place Royal where Samuel de Champlain built what became the first permanent French settlement in North America. See the neoclassical façade and stained glass of the oldest church in Canada, the Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral. Explore the antique shops, cafés, and art galleries of the Old Port and stroll along the St. Lawrence River. Visit Parliament Hill, see the iconic Château Frontenac, and discover over 400 years of history in this cultural heart of Québec City.

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One of the best parts of traveling is coming back home with souvenirs that really reflect the place you’ve just been. In the Canadian Rockies, native handcrafts such as wood carvings and artwork by aboriginals are very popular. Look for jewelry made from Canadian materials such as ammonite (a rare fossil that produces a precious gem stone) and jade in British Columbia.

Please be sure to pack a warm sweater and jacket as well as gloves and a hat, as temperatures at higher elevations can change very quickly. Summer temperatures can also vary greatly when in the mountains. It is suggested that you bring a pair of sunglasses, especially while visiting the Icefields — it can be very bright.

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Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) free

As the site of the original city of Montréal, Vieux-Montréal (accessible from the Orange Line's Place-d'Armes and Champ-de-Mars métro stations) is the hub of the city's history.

The beautiful limestone-clad 18th- and 19th-century buildings have been rescued from demolition and restored despite the city's rapid urbanization. Horse-drawn carriages traverse cobblestone streets and trot past such notable sites as Notre-Dame Basilica , Montréal City Hall, built in 1878, and the monumental Bonsecours Market, a restored heritage building that houses art, design and craft stores.

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

Adorned with intricate statues, colorful stained-glass windows and the famous 12-ton Jean-Baptiste bell, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal is one of the city's most visited sites. In addition to welcoming tourists and worshippers, it also hosts an evening light and sound show that serves to highlight its spectacular architecture.

Canada’s first Gothic Revival church was constructed in 1829, designated a basilica by Pope John Paul II in 1982 and declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1989. The site of many state funerals including, former Prime Minister Pierre-Elliott Trudeau, notable weddings like that of Celine Dion, and memorable musical performances, such as those by Luciano Pavarotti, the basilica is much more than a church. Among the church's highlights are a 7,000-pipe Casavant organ, its stained-glass windows, which were designed by Québec artist Jean-Baptiste Lagacé and tell the story of Montréal's history, and the interior decor, which is carved, painted and adorned with gold leaf.

Parc du Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Park) Parc du Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Park) free

This 761-foot hill from which Montréal got its name is the highest point in the city. Towering over central Montréal, Parc du Mont-Royal (Mount Royal Park) is frequented by joggers, picnickers, dog walkers and bicyclists throughout the year, and it's one of Montréal's largest green spaces. It was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (who's also the credited architect of NYC's Central Park ).

During the warmer months, you can rent rowboats on the park's Lac aux Castors (Beaver Lake), while the Chalet du Mont-Royal offers breathtaking park and city views any time of year. You can also take a stroll through one of the park's three cemeteries (one English, one Jewish and one French).

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Montreal Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique Montreal) Montreal Botanical Garden (Jardin Botanique Montreal)

U.S. News Insider Tip: There is a free electric shuttle to take you around the garden grounds during the summer months. – Debra Smith

Thanks to 10 large greenhouses – each tailored to a specific theme – this 190-acre botanical garden offers a scenic year-round respite from the metropolis' downtown core and a seasonal home to more than 20,000 species of flora.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts) Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (Musée des Beaux-Arts)

Montréal's most prestigious museum has been building its collection of fine arts for more than 150 years. Visitors will find its more than 45,000 paintings, sculptures, graphic artworks, photographs, multimedia installations and decorative art objects divided among six sections and spread across the museum's five pavilions.

In addition to an impressive collection by Canadian and Quebec artists, there are four floors containing works by such renowned artists as Rembrandt, El Greco, Renoir, Cézanne and Picasso. The museum's noteworthy decorative art collection includes pieces from 1400 to 1900, including jewelry, ceramics, glass, and textiles by international artists as well as several pieces of furniture designed by Frank Gehry. The state-of-the-art Cinéma du Musée presents independent and international films with English subtitles, and lectures and performances are presented regularly at Bourgie Hall.

St. Joseph's Oratory (Oratoire Saint-Joseph) St. Joseph's Oratory (Oratoire Saint-Joseph) free

Sitting on the eastern edge of the Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery in Mont-Royal is St. Joseph's Oratory, the largest shrine in the world dedicated to St. Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father and Canada’s patron saint. It welcomes several million visitors each year. Even if you don't consider yourself religious, past visitors said it's worth adding to your Montréal itinerary for its timeless beauty and the incredible views that can be seen from its perch above the bustling city.

St. Joseph's Oratory was designed in an Italian-Renaissance style with a copper dome rising 318 feet high. There are many areas of the oratory to explore, including a museum of religious art and artifacts. The Crypt Church below the basilica is decorated with intricately-carved murals, and thousands of candles Illuminate the art deco-style Votive Chapel.

Jean-Talon Market Jean-Talon Market free

U.S. News Insider Tip: Always greet a shopkeeper with a cheery hello or "bonjour" upon entering a shop or store. It’s appreciated and considered good manners. – Debra Smith

In a world dominated by overly refrigerated, fluorescently lit supermarkets, the Jean-Talon Market brings a breath of fresh air to your shopping experience. It’s one of the largest public markets in North America and one of the oldest, (established in 1933) with a flavor all its own.

Montreal Biodome (Biodôme de Montreal) Montreal Biodome (Biodôme de Montreal)

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Not to be confused with the Biosphere on Île Sainte-Hélène, the Biodôme is located in the Olympic District and is part of a complex that includes the insectarium, planetarium, and Montreal Botanical Garden . A favorite for families, the Biodôme features five distinct ecosystems that house plants and animals. With the way each of the ecosystems are set up, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a more immersive experience with the animals compared to a conventional zoo.

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Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière Museum) Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière Museum)

Many say that this museum is the best place to go to begin exploring Montréal. While the modern architecture may not be typical of a history museum, the real reason to come here is to hop in the elevator and head underground. Here, visitors can look through a glass floor that sits on top of the remains of Fort Ville-Marie unearthed during archaeological digs overseen by the museum from 2002 to 2015. 

You can also follow the development of Montréal from its days as a fledgling colony and on up through the present day with a 17-minute multimedia program called "Generations MTL" that’s projected onto the archeological site and narrated by six historical characters .

Jean-Drapeau Park (Parc Jean-Drapeau) Jean-Drapeau Park (Parc Jean-Drapeau) free

Two islands in the St. Lawrence River make up Parc Jean-Drapeau, a sports, culture and entertainment mecca for locals and visitors alike. Located just five minutes from downtown Montréal via the Jean-Drapeau metro stop (Yellow line), the former site of Expo 67 and the 1976 Summer Olympics now boasts several attractions that are sure to appeal to a variety of different interests.

Culture hounds will appreciate the collection of public art that's sprinkled throughout the park as well as the Biosphère, a museum dedicated to the environment housed in the iconic Buckminster Fuller-designed geodesic dome. There are also miles of hiking trails and the Floralies Gardens for outdoors lovers. Meanwhile, families will be delighted by La Ronde amusement park on Île Sainte-Hélène, the Aquatic Complex – specifically the outdoor pool, which has a cushioned rubber bottom – and Jean-Doré Beach. Though the park's outdoor pursuits are most popular in the summer, it’s a wonderful place to visit in early spring too, when the park’s bistro converts to an urban sugar shack.

Cap-Saint Jacques Nature Park (Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques) Cap-Saint Jacques Nature Park (Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques) free

Montréal’s largest park, Parc-nature du Cap Saint-Jacques sprawls across more than 800 acres and sits between Lac des Deux Montagnes and Rivière des Prairies on the southwest tip of the island of Montréal. It offers year-round activities, sandy beaches and water views.

In the winter, make use of snowshoe paths, cross-country ski trails and a sliding hill, and in the summer, explore the miles of hiking and biking trails before cooling off at the beaches that line the shores of Lac des Deux Montagnes. There’s also a small organic farm, two welcome centers and free all-terrain wheelchairs and sit-skis that can be reserved in advance.

St-Viateur Bagel St-Viateur Bagel

A Montréal institution for more than 65 years, St.-Viateur Bagel is flourishing under the watchful eye of Joe Morena and his three sons. There are now four bagel cafes under the St.-Viateur banner, but for the original experience you must visit "La Maison du Bagel," or "Home of the Bagel," at 263 Rue Saint Viateur in Mile End.

Follow the delicious aroma of bagels simmered in honey water and baked on a hardwood plank in a wood-burning oven and join the line that forms day or night. Hand-rolled bagels come in classic sesame or poppy seed, all dressed with onion and garlic, or on the sweet side with cinnamon raisin or blueberry. While you’re waiting, check out the photographs of famous customers, from hockey greats to prime ministers, that line the walls.

La Grande Roue de Montréal La Grande Roue de Montréal

Enjoy a thrilling view of Old Montréal , the city center and the St. Lawrence River on the highest Ferris wheel in Canada, La Grande Roue de Montréal. Forty-two climate-controlled cabins gently lift riders up nearly 200 feet and go through three revolutions on this 20-minute ride. Choose from cabins that seat up to eight, or splurge on a spacious VIP cabin, which is equipped with a glass floor and Italian leather seating for four riders. The view through the tempered glass windows is perfect for photographs during the day. At night, the wheel lights up as well as the giant cross on the top of Mount Royal and the Jacques Cartier Bridge bringing additional romance to the ride.  

Visitors recommend a ride at sunset and consider it a must-do while in Montréal that’s worth the splurge. They report that wait times are usually short and the ride is long enough to enjoy all the sights.

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Lachine Canal National Historic Site Lachine Canal National Historic Site free

A watery wonderland in the heart of Montréal, the Lachine Canal National Historic Site runs for nearly 9 miles from the entrance at Lock No. 1 in the Old Port to Lock No. 5 at Lake Saint Louis in Lachine. The canal originally opened in 1824 to provide a source of hydraulic power and contributed to Montréal's industrial and commercial development as a major trade port. Today, it's a popular spot for a stroll and a picnic (stop at the nearby Atwater Market to pick up provisions before your visit to the canal).

From mid-May to mid-October, rentals of all kinds are available, including stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes and small electric boats to swan-shaped pedal boats. Fishers can toss a line to catch six different fish species including perch, pike and carp, which cyclists can ride from one end of the well-maintained canal trail to the other in about an hour.

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Montreal expects strong summer tourism season

T he sun was blazing, many terrasses were open and the Old Port was packed with people taking in the sites on Friday, many of them from the United States.

"It reminds me a lot of when we were in Paris. I really enjoy that kind of look and feel," Ohio resident Michelle Fuchik said.

Last year, 11 million tourists descended on the city, according to Tourisme Montreal. Officials think that number can be beat in 2024.

"Everything indicates that we're going to continue increasing that tourist traffic," said Glenn Castanheira, director of Montreal Centre-Ville.

Friday at Place Jacques Cartier, one could barely walk 10 steps without running into a tour group.

"Oh, it's so beautiful. It's so beautiful," artist Manjit Singh Chatrik said.

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Chatrik says he's been painting with watercolour for 50 years. He paints in his studio all winter long so he can sell his works out in the popular plaza during tourist season. He said he can make hundreds of dollars each day from the thousands of passersby.

"I'm very, very excited. Every year I wait for this time," he told Global News.

More direct flights to Montreal from the U.S. and other countries will be landing this year, and the strength of the U.S. dollar is appealing to Americans.

"Our neighbours south of the border have quite a positive incentive to come to Montreal," Castanheira said.

He said last year, hotels were 80 per cent booked and he is confident that number will be reached again, as many hotels have been upgraded and updated. There are multiple new, modern establishments as well.

Another consistent draw is Montreal's renowned culinary scene. Claudia Fiorilli just moved her Caribbean restaurant Kwizinn from Verdun to Old Montreal and is hoping tourists help make it successful.

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"We're hoping for tons of people to come to the Old Port and enjoy the outdoors," she said.

The summer is absolutely vital for restaurants.

"For them, it's 50 per cent of the whole year's business," Dominique Tremblay of the Quebec Restaurant Association said.

You might wonder if our many orange cones could scare tourists away, but according to Castanheira, they have more of an impact on locals than visitors.

One thing that is raising concern, however, is the possibility of wildfire smoke coming back.

"When Montreal had the worst air quality in North America, it was number one news all around the world. That affected us badly," Castanheira said.

He's hoping the forecast includes clear skies and millions of foreign dollars being injected into the local economy.

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Five things to know: Hamilton Golf and Country Club

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A view of the 18th hole at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Courtesy Hamilton Golf and Country Club)

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Hamilton Golf and Country Club, one of Canada’s top-ranked facilities, will host the RBC Canadian Open for the seventh time this week.

But the course will look very different than when the PGA TOUR was last here in 2019. Not long after Rory McIlroy’s dominant win five years ago, the club underwent a nearly $8.5-million restoration under world-renowned architect Martin Ebert.

Hamilton commissioned Ebert’s firm – which also advises on eight of the 10 venues in The Open rota, including this year’s host, Royal Troon – in 2014 to give the club a throwback look to its original Harry Colt design. Having spent time at Pine Valley in 1913, Colt came to Hamilton a year later. The official club opening was in 1916.

A view of the 11th hole during 1919 at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Courtesy Hamilton Golf and Country Club)

Ebert and design partner Tom Mackenzie had never done a restoration effort like the one at Hamilton. Most of the work was overseen from afar due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the travel restrictions, but it worked.

Golf Digest named Ebert’s work on Hamilton the "Best Renovation" of the year in January 2023.

“Harry Colt is one of the world’s greatest – if not the greatest – architects so having one of his rare North American golf courses is a keystone element of what makes Hamilton special,” said Andrew Harvie, an authority in Canadian golf architecture and founder of Beyond the Contour. “In technical terms, the routing is brilliant, with the layout largely routed in triangles around the hilly property with the Ancaster Creek on the bottom.

“How the layout handles the severity of the property while giving players fresh looks and strategies on every tee is a clinic in routing.”

With the RBC Canadian Open returning to Hamilton – before heading to TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley in 2025, a debut venue – here’s everything else you need to know about the iconic Canadian club.

It's the same but different

Hamilton’s membership voted in favor to proceed with a Golf Course Improvement Plan Project about a month before McIlroy’s seven-shot triumph at the RBC Canadian Open in 2019. The plan included reconstructing tees, bunkers and greens on all 27 holes (the West/South PGA TOUR layout along with the East). There would also be a new irrigation system, practice putting green and new practice area.

“The players want to enjoy the experience of playing the golf course so that’s a big component of (an event’s success) and the amazing thing is that it was really well received, and it was fantastic before,” tournament director Bryan Crawford said. “The fact that it’s gotten even better – it’s almost unthinkable that it could have gotten better than it already was.”

Ebert said Hamilton’s topography was always its distinguishing factor.

A view of the first hole at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Courtesy Hamilton Golf and Country Club)

“The impressive nature of the terrain, that was the key thing,” he said. “Whether it’s a new piece of land or an existing course, how many times do you stand on a tee and have your breath taken away? That’s pretty regular at Hamilton. That was one of the first takeaways.”

A legend still called the shots

Although Colt only came to Hamilton once, Ebert said he and his team wanted to “pay as much respect” to Colt as possible. The club had all the old plans, with descriptions of the bunkers, which Ebert called “so important” to the appearance of courses and specific holes.

“I was really pleased how they worked out,” Ebert said, “especially given our restrictions on travelling and not being able to get there during any of the construction. That was a real positive for me.”

The club’s original set of 1914 drawings from Colt included ragged edges, additional depth and “fescue eyebrows” near the bunkers, which players will see once again. SCOREGolf.com reported in 2021 – when the course first re-opened – that Ebert compared Hamilton’s bunker renovation to the recent work he did at Royal Portrush.

Tech provided COVID-19 workaround

Ebert was expected to make about 12 visits to Hamilton for the project but those were all cancelled due to the pandemic. Drone technology, 3D video and even virtual reality allowed him and his team to review the progress, finalize approvals and make changes remotely.

He finally saw the course in person in September 2021.

“It would have been far better to review our design and the contractor work on the ground, there’s no doubt about that,” Ebert said. “But we couldn’t. As a result of the techniques we developed during COVID, and since our detailed plans give so much information to the contractor, we had the confidence we could still pull it off to an extremely high standard.”

He admits it took one hole (the fourth) to really settle in on a process for the contractor and Ebert, but they got rolling quickly after the virtual back-and-forth style was agreed upon.

“It was a challenge, but we weren’t petrified because we do really concise levels (of planning),” Ebert said. “Having the VR headset and 3D camera was so instrumental with the bunker shape, bunker depth and green surrounds. It was exciting to develop those innovative techniques and we’ve used them in other projects like doing bunkers in Chile.

“Doing Hamilton with those techniques taught us a lot.”

Even the toughest holes got longer

The golf course will play 112 yards longer than it did in 2019. The par-3 sixth, the second-most difficult hole at the 2019 RBC Canadian Open, will play 25 yards longer. The par-4 seventh (new back tee) will play 35 yards longer.

A view of the sixth hole at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Courtesy Hamilton Golf and Country Club)

The par-4 11th hole (21 additional yards) and par-4 14th (24) will require additional pop, as will the par-5 17th, which now measures 580 yards (30 yards longer with an entirely new green site that has been pushed back and to the left), and the par-4 18th (the hardest hole during the 2019 Canadian Open got an additional 11 yards).

Ebert said he’s hopeful the course will demand more precise ball-striking. The new greens will have more areas for pin positions and the bunkering will force players to think their way around the course.

The objective of the renovation, according to Harvie, was to create a cohesive version of the course, which had received numerous tweaks by numerous architects over the generations.

“In the renovation, they addressed all these,” he said. “Trees are out to allow some rediscovered views across the tumbling property, while mow lines are back expanded out, and greens and bunkers are uniform and consistent across the entire property.”

'The Rink' returns

A smiling Ebert said he never could have imagined that one of the holes on a course he’s worked on would be wrapped in hockey boards. But "The Rink" (in its sixth year) will make another appearance at Hamilton.

The par-3 14th hole will have the hockey-inspired atmosphere, complete with an organist, which is new this year. Ebert, who was in Hamilton for the 2019 Canadian Open, called it a “brilliant atmosphere” at The Rink.

A view of the 14th hole at Hamilton Golf and Country Club. (Courtesy Hamilton Golf and Country Club)

“When players were coming on to the tee – that was fantastic,” he said. “I really, really did enjoy that. I’m not sure it’ll happen at The Open. But even there, they want a good par 3 to excite the crowds. But nothing quite as intense as a cauldron of atmosphere like we’ll have with the hockey hole.”

“It's a marquee hole for us,” added Crawford. “It allows for us to bring it tournament to tournament when we go to different venues. I don’t think anybody could have dreamed when that idea was brought forward that it would have grown to what it is today.”

Teen among three dead after Montreal alley fight: police

The suspects fled before police arrived, and no arrests have been made

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Montreal police say three young people, including a 15-year-old boy, have died after a fight broke out in an alley Tuesday night.

Police were called at around 7 p.m. Tuesday to an alley in the city’s Plateau-Mont-Royal district where officers found three people who had been injured by a sharp object.

The male victims, ages 15, 23 and 25, were taken to hospital in critical condition, and this morning police confirmed that all three had died.

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The suspects fled before police arrived, and no arrests have been made.

Investigators are checking surveillance cameras and seeking witnesses.

Police spokesman Jean-Pierre Brabant said the deaths are the city’s 14th, 15th and 16th homicides of 2024.

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Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge closed in both directions again this weekend

Starting soon, lanes will reopen during peak traffic times.

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The bad news? Montreal's Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge will once again be completely closed to traffic from midnight Friday to early Monday morning. 

The potentially good news? Quebec's Transport Ministry says it will install "dynamic lanes" on the bridge that will allow traffic to flow while it pursues construction on the bridge.

The weekend closure will be in effect heading westbound on Highway 40 from Exit 41 to St-Charles Avenue. Access to Senneville Road will be maintained, the ministry said in a news release published Tuesday. 

Heading east, the closure is in effect from Exit 35 to des Anciens-Combattants Boulevard.

The ramp leading from Highway 40 to the Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge will be closed on the interchange with Highway 30. Drivers are invited to use Highways 20 and 30 instead.

The toll on Highway 30 has been cancelled during the closure.

The Transport Ministry says it will open two of three bridge lanes during peak periods.

• Toward Montreal from midnight to 10 a.m. on weekdays.
• Toward Vaudreuil-Dorion from noon to 10 p.m. during the week, as well as every weekend.

The new lane system will be in place starting Monday and will involve a concrete barrier separating eastbound and westbound traffic. That barrier will be moved twice a day on weekdays to make the additional lanes possible.  

Transport Ministry spokesperson Gilles Payer said specialized heavy machinery will move the concrete barrier between the morning and afternoon rush hours. 

"Normally this is faster than two hours. But they make this buffer to make sure that nobody can get caught by the schedule we have announced," he said. 

Payer recommends commuters still plan ahead. 

"You will be late if you don't prepare or plan your trips seriously," he said.

Other changes include a new configuration on the approaches to the bridge, including the maintenance of two traffic lanes in each direction on Highway 40:

• Between des Anciens-Combattants and the bridge.
• Between Exit 35 and the bridge. Toward Montreal, the right lane of Highway 40 will be exclusively reserved for Exit 35.
• The entrance to Highway 40 heading east from de la Cité-des-Jeunes Boulevard remains open.

As well, there is a complete closure of Highway 40 heading eastbound in the area ,  including the Île-aux-Tourtes bridge, planned for the weekend of May 31 in order to continue drainage work for the new bridge.

The ministry is encouraging affected motorists to subscribe to the  Mobility Montreal  newsletter to stay informed about major weekend closures and mitigation measures in the Montreal area.

Written by Verity Stevenson with files from Jennifer Yoon

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