Discover the best of Montreal, Canada, with this curated guide to its vibrant attractions. From the historic charm of Old Montreal and the bustling markets to the natural beauty of Mount Royal Park and the iconic Olympic Stadium, experience a city rich in culture, history, and breathtaking sights.
Saint Helen's Island
A beautiful island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River, accessible by car or ferry, featuring the Biosphere from Expo 67.
Mount Royal Park
Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the same architect as Central Park, it offers recreational activities, amenities, and an ice skating rink on Beaver Lake in the winter.
Old Port of Montreal
A popular tourist destination along the St. Lawrence River with cobblestone streets, historic buildings, recreational activities, zip lining, a Ferris wheel, and kayak rentals.
Botanical Garden
A 190-acre garden with North American flora and fauna, a Japanese garden, a biodome recreating four distinct ecosystems, and an insectarium.
Chinatown
A diverse area known for its Asian cuisine, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean options.
Old Montreal
Montreal's oldest neighborhood, dating back to the early 1600s, featuring street shows, restaurants, Rue Saint Paul, Montreal City Hall, Place Jacques Cartier, and Bonsecours Market.
Montreal City Hall
Located in Old Montreal.
Place Jacques-Cartier
A public square in the heart of Old Montreal, featuring street performers, restaurants, and shops, dating back to the 18th century.
Bonsecours Market
Located in Old Montreal.
Rue Saint-Paul
A cobblestone road in Old Montreal with buildings holding the charisma from the past, and a very popular place during weekends and evenings.
Underground City
An underground network extending over 32 kilometers in downtown Montreal, connecting to public transportation and offering post offices, grocery stores, and medical facilities.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Founded in 1860, one of the largest art museums in North America with over 43,000 artworks including paintings, sculptures, and photographs.
Sainte-Catherine Street
A famous and vibrant commercial street running east to west through downtown Montreal, known for retail stores, boutiques, department stores and pedestrian friendly.
Lachine Canal
A 14.5 kilometer trek through Old Port of Montreal ending at Habitat 67.
Olympic Stadium
An important landmark in the city, popular with locals and tourists because of the Montreal Tower and its unique design.
Quartier des Spectacles
Renowned for its concentration of theaters, concert halls, art galleries, and festivals, considered a central hub next to Saint Catherine.
Jean-Talon Market
An open-air farmer's market located in Little Italy, selling produce, meats, cheese, fish, and baked goods, established in 1933.
St. Lawrence River
Offers cruises and ferry or water taxi rides with strong currents.
St. Joseph's Oratory
The tallest church in Canada, famous for its large dome.
Notre-Dame Basilica
Possibly the best cathedral in all of Canada, featuring a light show at night.