About Montréal
Montréal is one of Canada's major cities, home to around 1,762,949 people.
Best time
Late spring and early autumn for pleasant temperatures
Weather
Diverse — temperate to subtropical
Experiences
Things to do in Montréal
1
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal)
2
Notre-Dame Basilica
3
Mount Royal Park lookout
4
Jean-Talon Market
5
Underground City
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood
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Olympic Park / Biodome
Budget travel
Free things to do in Montréal
Mount Royal Park lookout
Jean-Talon Market
Olympic Park / Biodome
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal)
- Visit Notre-Dame Basilica
- Visit Mount Royal Park lookout
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Jean-Talon Market
- Visit Underground City
- Visit Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood
- Visit Olympic Park / Biodome
Where to eat
Local favourites
Brasserie La Cage
Sports bar and grill. Great place to watch Montreal Canadiens hockey games, the atmosphere gets crazy during the NHL playoffs!
Les Trois Brasseurs
Microbrewery with a pub-style menu and a European flair.
Juliette et chocolat
Specialised in chocolate desserts and famed for its very rich drinking chocolate.
Rockaberry
Enormous portions of cakes, pies, crumbles and brownies.
Copper Branch
Vegan chain serving sandwiches, wraps, soups and some desserts.
Shopping
- Village des Valeurs
- Le coffre aux trésors "Chainon"
- L'Aubainerie Concept Mode
- Friperie St. Laurent
- MEC
- La cordée
In pictures
Montréal gallery
Keep exploring
