Popular Montreal Destinations
Food scene
A small space that primarily does take out. Their Portuguese chicken, poutine and egg tarts will have you going back. *We agree that their poutine is the best in Montreal!
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Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St EA small space that primarily does take out. Their Portuguese chicken, poutine and egg tarts will have you going back. *We agree that their poutine is the best in Montreal!
Casual small joint that specializes in New York style pizza. Delicious and thin crust, this is one of our go-to places. The Sopressatta is a staple!
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Pizza Bouquet
45 Rue Beaubien ECasual small joint that specializes in New York style pizza. Delicious and thin crust, this is one of our go-to places. The Sopressatta is a staple!
A small cafe-resto bar that has a delicious small shareable plates and a great wine list. They also have a fun butcher shop next door if you want to check out some local products!
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larrys
5201 Boul. Saint-LaurentA small cafe-resto bar that has a delicious small shareable plates and a great wine list. They also have a fun butcher shop next door if you want to check out some local products!
The Beautys Luncheonette is a breakfast institution in Montreal. Open since 1942, located at the corner of Mont-Royal and St-Urbain, has been a Montreal staple for decades.
Make sure to get one of their iconic milkshakes!
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Beauty's Restaurant
93 Avenue du Mont-Royal OThe Beautys Luncheonette is a breakfast institution in Montreal. Open since 1942, located at the corner of Mont-Royal and St-Urbain, has been a Montreal staple for decades.
Make sure to get one of their iconic milkshakes!
A Montreal classic - World Famous Schwartz's, serving their renowned smoked meat from the original recipe of spices since 1928.
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Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentA Montreal classic - World Famous Schwartz's, serving their renowned smoked meat from the original recipe of spices since 1928.
Old Montreal
One of the most beautiful spots in all of Montreal, Crew Collective Café is located in the former headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada — once the tallest building in the British Empire.
With high ceilings, marble floors, and brass décor, this spot is timeless.
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Crew Collective & Cafe
360 Rue Saint-JacquesOne of the most beautiful spots in all of Montreal, Crew Collective Café is located in the former headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada — once the tallest building in the British Empire.
With high ceilings, marble floors, and brass décor, this spot is timeless.
Montréal's famous landmark, Notre Dame Basilica, is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship – a visually pleasing, if slightly gaudy, symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows.
Check out their Hours and Access page for the most up to date visitor information.
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Bazilika Notre-Dame
110 Rue Notre Dame OMontréal's famous landmark, Notre Dame Basilica, is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship – a visually pleasing, if slightly gaudy, symphony of carved wood, paintings, gilded sculptures and stained-glass windows.
Check out their Hours and Access page for the most up to date visitor information.
Neighbourhoods
Located in the Plateau Mont-Royal - A creative hub, Montreal's artistic elite pack the cafes along Rue Saint-Denis, where young painters and fashion designers draw inspiration from the playful murals and stately Victorian homes that dot the Plateau's side streets. Not a major sightseeing destination, a visit to Plateau Mont-Royal allows you to enjoy a local perspective, soaking in indie films, latte art, contemporary galleries, and the city's best bagels. A great place to explore on foot!
*Crosses through Mile End, which we have highlighted as a neighborhood destination*
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Saint Denis Street
Rue Saint-DenisLocated in the Plateau Mont-Royal - A creative hub, Montreal's artistic elite pack the cafes along Rue Saint-Denis, where young painters and fashion designers draw inspiration from the playful murals and stately Victorian homes that dot the Plateau's side streets. Not a major sightseeing destination, a visit to Plateau Mont-Royal allows you to enjoy a local perspective, soaking in indie films, latte art, contemporary galleries, and the city's best bagels. A great place to explore on foot!
*Crosses through Mile End, which we have highlighted as a neighborhood destination*
Arguably the trendiest area in Montreal, it’s a spot for haute design, edgy art, and craft coffee. Don’t miss some of the top things to eat, drink, see, buy, and do. But above all, take it easy. Slip into the Quebecois joie de vivre and savor the moment.
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Mile-End
Arguably the trendiest area in Montreal, it’s a spot for haute design, edgy art, and craft coffee. Don’t miss some of the top things to eat, drink, see, buy, and do. But above all, take it easy. Slip into the Quebecois joie de vivre and savor the moment.
There are four gates in this 4 block community indicating north, south, east and west. There is a pedestrian only walking area which makes the area a comfortable walking experience. Mai Xiang Yuan is popular for Dim Sum and Mỹ Cảnh for Pho. There are also a few bakeries that offer a diverse variety of snacks.
There are boutiques, souvenir shops. grocery stores and street vendors. The Montreal Chinese Community & Cultural Center is located in this area and people can be seen doing their early morning Tai Chi.
Chinatown is a short walk from Old Town Montreal. There is a metro station at Place d'Armes. Parking can be difficult so taking the subway may be a good option.
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Chinatown
There are four gates in this 4 block community indicating north, south, east and west. There is a pedestrian only walking area which makes the area a comfortable walking experience. Mai Xiang Yuan is popular for Dim Sum and Mỹ Cảnh for Pho. There are also a few bakeries that offer a diverse variety of snacks.
There are boutiques, souvenir shops. grocery stores and street vendors. The Montreal Chinese Community & Cultural Center is located in this area and people can be seen doing their early morning Tai Chi.
Chinatown is a short walk from Old Town Montreal. There is a metro station at Place d'Armes. Parking can be difficult so taking the subway may be a good option.
Sightseeing
The Botanical Garden is part of the Montreal Space for Life, Canada's largest natural museum science complex. The Montreal Botanical Garden, is recognized as one of the world's greatest botanical gardens.
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Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EThe Botanical Garden is part of the Montreal Space for Life, Canada's largest natural museum science complex. The Montreal Botanical Garden, is recognized as one of the world's greatest botanical gardens.
A beautiful hike that takes you to a panoramic view of Montreal. Don't forget to walk through the gorgeous McGill University campus - this will be a serene day of nature located in the heart of the city.
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Mount Royal
A beautiful hike that takes you to a panoramic view of Montreal. Don't forget to walk through the gorgeous McGill University campus - this will be a serene day of nature located in the heart of the city.
Operated by Six Flags - La Ronde is the second largest amusement park in Canada. With lots of rides, food and shops, it is a beautiful way to spend a day outdoors in Monreal.
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La Ronde
22 Chem. MacdonaldOperated by Six Flags - La Ronde is the second largest amusement park in Canada. With lots of rides, food and shops, it is a beautiful way to spend a day outdoors in Monreal.
Lafontaine Park is considered, by some, to be the best of Montreal's large parks. Whether or not you agree, it is definitely a picturesque park with plenty to offer. The park is bordered on the north and west by attractive Victorian homes and tree lined boulevards.
Due to the popularity of this beautiful Montreal park, you may want to try and visit on a weekday. It does get pretty busy on weekends, especially when the weather is nice.
** It's also very close to Ma Poule Mouillée! **
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Park La Fontaine
3819 Av. Calixa-LavalléeLafontaine Park is considered, by some, to be the best of Montreal's large parks. Whether or not you agree, it is definitely a picturesque park with plenty to offer. The park is bordered on the north and west by attractive Victorian homes and tree lined boulevards.
Due to the popularity of this beautiful Montreal park, you may want to try and visit on a weekday. It does get pretty busy on weekends, especially when the weather is nice.
** It's also very close to Ma Poule Mouillée! **
Indoor activities
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the largest art museum in Canada by gallery space. The museum is located on the historic Golden Square Mile stretch of Sherbrooke Street.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a member of the International Group of Organizers of Large-scale Exhibitions, a forum which allows the leaders of the largest museums in the world to exchange works and exhibitions.
Founded in 1860, it is the oldest art museum in Canada and in 2020, it was the most visited art museum in Canada.
Check out the website for the most up to date information on exhibitions and admissions.
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Montrealské muzeum výtvarných umění
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OThe Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is the largest art museum in Canada by gallery space. The museum is located on the historic Golden Square Mile stretch of Sherbrooke Street.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is a member of the International Group of Organizers of Large-scale Exhibitions, a forum which allows the leaders of the largest museums in the world to exchange works and exhibitions.
Founded in 1860, it is the oldest art museum in Canada and in 2020, it was the most visited art museum in Canada.
Check out the website for the most up to date information on exhibitions and admissions.
Year round, the Montréal Biodôme is a great outing! With five ecosystems of the Americas under one roof, the Biodôme is like a walk in nature. It's one of Montréal’s must-see tourist attractions.
An oasis in the heart of the city, near the Olympic Stadium, the Biodôme offers an immersive visit through five ecosystems :
The Tropical Rainforest
The Gulf of St. Lawrence
The Laurentian Maple Forest
The Labrador Coast and the Sub-Antarctic Islands
Check out their website for their most up to date admission rates.
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Biodome
4777 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinYear round, the Montréal Biodôme is a great outing! With five ecosystems of the Americas under one roof, the Biodôme is like a walk in nature. It's one of Montréal’s must-see tourist attractions.
An oasis in the heart of the city, near the Olympic Stadium, the Biodôme offers an immersive visit through five ecosystems :
The Tropical Rainforest
The Gulf of St. Lawrence
The Laurentian Maple Forest
The Labrador Coast and the Sub-Antarctic Islands
Check out their website for their most up to date admission rates.