Walking through Old Port feels like stepping into a living novel where history lingers in every cobblestone and café conversation, creating an intimate atmosphere that invites you to slow down and linger. Today, it remains a vibrant, walkable metropolis where ancient stone facades meet modern art, offering travelers a unique blend of European charm and North American energy without the overwhelming rush of larger cities.
Do Montreal the way locals do: start slow at Rapids Park, eat where the regulars do at Schwartz's Deli, let the evening run long at Bar George.
Top things to do in Montreal
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Vieux-Port de Montréal
Historic riverfront complex featuring stores & restaurants, plus art exhibits, events & activities.
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
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Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
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Jardin botanique de Montréal
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
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Montreal Biodome
Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.
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Montreal Eaton Centre
Spacious mall featuring well-known apparel, accessories & electronic shops, plus eateries.
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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.
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Parc Jean-Drapeau
Park made up of 2 islands that are home to multiple attractions, venues & museums.
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La Ronde
Riverside amusement park with Six Flags rides, the International Fireworks Competition & concerts.
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Local favorites, not tourist traps.
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Schwartz's Deli
Renowned deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more.
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La Banquise
All-night diner for Québécois grub & local microbrews, with many poutine options & hefty breakfasts.
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Montreal Eaton Centre
Spacious mall featuring well-known apparel, accessories & electronic shops, plus eateries.
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Ma Poule Mouillée
Casual counter-serve Portuguese grill known for its chicken & other meat sandwiches.
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St-Viateur Bagel
Iconic storefront known for wood-oven baked bagels with varied flavors & toppings.
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Masakali Indian Cuisine
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Pizza Il Focolaio
Large menu of thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas in a warm space with a terrace facing Square Phillips.
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Modavie
Wine bar with live music & an old-timey jazz vibe, plus an eclectic menu with lamb specialties.
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Wonder Travel Inc.
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Voyages Concorde|Concord Tours
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MTL Detours - Montreal Walking Tours
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Fitz Montréal Bike Tours, Bike Rental & Montreal Walking Tours
Bicycle shop & tour company selling commuter bikes, clothing & gear in an antique brownstone.
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Local Montreal Food Tours - Mile-End & Old Montreal Food Tours
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Le Bateau-Mouche at the Old Port of Montreal
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Rapids Park
Park by the Lachine Rapids featuring paths for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing, plus birds.
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Visitation Island Nature Park
River island nature area offering walking & cycling paths, BBQ sites, birdwatching & a defunct mill.
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Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Green space with hiking & cross-country skiing paths, a beach with boat rentals & a working farm.
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Bois-de-Liesse Nature Park
Large park with a visitor center & sledding mounds, plus trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
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Pine Beach Park
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Bar George
Grand, swanky wood-clad venue serving a Scottish & British menu with cocktails in a boutique hotel.
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Bootlegger Cocktail Bar & Cuisine Montréal
Warm speakeasy-style cocktail bar for bespoke libations, elevated bites & live music.
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Palazo
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Pub Wolf & Workman
Locally sourced pub eats & Cointreau cocktails in a quaint 1830s building featuring a courtyard.
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