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Food, drink & nightlife
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Tours & day trips
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Cruises & boat tours
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Popular places to visit
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University, a well-known university in Montreal. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Montreal. Discover the great live music and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Montreal Biodome
Montreal's “house of life” is a zoo, an aquarium and a nature preserve all under one futuristic glass roof.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.
Olympic Stadium
Catch an event at Olympic Stadium during your trip to Montreal. Experience the lively festivals and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Six Flags La Ronde
Montreal’s favorite amusement park lights up the night sky in summertime, and has some of the highest and fastest roller coasters in Canada.
Explore areas of Montreal
Downtown Montreal
Beneath the skyscrapers, this neighborhood offers grand civic spaces, high-end shopping, 30 concert halls and the world’s largest underground complex.
Old Montreal
Once surrounded by ramparts, this historic area within Montreal city now shines as one of the oldest and best preserved urban centers in North America.
Ville-Marie
From the old port up to the mountain in a park, Montreal’s historic center is rich in beauty and bustling with activity.
Plateau Mont-Royal
Home to artists, students and bohemians of all types, this borough is Montreal’s creative and countercultural haven.
Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
The churches and live music are just a few things visitors like about Côte-des-Neiges—Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Saint Joseph's Oratory and Saint Jacques Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Cote Sainte Catherine Station or Snowdon Station to get around the larger area.
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.