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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Montreal, Canada

Read on to discover Culture Trip’s favorite things to do and see when in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

The Top 16 Things To Do and See in Old Montreal

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Reasons You Should Visit Quebec City Over Montreal

Read our guide to Montreal’s best and most-celebrated museums to be explored.

8 Must-Visit Museums in Montreal

Explore this hipster district of Montreal with our list on the top 12 things to do and see in Plateau Mont-Royal.

The Top 12 Things to Do and See in Plateau Mont-Royal

Insider Travel Guides

The bilingual, bohemian heart of Quebec, Montreal is Canada at its most chic.

Montreal is a city where old meets new, where Canadian charm meets a French heart and remarkable history meets a thriving modern culture. Here’s our insider’s guide to the largest city in Quebec.


An Insider Guide to Montreal

On Place d’Armes in Old Montreal, there is a monument to Paul de Chomedey, the founder of Montreal, who in 1642 established a small settlement of Fort Ville-Marie on Montreal island. Today in the historic quarter of Old Montreal you’ll find an array of buildings dating back to the New France era. The Notre-Dame Church was one of the earliest buildings, established in 1682, but in 1829 it was replaced by the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica in order to accommodate the growing numbers of the city. The basilica still stands now and is a remarkable example of Gothic Revival Architecture. Tourists will gravitate to the Old Port of Montreal, used as early as 1611 as a trading post, and now a great spot for river place walking and cycling. There are some great museums in Old Montreal too - the Museum of Archaeology and History of Montreal perhaps being the pick. A short walk from Old Montreal will take you to the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montreal, or Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, where you’ll find the largest art museum in Canada in terms of gallery space, and just behind is the Parc du Mont-Royal, the green spot of Montreal, where you can climb Colline de la Croz, or ‘Mount Royal’ - the hill which gives the city its name. Once you’ve explored the history it’s time to discover modern Montreal - a bustling Canadian city with a Gallic twist, where you’ll find poutine and French pastries equally available, and a party scene that’s hard to rival. Visit Mile End or Little Burgundy and you’ll find thriving arts communities, microbreweries and an array of artisan eating spots. The city is actually home to one of the largest proportions of creative jobs in the world, which is no surprise given the sheer number of festivals that take place each year. The bustling city of Montreal is an island not just in geographical terms, but in cultural terms too. This is a city where the official language is French, but English is widely spoken, a city where city-living meets green spaces and where a historic quarter meets an artsy, vibrant modern metropolis. 


The Main Attractions

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Kickstart Your Trip In Montreal

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The Best Restaurants In Montréal, Canada

The Best Spots For Delicious Bagels in Montreal, Canada

Where to DIne Al Fresco in Montreal

The Best Restaurants In Plateau Montreal, Canada

The 10 Best Restaurants In Old Montreal, Canada

The Best Pizza Places In Montreal, Canada

Gourmet Dining In Montréal’s 10 Best Restaurants & Cafés

The Top French Restaurants In Montreal, Canada

The Best Italian Restaurants In Montreal

The Coziest Bars in Montreal Perfect for Winter

The Best Cocktail Bars In Montreal

The Best Montreal Rooftop Bars for Summertime Drinking

The Best Bars in Montreal, Quebec

The 10 Best Bars In Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal

The 10 Best Bars In Griffintown, Montreal

The Best Wine Bars In Montreal, Canada

The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Old Montreal

The 10 Best Brunch And Breakfast Spots In Montreal, Canada

The Best Bakeries in Montreal, Canada

The Best Cooking Classes to Take in Montreal

The Best Jewish and Kosher Restaurants in Montreal

The Best Bakeries In Montreal, Canada

Delicious Croissants To Try In Montreal

The Best Markets In Montreal, Canada

Guide to Food & Drink in Montreal, Canada | Culture Trip

Read our guide to the best places to eat in Montreal, Canada. From established spots to gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian delights, here’s our selection of the best places to eat and drink in Montreal, Canada.

Memorable Food and Drink Experiences

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Great Eats & Drinks

Discover the best spots for good food & good vibes

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Montréal, Canada

Food & Drink

The Best Spots For Delicious Bagels in Montreal, Canada

Film & TV

Where to DIne Al Fresco in Montreal

Restaurants

The Best Restaurants In Plateau Montreal, Canada

Restaurants

The 10 Best Restaurants In Old Montreal, Canada

Food & Drink

The Best Pizza Places In Montreal, Canada

Restaurants

Gourmet Dining In Montréal’s 10 Best Restaurants & Cafés

Restaurants

The Top French Restaurants In Montreal, Canada

Restaurants

The Best Italian Restaurants In Montreal

Bars We Love

Bars & cafes

The Coziest Bars in Montreal Perfect for Winter

Food & Drink

The Best Cocktail Bars In Montreal

Bars & cafes

The Best Montreal Rooftop Bars for Summertime Drinking

Bars & cafes

The Best Bars in Montreal, Quebec

Bars & cafes

The 10 Best Bars In Plateau Mont-Royal, Montreal

Bars & cafes

The 10 Best Bars In Griffintown, Montreal

Food & Drink

The Best Wine Bars In Montreal, Canada

Breakfast

A collection of our favourite morning and brunch spots

Food & Drink

The 10 Best Brunch Spots In Old Montreal

Food & Drink

The 10 Best Brunch And Breakfast Spots In Montreal, Canada

Markets & Shops

Shops

The Best Bakeries in Montreal, Canada

Food & Drink

The Best Cooking Classes to Take in Montreal

Restaurants

The Best Jewish and Kosher Restaurants in Montreal

Food & Drink

The Best Bakeries In Montreal, Canada

Food & Drink

Delicious Croissants To Try In Montreal

Food & Drink

The Best Markets In Montreal, Canada