Begin your journey in Old Montréal, where cobblestone streets, heritage architecture, and charming cafés evoke the city's French colonial past.

Explore:

• Place Jacques-Cartier
• Rue Saint-Paul
• Bonsecours Market
• Historic boutiques
• Local cafés

Enjoy breakfast at a traditional Montréal café with freshly baked pastries and locally roasted coffee.

Visit the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, one of Canada's most celebrated architectural landmarks.

Continue exploring:

• Place d'Armes
• Montréal City Hall
• Champ-de-Mars
• Historic alleyways

Food Suggestions

Choose a classic French bistro or Québec-inspired restaurant.

Recommended dishes:

• French onion soup
• Tourtière
• Seasonal Québec cuisine

Stroll along the Old Port of Montréal, enjoying views of the St. Lawrence River.

Discover:

• Promenade du Vieux-Port
• Public art
• Clock Tower area
• Riverfront parks

Depending on the season, consider a river cruise or simply relax along the waterfront.

As evening falls, Old Montréal takes on a distinctly European atmosphere.

Food & Drink Suggestions

• French cuisine
• Québec cheeses
• Local cider
• Wine bars
• Maple-inspired desserts

Begin at Mount Royal Park, following the trails to the Mount Royal Lookout for panoramic views across the city.

The mountain remains one of Montréal's favourite gathering places and offers an excellent perspective of the city's layout.

Head into the Golden Square Mile and choose between:

• Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
• McCord Stewart Museum

Food Suggestions

Enjoy lunch at a nearby café or bistro featuring:

• Contemporary Québec cuisine
• Artisan sandwiches
• French pastries

Explore downtown highlights including:

• Rue Sainte-Catherine
• Underground City
• Phillips Square
• Public art
• Local shopping

Pause for coffee at one of Montréal's renowned independent cafés.

Choose your evening atmosphere:

Quartier des Spectacles

Perfect for:

• Festivals
• Public art
• Live performances
• Seasonal events

Crescent Street

Known for:

• Restaurants
• Patios
• Lively nightlife

Food Suggestions

• Steak frites
• Québec wines
• Craft cocktails

Explore one of Montréal's most iconic neighbourhoods, known for colourful row houses, tree-lined streets, and spiral staircases.

Browse:

• Independent bookstores
• Local boutiques
• Artisan bakeries

Breakfast Suggestions

• Montréal-style bagels
• Fresh pastries
• Specialty coffee

Continue into Mile End, one of Montréal's most creative districts.

Explore:

• Record stores
• Vintage boutiques
• Independent galleries
• Local cafés

Food Suggestions

Sample some of Montréal's most famous specialties:

• Montréal-style bagels
• Smoked meat sandwiches
• Jewish deli classics
• Middle Eastern pastries

Afternoon – Jean-Talon Market

Spend your afternoon at Jean-Talon Market, one of North America's largest public markets.

Browse:

• Québec cheeses
• Fresh produce
• Maple products
• Artisan chocolates
• Local delicacies

Enjoy a relaxed lunch while experiencing Montréal's vibrant market culture.

Celebrate your final evening in Mile End, Little Italy, or return to Old Montréal for dinner.

Food & Drink Suggestions

• Contemporary Québec cuisine
• Italian restaurants
• Natural wine bars
• French desserts

Take one final stroll through Montréal's beautifully illuminated streets before concluding your visit.

Cultural Experiences

• Pointe-à-Callière Museum
• Biosphère
• Montréal Botanical Garden
• Olympic Park

Seasonal Experiences

• Montréal International Jazz Festival
• Just for Laughs
• Igloofest
• MURAL Festival
• Montréal en Lumière