What should we do in Montréal?

[whitewave]

Hi! We are headed to Montréal in spring and I haven’t the first idea what to do. Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[elizat]

There is a cute historical part of town that's nice for walking and shops.

This food tour was interesting.

Mile End Montreal Food Tour | Local Montreal Food Tours | #1 Food Tour

The Mile End Montreal Food Tour takes you through the most vibrant & gastronomic neighbourhood of Montreal. Voted #1 Montreal Food Tour

localfoodtours.com

I did 3 nights a few years back and it was a pleasant city break. I went to Quebec City after.

They have quite a few museums, parks, etc. Lots of travel guides online - really depends on what you like!

 

[danusia]

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, Notre Dame Basilica in old Montreal (go early long lines), old Montreal in general (lovely place), and Old Port

 

[diamondyes]

What kind of stuff do you like to do? Then I will make specific recommendations

 

[Begonia]

Visit old Montreal and the Notre dame cathedral, see the Mont Royal lookout, get bagels in the Jewish quarter (I think it was St. Viateur Bagels?) and above all, enjoy a Cafe au lait and croissant just about anywhere.

 

[Garnetgirl]

@whitewave here are some of my previous recommendations for my old home town:

Questions about Montreal?

Hi all, I figured that we have a lot of travelers around here and possibly some folks who live or have lived in the area....and I trust you all way more than random strangers on various travel forums... I'm planning a trip to Montreal (and hopefully Quebec too) in mid Sept. Looking at VRBO's...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Garnetgirl]

Some more:

Family vacay stopover in Montreal—ideas?

Some suggestions, please! We are planning a summer vacation and we’d like to include 2-3 nights in Montreal. Are there definite things to do and see for a family with three kids ages 10-14? We like both indoor and outdoor activities. Also, ideas for neighborhoods to stay in/hotels? We’re...

www.pricescope.com

 

[Garnetgirl]

Montreal Tourism Site:

Things to do this week

Montréal lights up winter with festive activities, installations and events. Take in its unique atmosphere and share your bright #MTLmoments.

www.mtl.org

 

[whitewave]

Thanks, everyone! We are actually taking a cruise!! So we are getting to Montréal 2 days before and staying near old town. Then we are going to Quebec, Charlottetown, Halifax, Bar Harbor and then end in Boston.

This was part of my Christmas present from DH.

 

[whitewave]

It’s like this but backwards since we leave from Montreal.


and bar harbor instead of rockland since we are on a small ship.



and sorry for no personal replies… busy weekend with a wedding. Thanks. Be back next week!

 

[diamondyes]

That’s so fun! I love Halifax too

 

[diamondyes]

And PEI! Fabulous trip. Lots of good food.

 

[danusia]

I place I loved in Quebec was the Butterfly Conservatory... Everyone in there was smiling. Amazing experience. In case you wanted to do something inside.