Old Montreal
Ideal for: couples, first visit
Cobbled streets, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Port, with European charm.
Montreal
A great French-speaking city in North America, between Old Montreal, Mount Royal and festivals.
Plan your stay in Montreal
Best areas to stay in Montreal
Downtown
Ideal for: first visit, shopping
Well linked by metro and the underground city, handy in winter.
Plateau Mont-Royal
Ideal for: solo, local life
Houses with outdoor staircases, cafés and restaurants at the foot of Mount Royal.
Mile End
Ideal for: solo, atmosphere
A creative area: bagels, vintage shops and cafés, a little further north.
Practical info about Montreal
Montreal lives in French with a North American feel. Summers are warm and full of festivals; winters are very cold, but the underground city links many downtown buildings.
What to see in Montreal
- Old Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica and the Old Port;
- Mount Royal and its lookout, for views over the city;
- the Plateau and Mile End, their cafés and murals;
- Jean-Talon Market;
- the Biodome and the Botanical Garden, near the Olympic Stadium;
- in summer, the festivals (jazz, comedy…).
Getting to Montreal
From Montréal-Trudeau airport, the 747 bus runs day and night to downtown: allow about 25 to 35 minutes to Lionel-Groulx station and longer to Berri-UQAM, depending on traffic.
All our tips for the country in Travel in Canada.