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What to do in Montreal
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
Notre Dame Basilica
Welcoming all kinds of pilgrims from popes to pop stars, this gorgeous basilica should definitely appear on your Montreal itinerary.
Montreal Biodome
Visit this exceptional Montreal facility to explore five ecosystems investigating the diversity of marine, plant and animal life in the Americas.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
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.
Mount Royal Park
This collection of hills in the center of Montréal is where Montrealers come to enjoy the outdoors. Hike, ice-skate and enjoy the views of the cityscape.
Montreal Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to Montreal Casino during your travels in Montreal? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Areas of Montreal
Downtown Montreal
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Montreal. Check out top attractions like Bell Centre and The Underground City, and jump on the metro at Peel Station or McGill Station to see more of the city.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Bell Centre are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
Plateau Mont-Royal
Noted for its art galleries and cafes, there's plenty to explore in Plateau Mont-Royal. Top attractions like Saint Denis Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Mont Royal Station or Laurier Station to see more of the city.
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.
Quartier des Spectacles
Cosy cafes, live music and vibrant jazz clubs are just a few top things to explore in Quartier des Spectacles. A visit to Complexe Desjardins or Place des Arts might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Place des Arts Station or Saint Laurent Station to get around town.
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