3 Days in Montreal
Three days in Montreal covers cobbled Old Montreal, the bohemian Plateau and the foodie temples of Mile End. Walk a lot, eat constantly, and let the city's bilingual buzz pull you in.
Three days in Montreal covers cobbled Old Montreal, the bohemian Plateau and the foodie temples of Mile End. Walk a lot, eat constantly, and let the city's bilingual buzz pull you in.
The full plan
Start at Notre-Dame Basilica, then wander the cobbled streets to Place Jacques-Cartier.
Grab a smoked-meat sandwich at Schwartz's or a table on Rue Saint-Paul.
Ride the La Grande Roue for city views, then walk the Old Port boardwalk.
Eat French at a Place d'Armes bistro like Gibbys or Chez Queux.
Cocktails at the Coldroom speakeasy in Old Montreal.
Boutique hotel in Old Montreal (Hotel Nelligan or Place d'Armes).
Climb Mount Royal to the Kondiaronk belvedere for the classic skyline view.
Brunch at Lawrence or L'Avenue on Avenue du Mont-Royal.
Walk the Plateau's spiral staircases, murals and Jeanne-Mance Park.
Eat Italian in Little Italy on rue Dante, or Japanese on St-Laurent.
Catch live music on Saint-Laurent or a show at Theatre Rialto.
Same base — one hotel for the whole stay keeps it easy.
Coffee at Cafe Olimpico and a bagel crawl of St-Viateur and Fairmount.
Lunch at a Mile End deli or the Jean-Talon Market food stalls.
Browse the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or the MAC contemporary art museum.
End with a tasting menu like Joe Beef or Vin Mon Lapin.
Drinks in Griffintown or the Quartier des Spectacles before heading home.
Final night at your base hotel; check out is morning.
Where to stay
Stay in Old Montreal for romance or the Plateau for local atmosphere; both are walkable to the rest.
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