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Montréal
Head to bilingual Montréal to enjoy a taste of French culture in a North American city that's in love with festivals, the arts, good food and enjoying life to the hilt.
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Parc du Mont-Royal
Montréal
The charming, leafy expanse of Parc du Mont-Royal is charged for a wide range of outdoor activities. The wooded slopes and grassy meadows have stunning…
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
Montréal
Montréal’s Museum of Fine Arts is an accessible and beautifully updated oasis of art housed in architecturally striking buildings. A visit here is a must…
Basilique Notre-Dame
Old Montréal
Montréal's famous landmark, Notre Dame Basilica, is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship – a visually pleasing, if…
Oratoire St-Joseph
Montréal
The stunning Oratoire St-Joseph church built on the flanks of Mont-Royal commands grand views of the the Côte-des-Neiges area and northwest Montréal. The…
Jardin Botanique
Montréal
Montréal’s Jardin Botanique is the third-largest botanical garden in the world, after London’s Kew Gardens and Berlin’s Botanischer Garten.
Place d'Armes
Old Montréal
This open square is framed by some of the finest buildings in Old Montréal, including its oldest bank, first skyscraper and Basilique Notre-Dame. The…
Pointe-à-Callière Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal
Old Montréal
One of Montréal's most fascinating sites, this museum takes visitors on a historical journey through the centuries, beginning with the early days of…
Old Port
Old Montréal
Montréal's Old Port has morphed into a park and fun zone paralleling the mighty St Lawrence River for 2.5km and punctuated by four grand quais (quays)…
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Things to Know
Visiting the dynamic city of Montréal? Here are 12 things to know before you visit, from planning tips to local etiquette.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
Montréal's neighborhoods are full of beauty and charm. You can enjoy global cultures in just a few blocks by using our guide to its unmissable boroughs.
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Montréal is an incredible city but it's worth exploring the incredible landscapes around it. Escape to the country on one of our 6 favorite day trips.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Montréal has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city. But that's now changing. Here's how to keep things cheap.
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Montréal has one of North America’s most thorough public-transportation networks. Here’s how to get all around town – and beyond – without a car.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Explore the sights and sounds of Montréal's stunning streets without spending a dime. These are our 9 favorite free things to do when you arrive.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Montréal is a captivating place with plenty of family-friendly experiences. Here are the best things to do in the city with kids.
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