Advertisement
Montréal
Canada
©Perry Mastrovito/Getty Images
Overview
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.
Lonely planet’s trusted travel insurance provider
Dreaming of Montréal? Protect your trip
Travel with confidence. Protect your trip and your wallet.
We don’t represent World Nomads, we receive a fee from quotes using this link. This is not a recommendation to buy travel insurance.
Take your Canada trip with Lonely Planet Journeys
Pick one of our ready-to-book trips or fully customize your own with help from our local experts.
bookable trip
Vancouver Island’s Coastal Charm, Provincial Parks, and Wilderness Wildlife
13 days / 12 nights
highlights
- 1Whale-watching with an indigenous guide on the Salish Sea
- 2Soaking in hot springs off the Clayoquot Sound
- 3Spotting grizzly bears in the wild on an exhilarating boat ride
from $5,395
per person
Explore more trips
Explore more trips
Canada
Canada
Must-see attractions
Advertisement
Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Best Things to Do
From exploring cool neighborhoods and awe-inspiring museums to partying until late, here are Montréal's best experiences.
Read full article
Things to Know
Learn the important stuff for your trip to Montréal, from how cold it gets to what language to speak to where to hold your picnic in the park.
Read full article
Transportation
Leave the car at home and see Montréal and the surrounding area via public transport and excellent bike paths.
Read full article
Free Things to Do
From public art to outdoor excursions, here are nine fabulous things you can do in Montréal for free.
Read full article
Best 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.
Read full article
Day Trips
Montréal is an incredible city but plenty of delights lie beyond the city limits. Go exploring on one (or all!) of our six favorite road trips.
Read full article
Money and Costs
Montréal has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city, but prices are creeping upwards. Here's how to enjoy Montréal on a budget.
Read full article
Traveling 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.
Read full article
Advertisement
Get a book. Get inspired. Get exploring.
in partnership with getyourguide
Book popular activities in Montréal
Montréal and beyond
Advertisement