Montreal Travel Guide
French flair, incredible food, and festival culture.
Best Time
June – September
Budget/Day
$50–$72
Mid-Range/Day
$94–$158
Getting Around
Métro / BIXI
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Top Things to Do
1Old Montreal
Cobblestone streets, Notre-Dame Basilica, and waterfront. Feels like Europe.
Free (basilica $13)
2Mount Royal
Frederick Olmsted-designed park with panoramic city views from the summit.
Free
3Jean-Talon Market
Montreal's largest open-air market with local produce, cheese, and maple products.
Free to browse
Where to Eat
Smoked meat sandwich$7–$13
1Schwartz's Deli
Poutine (30+ varieties)$6–$11
2La Banquise
French-Canadian bistro$29–$58
3Joe Beef
Where to Stay
Budget · Plateau
1M Montreal
Mid-Range · Old Montreal
2Hotel Nelligan
Luxury · Golden Square Mile
3Ritz-Carlton Montreal
Getting Around
Single ride $3. Day pass $8. BIXI bike $4/30min. Walkable core.