Things to do in Montreal

Our Montreal Favourites

  • J: Arthurs Nosh Bar

    A: Lawrence

  • J: Jardin Nelson

    A: Café Santropol

  • J: Vin Papillon

    A: Joe Beef (book far in advance!)

  • J: Petite Alep

    A: Dinette Triple Crown

  • J: Frites Alors

    A: La Banquise

  • J: St-Viateur

    A: Fairmount

  • J: Schwartz

    A: Schwartz

  • J: Wild Willy’s (but sorry it’s not central)

    A: Dalla Rose

  • J: Cloakroom

    A: The Emerald

  • J: St-Ambroise

    A: Dieu du Ciel

  • J: “I don’t frequent dive bars…”

    A: Bifteck

  • J: Henrietta

    A: La Buvette Chez Simone

  • J: Names on the way

    A: “I’m out of touch…”

24 hours in Montreal

Start at Arthurs Nosh Bar for breakfast/brunch**

  • Long lineup? Check out Rustique or Dalla Rose next door while you wait

  • Unfortunately, it’s not possible to make reservations for brunch in Montreal, but grab a slice at Adamo Pizza if the line is too long to bear

Bixi or walk to Atwater Market

Bixi along the Lachine Canal to the Old Port

  • Option to stop on the way at Microbrasserie 4 Origines for a pint or beer flight

**Jet lagged / waking up early? Take a short walk/hike up Mt. Royal for sunrise views

Key stops in Old Montreal

Once you’re in the Old Port, check out some of our Old Montreal faves!

  • Coffee at Crew Collective

  • Sandwich at Olive & Gourmando

  • Nice architecture at Notre Dame Basilica

Montreal at night

For late afternoon, walk up to and around Chinatown

Grab a 5a7 cocktail at Bar Le Mal Necessaire, Bar Pamplemousse and/or at Labo Culinaire

  • Then walk around Place des Arts

Uber to Le Majestique for dinner

  • Then pre-drink at Le Darling

Walk along Avenue Mont-Royal (slightly out of the way) to head towards Name’s on the way (dancing vibes)

Drunk food at La Banquise

Staying longer?

Check our some of our other Montreal favourites.

  • Tam Tams (park hang out only on Sunday)

  • Village au Pied du Courant

  • Jardins Gamelin

  • Gay Village (around St. Catherine St East)

  • Mile Ex/Little Italy

  • McGill Campus

  • St Joseph’s Oratory

  • Parc Jean Drapeau

Things to do around Montreal

  • Montreal is a ~1hr flight from Toronto, New York and Boston in case you’re coming from far and thinking about extending the trip

  • Quebec City is beautiful and romantic and good for a day trip or an overnight trip (3hr drive / train each way)

  • Mont-Tremblant is the region’s most famous ski resort, but in the summer it’s still great for hiking and outdoor activities. Mont-Tremblant Village is also super quaint!

  • If you’re an avid hiker, Mt. Mansfield in Vermont is a 2.5hr drive away

  • Niagara Falls is a good day-trip from Toronto. Coming from Montreal, it’s a ¬6.5hr drive. If you’re not feeling up for that, Montmorency falls is close to Quebec City (3hr away) 

    Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions when you’re planning your trip!