Montreal City, Canada
Montreal City is the largest city in the province of Quebec. Known for its early beginnings as a French settlement along the Saint Lawrence River, it is now a thriving metropolis. Stroll down the romantic streets to see colonial architecture, see the city’s original foundations, and enjoy the French Canadian cuisine.
Top Restaurants in Montreal:
La Petit Dep
Chat-Colate
Queues de Castor
Jardin Nelson
Duc de Lorraine
Vieux Port Steakhouse
Modaive
Top Attractions in Montreal:
Places Jacques Cartier
Notre Dame Basilica
Marche Atwater
Pointe-à-Callière Archaeological Museum
Montreal Biodome
Oratoire Saint Joseph
See details below on our highest rated attractions and restaurants in Montreal. For a planned day-by-day attraction itinerary, recommendations on hotels, and more see our PDF download city guide!
Top Attractions in Montreal:
Place Jacques Cartier: Explore the original square of this historic port town including City Hall.
Notre Dame Basilica: A beautiful example of gothic revival architecture known for the blue accents in the sanctuary, stained glass, and nighttime lights show.
Marche Atwater: Stop by this impressive farmers market to view local produce and speciality shops including meat, cheeses and pastries. Great for lunch!
Pointe-à-Callière Archaeological Museum: A museum of archaeology and history where you can see the original city foundations. Make sure to see the informational movie on the first floor ‘Yours Truly Montreal’.
Montreal Biodome: Housed in a building previously used for the Olympics, come see 4 unique ecosystems (Tropical Rainforest, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Maple Forest, and Antarctic Islands) to native plants and animals.
Oratorie Saint Joseph: Founded in 1904 this church is on top of Mount Royal and took more than six decades to complete construction.
Top Restaurants in Montreal:
La Petit Dep: This cute cafe has several locations throughout the city. We recommend visiting the location tucked on the side alley of Notre Dame Basilica. Enjoy stained glass chandeliers, a great takeaway section, and delicious pastries.
Vieux Port Steakhouse: Wonderful steakhouse restaurant for French classics including steak and chicken supreme. Perfect for dinner with a comfy atmosphere. Their upstairs dining is secluded and quiet.
Jardin Nelson: Seafood lasagna and crepes in a beautiful outdoor garden with self-watering flowers. Sit on the patio to enjoy live music. Conveniently located in Place Jacques Cartier.
Duc de Lorraine: Pastries and sandwiches reign king at this French patisserie. Reservations required for the restaurant but takeaway service is offered for any items in the case.
Chat-Colate: There is very little in life cuter than a cat themed cafe. Enjoy scrumptious crepes, French renaissance inspired decor, and a quaint gift shop. If you’re looking for an instagram-able cafe, this is it! Located close to the archaeological museum
Ca Lem Cremerie: Fun soft serve flavors in the Marche Atwater.
Queues de Castor: Known for their ‘Beaver Tail’ pastries, these messy but entirely delicious treats come with a variety of toppings include Nutella banana, apple pie, and more!
