Montreal Itineraries

Planning a trip to Montreal? Our experienced travel editors break down the town so you can make the most of your stay. Let these itineraries be your guide, whether you're here for a weekend or a whole week.

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Day 1
1 Get your bearings from the top of Parc du Mont-Royal.
2 Saunter through the lovely McGill University grounds.
3 Stock up on burgers at Mister Steer.
4 Admire the works at the Musée des Beaux-Arts.
5 Shop the afternoon away along Rue Ste-Catherine.
6 Join the city’s socialites for dinner at famed Toqué.
7 Explore the nightlife scene in Café des Éclusiers in Old Montréal.

Day 2
1 Return to Old Montréal and marvel at gracious Basilique Notre-Dame de Montreal.
2 Explore the winding cobbled streets of Old Montréal and the Old Port.
3 Venture to the Village for French fare at bistro O’Thym.
4 Take in the highlights of Parc Jean-Drapeau in the St. Lawrence River.
5 Savor a glass of wine and an appetizer at a 5-à-7 happy hour.
6 Reserve ahead for a table at much-loved L’Express for dinner.
7 Have a first glance at the hip Plateau and Mile End neighborhoods en route to chic wine bar Bu.

Day 3
1 Delve into the city’s history at The McCord Museum of Canadian History.
2 Tuck into lunch at Le Taj.
3 Go underground and shop the Underground City.
4 Combine dinner and drinks at boisterous Brutopia.
5 Hop between lively bars on Rue Crescent.

Day 4
1 Saunter through the bustling Marché Atwater.
2 Stock up on lunch goodies at the market and picnic on the nearby canal banks.
3 Bike or cab six miles along the canal to the Lachine Rapids for an afternoon of rafting or jet-boating.
4 Have a cozy dinner at Montréal classic La Binerie Mont-Royal in the Plateau.
5 Continue along St-Denis to discover a Francophone take on nightlife.

Day 5
1 Head north to Marché Jean-Talon and Little Italy.
2 Have lunch at an Italian café.
3 Head slightly south and explore the bohemian Plateau neighborhood.
4 Feast in the hidden courtyard at charming Café Santropol.
5 Visit the edgy drinking institution the St.-Laurent Bifteck.

Day 6
1 Wonder over modern treasures at the Musée d’art ontemporain de Montreal.
2 Stroll through Parc du Mont-Royal on your way to lunch at venerable luncheonette Beauty’s.
3 Shop for local treasures from the past at Marché Bonsecours.
4 Go back to the Plateau for Thai classics in the heart of the action at ChuChai.