Best Things to Do in Montreal, Canada
My favorite city in Canada is Montreal. A few months ago I visited Montreal and the experience was awesome. I visited many places in this city but here I will describe the best places among them. When I was visiting this place, it felt like I was in Europe. This city is focused on the influential local, bustling thoroughfares, neighborhoods, and aboriginal cultures of Canada.
Old Montreal
If you want to explore authentic Montreal, don’t miss old Montreal. This place is located on the side of the main city and has not much changed since the early founding days. You will see here a horse-drawn carriage. If you haven’t ridden a horse-drawn carriage, then don’t miss this opportunity.
Don’t forget to check out notable sites like The Hôtel de Ville (Town Hall), The ‘Vieux-Port’ (Old Port), The Marche Monsecourse, and Basiliwque Notre-Dame. You can enjoy a glass of wine or a cup of coffee at one of the roadside cafes.
Montreal Botanical Garden
If you love gardening or have a bit of a green thumb, this is a must-add place to your list of Best Things To Do in Montreal, Canada. This garden area is almost 200 acres and you will find over 20,000 species of plants. Here you will see some highlights of the Chinese garden with plant and design selections based on The Japanese Garden and Ming Dynasty. Because of greenhouses, this is one of the best outdoor places that’s great for summer or winter.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Want to best over 150 years of age? Don’t miss this museum. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is over 150 years old. You will find here many art collections. Actually, this museum is made most of the arts. Here you will find the art of world-class artists like Picasso, Renoir, Rembrandt, and El Greco.
Also, you can see their eighteenth-century furniture and ceramics. Renowned designers and architects made these ceramics and furniture. You will enjoy all the things with a fascinating display. For this reason, you will keep moving from room to room. But don’t plan this museum for Monday because the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is closed on Mondays. Altogether, you can’t ignore this place to add to the list of the best things to do in Montreal, Canada.
Parc du Mont-Royal
If you plan for a picnic, roam, or ride in a part, no place will be better than Parc du Mont-Royal. This part is at a height of over seven hundred feet of the city. You can go there by using the Metro. There you will find two ancient cemeteries, one was for English Gravestones and the other for Former French citizens.
Jean-Talon Market
Who doesn’t love a good produce market? Jean-Talon Market is really amazing to visit and shop. This is one of the largest open-air markets in North America. You will get there handmade chocolate and fresh vegetables. Almost every local food you will find here. Jean-Talon Market is an open yard-round. For this reason, you can visit outside even if it’s snowing. In my opinion, this is a mirror of the Monrial lifestyle.
St. Joseph’s Oratory
If you want to be fascinated by architecture and an iconic view, keep St. Joseph’s Oratory on the list of the best things to do in Montreal, Canada. St. Joseph’s Oratory in Italian Renaissance style. It has a copper dome over 300 feet high. St. Joseph’s Oratory gets millions of visitors over a year.
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
The architect of Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal was architect by Basilica. He was so impressed with this architecture that he converted to catholicism in 1824. Don’t know if this is true or false, I heard from locals. This church is so gorgeous. The lighting, color, and architectural design are amazing.
City Cycling Paths
Montreal City is a little small. In my opinion, no better way to visit the whole city than Cycling. You wouldn’t be the only one. When you are cycling on paths you will see many people like you. When you are tired, you can sit beside the path and you can get some exercise. So don’t compromise this thing from your list of the best things to do in Montreal.
Dorchester Square and Place du Canada
If you are tired of looking at skyscrapers, don’t miss the place. Two parks in Dorchester Square and Place du Canada will release you from your busy life. Inside you will discover a fountain to relax that looks Victorian-style. Also, you will discover a public urinal. If you want to picnic in there, you can do it. There is enough green space to picnic. Don’t miss the statue of John A. MacDonald.
Montreal’s Underground City (RESO)
Montreal’s winter is long and cold. So you can’t face outside. You have to use the underground city. The Montreal’s Underground City has 30 kilometers of subterranean network of tunnels and walkways. Not only that, you’ll find here shopping malls and everything you need. Don’t miss this underground city.
Travel Safety Gear for Montreal
Cycle Helmet
First Aid Box
Sunscreen
Small First Aid Box
Portable Wi-Fi
I hope you enjoyed my article about the best things to do in Montreal and this will help you in your next journey in Montreal. On this website, I also publish people’s travel experiences. So if you have any and want to share then do it by using the Contact Us form. Be healthy, Be Happy.
