Travel Itinerary: Day 1 in Montréal, Canada
The Basics
Terrain
Metropolitan city with paved and cobblestone pedestrian/car roads
Weather
Summer high of 79°F
Winter low of 9°F
Best months: June-Sept
Travel
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Getting Around
Train, bus, taxi, or walking. City center is accessible by walking
Currency
Canadian Dollar
$100 - $250 per day
Sleeping
Hotels, Airbnb
Recommend: Hotel Place d'Armes
To Do
Walking, historic tours, eating, shopping
To See
Underground city, parc du mont-royal, notre-dame basilica of montréal, montréal botanical garden, la ronde, old port of montréal, biopsphere environmental museum, parc jean-drapeau, jean-talon market, place jacques-cartier, saint laurent boulevard,
To Eat
Restaurants:Hoogan & Beaufort, Île Flottante, Au Pied de Cochon,
Casual: Time Out Market Montréal
Specialties: Poutine, beavertail
Nightlife
BUSTLING METROPOLITAN CITY WITH LOTS OF OPTIONS FOR NIGHTLIFE
Day 1
9:00 AM - Start towards the southern end of Old Montreal and walk down Notre-Dame St W. There are a lot of restaurants and shops along the way, so feel free to pop in for a quick bite of breakfast. We’ll turn down St Laurent Blvd but you can also go down Rue Saint Jean Baptiste (one street over) or St Gabriel St (two streets over) and explore to your heart’s content. This gives us a feel for Old Montréal, the historic district which has gone through renovation and preservation efforts. A stark contrast from the cold steel of proper downtown.
10:00 AM - Stop by the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, a wonderful architectural beauty with a rich history.
11:30 AM - We suggest a quick stop at Délices Érable & Cie for some small treats (maple syrup on a stick, ice cream, or a warm drink) and if desired, some souvenirs.
12:30 PM - Lunch time, so slowly meander your way down towards Place Jacques-Cartier via St. Paul Street E. A friend recommends Jardin Nelson but you can also go straight to Bonsecours Market for shopping and eating in an indoor setting for a budget friendly choice.
2:00 PM - Explore the Old Port of Montréal, as much or as little as you’d like. There are tons of options for the adventurous (zipline, ropes course) to the less adventurous (ferris wheel, shops and food vendors) and the paths are pedestrian friendly.
3:00 PM - Walk down along the pier and pop back over to the streets of Old Montréal and stop at the Centre d’histoire de Montréal to learn a bit more about the city and its people. Allocate about two hours.
5:00 PM - Day 1 ends.
Notable Places in Montréal, Canada
Walking Points
Start in Old Montréal
Walk via Notre-Dame St W
Visit Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
Walk via St Laurent Blvd
Visit Délices Érable & Cie
Walk via St Paul St E
Visit Bonsecours Market
Walk to the Old Port of Montréal
Visit Centre d’histoire de Montréal
