Check out our guide to the city, including local sites to visit and restaurant recommendations nearby.

Local sites

• Old Port/Place Jacques-Cartier: one of Old Montreal's most popular attractions. The area is vibrant all year round, offering a wide variety of activities, boutiques, art galleries, cafes, restaurants and museums.
• Notre-Dame Basilica: a neo-Gothic church famous for its sumptuous interior and stained glass windows. Do not miss its immersive light show AURA!
• Jean Talon Market/Atwater Market: one of the largest open-air markets in North America.
• Montreal Botanical Garden: one of the world's greatest gardens, famous for its autumn Chinese Lantern festival.
• Mount Royal Park: designed by Frederick Law Olmsted (the landscape architect behind New York’s Central Park), this park offers the city's most iconic skyline view.
• Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA): the city’s premier stop for classic and decorative arts.
• Sainte-Catherine Street: the city's premier shopping artery.
• Quartier des Spectacles: centre for Montréal’s cultural events and festivals.
• Saint Joseph’s Oratory: one of the world’s most significant Catholic pilgrimage sites.
• Biodôme: a natural science museum with five distinct ecosystems and over 250 animal species.
• Parc Jean-Drapeau: lush green spaces and exhilarating events and festivals.

 

Helpful links and guides for your travels

• Tourisme Montréal 
• Montréal.ca
• Tourist Map of Montreal
• Official Tourist Guide of Montreal
• Public transit

 

Popular neighborhoods

• Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile End: hip, trendy, and artsy, the Plateau is known as much for its residential quaintness as its festive evening antics.
• Little Italy: cozy cafés and a public market bursting with flavours from around the world.
• Downtown: blends business, shopping, fine dining, and entertainment together.
• Old Montréal and the Old Port: cobblestone streets are dotted with historic buildings that are home to art galleries, museums, artisan ateliers, fashion boutiques, restaurants, and cafés.
• Olympic District: a symbol of Montréal’s Olympic heritage.

 

Restaurants nearby

Emblematic Montréal cuisine

• Smoked Meat: visit the 98-year-old world-famous Schwartz’s Deli.
• Bagels: try Fairmount Bagel or St-Viateur Bagel; their bagels are boiled in honey water for a unique sweetness.
• Poutine: head to La Banquise or Poutineville for the ultimate version of this fries-and-curds classic.

Cafés and sweet treats

• Café Olimpico: near McGill, family-run and renowned for its coffee, espresso drinks and Italian pastries.
• Le Petit Dep: near the Old Port, welcoming retro decor and local snacks for gifting.
• Crew Collective & Cafe: located in one of Montréal’s most opulently decorated buildings near the Old Port, offering an inspiring atmosphere to enjoy exquisite coffee while working in an artistic and welcoming setting.
• Bernie Beigne: located in the Mile-End, offering old-school classics as well as modern and seasonal doughnuts.
• Cafe Ri Yue: near Place des Arts, Asian-inspired drinks and desserts.
• Kouing Amann Bakery: near Mont-Royal, one of the best pastry shops in the city.

Elegant and special occasion

• Terrasse William Gray: rooftop terrace with panoramic views of Old Montréal and the Ferris wheel
• Pizzeria No.900: one of Montreal's premier destinations for authentic Neapolitan pizza.
• Terrasse Belvu Hors-Piste: downtown rooftop terrace with skyline views and a lively vibe.
• Bar George: stylish modern British-inspired menu in a beautiful setting.
• Ferreira Café: seafood and Portuguese classics with excellent food quality in a refined setting.
• Restaurant Le Carré: modern, creative cuisine with a sleek dining room. 

Pubs and breweries

• Pub Wolf & Workman: classic pub with a solid beer selection and historic atmosphere.
• Pub Saint Pierre: cozy pub near Old Montreal’s charm and cobblestone streets. 
• Pub Le Sainte‑Élisabeth: long-standing pub with local beers and friendly service.
• Brasserie Dieu du Ciel!: one of Montreal’s most iconic craft breweries with a wide rotating tap list and creative brews on site
• BreWskey Pub: popular brewpub in Old Montreal with great beer and food pairings.

Global flavours

• Gyubee: an all-you-can-eat Japanese barbecue restaurant.
• Sam Cha: a Korean restaurant that specializes in gukbap.
• Stellina: Italian fresh pasta with chef’s kiss. 
• La Panzeria: an authentic Italian restaurant that serves traditional Puglian cuisine.
• La Capital Tacos: a Mexican restaurant serving some of the best tacos in Montreal.
• Flamme du Sichuan: discover authentic Sichuan flavors that will ignite your taste buds.
• Estiatorio Milos: Montreal’s most elegant Greek restaurant.