Montreal travel guide
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Montreal travel guide

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French flair, festivals and a great food scene. The best time to visit Montreal is June, July, August and September. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
June, July, August
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Days, budget, and flights. You can edit it after.
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Best time to visit Montreal

The best time to visit Montreal is June, July, August and September. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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Top things to do in Montreal

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

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CBF-FM
CBF-FM is a French-language radio station licensed to Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~$5 · 1.5h
CBM-FM
CBM-FM
CBM-FM is a public non-commercial radio station in Montreal, Quebec. It carries the English-language CBC Music network.
~$5 · 1.5h
CKUT-FM
CKUT-FM
CKUT-FM is a non-profit, member-owned and -operated campus and community radio station that broadcasts from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It can be heard at 90.3 F
~$5 · 1.5h
CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM
CHOM-FM is a commercial FM radio station in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Bell Media, it broadcasts a mainstream rock radio format. The studios are in the Bell Me
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Mount Royal Funicular Railway
Mount Royal Funicular Railway
The Mount Royal Funicular Railway, also known as the Mountain Park Funicular Railway and the Mount Royal Elevator, was a funicular railway serving Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Que
Free · 2h
Mount Royal Cross
Mount Royal Cross
The Mount Royal Cross is a monument on top of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It stands at the northeastern peak of the mountain and overlooks the eastern part of the Isla
Free · 2h
Mount Royal
Mount Royal
Mount Royal is a mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The city's name is derived from its name.
Free · 2h
CHMP-FM
CHMP-FM
CHMP-FM is a French language talk radio station serving the Greater Montreal Area and licensed to the off-Island suburb of Longueuil. Owned and operated by Cogeco, it broadcasts wi
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Montreal
Taste the signature dishes of Montreal.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Montreal itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · CBF-FM12:30 · Mount Royal Funicular Railway16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · CBM-FM12:30 · Mount Royal Cross16:00 · Mount Royal
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Day 3
09:00 · CKUT-FM12:30 · CHOM-FM16:00 · CJPX-FM

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Montreal itinerary →

Montreal travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Montreal?+

The best months to visit Montreal are June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Montreal?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Montreal, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Montreal expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Montreal (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Montreal?+

Popular highlights include CBF-FM, CBM-FM, CKUT-FM and CHOM-FM. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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