Caffe Un Po' Di Piu
Tuck into Italian-inspired dishes and fresh, house-made pasta—paired with Italian wine—at this charming eatery, nestled in the heart of the Old Port neighbourhood.
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Eat like a Local
Le Sainte-Élisabeth
The lushly landscaped hideaway terrace is the pièce de resistance of this friendly neighbourhood pub. Grab your cocktail, microbrew, and laid-back pub grub and head back there to catch up with friends.
Art, History & Culture
Clock Tower
Reminiscent of Big Ben, this massive, Beaux Arts-style clock tower soars 147 feet (45 metres) into the sky over the St. Lawrence River—and also serves as a lighthouse. Make the 192-step trek to the top for panoramic waterfront views.
Montréal Science Centre
This highly interactive waterfront science museum is perfect for kids and adults alike, with permanent exhibitions like Mini Mondo (a world just for kids) and Windmills of the Imagination—plus an on-site IMAX theater.
Waterfront Park on St. Lawrence River
Explore the city’s scenic waterfront promenade—revitalized in recent years—on foot, bike, or even by paddleboat. There are plenty of shops and restaurants to keep you entertained for an afternoon.
Day Trips
Mount Royal
Climb to the top of Montréal’s namesake mountain for commanding views of the city’s skyline. The peak is surrounded by an expansive, four-season park, designed by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted—he of Central Park fame.
Rue Saint-Paul
Montréal’s oldest thoroughfare, Rue Saint-Paul dates back to 1672. Now, it’s a pedestrian hub for locals and tourists alike, lined with shops, restaurants, and centuries-old brick buildings.
Rialto Theatre
This circa-1920s movie hall—designed in the Neo-Baroque architecture style—still features the same cabaret seating and lively balcony that it did during its heyday. Visit today for live music, concerts, and more.
Old Montréal
Notre-Dame Basilica
Discover Montréal’s oldest Catholic church, founded in 1656 (though the church as we see it today wasn’t erected until 1829). The stained-glass windows paint the picture of Montréal’s history.
Place Jacques-Cartier
This popular open-air plaza runs from the Old Port to Vieux-Montréal. Once a fruit-and-vegetable market, today the plaza plays host to a flower stall, buskers, café-style seating, and so much more. It’s particularly vibrant during the warmer months.
Pointe-à-Callière Museum
This archaeological museum exists at the heart of the old French colonial settlement; go underground to see the city’s roots (literally) as you marvel at the remains of the foundations of some of the first buildings.
Plateau-Mont-Royal
Écomusée du Fier Monde
Learn about the neighbourhood’s working-class roots and delve into labour history at this local museum, housed in a former Art Deco-style public bath.