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Top places to visit in Montreal

6 places worth your time in Montreal, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Last updated 2026-08-09

1. Old Montreal

Old Montreal
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Cobbled streets and 17th-century buildings, with Notre-Dame Basilica's blue vaulted interior.

2. Mount Royal

Mount Royal
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The hill the city is named for, laid out by the designer of Central Park, with a lookout over downtown.

3. Jean-Talon Market

Jean-Talon Market
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A large open-air market in Little Italy, with Quebec produce and cheese.

4. Plateau Mont-Royal

Plateau Mont-Royal
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External spiral staircases, murals and the city's best walking neighbourhood.

5. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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A strong collection across five pavilions, free for the permanent collection under 20.

6. Underground City

Underground City
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Thirty-two kilometres of connected tunnels — how the city functions in February.

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