Montreal trip ideas

Trips planned for Montreal run 2 to 3 days. These are the places they keep coming back to, and the trips themselves, day by day.

  • 2 trips
  • 2 to 3 days
  • 12 places

How many days do you need in Montreal?

2 trips planned for Montreal run 2 to 3 days.

A 2-day planA 3-day plan
Map of the most-visited places in Montreal

What to see in Montreal

The places Montreal trips keep coming back to, most often first.

  1. 1

    Mount Royal

    Hill in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  2. 2

    Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

    Art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  3. 3

    Notre-Dame Basilica

    Catholic basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 2 of 2 trips
  4. 4

    Saint Joseph's Oratory

    Roman Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  5. 5

    Montreal, arts interculturels

    Cultural organization in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  6. 6

    Redpath Museum

    Museum of natural history in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  7. 7

    McCord Stewart Museum

    History museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  8. 8

    Christ Church Cathedral

    Anglican cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  9. 9

    Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

    Cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  10. 10

    St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal

    Minor basilica.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  11. 11

    Place Jacques-Cartier

    Square in Montreal, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips
  12. 12

    Parc Jean-Drapeau

    Public park in the Ville-Marie borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

    In 1 of 2 trips

Trips to Montreal

Sample trip3 Days in Montreal: Basilicas, Museums, and the MountainMount Royal views · museum mornings · grand basilicas · an evening on the island3 days · July · a couple's trip · 12 stopsSample trip2 Days in Montreal: A Relaxed Family BreakMount Royal · Fine Arts · Old Montreal · a family's September weekender2 days · September · a family trip · 6 stops

Good to know

Is Mount Royal worth seeing?

Yes, even briefly. The belvedere lookout over downtown is the fastest way to understand the city's layout, and it sits a short walk from Saint Joseph's Oratory.

Can you walk between the basilicas?

St. Patrick's and Notre-Dame are separate buildings in the central and old parts of town, within reach of each other on foot or by a short metro ride.

How do you get to Parc Jean-Drapeau?

The yellow metro line stops on the island and lets you out at the park entrance, which makes it the simplest way there from downtown.

Are the museums close together?

Redpath and McCord Stewart both sit on the McGill University campus, a few minutes' walk apart, which is why they share one morning.

Is Montreal easy to explore with a family in two days?

Yes. This route keeps mornings outdoors and afternoons in the old city, with short walks between stops and no rushed transitions.

How hard is the walk up Mount Royal?

The main paths rise gradually, and the trip allows as much time as the family needs; the reward is a wide view over the city.

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