Five Places to Go in Montreal

Montreal is a beautiful city that offers both the best of the modern and old world. This city in Quebec is 375 years old, a full 223 years older than Canada as a country. With plenty of things to see and do, Montreal is an incredible destination year-round.

If you get the opportunity to head to Montreal, you won’t want to miss these five sights. Read on to discover the best places to visit in Montreal, and how to get around.

How to Get Around Montreal

Montreal has a robust public transit system that’s easy and affordable for visitors to use. It’s also built for pedestrians with an underground network that makes it easy to get around even during the cold winter months, but more on that later.

Montreal is conveniently located for winter activities, such as touring maple tree farms and world-class ski trails and hills outside the city center. Some trips around the city are made easier by rental services, and renting bikes is a great way to see most of what you’d normally miss. If you’re planning of going beyond the city limits, renting from GlobeCar for a few days and venturing out of the city center is definitely a worthwhile investment. 

Here are five must-see places in Montreal for an unforgettable trip.

Sugar Shacks

One of the best reasons to rent a car in Montreal is to give you access to the many sugar shacks, especially in the winter. Quebec produces over 75% of the world’s maple syrup, and Montreal combines that tradition with some of the world’s finest dining experiences.

Drive out to Sucrerie de la Montagne to see maple syrup production in action, and taste some of the delectable baked goods from the bakery. Enjoy a classic snow pop, made by pouring maple syrup over fresh, clean snow.

The Cabane à Sucre au Pied de Cochon is a sugar shack that leaves tradition behind and creates fine dining fusion dishes for a maple syrup experience unlike any other in the world.

There are numerous sugar shacks on the outskirts of the city that each have something unique to offer. 

Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal)

Old Montreal is the oldest part of the city and a living tribute to French colonialism. This part of the city is where you’ll find the most beautiful architecture, complete with cobblestone streets, gourmet cafes and restaurants, and an old-timey vibe that’s impossible to resist.

Within Old Montreal, you’ll be able to see one of the city’s top attractions. The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is a Gothic revival structure that pays tribute to the Notre Dame in Paris. 

The Notre-Dame Basilica borders on the impressive Place d’Armes— the city center of Old Montreal. This beautiful square is a historic gathering place and a great starting point for exploring the city. 

You’ll also want to explore Old Port. If you’re visiting during the winter, you can skate on the frozen river here and see the city from a different perspective. In the warmer months, hop on a boat tour and enjoy the summer breeze as you learn about this historic area.

While in Old Montreal, it’s worth taking a food tour and indulging in baked goods, poutine, and Montreal bagels.

Underground City

One of the most compelling parts of Montreal is the Underground City. Montreal is no stranger to the harsh Canadian winter weather, but that doesn’t stop anyone from doing what they’ve set out to do. The Underground City is a network that connects numerous buildings through a 20-mile expanse of underground tunnels that integrate with public transit.

In other words, you could spend the day touring the city without stepping outside. Underground City gives you access to shopping, fine dining, museums, movies, and other endless options for entertainment. Over 500,000 people use this network each day to escape the winter winds or scorching summer heat.

Montreal Biodome and Botanical Gardens

The Biodome, also known as the Biosphere, is a leftover exhibit from the 1976 Olympics. It was built for cycling events at the time and has since been converted into an incredible zoo and aquarium with four separate ecosystems. 

The Biodome is a part of a larger project that includes the equally beautiful Botanical Gardens. Together, these attractions are a part of what’s considered one of the world’s most prolific collections of plant life.

The Botanical Gardens boast numerous art deco displays and scenic pavilions. There are rare exhibits that pay homage to Chinese and Japanese gardens, as well as the Native Canadians and indigenous culture. The area even has sections for rare and toxic plants, as well as a thriving insectarium.

Mont-Royal Park

Montreal is named for Mount Royal (or Mont-Royal). Mont-Royal Park his the high point of the city and one of the largest expanses of green space. It’s an incredible vantage point from which to view the city’s skyline, and often comes to life on the weekends with various displays and events. It’s said that on clear days, you can see as far as the Adirondacks in the USA. 

In the winter, you can spend a full weekend in the park skating, snow tubing, and sipping hot cocoa. Snowshoe or ski to the many beautiful viewpoints throughout the park and enjoy the winter wonderland this space transforms into.

Enjoy Montreal

Montreal is a beautiful city worth visiting at least once. Whether you venture that way for a family vacation or on a work trip, take some time to explore everything this historic city has to offer.

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