10 Days in Montreal: A Journey of Art, Nature, and Adventure

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6 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Montreal, exploring world-class museums, picturesque parks, and iconic landmarks. Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene, soak in the breathtaking views from Mount Royal, and get up close with fascinating wildlife. Discover the perfect blend of culture, nature, and excitement in this captivating city.

Trip to Montreal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Delights and Natural Wonders

$25

$ 3

Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

25 - 38 min

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Accessed by staircase or trail, this broad terrace on leafy Mount Royal offers city & river views.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

39 - 47 min

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River island nature area offering walking & cycling paths, BBQ sites, birdwatching & a defunct mill.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 2Nature's Oasis and Urban Serenity

$ 6

Big park with an animal farm & greenhouse, plus walking paths, an ice rink & ski trails.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

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89-acre green space with gardens, gazebos & a fountain, plus many sports, a pool & a dog run.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Wildlife Encounters and Park Escapes

$19

$ 3

Year-round nature park featuring 115 native animal species, with educational activities & walks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

53 - 64 min

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Roomy park featuring an outdoor swimming pool, playgrounds & ballfields, along with Wi-Fi.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Parks, History, and Cultural Gems

$13

$ 6

Roomy recreation area with tennis courts, athletic fields & playgrounds, plus a skating rink.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Trails, fields & ponds for paddleboating & skating, with both English- & French-style landscaping.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 5Thrills, Nature, and Scientific Marvels

$19

$ 6

Park by the Lachine Rapids featuring paths for hiking, biking & cross-country skiing, plus birds.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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A 97-hectare refuge minutes from the metro with picnic tables, walking trails, a pond & playgrounds.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Interactive & educational science & technology exhibits for kids of all ages, with an IMAX theatre.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$19

Day 6Olympic Legacy and Fascinating Insects

$25

Multipurpose stadium, home of the 1976 Summer Olympics & one of the world’s tallest leaning towers.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

13 - 20 min

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Displays of live & mounted specimens, with beehives, free-flying butterflies & edible bugs.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 7Botanical Paradise and Sporting Heritage

$19

75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

9 - 14 min

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Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & kids' tennis.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Roller Coasters and Formula 1 Thrills

$38

$ 3

Riverside amusement park with Six Flags rides, the International Fireworks Competition & concerts.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

11 - 14 min

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Scenic riverside track used for the Canadian F1 & NASCAR races, plus cycling & rollerblading paths.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Island Retreat and Urban Playground

$ 3

National park on 5 islands in the St. Lawrence River offering hiking, biking, skiing & more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Park made up of 2 islands that are home to multiple attractions, venues & museums.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Parks Galore and Environmental Marvels

$13

$ 6

Urban oasis with trails, fields & a community garden, plus cross-country skiing & a skating rink.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Exhibits covering a range of environmental issues in a geodesic dome built for the 1967 world expo.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

15 - 18 min

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Sprawling nature area with paths, ponds & year-round recreation, from skiing to wildlife viewing.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $200 In total

Activities & Food:$169

Transport:$31