10 Days in Montreal: A Journey of Art, History, and Natural Wonders

Gabriela Dalla Valle

25 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Montreal, where you'll discover iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in contemporary art, and explore breathtaking gardens. From the Samuel De Champlain bridge to the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, this itinerary is packed with excitement and cultural experiences.

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Day 1Bridges, Wheels, and Art at Centre PHI

$113

$ 31

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Cable-stayed bridge with 8 lanes for traffic, plus a multi-use pathway for cyclists & pedestrians.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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From a height of 60 meters, this wheel offers 360° views over Montreal & the St Lawrence River.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$38

12 - 18 min

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Multipurpose venue for arts & culture featuring concerts, film screenings & plays, plus exhibits.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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21,000-seat home of the Montreal Canadiens that hosts everything from concerts to Cirque du Soleil.

No time set

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Established open-air market with many vendors selling produce, meats, cheeses, fish & baked goods.

No time set

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Free

24 - 29 min

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

No time set

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$75

Day 2Contemporary Art, Science Marvels, and Gothic Beauty

$63

$ 11

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Nonprofit offering contemporary art exhibits, events & education in two historical buildings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Day 3Immersive History, Art Galleries, and Montreal's Memories

$ 11

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Community museum in a 1920s bathhouse, showcasing the area's working-class roots & labour history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Photos & artifacts tell the story of Montréal & its people in a space once used as a fire station.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4City Hall Charm, National Historic Site, and Cathedral Splendor

$13

$ 16

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Stately, 17th-century office of the mayor featuring a host of exhibits plus guided tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Neo-Gothic architecture is a feature of this 19th-century cathedral, along with a 2,778-pipe organ.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Exploring Château Dufresne and Botanical Bliss

$63

$ 11

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Museum tracing the history of Montréal, with permanent & temporary exhibits in a grand 1918 home.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

5 - 8 min

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

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$38

Day 6Journey through Space and Time at Space for Life

$13

$ 21

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Family-friendly museum complex made up of a botanical garden, biodome, planetarium & insectarium.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

18 - 22 min

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Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Longtime public square featuring a large fountain, trees & Victorian-style rowhouses facing it.

No time set

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Collection of 1,000-plus Barbie dolls dressed in bridal & designer wear or inspired by celebrities.

No time set

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Free

Day 7Insectarium Wonders and Olympic Park Adventures

$50

$ 21

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

14 - 21 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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This steel truss cantilever bridge hosts approximately 35.8 million vehicle crossings annually.

No time set

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Free

11 - 14 min

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At the harbor's entrance, this clock tower built between 1919-1922 memorializes sailors lost at sea.

No time set

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$13

8 - 11 min

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Historic Catholic chapel built in 1771 & featuring a saint's tomb, unique art & a nautical theme.

No time set

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$13

Day 8Biodome Marvels and Nature's Majesty at Mount Royal Park

$63

$ 21

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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Former Olympics velodrome housing replicas of 5 ecosystems & related species of animals & plants.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

33 - 40 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic church, opened in 1847 for the local Irish-Canadian community.

No time set

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$13

Day 9Contemporary Art, Holocaust Remembrance, and Serenity at Mount Royal Cemetery

$63

$ 16

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

13 - 16 min

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Sprawling hilltop cemetery with ornate monuments, statues & tombstones in leafy surrounds.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Historical exhibits focused on Montreal survivors, with video testimonies & personal objects.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 10Architectural Delights and Fine Arts Extravaganza

$75

$ 11

1470 Rue Mackay

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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International exhibits on architecture & urban planning, plus a historic mansion & sculpture garden.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$50

12 - 15 min

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No time set

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Free

Budget breakdown: $676 In total

Activities & Food:$513

Transport:$164