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9 Days in Montreal: A Journey of History, Art, and Adventure

Ouiam Gannoune

Ouiam Gannoune

30 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day adventure through Montreal, QC, Canada. Discover ancient marvels, immerse yourself in contemporary art, and indulge in delicious cuisine. Get ready for a journey filled with history, culture, and excitement.

Trip to Montreal

Day 1Unveiling Montreal's Rich Heritage: Archaeology, Railways, and Gourmet Delights
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$56

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$ 8

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
Modern museum with archaeological digs & interactive exhibits in historical buildings.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
27 - 33 min

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Canadian Railway Museum
Museum displaying working engines & cars, plus historic train-related artifacts & station replicas.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$13
19 - 23 min

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Fromagerie la Campagnola
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$31
Day 2Exploring the Wonders of Nature and Science: Biosphere, Science Centre, and Art
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$71

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$ 6

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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The Biosphere, Environment Museum
Exhibits covering a range of environmental issues in a geodesic dome built for the 1967 world expo.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
14 - 17 min

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Montreal Science Centre
Interactive & educational science & technology exhibits for kids of all ages, with an IMAX theatre.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
7 - 10 min

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Stash Café
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$39
3 - 4 min

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Fondation PHI pour l’art contemporain
Nonprofit offering contemporary art exhibits, events & education in two historical buildings.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
Day 3Immersing in Montreal's Artistic and Historical Treasures: Museums and Authentic Cuisine
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$59

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$ 3

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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McCord Stewart Museum
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
8 - 10 min

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Galerie de l'UQAM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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My Canh
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$46
4 - 5 min

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MEM - Centre des mémoires montréalaises
Photos & artifacts tell the story of Montréal & its people in a space once used as a fire station.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 4Unraveling Fascinating Stories: Museums, Holocaust Remembrance, and Delectable Treats
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$66

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$ 11

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Redpath Museum
Natural history & world cultures galleries showcasing dinosaur skeletons, extinct species & mummies.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$6
19 - 23 min

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Musée de l'Holocauste Montréal
Historical exhibits focused on Montreal survivors, with video testimonies & personal objects.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$13
18 - 22 min

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Musée des hospitalières de l'Hotel Dieu de Montréal
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
4 - 6 min

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Boulangerie Bocadillo
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$34
Day 5Appreciating Fine Art and Architectural Marvels: Museum of Fine Arts and Notre-Dame Basilica
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$81

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$ 6

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
12 - 17 min

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Canadian Centre for Architecture
International exhibits on architecture & urban planning, plus a historic mansion & sculpture garden.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13
13 - 16 min

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Ristorante Quattro
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$31
3 - 4 min

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Dating from 1824, this massive church features vibrant stained glass & hosts concert performances.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
$13
Day 6Embracing Nature and Local Culture: Mount Royal Park, Écomusée, and Exquisite Cuisine
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$40

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$ 8

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Mount Royal Park
Sizable green space featuring trails, a lake with boat rentals & striking city panoramas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
17 - 21 min

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Écomusée du fier monde
Community museum in a 1920s bathhouse, showcasing the area's working-class roots & labour history.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Le Red Tiger
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$40
Day 7Discovering the Beauty of Gardens and History: Botanical Garden, Poutine Delights, and Château Dufresne
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$79

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$ 6

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Montreal Botanical Garden
75 hectares of native & exotic flora, with 10 themed greenhouses & a Chinese lantern garden.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$19
9 - 14 min

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Poutine Centrale
Nous vous offrons des frites pelurées cuites dans de la graisse de boeuf pour 20 sortes de poutines ainsi que des pogos maison, un burger juteux et tout ça dans un local à l'ambiance urbaine.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$47
7 - 10 min

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Château Dufresne
Museum tracing the history of Montréal, with permanent & temporary exhibits in a grand 1918 home.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$13
Day 8Exploring the Cosmos and Culinary Delights: Space for Life, Gourmet Dining, and City Hall
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$35

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$ 6

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Space for Life
Family-friendly museum complex made up of a botanical garden, biodome, planetarium & insectarium.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
19 - 23 min

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Le Club Chasse et Pêche
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$35
4 - 5 min

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Montreal City Hall
Stately, 17th-century office of the mayor featuring a host of exhibits plus guided tours.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Free
Day 9Reliving Olympic Glory and Savoring Fusion Cuisine: Montreal Olympic Park and Fusion Express
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$40

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$ 6

Hôtel Monville

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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Montreal Olympic Park
Olympic Stadium site with outdoor events, food trucks, a famous skateboarding area & kids' tennis.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Fusion Express
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$40

Budget breakdown: $578 In total

Activities & Food:$525
Transport:$54