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Montreal Magic

Octahèdre gélatineux

9 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Montreal's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this 5-day itinerary will immerse you in the charm of the city. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

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Day 1Unveiling the Heart of Montreal

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$44

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$ 6

Montreal City Hall

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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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Musée des hospitalières de l'Hotel Dieu de Montréal

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

14 - 21 min

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Redpath Museum

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$6

12 - 15 min

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Canadian Centre for Architecture

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$13

Day 2Art, History, and Science: A Fusion of Wonders

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$69

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$ 6

Canadian Railway Museum

Museum displaying working engines & cars, plus historic train-related artifacts & station replicas.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

29 - 35 min

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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Montreal Science Centre

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

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Discovering Montreal's Artistic Soul

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$25

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$ 8

Art Mûr

Expansive contemporary art gallery showcasing many avant-garde works in various media.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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McCord Stewart Museum

Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 10 min

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Galerie de l'UQAM

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Écomusée du fier monde

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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The Montreal Tower

Tower with a glass funicular overlooking landmark sports venues designed for the 1976 Olympic Games.

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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$13

Day 4Nature's Masterpieces and Architectural Delights

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$32

Montreal Botanical Garden

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

5 - 8 min

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Château Dufresne

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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Montreal Olympic Park

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

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5A Journey to Montreal's Natural Wonderland

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$25

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$ 3

Biodome

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

14 - 21 min

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Space for Life

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

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Mount Royal Park

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

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $215 In total

Activities & Food:$194

Transport:$21