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A Week in Montreal: Exploring the City's Gems

Kengie Porras

11 Oct 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 7-day journey through Montreal, QC, Canada. Discover the city's vibrant attractions, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in its rich culture.

Trip to Montreal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$105

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$ 11

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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$38

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Maesmi

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$42

9 - 11 min

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Montreal Insectarium

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$25

Day 2

+

$81

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$ 6

Maisonneuve Park

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

12 - 17 min

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Montreal Olympic Park

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

21 - 26 min

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Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen (Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)

Schwartz's est une charcuterie hébraïque de Montréal. Elle est un des restaurants de sandwichs à la viande fumée les mieux connus de Montréal. / Schwartz's, also known as the Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is a delicatessen established in 1928 by Reuben Schwartz, a Jewish immigrant from Romania.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

1 - 2 min

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Schwartz's Deli

Renowned deli, one of the oldest in Canada, offering huge sandwiches, smoked meats & more.

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

Day 3

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$75

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$ 11

Planetarium

Astronomy-related live shows & guided activities are featured along with permanent exhibits & films.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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Parc La Fontaine

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Ta pies et supérette

Gourmet Australian & New Zealand style meat & vegetarian pies and desserts

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$50

4 - 6 min

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Jeanne-Mance Park

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 4

+

$152

·

$ 11

Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

Historic river ferry turned upscale "floating spa" offering diverse treatments, yoga & a restaurant.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

13 - 20 min

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L'Usine de Spaghetti

Le Restaurant Italien, L'Usine de Spaghetti est parfaitement situé dans le Vieux-Montréal et à proximité de tous les attraits touristique de la grande région de Montréal. Ce Restaurant vous propose une cuisine Italienne de haute qualité ainsi qu'une carte des vins italien.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$52

2 - 3 min

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Bonsecours Market

Venerable building featuring apparel & accessory boutiques, plus art galleries & restaurants.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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Jacques Cartier Bridge

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

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

+

$66

·

$ 11

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

6 - 8 min

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Clock Tower

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Café de' Mercanti - Old Montreal

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$28

11 - 14 min

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Parc Jean-Drapeau

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

1:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6

+

$88

·

$ 11

Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 12 min

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McCord Stewart Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

18 - 22 min

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Café Saint-Henri MJT

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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Jean Talon Market

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

+

$41

·

$ 6

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

Grand domed Catholic church with an art museum, gardens & organ concerts, plus tours & events.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

23 - 28 min

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Parc Jarry

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Café Vito

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$28

Budget breakdown: $668 In total

Activities & Food:$607

Transport:$62