🌆 Montreal Adventures 🌆

Anthony Vidal

22 Dec 2023

Join me on an epic 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Montreal! From stunning parks to fascinating museums, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure. Get ready to explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Montreal truly unforgettable!

Trip to Montreal

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Serenity at Jeanne-Mance Park and Kondiaronk Belvedere

$ 3

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

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Unleashing the Curiosity at Montreal Insectarium and Botanical Garden

$32

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 3Urban Oasis at Parc La Fontaine and Mount Royal Park

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Nature's Wonderland at Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques and Ecomuseum Zoo

$19

$ 3

Green space with hiking & cross-country skiing paths, a beach with boat rentals & a working farm.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

24 - 29 min

Directions

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 5Sports and Leisure at Parc Jarry and Olympic Stadium

$13

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 6Tranquility and Speed at Parc Angrignon and Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

27 - 33 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Island Escapade at Parc Jean-Drapeau and Michel-Chartrand Park

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 8Unearthing History at Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History and Nature Center

$13

$ 3

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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$13

39 - 47 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Olympic Legacy at Montreal Olympic Park and Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies

$ 3

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Bird-watching & hiking are popular at this large nature preserve with winter cross-country skiing.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Nature's Retreat at Maisonneuve Park and Biodome

$25

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

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $121 In total

Activities & Food:$100

Transport:$21