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Old Montréal

A sight in Vieux-Montréal, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Old Montréal in Vieux-Montréal
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Why go

Cobbled lanes, 18th-century stone buildings and the Old Port waterfront along the St. Lawrence.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Montréal, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Notre-Dame Basilica, 0.4 km away as the crow flies.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Vieux-Montréal
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Montréal, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Notre-Dame Basilica

    Gothic Revival basilica with a deep-blue, gold-starred interior and carved wood altarpiece.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Schwartz's Deli

    Smoked-meat institution since 1928, serving hand-cut brisket on rye with mustard.

    Food · 2.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Montréal Museum of Fine Arts

    Five pavilions spanning Québec and Indigenous art to European masters on Sherbrooke Street.

    Sight · 2.2 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Mount Royal Park

    Olmsted-designed park with the Kondiaronk Belvedere overlooking downtown and the river.

    Outdoors · 3.1 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Joe Beef

    Little Burgundy bistro known for rich market cooking, oysters and a deep wine list.

    Food · 3.2 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Dieu du Ciel!

    Pioneering brewpub pouring inventive house beers since 1998.

    Drinks · 3.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Old Montréal is a stop on our Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Montréal

Old Montréal is our only sight pick in Montréal; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Montréal guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Montréal run from -6°C in January to 27°C in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Old Montréal itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Montréal from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Montréal weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Old Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
Coordinates
45.50745, -73.55442
Destination
Montréal, Quebec

Old Montréal: quick answers

How much time do you need at Old Montréal?

Plan on about 2 hours at Old Montréal. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Old Montréal?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Walk rue Saint-Paul early before tour groups arrive.

Is Old Montréal free?

Yes, we list Old Montréal as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Old Montréal?

Old Montréal is at Old Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada, in Vieux-Montréal. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Old Montréal?

Old Montréal appears on Montréal, Québec City & Charlevoix, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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