TRAVELRAGS

Montreal

6 stories · 4 publicationsRSS
Digest

See. The Ring↗ A massive 30-meter diameter industrial artwork by Claude Cormier at Place Ville Marie’s Esplanade. Old Montréal↗ Wander its historic streets, past winding staircases and ivy-covered brick duplexes. Old Port↗ A must-visit for its historical significance, despite being touristy. Belvédère Kondiaronk in Parc du Mont-Royal Enjoy views from this spot within Parc du Mont-Royal.

Eat. Schwartz's Authentic smoked meat sandwiches, a local Jewish specialty. St-Viateur's One of the undisputed classic places for small, crusty Montreal-style bagels. Fairmount Bagels Another classic spot for Montreal-style bagels, a local specialty.

Stay. Mile End↗×2 pubs A residential neighborhood with vibrant hangouts, new culinary spots, and a hotel opening soon.

Lonely PlanetSep 1, 2026

12 Months of Offseason Travel: Where to Go in Each Month of the Year

Discover 12 destinations to enjoy in the offseason, one for every month of the year, for fewer crowds, better value and more authentic travel.

23 things in this story
  • Stash CaféRestauranthearty meal of Polish pierogi, schnitzel and apple cake
  • Elsewhere
  • Riverside MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt forms part of the Glasgow Harbour regeneration project.
  • Wrigley FieldSightChicago, United Statesbaseball game at the very end of March
  • Torres del Paine National ParkSightPuerto Natales, Chileeasier to book accommodations in early fall
  • Willis TowerSightChicago, United Statesviews from the tower
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and MuseumMuseumGlasgow, United KingdomIt is located in Kelvingrove Park in the West End of the city.
  • Bunk'ArtMuseumTirana, Albaniatwo underground bunkers turned galleries
  • Sheshi SkënderbejSightTirana, Albaniacity's top attractions are centered around this square
  • Mt DajtiSightTirana, Albaniapeak is accessible via a scenic 15-minute cable car
  • Dajti ExpressPlaceTirana, Albaniascenic 15-minute cable car to Mt Dajti peak
  • Mt Dajti National ParkSightTirana, Albaniaroad to the park is not smooth
  • Union Oyster HouseRestaurantBoston, United Statescoveted restaurant for old Boston charm
  • Hotel NizaHotelSan Sebastián, Spainwaterfront accommodations with dropped room rates in winter
  • Día de San SebastiánFestivalSan Sebastián, Spainvibrant street celebrations on January 20
  • St John's Co-CathedralPlace of worshipValletta, Maltasee a painting of John the Baptist by Caravaggio
  • The PhoeniciaHotelValletta, Maltadancing spot for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
  • Padang PadangSightDenpasar, Indonesialegendary location for good surf on the east coast
  • Chicago RiverSightChicago, United Statesdyed green on St Patrick's Day
  • Monte AlbánSightOaxaca, Mexicoancient site that feels magical at sunset
  • Glasgow CathedralPlace of worshipGlasgow, United KingdomIt was the cathedral church of the Archbishop of Glasgow, and the mother church of the Archdiocese of Glasgow and the…
  • The Clydeside DistilleryRestaurantGlasgow, United Kingdomwhisky tasting
  • Fort St ElmoSightValletta, Malta
  • National War MuseumMuseumValletta, Malta
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

Atlas ObscuraAug 28

The Ring in Montreal, Quebec

Located at the intersection of McGill College Ave and Rue Cathcart, this piece of industrial artwork by Claude Cormier looks like a giant hula hoop, or a decommissioned star gate. The massive ring measures 30 metres in diameter and weighs around 50,000 pounds. Installed over the staircase of Place Ville Marie’s Esplanade, it demands attention while at the same time welcoming visitors to the area.

1 sight in this story
  • The RingSightindustrial artwork resembling a giant hula hoop
Read the full piece at Atlas Obscura →

Lonely PlanetJul 24

12 things to do in Montréal and the best way to do them

Late-night partying, live music events, and many local dishes to try: here are Montréal

25 things in this storyRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →

Lonely PlanetJul 15

15 of the best places in Canada

Breathtaking mountains, lively cities and natural wonders.

16 things in this story
  • Montréal International Jazz FestivalFestivalThe Festival international de Jazz de Montréal is an annual jazz festival held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
  • Elsewhere
  • Maid of the MistPlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaBoat tour to feel the thunderous spray up close.
  • Niagara Glen hiking trailTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaTakes you through ancient forests and rugged terrain.
  • Greater Niagara Circle RouteTrailNiagara Falls, CanadaScenic biking adventure.
  • Wildplay ZiplinePlaceNiagara Falls, CanadaOffers unmatched views of the falls.
  • Stanley ParkParkVancouver, CanadaThick rainforest near downtown.
  • Audain Art MuseumMuseumWhistler, CanadaDesigned by Patkau Architects and opened to the public in 2016, it holds a comprehensive permanent collection of…
  • Squamish Lil'wat Cultural CentreMuseumWhistler, CanadaVisit Whistler's First Nations museum, tours, art gallery, exhibitions, gift shop, cafe, tourist attraction, events…
  • Royal Tyrrell MuseumMuseumDrumheller, CanadaHome to one of the planet's pre-eminent fossil collections.
  • ManitoulinNeighborhoodManitoulin Island, CanadaWorld's largest freshwater island with First Nations culture.
  • Sylvia Grinnell ParkParkIqaluit, CanadaLandscape on Baffin Island, Nunavut.
  • Canadian RockiesSightCalgary, CanadaStraddles British Columbia and Alberta, offers national parks.
  • Pacific Rim National ParkSightUcluelet, CanadaIt is located in the Pacific Coast Mountains, which are characterized by rugged…
  • West Coast TrailMotelPort Renfrew, CanadaIt is West Coast of Vancouver Island, a 2 hour drive from Victoria, BC.
  • ChinatownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
  • GreektownNeighborhoodToronto, Canada
Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →

Condé Nast TravelerJun 22

Montreal’s Once-Buzzy Mile End Has Remade Itself Once Again

A bagel pilgrimage, indie shows, and buzzy gastronomy await.

25 things in this storyRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →

National GeographicMay 14, 2021

The Great Loop is the epic U.S. adventure you’ve never heard of

This nautical journey charts a 6,000-mile course from the Great Lakes to the Florida Keys (and back). The Great Loop takes boaters up the Atlantic seaboard, through historic canals, across the Great ...

21 things in this story
  • Richelieu CanalPlace
  • Elsewhere
  • Tennessee RiverAquariumChattanooga, United StatesFlowing through the Tennessee Valley in the states of Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and Kentucky, it begins at the…
  • Erie CanalSightNew York, United StatesCompleted in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes…
  • Mississippi RiverPlaceNew Orleans, United StatesIt is the second-longest river in the United States, behind only the Missouri.
  • Great LoopTrailNew York, United Statesyear-long, nearly 6,000-mile journey through eastern U.S. and Canada
  • America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association (AGLCA)PlaceNew York, United Statesgroup created in 1999 that prepares boaters for the voyage
  • Gulf of MexicoSightNew Orleans, United Statescrossing adds adrenaline to the route
  • GazellePlaceChicago, United StatesKen Ransom's 30-foot white-oak sailboat
  • Sanibel IslandSightFort Myers, United StatesRansom and crew got lost in its mangrove forest
  • Tennessee Tombigbee WaterwayPlaceDemopolis, United States234-mile passage connecting Tennessee and Tombigbee rivers
  • Light and SaltyPlaceNew York, United StatesThe Bowlins' yacht
  • Illinois RiverPlaceChicago, United Statesaffected by invasive species
  • Asian carpPlaceChicago, United Statesinvasive species threatening the Great Lakes
  • Triangle LoopPlaceNew York, United States700-mile jaunt from northeast U.S. into Canada
  • Hudson RiverPlaceNew York, United StatesEmbark point for the Triangle Loop
  • Lake ChamplainMuseumBurlington, United Statesmountain-fringed lake on the Triangle Loop
  • Thousand IslandsSightKingston, Canadameander past them on the Triangle Loop
  • Oswego CanalPlaceSyracuse, United StatesOpened in 1828, it is 23.7 miles (38.1 km) in length, and connects the Erie Canal at Three Rivers to Lake Ontario at…
  • Florida LoopPlaceStuart, United Statestwo-week voyage exploring lower third of Florida
  • Lake OkeechobeeSightOkeechobee, United Statesbiodiverse lake on the Florida Loop
  • Canadian Heritage CanalsPlaceOttawa, Canada
Read the full piece at National Geographic →
Ask AI · Montreal

AI answers grounded in the 6 recent stories about Montreal shown on this page. It can be wrong — the linked articles are the source of truth.

↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open · Esc to close