Old Montréal, Montreal

Lonely PlanetSep 21

A Guide to Québec, Canada

There’s enough to do in the Canadian province of Québec to last several lifetimes. Here

digesting 5000 years of local history

21 things in this story

Old MontréalNeighborhooddigesting 5000 years of local history
Basilique Notre-DamePlace of worshipdazzling architecture
Blvd St LaurentNeighborhoodmural-covered street
IgloofestFestivalsub-zero partying with DJs spinning tunes
MURAL FestivalFestivalIt aims to celebrate the democratization of urban art in the city of Montréal.
Pointe-à-CallièreMuseumarchaeological museum on original foundations
Place d’ArmesTrain stationsquare dominated by Basilique Notre-Dame
Montréal's Old PortNeighborhood
Festival International de Jazz de MontréalFestival
Elsewhere
Baie St PaulNeighborhoodBaie-Saint-Paul, Canadalocation of Le Festif! music festival
Le Festif!FestivalBaie-Saint-Paul, Canadamusic festival with concerts at surprising venues
Carnaval de QuébecFestivalQuebec City, Canadaworld’s largest winter carnival, transforms Québec City
Les LaurentidesNeighborhoodMont-Tremblant, Canadaskiing and lake hopping
Cantons de l’EstNeighborhoodMagog, Canadawine-tasting and staying in historic cottages
CharlevoixNeighborhoodBaie-Saint-Paul, Canadashopping for art
Côte-NordNeighborhoodTadoussac, Canadawhale-watching
Bas-St-LaurentNeighborhoodRimouski, Canadalobster cantines (snack bars)
GaspésieNeighborhoodPercé, Canadafabulous peninsula
Les Îles-de-la-MadeleineNeighborhoodCap-aux-Meules, Canadaarchipelago with sandy beaches, rust-red cliffs
Îles-de-la-MadeleineNeighborhoodCap-aux-Meules, Canadabeaches, gourmet food, artisans
Parc National du Mont-TremblantTrailMont-Tremblant, Canadaperfect for a canoe trip in the fall

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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 story

Mile EndNeighborhoodMix of trendy restaurants and Jewish institutions.
Old MontréalNeighborhoodOld Montreal is a historic neighbourhood within the municipality of Montreal in the province of Quebec, Canada.
Basilique Notre-DamePlace of worshipHistoric building in Old Montréal.
Place Jacques-CartierSightSquare in Old Montréal.
Le PlateauNeighborhoodDreamiest architecture and thrift shopping along the Main.
Blvd St LaurentNeighborhoodThrift shopping along this street.
Petite ItalieNeighborhoodFabulous food stalls at Marché Jean-Talon.
Marché Jean-TalonMarketFabulous food stalls.
St-HenriNeighborhoodTrendy neighborhood restaurants and Canal de Lachine stroll.
Canal de LachineTrailStroll along this canal.
Gay VillageNeighborhoodFor all-night partying, especially during Fierté Montréal.
Fierté MontréalFestivalPride festival in August.
Tours MontréalPlaceLeads tours to Old Port, Gay Village, Mile End, Downtown.
Parc Jean-DrapeauParkSite of Expo 67, hosts festivals and amusement park.
BiosphèreMuseumEnvironmental museum housed in the US pavilion.
Habitat 67SightSurprising architectural feat offering guided tours.
Piknic ÉlektronicFestivalMini-electronic music festival on summer weekends.
La RondeTheme parkAmusement park.
Formula 1 Grand PrixFestivalAnnual event held at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
OsheagaFestivalThe festival takes place on six different stages with various audience capacities.
Espace Pour la ViePlaceGroup of attractions focusing on the natural universe.
BiodômeZooRecreates five natural habitats.
InsectariumMuseumEnter the world of creepy crawlies and butterflies.
Old PortPark
Île SoniqFestival

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A Guide to Québec, Canada

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