Montreal guidebook design by Olen

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Montreal guidebook design by Olen

Neighbourhoods

The iconic neighborhood built in the late 1700s with cobblestone streets, iconic architecture unique in north america and everything from beautiful churches, fine dining, rooftop terraces for a sunset drink and organized walking tours.
804 locals recommend
Old Montreal
804 locals recommend
The iconic neighborhood built in the late 1700s with cobblestone streets, iconic architecture unique in north america and everything from beautiful churches, fine dining, rooftop terraces for a sunset drink and organized walking tours.
The plateau Mont Royal neighborhood is 5 minutes walk from the unit and offers a view of how most montrealers live. Go here for shopping on mont royal street, independent bakeries, iconic exterior stairs on most building and beautiful parks
401 locals recommend
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
401 locals recommend
The plateau Mont Royal neighborhood is 5 minutes walk from the unit and offers a view of how most montrealers live. Go here for shopping on mont royal street, independent bakeries, iconic exterior stairs on most building and beautiful parks
The montreal downtown core! Main malls are Eaton Center and Place Montreal trust. Walk down st catherine, take in the shops and stop by Mcgill university one of the largest ivy league schools in canada built on the hills of downtown montreal.
25 locals recommend
Ville-Marie
25 locals recommend
The montreal downtown core! Main malls are Eaton Center and Place Montreal trust. Walk down st catherine, take in the shops and stop by Mcgill university one of the largest ivy league schools in canada built on the hills of downtown montreal.
The iconic village neighborhood of montreal. 1 minute walk from the unit provides a vibrant atmosphere closed to pedestrian traffic in summer. Go here for great bars, restaurants and to get a taste for the eclectic neighborhood.
286 locals recommend
Gay Village
286 locals recommend
The iconic village neighborhood of montreal. 1 minute walk from the unit provides a vibrant atmosphere closed to pedestrian traffic in summer. Go here for great bars, restaurants and to get a taste for the eclectic neighborhood.

Food scene

Amazing and inconic breakfast spot close to the unit. Head here for large breakfast plates in a relaxed atmosphere and even a mimosa!
150 locals recommend
Le Passé Composé
1310 Boul. de Maisonneuve E
150 locals recommend
Amazing and inconic breakfast spot close to the unit. Head here for large breakfast plates in a relaxed atmosphere and even a mimosa!
The most iconic montreal breakfast spot there is. Huge plates, delicious food, great service. Lines can be long but do move quick. Don't miss visiting the bathrooms as they are super unique!
371 locals recommend
L'Avenue
922 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
371 locals recommend
The most iconic montreal breakfast spot there is. Huge plates, delicious food, great service. Lines can be long but do move quick. Don't miss visiting the bathrooms as they are super unique!
The famous Montreal coffee shop that is frequented by artists, business men and office workers. Go there for an authentic italian coffee. Expect long lines that move extremely quick. Right next door to st viateur bagels. Cash only!
455 locals recommend
Café Olimpico
124 Rue Saint- Viateur O
455 locals recommend
The famous Montreal coffee shop that is frequented by artists, business men and office workers. Go there for an authentic italian coffee. Expect long lines that move extremely quick. Right next door to st viateur bagels. Cash only!
since the 1950s, Montrealers have come here daily for the bagels. Unlike anything else in the world, our bagels are boiled in honey water and then cooked in a wood fire oven. A must have montreal tradition!
630 locals recommend
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur O
630 locals recommend
since the 1950s, Montrealers have come here daily for the bagels. Unlike anything else in the world, our bagels are boiled in honey water and then cooked in a wood fire oven. A must have montreal tradition!
An awesome dinner spot near the unit. Ran by a restaurant greek family, go here for wood fire pizza, specials of the day all in a beautiful ambiance with amazing service. Groups will love this place for the large tomahawk steak they offer with comes with sides. Reservations are recommended.
La Demande Generale
3443 R. Saint-Denis
An awesome dinner spot near the unit. Ran by a restaurant greek family, go here for wood fire pizza, specials of the day all in a beautiful ambiance with amazing service. Groups will love this place for the large tomahawk steak they offer with comes with sides. Reservations are recommended.
Incredible bakery run by the hassidic jewish community. Head here for some of the best danishes and delicious baked goods one can have in Montreal. Our personal favourite is the rugulach!
72 locals recommend
Boulangerie Cheskie
359 Rue Bernard O
72 locals recommend
Incredible bakery run by the hassidic jewish community. Head here for some of the best danishes and delicious baked goods one can have in Montreal. Our personal favourite is the rugulach!
Delicious portuguese chicken slow roasted over charcoals. Head here to check out the food and have their famous poutine with chicken!
223 locals recommend
Ma Poule Mouillée
969 Rachel St E
223 locals recommend
Delicious portuguese chicken slow roasted over charcoals. Head here to check out the food and have their famous poutine with chicken!
An iconic local bakery service britanesse traditional baked goods.
126 locals recommend
Pâtisserie Au Kouign Amann
316 Avenue du Mont-Royal E
126 locals recommend
An iconic local bakery service britanesse traditional baked goods.

Sightseeing

Sharing the same designer as central park in New montreal. A massive mountain side park is built in downtown montreal. Head there for ice skating in winter and a walk through the mountain to the highest point in the city at the belvedere and catch the views!
8 locals recommend
Park Mont-Royal
8 locals recommend
Sharing the same designer as central park in New montreal. A massive mountain side park is built in downtown montreal. Head there for ice skating in winter and a walk through the mountain to the highest point in the city at the belvedere and catch the views!
a reminder of montreal's religious past. visit the church to take in the main landmark in old montreal and see the incredible interior architecture. Great nighttime landmark offering light shows (Aura)
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame O
819 locals recommend
a reminder of montreal's religious past. visit the church to take in the main landmark in old montreal and see the incredible interior architecture. Great nighttime landmark offering light shows (Aura)
When we built our subway in the 60s, we had nowhere to put all the dirt. we decided to build an island, stick a race track on it as well as a beautiful park and amusement park. Today, it hosts world events like Osheaga, Canadian f1 grand prix and other iconic events.
115 locals recommend
Saint Helen's Island
115 locals recommend
When we built our subway in the 60s, we had nowhere to put all the dirt. we decided to build an island, stick a race track on it as well as a beautiful park and amusement park. Today, it hosts world events like Osheaga, Canadian f1 grand prix and other iconic events.
The iconic square where traders use to assemble to trade pelts and other goods when montreal was just formed. Head here for street shows, art pieces and a spot to sit on a terrace and watch the world go by!
15 locals recommend
Place Jacques-Cartier
Place Jacques-Cartier
15 locals recommend
The iconic square where traders use to assemble to trade pelts and other goods when montreal was just formed. Head here for street shows, art pieces and a spot to sit on a terrace and watch the world go by!
A beautiful museum with a free permanent collection to visit in the heart of the city.
Fine Arts Building
1395 Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest
A beautiful museum with a free permanent collection to visit in the heart of the city.
One of the largest churches in North America. Head here for the impressive architure and a walk through the oratory as well as the summit circle road behind that houses montreal's most impressive homes with incredible views of Montreal.
636 locals recommend
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen Mary
636 locals recommend
One of the largest churches in North America. Head here for the impressive architure and a walk through the oratory as well as the summit circle road behind that houses montreal's most impressive homes with incredible views of Montreal.

activity

Our local theme park. Home to one of the last great wood roller coasters!
445 locals recommend
La Ronde
22 Chem. Macdonald
445 locals recommend
Our local theme park. Home to one of the last great wood roller coasters!
What can be more fun than a floating spa in the middle of Old Montreal? Bota bota offers incredible relaxing atmosphere in a unique boat environment.
309 locals recommend
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune Ouest
309 locals recommend
What can be more fun than a floating spa in the middle of Old Montreal? Bota bota offers incredible relaxing atmosphere in a unique boat environment.
Enjoy a dinner on the iconic bateau mouche that takes you around the island of Montreal with amazing views and food
44 locals recommend
Le Bateau-Mouche at the Old Port of Montreal
55 Quai d'accostage
44 locals recommend
Enjoy a dinner on the iconic bateau mouche that takes you around the island of Montreal with amazing views and food
An incredible science center designed for kids and young adults. Head her for an afternoon of learning and fun with the family!
247 locals recommend
Montreal Science Centre
2 Rue de la Commune O
247 locals recommend
An incredible science center designed for kids and young adults. Head her for an afternoon of learning and fun with the family!
Montrealer's favorite way to get around in the summer. Our bike sharing system is easy to use for tourists!
17 locals recommend
Bixi
17 locals recommend
Montrealer's favorite way to get around in the summer. Our bike sharing system is easy to use for tourists!

City advice

Getting around

Subways are the fastest way to get around

Berri Uqam Subway is right outside the unit at the corner and has easy access to every part of the city. You can buy different subway bases which also give you access to the bus network with single day, weekly or monthly passes. Google maps works great to give you directions to any address using public transit
Customs and culture

Cash is still quite used in montreal.

A lot of places still use cash only. Always carry a few canadian dollars on you to avoid not being able to pay at certain locations around the city for coffee, baked goods, food, taxis etc.
Getting around

Uber works here very well

Uber is alive and thriving in montreal to easily get around town.