Your Montreal moment? It’s strolling by the river, or wandering around cobblestone streets. It’s taking on mountain trails mid-city, or bouncing from hidden hip hangout to neighbourhood bar. It’s switching between French and English, between traditional and cutting-edge. It’s tasting the latest food fad or filling your days with festivals. Your Montreal moment? Might be minutes away!
Visit Montreal: get started
Plan out days of sightseeing to tick off top tourist attractions in Montreal like historic Old Montreal, Mont Royal mountain or the many art museums. Looking for the best Montreal hotels? We can do better! Opt for amazing flight and hotel packages perfect for just the kind of Montreal vacation you want.
Montreal travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Officially French and English
What to bring back
Records from Montreal music darlings (Arcade Fire! Leonard Cohen!), a Montreal Canadians tee, or handcrafted art from the many creative fairs and shops, like the ones of the BAnQ, Centre Phi or YUL Designs.
What to eat
Montreal bagels, smoked meat sandwiches, poutine and treat yourself to meals at some of the city’s beloved dining establishments (Au Pied de Cochon, Joe Beef, L’Express, Moishes, to name a few!)
Fun fact
Saint-Laurent Boulevard, locally known as The Main, was once the unofficial divide of the city’s cultures: English speakers to the west, French speakers to the east, and immigrant communities scattered between Saint-Laurent and Parc Avenue.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page.
