Top 20 Best Things to Do in Montreal
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Montreal

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  • Notre-Dame Basilica of Montrealtop_1
    󰺂7.7
    Montreal.Old Montreal490m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    30-meter wood carving & 7,000-pipe organ
    󰋄360° view of old town
    󱨠Saved by 186 users󱨠132 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Montreal's Notre-Dame Basilica is a pinnacle of North American Gothic architecture. Completed in 1829, this religious landmark, with its twin towers, flying buttresses, and pointed arched portico, evokes the majestic silhouette of a medieval castle. Its deep blue dome is adorned with golden stars, its carved walnut altar is covered in 24-karat gold leaf, and its 7,000-pipe organ and stained glass windows weave sacred music. Witnessing both Celine Dion's wedding and the state funeral of a former Canadian prime minister, its AURA light show, a 45-minute spectacle, juxtaposes 19th-century stonework with digital art, creating a magical space-time experience. From its stained windows in the morning light to its nighttime spectacle of sound and light, this "Little Notre-Dame" remains a timeless landmark where faith and art intertwine.

  • Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royaltop_2
    󰺂7.3
    Montreal5.2 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊Over 2 million visitors annually
    󰀆Panoramic Montreal view from top
    󱨠Saved by 119 users
    4.6/5
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    This majestic and sacred place is located at the highest point in Montreal, overlooking the entire city. It was built over several years with donations from believers and is very impressive.

  • Mount Royal Parktop_3
    󰺂6.9
    Montreal3.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊40-acre lakeside maple paradise
    󱓊233 feet Montreal panoramic view
    󱨠Saved by 115 users
    4.5/5
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    Mount Royal Park is located in the center of Montreal, with Mount Royal, a famous landmark of Montreal, as its back. This park is large and well-greened, making it a great place for a family outing. Mount Royal Park is located in the center of Montreal, with Mount Royal, a famous landmark of Montreal, as its back. This park is large and well-greened, making it a great place for a family outing.

  • Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
    4
    󰺂6.3
    Montreal.Downtown Montreal2.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Near McGill & other universities
    󰋄Interactive art workshops regularly held
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    The square in front of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is large, and you can watch different performances. Transportation is also very convenient, as it is in the city center. The square in front of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is large, and you can watch different performances. Transportation is also very convenient, as it is in the city center. The square in front of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is large, and you can watch different performances. Transportation is also very convenient, as it is in the city center.

  • Habitat 67
    5
    󰺂6.2
    Montreal1.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Stacked container-style prefab houses
    󰋄Enjoy stunning riverside views
    󱨠29% positive reviews
    4.2/5
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    This modern-style house was built during Expo 67 in Montreal. It's a great place to check in when you come to Montreal. This modern-style house was built during Expo 67 in Montreal. It's a great place to check in when you come to Montreal. This modern-style house was built during Expo 67 in Montreal. It's a great place to check in when you come to Montreal.

  • Chinatown
    6
    󰺂5.9
    Montreal.Downtown Montreal491m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Multicultural shopping hub for Chinese
    󱓊Chinatown's iconic four archways
    󱨠38% positive reviews
    4.2/5
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    Montreal's Chinatown is quite large, and there is a pedestrian street inside. There are many restaurant options and many shops. It is very suitable for leisure here. Montreal's Chinatown is quite large, and there is a pedestrian street inside. There are many restaurant options and many shops. It is very suitable for leisure here. Montreal's Chinatown is quite large, and there is a pedestrian street inside. There are many restaurant options and many shops. It is very suitable for leisure here.

  • Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
    7
    󰺂5.8
    Montreal.Downtown Montreal1.5 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱓊1/4 scale St. Peter's Basilica
    Regular awe-inspiring organ concerts
    4.8/5
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    A very beautiful church. You must check in when you come to Montreal. The church is magnificent and stunning. A very beautiful church. You must check in when you come to Montreal. The church is magnificent and stunning. A very beautiful church. You must check in when you come to Montreal. The church is magnificent and stunning.

  • Jardin botanique de Montréal
    8
    󰺂5.8
    Montreal5.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󱨜Botanical conservation & research hub
    󰀆Experience 1.55-mile treetop walkway
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    The Montreal Botanical Garden is located next to the Olympic Park, and the surrounding transportation is very convenient. When the weather is good, it is a great place to go for a walk, take photos and relax. The Montreal Botanical Garden is located next to the Olympic Park, and the surrounding transportation is very convenient. When the weather is good, it is a great place to go for a walk, take photos and relax. The Montreal Botanical Garden is located next to the Olympic Park, and the surrounding transportation is very convenient. When the weather is good, it is a great place to go for a walk, take photos and relax.

  • Vieux-Port de Montréal
    9
    󰺂5.5
    Montreal.Old Montreal601m from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰀆Climb tower & enjoy harbor views
    All-night music fest on holidays
    󱨠Saved by 108 users󱨠50% positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    There is a Ferris wheel near the port, from which you can have a view of the entire old city. In winter, the port needs to be viewed from outside, as it is almost entirely covered in white snow.

  • La Grande Roue de Montréal
    10
    󰺂5.3
    542035
    Montreal.Old Montreal401m from downtown
    Highlights:
    󱨜Enjoy the sunset from the Ferris wheel at dusk
    Best viewing point for the dazzling night view of Barcelona Port Vell
    4.3/5
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    Montreal at night is so romantic, especially the Ferris wheel next to the old town, which changes colors at night. Walking along the old town, you can see all kinds of old buildings, classical and romantic, coupled with the stars at night, a different romantic Montreal

What Best Things to Do are there in Montreal?
These are all Best Things to Do in Montreal:Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, Mount Royal Park, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Habitat 67
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Montreal?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Montreal include:Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal:4.6, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal:4.6, Mount Royal Park:4.5, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts:4.3, Habitat 67:4.2
At what locations in Montreal can Best Things to Do in Montreal be found?
The Best Things to Do in Montreal are mainly located in:Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal:Montreal, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal:Montreal, Mount Royal Park:Montreal, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts:Montreal, Habitat 67:Montreal
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