Montreal Itinerary for 4 Days : Ultimate Montreal Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,8:00am-4:30pm;Open on Sat,8:00am-4:00pm;Open on Sun,12:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 110 Notre Dame Street W, Montreal, QC H2Y 1T1

Built in 1829, the church is located opposite Placed’Armes in the old city and is the symbol of the city of Montreal. This neo-Gothic Roman Catholic religious sanctuary, its architectural style and Notre Dame in Paris can be called sisters, but in fact, it is more peculiar and spectacular in its splendid interior decoration and numerous art collections. Approaching the church, there are three towering arches on the front, each with a statue, the middle one is the statue of the Virgin surrounded by stars. On both sides of the main entrance of the church are twin towers with a height of 70 meters, and there is an ancient giant bell in North America on the west tower. The appearance of the whole church is very magnificent and solemn.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: it’s very beautiful. long lineup for the show and look around inside. it’s middle of downtown. Do not take a car... the parking fee it’s up to $20 at least! If you consider go to harbour front, it’s on your way to pass by!

Manny_S: i have to say this is the Highlight number one in Montreal!! this is a must see attraction. it is marvelous and much more impressive as in pictures. remember to reserve online.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal Botanical Garden next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Montreal Botanical Garden

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 21.5 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: 4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, QC H1X 2B2

The Montreal Botanical Garden is a large botanical garden located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, covering an area of 75 hectares. As one of the most important botanical gardens in the world today, the botanical garden has a wide range of plant species and various facilities, and was certified as a Canadian National Historic Site in 2008. The Montreal Botanical Garden was built in 1931 and covers an area of 730,000 square meters. It is mainly in the style of French gardens. It is divided into 10 greenhouses and 30 outdoor gardens with different themes. More than 26,000 kinds of plants are planted. It is the largest botanical garden in North America. The Mawson reception hall is the entrance to the greenhouse exhibition area. The bonsai area of the botanical garden has become the largest bonsai exhibition area outside Asia because of the collection of bonsai donated by Mr. Wu Yisun in 1984. The rainforest area is a greenhouse that showcases lush rainforests overgrown with creepers, climbers and epiphytes. Greenhouses in arid areas mainly display succulent plants such as aloe vera from the African desert and American plants such as cacti and agave. The Dream Lake Garden next to the greenhouse area of the Montreal Botanical Garden is a Chinese-style garden in the style of the Ming Dynasty garden. It covers an area of 25,000 square meters. It was jointly built by Shanghai and Montreal in 1991. friendship.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hotel Kutuma is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hotel Kutuma

Hotel Kutuma is less than 10 minutes' drive from Old Montreal and is 1 km from the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood. It features spacious suites with a full kitchen and offers a daily continental breakfast at a cost. Guests at the Hotel Kutuma can dine at Le Nil Bleu (The Blue Nile) restaurant, which offers Ethiopian food. The hotel has a valet service. Suites at the Kutuma Hotel have cable TV. The suites all are equipped with a coffee maker and hairdryer. Room service is available from Le Nil Bleu. The Kutuma is located 5 minutes' walk from Sherbrooke Metro Station. The shopping of Ste-Catherine Street is 15 minutes' walk from the hotel.

Day 2

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Opening Hours: Open on Mon,Wed-Fri,Sun,10:00am-5:00pm;Open on Tue,10:00am-9:00pm

Ticket Price: 16 USD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: 1380, Sherbrooke Street O,Montreal, QC, H3G 1J5

When the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts opened in December 1912, there was only one building on the north side of the road. It was a neoclassical building, like a temple. The museum has been continuously expanded. It was expanded to Lunan in 1991. There are underground passages connected, and the exhibits are naturally various. Collection of many contemporary, modern, ancient, all over the world paintings, sculptures, decorations, furniture, photography and so on.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Last week I visited The MMFA and I loved it. Two years ago I wanted to go there but it was closed due to the pandemic.

Day 2 | Evening

After visiting the glorious The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Le Mount Stephen nearby is the best place to stay.

Le Mount Stephen

In the heart of Montreal's Golden Square Mile, only a few minutes from the Bell Centre, museums, Mount Royal, and the underground shopping mall & Ste-Catherine street. - Number of rooms: 90 - Accommodation: air conditioning, TV, telephone, WIFI internet access (free), clock radio, coffee maker, mini bar, in-room safe, bathrobe, hair dryer, rollaway bed $40. - Facilities: restaurant, non smoking property, bar, fitness centre, spa, parking not available. Wheelchair accessible room(s).Note: Surcharge and minimum nights will apply during Grand Prix. Dates to be confirmed.

Day 3 | Morning

Olympic Stadium

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket Price: 14 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 4141 Pierre-de Coubertin Ave, Montreal, QC H1V 3N7, Canada

Montreal's Olympic Stadium (OlympicStadium) was the site of the 1976 Olympic Games. This uniquely designed stadium and its sloping towers have become a symbol of today's Montreal. The stadium can accommodate 80,000 people. Although it was completed 14 years after the Olympic Games, and the roof was completely replaced in 1998 due to technical problems, the stadium after many twists and turns is now known for its vast and spacious activity space, modern design. The architecture, the new equipment, and the renown keep visitors to the Olympic Stadium in awe. The stadium is well-lit and the acoustics are outstanding, and it also shows what distinguishes the French-speaking city of Montreal: the scoreboard and the broadcasts are in both English and French. In addition to the stands, the stadium has a baseball bar, a batting machine featuring famous pitchers of the American Professional Baseball League, and a service area where you can make your own baseball cards. All kinds of entertainment facilities are very interesting and complete. In addition to major baseball and soccer games, the Montreal Expo and many concerts are also held in this arena.

Reviews from Real Guests:

kat travel: The world's steepest and tallest tower, actually in Montreal, after 360 degrees to see the beautiful scenery of Montreal! Although it is just a view, I can't help but stay for an hour and research the structure. Finally, I can't think of it. Let's see it~~ Unfortunately, I can only put 9 pieces.

Day 3 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Olympic Stadium, you can head to Montreal Insectarium, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Montreal Insectarium

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 19.25 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 4581 Sherbrooke Street East | Included With Teh Botanical Garden, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada

Montreal Insectarium There is an insect museum in the Montreal Botanical Garden, which is designed like an insect. This insect museum is also unique in North America, with a collection of more than 16,000 insect and arthropod specimens and living bodies. The purpose of the Insectarium is to serve education and scientific research, so that visitors can understand the living conditions of insects in nature.

Day 3 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hôtel St-Thomas is the best places.

Hôtel St-Thomas

Property Location Located in Montreal (Ville-Marie), Hôtel St-Thomas is within a 10-minute walk of Sainte-Catherine Street and St. Denis Theatre. This 4-star hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Underground City and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from McGill University. Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 22 guestrooms featuring iPads and Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Amenities Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Dining Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/café. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Day 4

McCord Museum of Canadian History

Ticket Price: 5 CAD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: 690 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal, QC H3A 1E9

The McCord Museum, next to McGill University, is a museum that mainly displays Canadian history and culture. It was founded in 1921.

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