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City guide · Canada

Montreal

French flair, bagels, and festival summers.

See the year in Montreal ↓

French culture · Festivals · Food scene · Old-world streets

When to visit.

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What to see

Start with the sights.

01What to seeMary, Queen of the World CathedralExplore →
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Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

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Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral or in full Mary, Queen of the World and St.

02What to seeNotre-Dame BasilicaExplore →
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Notre-Dame Basilica

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The Basílica of Our Lady of Montreal, also known as Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, is a minor basilica of the Catholic Church in the historic Old Montreal district of Montreal in Quebec, Canada.

03What to seeMontreal Museum of Fine ArtsExplore →
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

04What to seeMount RoyalExplore →
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Mount Royal

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Mount Royal is a mountain in the city of Montreal, immediately west of Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

05What to seeMontreal ForumExplore →
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Montreal Forum

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Montreal Forum is a historic building located facing Cabot Square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Month by month

Montreal, month by month.

What to plan a trip around, month by month.

February in Montreal

What’s on in Montreal in February. Typical daytime highs around 28°F (-2°C).

June in Montreal

Montreal in June. One of the best months to visit Montreal. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

July in Montreal

Montreal in July. One of the best months to visit Montreal. Typical daytime highs around 81°F (27°C).

August in Montreal

Montreal in August. One of the best months to visit Montreal. Typical daytime highs around 77°F (25°C).

September in Montreal

What’s on in Montreal in September. One of the best months to visit Montreal. Typical daytime highs around 70°F (21°C).

October in Montreal

What’s on in Montreal in October. Typical daytime highs around 59°F (15°C).

Make a plan

Before you go.

Transport, fares & local advice

Getting there

Fly into Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).

Know before you go

  • Debate settled: try both St-Viateur and Fairmount bagels.
  • Summer is festival season, when jazz and comedy take over downtown.
  • Climb Mount Royal at dusk for the city view.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Montreal?

The best time to visit Montreal is Jun–Sep, in Canada.

Where is Montreal?

Montreal is in Canada. The nearest major airport is Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).

What is Montreal known for?

French flair, bagels, and festival summers.

More places to explore

Explore these places for a longer trip. Distances are straight line; check the route and travel time before planning an outing.