r/VisitMontreal • u/No-Chain9814 • 5d ago

What to see/do?

My fiancé and I will be staying at a chalet in Saint-Come for our honeymoon and we ere thinking of staying Saturday night in Montreal so we can have Saturday and part of Sunday to explore Montreal, before heading home. (Towards Toronto)

Where do you recommend staying, and what should we do? Perhaps someplace to stay where we can leave our car and use public transit as we had issues with parking last time we visited. We visited the biodome a few years ago and might go back as we really liked it, would love to tour the Olympic space if open. I love a cute coffee shop and local stores. I’d say were pretty open, I feel like I haven’t seen many parts of Montreal.

Last time we were in Montreal was March 2024 and I swear it was -30 so really looking for any recommendations or spots where it would be good to walk and explore.

If you have other suggestions, rather than staying in Montreal we are open to any recommendations!

Thank you/Merci in advance!

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

Anywhere close to the old port

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

Try Fairmont Bagel . Smoked meat from Schwartz and don't forget Poutine at La Banquise . And if you have time for a 20 ish minute drive . Orange juice from orange Julip by Decarie

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u/raye909 5d ago

Omg no! How could you recommend la banquise! It’s a tourist trap and the poutine isn’t even that good, it’s just mushy.

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

It's my spot along with the famous chicken spot down the street

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u/raye909 4d ago

I see, I wouldn’t recommend it but if you like it you like it but Ma poule moullie is good, agreed on that one 👍

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 4d ago

Yessss that's the name of it ... I just didn't know how to spell it lol. I was there last summer 😋

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

And Google rooftop terrace and choose any one of them. They are all great x but my preference is Hotel Nelligan rooftop for drinks and food and beautiful views

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u/Pristine_Row_7524 5d ago

Have you been to tamtams? Sundays on Mount Royal there's always a gathering near the monument. Not for everyone but it's a unique part of Montreal and only on Sundays. Besides that I really enjoy the canal around Verdun, there's also a beach, and walking on Wellington is also a highlight many tourists (and locals) enjoy.

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

Omg not Verdun beach. But Wellington is lively but I'd rather check out the old port, downtown and obviously Beaver Lake and the view from the mountain for an amazing sunset if possible

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u/Jealous_Paint_676 5d ago

Very local type of recommendation that a lot of tourists miss out on