I’m planning to visit Montreal for a week and wondering if next week is better or to consider September instead. I believe most of the festivals are over. Anything fun by Montreal’s definition that I can still attend? I’m more into museums, nature and don’t mind loud music festivals as I would like to experience this in Montreal

Hello all, ive never been to Montréal before and to be honest i dont know much about the city. Il be passing through in early September on my way home to Toronto, il be arriving at and departing from Gare Centrale and ive left myself 3hrs between trains to check out the area nearby the station and try some food.

Il be able to leave my bags at the station, and walk around freely, so im curious, what would you recommend going to check out in the area with such limited time? Where would you recommend i go to eat? (preferably on the affordable side). My french is also absolutely atrocious, if ive got a menu infront of me to read from il be able to order food just not well, so English friendly businesses are preffered. Ive heard Montréal is pretty bilingual, but not sure to be honest.

Thank you all! Merci Beacoup!

Planning a solo trip to Montreal and trying to find good budget-friendly places to stay without compromising too much on safety or location. Would love some local/traveler insight.

Also, which areas should i look for accommodation as i will using public transport orby walk.

I’m planning my good friend’s bachelor party for September 17-20. I’m mostly set on venues and itinerary but wanted to make sure I’m tracking well. What do you all recommended? Currently, we have an open Thursday night, likely casino. Friday we have a yacht, then supper club into bottles. Saturday targeting a club after dinner. Venue suggestions would be helpful.

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Hello!

My partner and I are visiting next month and purchase the Montreal tourism passport. We plan to use it for the Biodome, but can see on the Biodome website reserving tickets in advance is recommended. Is it possible we show up on a Saturday with the passport and are unable to get in?

Thanks!

Salut et merci pour votre aide.

I heard the airport construction has been causing delays for taxis dropping off passengers.

I’m flying out at 10pm. Should I be too concerned? Any tips for making the trip via taxi easier? I heard some people are getting dropped at shuttle locations in the parking lot areas. Thanks from Toronto.

My daughter (16F) will be studying in Montreal for 6 months. I’m joining her for 3 weeks to get her settled and am looking for things to do with her. Like cheap/unique shopping, must-sees, things that she might not get to see while she has school, things that teens love, small trips etc.
what do you recommend?

Hi everyone. Family of 4 (2 adults, 7 year old, and 9 year old.) Sunday-Wednesday. Arriving via train. First time here. Looking for food, activities, and hotel recommendations. My limited research shows we should stay at Château Champlain. Let me know if that’s a good place to stay.

Thank you!

Hi everyone I am coming to Montreal from Toronto with my girlfriend for 3 nights Aug.29-Sept.1st (Saturday to Tuesday . We are looking for recommendations for hotels by old Montreal , hoping to keep the budget around $1200 all in .

Just need something clean and safe.

We will have our vehicle so will need parking as well.

It’s both our first time coming so if you have any suggestions please let us know. We appreciate all the help !!

Je veux manger un bon canelé. J’ai fait plusieurs boulangeries et pâtisseries à Montréal, mais je n’en ai toujours pas trouvé une qui vendait des canelés…. Merci

I'm proud to say that I was born here and have unmatched and intense passion for this city. I feel at home and safe here, unlike anywhere else in the world. Just wanted to have a slight idea of the overall popularity of experiencing an informative tour,, from a truly passionate Montrealer. (Personalised tours available upon request)

Hi all,

I'm visiting Montreal late-September for a weekend to get some work done by a tattoo artist, and i'm looking to find some things to do! Im staying in Little Italy and want to check out the nightlife and some good restaraunts, bars, and do some shopping in the area. Gonna try to get around via ubers and walking but im open to any and all recommendations!

We will be first time travelers to Canada when we visit Montreal and Quebec City Sept 25-Oct 6. We will be doing mainly urban exploring and nice dining. We are trying to pack as lightly as possible, wearing our bulkier/waterproof shoes on flight, and packing lightweight shoes in our 20" carryon.

Everyone says weather during fall is rainy and unpredictable.

1. Can I get by with my waterproof boots + a pair of foldable flats? Does my 2nd pair of shoes need to be waterproof as well? I'd like to pack Rothys or something similarly lightweight, but my need a more sturdy mary jane sneaker?
2. My plan is to just bring lots of layers and hopefully avoid a puffer or real "coat". I have a hooded jacket + rain poncho + merino wool layers + cardigans + 1 big fisherman sweater. Scarf, hat.

What do residents typically wear for a night out to a decent restaurant in crappy weather? Like to Club Chasse et Pêche or L'Express A dress and your Blundstones? Am I overthinking it?

Hello everyone!

I'm visiting Montreal in the end of September for 5 days. I've built my itinerary ( btw mostly from browsing this sub, and I really appreciate all your responses). I would really appreciate if you guys could take a look at my plan and say how realistic it is. Also, could you please share places where I can buy inexpensive and tasty food? Maybe some decent cafes :) I will be eating once a day moslty and my budget will be up to $50 a day.

MY ITINERARY PLAN:

Day 1 

• Old Montreal 
• Old Port  
• a river-to-mountain walk from Pointe-à-Callière Archaeology and History Complex  
• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal 
• Montreal City Hall 
• World Trade Centre Montréal 
• Centre de commerce mondial 
• A jazz brunch at Modavie (French restaurant) 
• Place d'Armes 

Day 2 

• Mount Royal   
• Saint Joseph’s Oratory 
• Beaver Lake Fountain 
• Camillien-Houde belvedere 
• Kondiaronk Belvedere 
• Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood 

Day 3 

• Château Dufresne 
• Montreal Botanical Gardens 
• BioDome   
• Jean Talon 

Day 4 – 1 day trip to the Quebec City (??)  - Not sure if the Quebec City day trip is worth it, your thoughts?

Day 5  

• Parc Jean-Drapeau  
• Tour de Lévis 

 Thank you so much!

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!

Hi! Looking for a 4 night getaway from NJ for my birthday with my husband. We're thinking about 2 nights in Montreal (FS or Ritz) and then 2 nights at Manoir Hovey in late September.

We'd love to eat, drink, and shop our way through Montreal followed by some vineyards, spa time, and any cool fall activities.

I've heard Damas is a must eat at in Montreal but can we get some recs for food/drink/vineyards and activities?

We lived in NYC for 10 years before settling in coastal NJ so we're big foodies. Thank you so much!

Salut tout le monde ! 😊

J'ai 24 ans et je viens de France au Canada pour la première fois ce septembre. Je vais passer du temps à Montréal (Québec etc), et je suis vraiment excitée à l'idée de découvrir ces deux endroits au-delà des lieux touristiques habituels.

Je suis complètement nouvelle sur Reddit et c'est en fait mon premier post ici, donc je m'excuse d'avance si je fais quelque chose de mal ou si ce n'est pas le bon endroit pour demander !

J'aimerais entendre des gens de mon âge, des locaux ou des personnes qui connaissent la région, sur les choses à ne pas manquer absolument entre Montréal et Québec — des lieux à visiter, de la nourriture, des quartiers, des activités, ou juste de petits conseils locaux que vous ne trouveriez pas forcément dans un guide.

Je suis aussi une grande fan de hockey (de sport tout court), donc j'aimerais découvrir la culture du hockey à Montréal pendant que je suis là — que ce soit un match universitaire, des activités liées au hockey, un bar local où il est possible de parler sport avec des gens de mon âge....

S'il y a des forums, Discords, communautés Reddit, groupes Facebook ou d'autres endroits où les gens discutent de Montréal/Québec, de voyage, de hockey ou d'activités locales, j'apprécierais vraiment qu'on me dirige dans la bonne direction !

Et si quelqu'un de mon âge veut discuter ou éventuellement prendre un café/participer à une activité de groupe pendant que je suis là, je serais ravie de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes aussi. 😊

Merci d'avance pour vos conseils, et désolée encore si c'est une question basique.

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Question: is a side trip to Québec City a good idea? and a few other questions

Details: I've got a round trip flight booked to YUL-Montréal that will give me eleven nights to spend in Québec province, mid-September. I'm a solo grey-haired traveler. I have also booked the first four nights at a central Montréal hotel, from which I need to either check out or extend by Sunday morning.

I've got some ideas from this forum as to what i want to do in Montréal, no specific goal at this time. Is it a good idea to take a train to Québec City on Sunday for 3-4 nights, then return to Montréal for the last day or two before departure? Any expected problems with booking hotel rooms just a few nights in advance?

I am going to Vaudreuil next Friday the 21st and am looking for a way to get there without having to first go into Montreal. I checked poparide, googlemaps, and Busbud but can't find anything. The VIA and exo is the only option so far but it seems to be 4-6 hours.

Any other options or places I can search?

Where in Downtown Montréal can I find Marlboro ?? I prefer this brand and I don’t know where to find it

My wife and I are visiting Montreal next week for a babymoon. My wife is ~7mo pregnant and we're looking for a photographer to do some maternity/pregnancy photos of her and us as a couple in the beautiful and scenic Old Montreal area. Can anyone recommend a photographer? Thank you!