Montreal is one of Canada’s most vibrant cities, and it’s also an incredibly historic place. When French explorer Jacques Cartier visited what is now known as Montreal in 1535, he found a thriving community of St. Lawrence Iroquois, whom are now believed to have inhabited the area for at least 3,000 years. Flash forward to today, and Montreal continues to wear its history proudly, with a plethora of museums, tours, and architecture celebrating its complex and fascinating past. But Montreal is unapologetically modern, too, with music and nightlife, a world-class design and technology community, and some of the best food in the world. From the Plateau to Verdun, our picks for the best things to do in Montreal will have you leaving the city with a beautiful snapshot of this singular city.
Read our full Montreal travel guide here, which includes:
Every review on this list has been written by a Condé Nast Traveler journalist who knows the destination and has visited that activity. When choosing things to do, our editors consider landmarks and experiences that offer an insider’s view of a destination, keeping authenticity, location, service, and sustainability credentials top of mind. This gallery has been updated with new information since its original publish date.
