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Montreal 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Montreal grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Notre-Dame Basilica · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Notre-Dame Basilica

    Temples & religious sites

    A Catholic basilica in Old Montreal, facing Place d'Armes. It's a great stop to combine with a stroll through the old town.

  2. After lunch
    Montreal Science Centre

    Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A science center located at King Edward Pier in the Old Port, featuring hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater. It's a fun place to explore science and technology with children.

  3. Afternoon
    Place Jacques-Cartier

    Parks & gardens · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A square located in Old Montreal. Serving as a gateway to the old port, it's a spot you naturally pass through while strolling the area.

  4. Evening
    château Ramezay

    Museums & galleries · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    A historic building on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, standing across from City Hall. It now houses a museum, offering a glimpse into Montreal's past.

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DAY 2

Around Montreal Museum of Fine Arts · Museums & galleries·Heritage & monuments

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

    Museums & galleries

    An art museum located in Montreal, Canada. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxed afternoon viewing a wide range of artworks.

  2. After lunch
    Hochelaga

    Heritage & monuments · 0.6 km from the previous stop

    This is the site of a fortified village built by the St. Lawrence Iroquoians near Mount Royal in the 16th century. Jacques Cartier's visit here in 1535 gave rise to the names of Montreal and surrounding places, making it a historic landmark.

  3. Afternoon
    McCord Stewart Museum

    Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A museum dedicated to Montreal's social and urban history, home to 2.5 million items including clothing, photographs, and Indigenous artifacts. It offers a rich look at the city's past and everyday life from many angles.

  4. Evening
    1250 René-Lévesque

    Views & landmarks · 0.8 km from the previous stop

    A towering skyscraper in downtown Montreal that rises to 226.5 meters including its spire. By some measures, it's considered the tallest building in Montreal, making it a notable landmark.

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DAY 3

Around Mount Royal · Nature·Museums & galleries

Directions in Google Maps
  1. Morning
    Mount Royal

    Nature

    A mountain west of downtown Montreal, from which the city takes its name. From the summit, you can take in a sweeping view of the Montreal skyline.

  2. After lunch
    Montreal, arts interculturels

    Museums & galleries · 1.1 km from the previous stop

    A multidisciplinary arts space that opened in 1999, presenting works spanning contemporary art, dance, music, and theater. Its exhibitions and performances aim to foster exchange between different cultures.

  3. Afternoon
    Christ Church Cathedral

    Temples & religious sites · 1 km from the previous stop

    An Anglican cathedral in the Gothic Revival style, located on Sainte-Catherine Street in Montreal. The Promenades Cathédrale shopping mall connects to its basement, and it is designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

  4. Evening
    Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal

    Museums & galleries · 0.3 km from the previous stop

    A contemporary art museum in Montreal's Place des Arts district, part of the Place des Arts complex. You can view contemporary artworks while soaking up the atmosphere of this downtown cultural quarter.

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Around Notre-Dame Basilica, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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