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Montreal

French-speaking North America, with the best festival calendar on the continent.

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Place: Quebec · Canada · CA
World region: North America
Type: City
ID: DST-0309

Why go

French-speaking North America, with the best festival calendar on the continent.

Montreal's old town, bagel and smoked meat traditions and summer festival programme give it a character unlike anywhere else in North America. Winters are severe.

Signature experiences

Old Montreal and the Notre-Dame Basilica
Jean-Talon Market and Mile End bagels
Jazz Festival in summer

Interest tags

foodfestivalshistorynightlifecity

Good for

Food travellersFestival travellersCouples

Pairs well with

Quebec City TorontoOttawa

Best months

Jun-Sep

Avoid months

Jan-Mar (severe cold)

Ideal stay

3 days

Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Nearest airport

YUL · Montreal

Pace

Balanced

Cost tier

Mid

Peak crowd level

Moderate

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