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Top Attractions in Montreal

13 ranked places

Discover the 13 must-visit attractions in Montreal, ranked by popularity — from Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, and Museum of Fine Arts and beyond. Each entry includes ratings, ticket prices, typical visit durations, and expert tips. Notre-Dame Basilica stands out as the highest-rated, with 20,554 visitor reviews.

Notre-Dame Basilica #1 Image by Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
#1

Notre-Dame Basilica

⭐ 4.7 (20,554 reviews)
⏱ ~60 min 🗓 Early morning before tour groups arrive

Notre-Dame Basilica (French: Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal) is a basilica in the historic district of Old Montreal. The church is located at 110 Notre-Dame Street West, at the corner of Saint Sulpi …

Tips
  • · Book ahead if you want the AURA light experience
  • · Go inside, not just the square outside
Old Montreal #2 Image by Gilbert Bochenek, Public domain
#2

Old Montreal

⭐ 4.5 (13,908 reviews)
⏱ ~180 min 🗓 Spring through fall, especially mornings

Old Montreal (French: Vieux-Montréal) is a historic neighbourhood within the municipality of Montreal. Founded by French settlers in 1642 as Fort Ville-Marie, Old Montreal is home to many structures d …

Tips
  • · Walk it on foot rather than trying to drive
  • · Stay into the evening for the best atmosphere
Museum of Fine Arts #3 Image by D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
#3

Museum of Fine Arts

⭐ 4.5 (4,637 reviews)
⏱ ~120 min 🗓 Weekday mornings or late afternoon

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA; French: Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal, MBAM) is an art museum in Montreal. It is the city's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada. The m …

Tips
  • · Allow extra time for the sculpture garden and temporary exhibits
  • · Good choice when the weather is poor outside
Sainte Catherine Street #4 Image by Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
#4

Sainte Catherine Street

⭐ 4.2 (3,368 reviews)
⏱ ~180 min 🗓 Evening for shopping and nightlife

Saint Catherine Street (French: rue Sainte-Catherine) (11.2 km or 7.0 mi) is the primary commercial artery of Downtown Montreal. It crosses the central business district from west to east, beginning a …

Tips
  • · Use the metro to avoid downtown traffic
  • · Best for an easy self-guided stroll between landmarks
Place Jacques-Cartier #5 Image by Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
#5

Place Jacques-Cartier

⭐ 4.5 (691 reviews)
⏱ ~45 min 🗓 Late afternoon and evening

Place Jacques-Cartier (English: Jacques Cartier square) is a square located in Old Montreal. In 1723, the Château Vaudreuil was built for Philippe de Rigaud, Marquis de Vaudreuil - its formal gardens …

Tips
  • · Expect street performers and heavy foot traffic in summer
  • · A good launch point for Old Port walks
Bonsecours Market #6 Image by Gribeco, CC BY-SA 3.0
#6

Bonsecours Market

⭐ 4.5 (1,200 reviews)
⏱ ~45 min 🗓 Midday or early evening

Bonsecours Market (French: Marché Bonsecours), at 350 rue Saint-Paul in Old Montreal, is a two-story domed public market. For more than 100 years, it was the main public market in the Montreal area. I …

Tips
  • · Good for local crafts and a quick browse
  • · Also works as a shelter stop on a cold day
Underground City #7 Image by Laslovarga, CC BY-SA 3.0
#7

Underground City

⭐ 3.9 (1,699 reviews)
⏱ ~90 min 🗓 Winter or a rainy day

RÉSO, commonly referred to as The Underground City (French: La ville souterraine), is the name applied to a series of interconnected office towers, hotels, shopping centres, residential and commercial …

Tips
  • · Carry a map or follow metro signage
  • · Best used as a connector, not a destination in itself
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel #8 Image by Daderot, Public domain
#8

Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel

⭐ 4.5 (2,395 reviews)
⏱ ~45 min 🗓 Morning or early afternoon

The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, 'Our Lady of Good Help') is a church in the district of Old Montreal. One of the oldest churches in Montreal, it was built in …

Tips
  • · The sailors-themed exhibits make it more interesting than a quick exterior glance
  • · Combine it with Bonsecours Market next door
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral #9 Image by Wilfredo Rafael Rodriguez Hernandez, CC BY-SA 4.0
#9

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

⭐ 4.5 (1,200 reviews)
⏱ ~45 min 🗓 Morning on weekdays

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (French: Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde) is a minor basilica in Montreal, and the seat of the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Montreal. It is the third largest church …

Tips
  • · Enter quietly if a service is underway
  • · A good short stop while walking downtown
McCord Museum #10 Image by Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
#10

McCord Museum

⭐ 4.4 (1,800 reviews)
⏱ ~90 min 🗓 Weekday mornings

The McCord Museum (French: Musée McCord) is a public research and teaching museum dedicated to the preservation, study, diffusion, and appreciation of Canadian history. The museum, whose full name is …

Tips
  • · Good rainy-day stop near McGill
  • · Combine it with a downtown walk on Sherbrooke Street
Place d'Armes #11 Image by Arild Vågen, CC BY-SA 4.0
#11

Place d'Armes

⭐ 4.5 (1,000 reviews)
⏱ ~30 min 🗓 Morning for photos

Place d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal. In the centre, there is a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal. Buildings that surround it include Notre-Dame Basi …

Tips
  • · The basilica facade is the main photo stop
  • · Pairs naturally with Notre-Dame Basilica and Old Montreal
Place Ville Marie #12 Image by Jeangagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
#12

Place Ville Marie

⭐ 4.4 (500 reviews)
⏱ ~45 min 🗓 Sunset for skyline views

Place Ville Marie (PVM for short) is a large office and shopping complex in downtown Montreal, comprising four office buildings and an underground shopping plaza. The main building, 1 Place Ville Mari …

Tips
  • · Use it as a weather backup when downtown is busy
  • · The rooftop area is the main draw
Montreal City Hall #13 Image by Jean Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
#13

Montreal City Hall

⭐ 4.4 (300 reviews)
⏱ ~30 min 🗓 Daytime on weekdays

The five-story Montreal City Hall (French: Hôtel de Ville de Montréal) is the seat of local government in Montreal. It was designed by architects Henri-Maurice Perrault and Alexander Cowper Hutchison, …

Tips
  • · Best viewed as part of an Old Montreal circuit
  • · Pair it with Place Jacques-Cartier and the nearby waterfront

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