Travel to Montreal

Montreal, Canada's most populous city, has a distinct French influence but still remains culturally mixed. This truly modern city has a real cosmopolitan feel with many art museums, shopping districts, fine eateries, and classy bars. More on Montreal tourist attractions.

Montreal Hotels

Montreal hotels are not in short supply as there are plenty to pick from, especially in the touristy areas of the city. Downtown, many high-rise hotels offer guests a nice view of the city from their rooms. Find a Montreal hotel that's right for you online.

Montreal hotels can tend to be a little expensive, especially during the high season. However, there are still plenty of affordable accommodations available in the city. You can reserve a hotel in Montreal at a good rate here.

Highlights

• The Rue Ste Catherine is worth checking out as it is a great place for shopping and the people magnet of the city.
• Several great museums can be found in the city including Musée d'Art Contemporian, and Musée des Beaux Arts.
• For some good food with a little extra culture, visit either the Little Italy or Chinatown districts.
• History buffs should head for place Jacques Cartier in Vieux Montréal (Old Montreal) for a look at life in the past.
• Vieux Montréal (Old Montréal), centered around the two-hundred year old Place Jacques Cartier (market square), is a great place to take a stroll.
• The Parc des Îles amusement park complex includes Casino de Montréal, a Grand Prix racetrack, Biosphère, an artificial beach, and plenty of parklands with walking and biking tracks. It is more than a day's worth of fun for the family.

Day trips by hire car

Montreal is easy to navigate by hire car. Most major car hire companies offer their service in this Canadian city, and you can reserve a hire car in advance with one of them online. Click here for the best rates on Montreal car hire.

The Rouge River is an hours’ drive by hire car northwest of the city and here you can enjoy white water rafting, mountain biking, and hiking trails.

Also in the area are the Laurentian Mountains, home to many lakes and quaint European-styled villages and ski resorts. Some of the better ones include: Saint Sauveur des Monts Saint Agathe des Monts (skiing), Mont Tremblant (skiing) and Parc de Mont Tremblant (summer activities). More information on hiring a car in Montreal here.