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Montreal day 1
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Montreal Essential Highlights · Day 1

Montreal, Canada · Attraction

Day 1 focuses on Attraction with a clean and efficient pace. You begin around Kondiaronk Belvedere, continue through curated stops, and close near Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. Plan includes about 105 minutes transit and 300 minutes on-location in Montreal.

8:30 AM - 8:30 PM4 stops105 min travel

Estimated day cost

CA$54.88

Entry, food & local transport estimates.

What to expect

4 planned stops with a attraction focus.
Stop order follows the itinerary timing blocks with practical transfer guidance.
Expect about 105 minutes of total transit through the day.
lunch and dinner can fit naturally into the itinerary window.

Connected itinerary flow

Every stop is linked with arrival, travel, and finish timing.

Estimated day cost: CA$54.88

Stop 1

8:30 AM

to 10:00 AM

0m transfer
Kondiaronk Belvedere photo 1
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Kondiaronk Belvedere

Attraction

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Montreal Essential Highlights stop in Montreal: explore Kondiaronk Belvedere as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Planned arrival

Start from your stay or arrival point with a comfortable buffer.

Expected spend

CA$11.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 0 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

1196 Voie Camillien-Houde, Montréal, QC H3G 1A1, Canada

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Ticket from CA$11.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Mount Royal Park

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 145 min

Stop 2

1:00 PM

to 2:30 PM

35m transfer
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Mount Royal Park

Nature

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Rated 4.8 / 5

Montreal Essential Highlights stop in Montreal: explore Mount Royal Park as a nature highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CA$1.6

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AMLunch break fits here

1260 Chem. Remembrance, Montréal, QC H3H 1A2, Canada

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Transfer to Vieux-Port de Montréal

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Free afternoon · 115 min

Stop 3

5:00 PM

to 6:30 PM

35m transfer
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Vieux-Port de Montréal

Attraction

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Montreal Essential Highlights stop in Montreal: explore Vieux-Port de Montréal as a attraction highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CA$11.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 90 minsMonday: 6:00 AM – 12:00 AM

333 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E2, Canada

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Ticket from CA$11.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Transfer to Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

35 mins

Metro or taxi • Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Short break · 55 min

Stop 4

8:00 PM

to 8:30 PM

35m transfer
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

Heritage

8:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Rated 4.7 / 5

Montreal Essential Highlights stop in Montreal: explore Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal as a heritage highlight with time for photos, context, and nearby discoveries.

Best way to reach

Metro or taxi

Use public transit where available, then a short taxi for the last stretch.

Expected spend

CA$11.2

Entry or on-site estimate for this stop.

Travel 35 minsVisit 30 minsMonday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PMDinner break fits here

110 R. Notre Dame O, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T1, Canada

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Ticket from CA$11.2GetYourGuideTourViatorActivitiesKlook

Meal suggestions inside the day flow

Lunch

Jean Talon Market

Food

7070 Av. Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC H2S 3A3, Canada

Lunch fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Montreal.

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Dinner

Schwartz's Deli

Food

3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2W 1Y4, Canada

Dinner fits naturally in this time window, and this is one of the better-rated food stops available in Montreal.

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Food & local flavor

Best food streets cluster near the old town / main square in Montreal. Eat where locals queue.

Montreal local specialtiesRegional street foodA well-rated local restaurantA traditional dessert or drink

Typical meal: from CA$14.4

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Plan & book your trip

Getting to Montreal

Flight · CA$416Rail (regional) · CA$48Car · CA$40Airport transfer · CA$9.6

Where to stay

Central Montreal · from CA$144/night

A central base near Kondiaronk Belvedere keeps your first-day stops walkable and cuts morning transfer time.

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Getting around

This is a compact, transit-friendly day — public transport, walking, and taxis are usually better than a car.

Walk · metro · taxi

Guides & tours

Montreal walking tourGetYourGuidePrivate local guideGetYourGuideLocal food tourGetYourGuideSkip-the-line & monumentsGetYourGuide

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Estimated trip cost

2
Flights · 2× round tripCA$1,664
Hotel · 1 room × 1 nightCA$144
Local transportCA$24.96
FoodCA$53.76
Entry ticketsCA$140.8
Guided tours (optional)CA$70.4
Total for 2 travelersCA$2,027.52 – CA$3,314.43
Per personCA$1,013.76 – CA$1,657.22

Estimate for 2 days and 2 travelers; international airfare varies most — check live prices via the links. Hotel assumes ~2 guests per room. All figures are starting estimates.