Montreal is home sweet home. There is no other city like it in the world!
Whether you come for a week-end or a longer period of time, there will always be something to see and do.
Check out the top 5 places where I take my foreign friends and visitors. They all leave with unforgettable memories.
1-Mont-Royal
A visit to Montreal would never be complete without a visit to this haven in the middle of the city.
There are many ways to reach the top of the mountain, if you feel like having a good workout! You can walk, take the bus or drive. I promise that it is well worth it.
Once you arrive at the top, you are rewarded with this view. Isn’t it amazing?
View of Downtown Montreal from Le Chalet de la Montagne
2-Old Montreal
You will be transported back in time and feel as if you’re in Europe with its cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages.
The buildings are so beautiful and rich in history.
Wander through St-Paul, De La Commune, St-Jacques, Ste-Antoine streets among others 
Basilique Notre-Dame
Marché Bonsecours
Colorful windows at Palais des Congrès
Parisian style subway entrance
3-Chinatown
Chinatown Gate & Old Montreal in the background
Chinatown is only a few minutes away from Old Montreal. It is not as big as any other Canadian cities like Toronto and Vancouver but it brings that Asian vibe to a multi-cultural & dynamic city.
Go window shopping, have a nice bubble tea, go people watching or have a delicious & inexpensive meal in the many restaurants (Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean 
Red lanterns
Relaxing exercises in Chinatown
4-Plateau Mont-Royal
Le Plateau is one of the hippest and trendiest neighborhoods in the city.
Avenue du Mont-Royal is the main artery. You will find everything from old & new bookshops, countless restaurants (L’Avenue is one of the best places for brunch), boutiques, bakeries and of course, our favorite meeting spots: coffee shops
Avenue du Mont-Royal subway station
Avenue du Mont-Royal
5-Downtown Montreal
The heart of the city is at the corner of Ste-Catherine & Peel streets.
Peel and Ste-Catherine streets
There is also a great network of tunnels which we call ”La ville souterraine or the underground city” which connects the main buildings to shops, restaurants, subway system, buses and suburb trains. It is a refuge in the cold winter months and the hot and humid summer days!
Though walking outside is better to truly appreciate and admire the city’s landmarks.
Marie-Reine-Du-Monde Cathedral
Ville-Marie Building
Place et Promenades de la cathédrale
I hope you enjoyed the tour of my city. I know I left out so many other great neighborhoods that are totally worth visiting but they will be covered later!
What appeals to you the most?
Doesn’t it make you want to come for a visit? Hint * I can be your personal guide, while I’m still here
Til next time!
L♥ve,
Kay
I agree: Montreal is a great city. One of my personal favorites is the Jardin Botanique and it’s diverse gardens. An awesome place to relax after a day exploring the city.
I agree with you. The Olympic Park & Botanical Gardens are lovely too!
The top 5 was based on location. You can visit them in 1 day.
However if you have more time, you can go around the city which is really easy by bus or subway.
Vielen Dank! Thank you for stopping by.
Kay
Great write-up! Mount Royal must be my favorite spot in the city. Did you know that Paris gave Chicago one of those subway entrances too? Pretty nice gift, if you ask me.
Thank you Pola! Glad you liked it! I love Mt-Royal too, have great memories
I had no idea there was a Parisian style subway entrance in Chicago.
I’ve yet to visit the windy city!
Have stopped over on the way to Asia but I guess that doesn’t count ha ha
Great post! I would have added the Parc Jean Drapeau in my Top10 though.
Thank you, merci! Oh definitely ♥ Les Iles. There are so many other beautiful areas on the island! We are quite fortunate
Glad you liked it! Whereabouts in Montreal are you?
Thank you for stopping by.
Kay
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