Montreal Journey - Making Montréal Travel Easy

At Montreal Journey we have developed an informative, up-to-date hotel directory. The site equips you with all of the information you need to know before you embark on Montréal travel. Examples of hotels featured in this directory include the W Montréal, Hotel Nelligan, Hotel Intercontinental Montréal, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth and the fashionable Hotel Le Germain.

Travellers will enjoy a mix of the quaint and the cosmopolitan in this city, from the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal to the hip bistros on Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Montréal is the perfect place to brush up on your French - it’s the second-biggest city of French-speakers in the world after Paris. But even if “bonjour” is the only word in your repertoire, Montréal is a city travellers from all over the world will feel right at home in.

Montréal is rich with culture and art lovers will delight in the wonderful collection of museums and galleries. Dating back to 1860, the renowned Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Montréal) is the city’s largest museum and the oldest art gallery in Canada. The museum showcases an extensive range of both Canadian and contemporary collections. Natural history enthusiasts will enjoy the Museum of Archaeology and History (Pointe-à-Callière) where artifacts are displayed in underground crypts, and the Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art featuring works by Canadian and international artists as well as cutting-edge performance art and live music.

Located in picturesque Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica is just one of the city's must-see attractions. The city’s oldest church was built in 1656 and features a spectacular interior reminiscent of the grandest basilicas in Rome. The interior decor of the church is stunning, with its richly coloured stained glass windows depicting the city’s religious history, and the spectacular statues and works of art throughout. The dazzling “And Then There Was Light" sound and light show illuminates the altar and tells the story of the birth of Montréal and Notre-Dame Basilica. Other noteworthy religious sites in Montréal include the copper-domed St. Joseph’s Oratory, the Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde which was designed to resemble St. Peter’s Church in Rome, and the tiny Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel with its intricate architecture.

The west side of Rue Ste.-Catherine is the place to go to start your Montréal shopping spree, boasting major retailers like H&M and the Gap as well as upscale boutiques and department stores like Holt Renfrew. There are also plenty of bars and bistros to stop at for a break. The area around Saint-Denis Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard is a dining and shopping hotspot, with a huge array of hip restaurants and chic boutiques. A favourite destination for foodies is Montréal’s Jean-Talon Market. This farmer’s market features stand after stand of colourful fruits and vegetables and food sellers offering everything from crepes and fresh pastries to cheese, seafood and cured meats. The Atwater Market is another Montreal market offering fresh local food and flowers.

The oldest area of the city, Old Montréal, is a popular place to stay and a must-see place to visit. The narrow cobblestone streets and picturesque outdoor cafes and bistros give this beautiful area of the city an ambience of old-world charm. The boutiques and local galleries feature works by local artisans and the area boasts some of the best restaurants in the city.