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Where I'd go in Montreal

Where I'd go in Montreal

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Created by Martin Reisch • Updated On: June 3, 2018

A collection of places to make sure you see while in Montréal, in any order you want... JUST MAKE SURE TO SEE THEM ALL

Biosphère is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

1. Biosphère

8.2
160 Chemin du Tour de l'Isle (Parc Jean-Drapeau), Montréal, QC
Science Museum · Ville-Marie · 32 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Worth going to the top if you can find someone leaving, ask them for their pin otherwise it's 15$

Patati Patata is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

2. Patati Patata

8.8
4177, boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Rachel), Montréal, QC
Burger Joint · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 85 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: This is my ultimate poutine spot in Montreal. It's not the obvious choice nor the one you'll get from most people but it's my favorite.

3. Big in Japan Bar

8.6
4175 boul. Saint-Laurent (coin Rachel), Montréal, QC
Cocktail Bar · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 101 tips and reviews
Place Ville Marie is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

4. Place Ville Marie

8.4
1 Place Ville Marie, Montréal, QC
Structure · Ville-Marie · 23 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Worth checking out both inside and outside but if you've been to 30 Rock in NYC, this is our version of it (I guess?). Go to the bar on the roof for the view without having to pay admission :)

Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

5. Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau

9.2
358 rue de la Commune O. (Vieux-Port de Montréal), Montréal, QC
Spa · Ville-Marie · 71 tips and reviews
Place des Arts is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

6. Place des Arts

9.3
175 rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montréal, QC
Performing Arts Venue · Ville-Marie · 50 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Really awesome interior architecture, worth breezing through.

Parc Jean-Drapeau is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

7. Parc Jean-Drapeau

9.4
1, circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, Montréal, QC
Park · Ville-Marie · 48 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Huge Parc next to the Biosphere, lots to explore. Get off at Parc Jean Drapeau METRO station!

Place des Festivals is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

8. Place des Festivals

9.4
Quartier des Spectacles (Quad. St-Cath./Balmoral/Maisonneuve/Jeanne M.), Montréal, QC
Plaza · Ville-Marie · 60 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Summertime water fountains kinda neat, only stop by if you're on your way downtown.

Parc La Fontaine is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

9. Parc La Fontaine

9.5
3933 rue du Parc-Lafontaine (Rachel / Papineau / Sherbrooke / Parc Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Park · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 98 tips and reviews
Bassin Peel is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

10. Bassin Peel

Bassins Peel, Montréal, QC
Lake · Le Sud-Ouest · 6 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Great view of the skyline, cool industrial area behind.

Le Vieux Vélo is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

11. Le Vieux Vélo

8.7
59, rue Beaubien (rue St-Dominique), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 60 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Amazing eggs Benedict. Get the BAB, trust me.

Pikolo Espresso Bar is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

12. Pikolo Espresso Bar

3418B, av. du Parc (coin Sherbrooke), Montréal, QC
Coffee Shop · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 131 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Great scones, amazing coffee.

Dispatch Coffee is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

13. Dispatch Coffee

9.0
4021 Boulevard Saint-Laurent (coin Duluth), Montréal, QC
Café · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 14 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Beautiful coffeeshop newly opened on St. Laurent. Def great spot to hang out and WiFi while you Caffeine.

Café Parvis is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

14. Café Parvis

9.1
433, rue Mayor, Montréal, QC
Café · Ville-Marie · 157 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: Gorgeous location full of plants and incredibly good coffee & snacks.

Crew Collective & Cafe is one of Where I'd go in Montreal.

15. Crew Collective & Cafe

9.3
360 Saint Jacques, Montréal, QC
Café · Vieux-Montréal · 133 tips and reviews

Martin R.Martin Reisch: One of the most beautiful co-working spaces and coffeeshops in all of Montreal, owned by the guys who run Unsplash.com and used to be an old Bank!