I visited Montreal, Quebec, Canada, recently. I was only there for one night which was painful because I know that the city offers so much to see and do. Whether you’re into the arts, restaurants, music, museums or nature, Montreal truly has something for everyone – and that’s not me being cliche and cheesy.

Check out the following things to do in Montreal – we’ve gathered the best of the best!

1. Montreal Botanical Gardens

Huge and beautiful – and you don’t have to be a plant lover to enjoy the gorgeous landscaped grounds!

Montreal Botanical Gardens

2. Jean-Talon Market

Fresh vegetables and food of all sorts – it’s wonderful to walk through even if you’re not there to buy — but it’ll be hard not to once you’re there!

Jean-Talon Market

3. Notre-Dame Basilica

The oldest Catholic Church in the city, dating from 1656 – gorgeous stained glass. A photographer’s dream come true.

Montreal Notre Dame Basilica

4. Old Montreal (Vieux Montreal)

Incredibly well-preserved old city – you absolutely feel as though you are in Europe. Wanted around centuries-old streets and buildings – you’ll love getting lost!

Old Montreal (Vieux Montreal)

5. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

A large and fantastic museum, and arguable Canada’s best, and definitely one of Canada’s most famous. Enjoy exhibits from multiple time periods.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

6. Musee D’archeologie

You can tour the underground crypt and explore the site of Montreal’s original 1642 colony.

Montreal Museum of Archeology

7. Saint Joseph’s Oratory

This gorgeous basilica has a copper dome – a photographer’s heaven.

St. Joseph's Oratory

Place d'Armes

Canadian Railway Museum - Montreal, Canada

10. Centre d’Histoire de Montreal

This fascinating is located in an old fire hall and it teaches visitors about Montreal’s history from the 1600s to the present.

Centre d'histoire De Montreal - Canada

Photos: Smudge 9000, Gary Soup, Neal1960, noyesa,Neal 1960, duluoz cat, Robert Lio, abdallahh, jeanpierrelavoie

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