Montréal Holidays

Best time to visit Montréal

Most people favour the summer months when deciding when to visit a city in Canada. Indeed, summers in Montréal (June – August) can see temperatures rising as high as 27 °C. This is the time when travellers flock to the city to enjoy sightseeing and festivals. This is the peak tourist season though the accommodation prices can be high.

If you want to escape the crowds, then late-spring (April-May) is a good choice as despite the weather being still chilly it is less likely to see snow on the ground. Autumn is another great time to book holidays to Montréal and Québec, especially between September and October, as the weather is still wonderful, and temperature highs range between 21 °C and 13 °C.

Winters in Montréal are very chilly with snow and ice on the ground. January sees average temperatures of - 9 °C and is the coldest month throughout the year. This is the perfect time to try the many winter activities on offer, such as skiing, ice-skating, sleigh rides and tobogganing. When you have had enough fun in the snow outside, head to the Underground City. With an expansive maze of passageways beneath downtown Montréal, connecting shopping centres, restaurants, hotels and performing art venues, you are sure to enjoy the city even in the coldest months.

Discover Montréal

Montréal is a highlight of Canada and combines both the Old and New Worlds of Québec: winding cobbled streets marry perfectly with the lively culture of New Montréal, bringing forward a new generation for Québec.

If you love trying new things, the food and shopping here is incredible! Rue St. Denis has a list of great little pubs and restaurants that are considered as being some of the best in North America. It was once where mainly French-speaking locals would socialize, however it is now a melting pot of culture and little architectural marvels. This is one of the longest cobbled streets in the city and starts in Old Montréal.

If you are looking for the best view of Montréal during your holiday, travel up to Mont Royal and enjoy one of the city's largest green spaces. If you love to hike or enjoy walking, climb up to the Kondiaronk Belvedere where you can snap some amazing aerial shots of the hustle and bustle of this energetic city below.

If time allows, we recommend visiting both Québec City and Montréal during your holiday to make a multi-break holiday. The excellent Corridor Service by VIA Rail, Canada's national rail provider, is the perfect link between the two cities and it allows you to experience the diversity of both cities in one trip, helping you make the most of your Québec holiday.

If this has left you wanting to explore and discover more, why not book your Montreal flights and holiday today?

Things to do on Montréal holidays

The colourful city of Montréal offers an incredible list of things to see and do while on holiday here. The city is a melting pot of many cultures and countries, so the choice in food, events and festivals is truly endless.

There are so many fantastic museums in the city to choose from, so if you love a holiday visiting unique and fascinating museums then you will be in your element here. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most popular attractions in Montréal, and it is the largest museum in the city, so be sure to add this to your list. For art lovers, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to stroll around as there is so much to see.

Notre-Dame Basilica is sure to be on your list of things to see during your holiday to Montréal, and the building boasts some of the most beautiful and impressive architecture you may ever see. The interior architecture is simply stunning, and the church is located in a charming neighbourhood, perfect for exploring. No matter what religion you may be, the historic Catholic Church is welcoming and anybody can appreciate just how incredible the building is.

A must is a visit to the Mosaicultures Internationales, an exhibition of refined horticultural art that involves mounting and creating living artworks made from plants and colourful foliage. It may not at first sound enticing, but the outdoor exhibit showcases some of the most wonderful garden art in the world, from intricate human faces to horses to ships, all carved from a wide variety of flora and plants. It is incredible and definitely worth a visit during your holiday in Montréal.

The St Lawrence River is another highlight in the city and there are lots of activities you can enjoy on this iconic river. There are boat trips which showcase the very best of the city, and if you are planning a family holiday in Montréal, then the river rafting trips are great fun for people of all ages.