One day in Montreal covers the old city and the mountain. It starts in Old Montreal and the Old Port, visits Notre-Dame Basilica and Place d'Armes, passes through Chinatown and the Quartier des Spectacles, then rides the metro towards Mount Royal for the view from the Kondiaronk Belvedere and a walk in Mount Royal Park.
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86–8 min walk
11:06 Old Port of Montreal · Morning · 1–3 h5–7 min walk
12:11 Notre-Dame Basilica · Midday · 60–75 min1 min walk
13:12 Place d'Armes · Midday · 15–30 min6–8 min walk
13:33 Chinatown · Midday · 45–90 min7–9 min walk
14:25 Quartier des Spectacles · Afternoon · 1–2 hMetro Green line · about 23–27 min
15:52 Kondiaronk Belvedere · Afternoon · 20–45 min5–7 min walk
16:17 Mount Royal Park · Afternoon · 90–240 minPick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
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Quick answers to common questions.
The one-day plan covers Old Montreal, the Old Port, Notre-Dame Basilica, Place d'Armes, Chinatown and the Quartier des Spectacles, then the Kondiaronk Belvedere and Mount Royal Park. Most of the morning is on foot in the old city.
One day is enough for the old city and the view from Mount Royal, but not for the museums or the islands. Notre-Dame Basilica alone usually takes 60 to 75 minutes, so the gardens and the markets wait for the longer plans. As of 3 Nov 2026.
Start in Old Montreal in the morning, visit Notre-Dame Basilica and walk to Chinatown and the Quartier des Spectacles. Keep Mount Royal for the late afternoon: the walk up to the Kondiaronk Belvedere usually takes 20 to 45 minutes with the views. As of 3 Nov 2026.