Above Guide / Curated Montreal
Things to do
in Montreal.
Pair the Canadian Grand Prix with legendary smoked meat delis, 24/7 poutine, and vibrant downtown street festivals.
Montreal Beyond the circuit
Off the clock.
Explore Montreal’s world-famous culinary icons, historic cobblestone Old Port lanes, and panoramic mountain views outside racing hours.
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Where they all are.
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02 / Build your own Montreal
Follow what
pulls you in.
The city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking.
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Iconic smoked meat & 24/7 poutine
World-famous Montreal culinary institutions and late-night comfort dining.- 01Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen
Legendary 1928 deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent serving colossal hot smoked meat sandwiches on rye.
- 02La Banquise
24/7 Plateau institution serving over 30 varieties of fresh squeaky-curd poutine and local microbrews.
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Mile End wood-fired bagels & cafes
Hand-rolled, honey-water poached bagels baked fresh in wood-fired ovens.- 01St-Viateur Bagel
Operating 24 hours a day since 1957; grab hot sesame bagels straight off the wooden paddles.
- 02Fairmount Bagel
The historic rival in Mile End crafting sweet, dense wood-fired bagels since 1919.
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Old Montreal & St. Lawrence riverfront
17th-century European cobblestone lanes, basilica tours, and riverfront promenades.- 01Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Spectacular Gothic Revival interior with deep blue vaulted ceilings and intricate gold leaf carvings.
- 02Old Port of Montreal
Scenic waterfront promenade offering river shuttle ferries directly to Parc Jean-Drapeau.
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Mount Royal lookouts & street festivals
Panoramic skyline viewpoints and world-famous downtown Grand Prix street parties.- 01Mount Royal Kondiaronk Belvedere
Hike or bus up for sweeping skyline vistas stretching across to Île Notre-Dame and the circuit.
- 02Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival
Pedestrianized downtown street party featuring live concert stages, DJ booths, and beer gardens.
04 / Keep planning
Turn inspiration
into a day.
Schwartz’s Deli accepts cash and debit only; lines regularly stretch down the block during Grand Prix week. Plan visits for off-peak morning hours.
