The best places in Montreal for nightlife
Montreal is created by combining the open, hospitable, and lively characteristics of a North American metropolis with the old world elegance of Europe. It comes as no surprise that the city was recently named one of the greatest in the world; in addition, it is home to the trendiest street in the world and the fifth-best neighbourhood on the planet. The combination of Montreal, Canada's second-oldest city, with its natural setting and architectural marvels from the 20th century creates an endless list of attractions. Try out some fascinating museums, shady pubs, and speakeasies, as well as great meals at top-tier establishments and exclusive tables (plus some stellar cheap eats). Montreal astounds visitors, and residents keep returning to fall in love with it.
The Notre-Dame Basilica, also known as the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal, is a basilica located in the Old Montreal Historic District in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. At Saint Sulpice Street and Notre Dame Street, 110 Notre Dame Street West is where the church is situated. It is situated near to Saint-Sulpice Seminary and looks out over Place d'Armes.
The church's interior is among the most striking in the entire globe and is recognised as a masterpiece of Gothic Revival design.The sanctuary's interior is adorned with blues, azure, reds, purples, silver, and gold accents, with deep blue vaults and golden stars. Numerous religious sculptures and countless beautiful wooden carvings are all around it. The sanctuary's stained glass windows, which are uncommon for a church, show scenes from Montreal's religious history rather than biblical subjects. Additionally, there is an 1891 Casavant Frères pipe organ, which features four keyboards, 92 stops with electromagnetic action and configurable combination systems, 7000 individual pipes, and a pedal board.
110 Notre-Dame St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 1T1, Canada
| Monday | 10:00am–4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am–4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am–4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am–4:30pm |
| Friday | 10:00am–4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:30pm–4:00pm |
| Adult | $15.00 |
| Student (17-22)Years | $13.00 |
| Child (6-16)Years | $9.50 |
| Child (5 and Under)years | Free |
| Group (10+)Years | $13.00 |
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The Montreal Notre-Dame Basilica is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Frederick Law Olmsted, the expert landscape architect responsible for New York's Central Park, created the Mount Royal Park, which was first opened to the public in 1876. It is the perfect location for enjoying outdoor sports, taking in the many plants and birds, and admiring them. The new permanent display at the Maison Smith, interactive terminals, and a map, among other offerings from Les amis de la montagne, give fantastic chances to experience the beauty and abundance of resources that the park has to offer.
1260 Remembrance Rd, Montreal, Quebec H3H 1A2, Canada
| Monday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Tuesday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Wednesday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Thursday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Friday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Saturday | 6:00am–12:00am |
| Sunday | 6:00am–12:00am |
Entrance to Mount Royal Park is entirely free.
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Using the Metro and a Bus: Take Metro Line 2 to Station Mont-Royal, then alight at stop 54005 on the east side of the station to board bus 11-O (West). The park's overlook, which offers some lovely views to the east, is the first stop. The southernmost portion of the parking lot at the station has a hiking route that begins there.
The whole Mount Royal Park is wheelchair accessible.
The Montreal Space for Life, Canada's biggest natural museum scientific complex and Montreal's top must-see site, includes the Botanical Garden along with the Biodome (which will be closed for restoration until spring 2020), the Insectarium, and the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. One of the city's treasures, the Montreal Botanical Garden, is regarded as one of the best botanical gardens in the whole world. All year long, it provides a vibrant schedule of events, exhibitions, and activities. It's also the ideal location to take in the fresh air and the beauty of nature with its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 display greenhouses, Frederic Back Tree House, and more than 20 thematic gardens spread out over 75 hectares. The Montreal Botanical Garden is a living museum of plants from all over the world that is only a few minutes from downtown Montreal and close to the Biodome and Olympic Park. On the property of the Garden, there is also an Insectarium that you may enjoy.
4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–5:00am |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–5:00am |
| Thursday | 9:00am–5:00am |
| Friday | 9:00am–5:00am |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:00am |
| Sunday | 9:00am–5:00am |
The cost of admission, which includes entrance to the Montreal Botanical Garden, varies depending on the age group: CA$20.50 for adults; CA$10.25 for children aged 5 to 17.
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Take Metro Line 1 to Station Pie-IX, exit to the east, and go up Pie-IX Street to rue Sherbrooke Est. Afterward, cross the street to the garden entrance on the opposite side.
The Montreal Botanical Garden is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
The Barbie you once knew does not exist anymore. A bright and thrilling opportunity to highlight the haute couture clothing offered in the exclusive flagship stores inside the mall is the Barbie Expo, which is conveniently located in Les Cours Mont Royal, Montreal's most renowned luxury shopping mall. The impressive exhibit, which is the largest permanent Barbie doll Expo in the world, has over 1000 dolls. The 11.5-inch fashion superstar herself modelled each and every one of the gorgeous ensembles created by an astounding array of well-known international designers for every conceivable occasion.
Free admission is offered. Christian Dior, Donna Karan, Armani, Ralph Laurent, Vera Wang, Bill Blass, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Louboutin, Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Bob Mackie, and many more real fashion legends are on show!
1455 Rue Peel suite 206, Montréal, QC H3A 1T5, Canada
| Monday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am–6:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm–5:00pm |
The Barbie Expo has no admission costs.
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The Bonaventure Station is located 81 metres away and is the nearest station to Barbie Expo.
The Old Port of Montréal is a recreational tourism destination and a branch of the Canada Lands Company. For more than 25 years, it has provided more than 6 million yearly visitors with a range of family-friendly, nautical, and other leisure activities. The second-largest institution of its sort in the nation, the Montréal Science Centre, is located there. It offers more than 650,000 people annually a wide range of chances for scientific study as well as IMAX® larger-than-life films.
Along with lovely terraces, it has a city beach with beautiful sand, as well as one of the most charming skating rinks in the nation. In addition to open-air festivals like the famed Cirque du Soleil and Igloofest, its varied programming features a wide range of cultural, gastronomic, sports, and musical activities.As a harbour as well as a nautical, technical, and industrial location, the Old Port is a treasure trove of history. It is close to the Place Royale National Historic Site (where the City of Montréal was founded), the Main (Saint-Laurent Boulevard) National Historic Site, and the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, all of which have important historical significance for both Quebec and Canada. The Clock Tower, one of its most recognisable structures, was built between 1919 and 1922 to denote the port's entrance and honour the men who perished at sea during the First World War.
Between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montreal, on De la Commune Street Montreal, Quebec
| Monday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Thursday | 10:00am–9:00pm |
| Friday | 10:00am–10:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am–10:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am–10:00pm |
Admission is entirely dependent on the time interval, such as $1 for 50 to 61 minutes,$25 for 1 hours to 12 hours, and $35 for 12 hours to 24 hours.
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Champ-de-Mars, Place d'Armes or Square-Victoria stations
On-site pet walking is allowed as long as the animal is harnessed. In order to prevent their pet from upsetting or endangering members of the public, pet owners must clean up their pet's waste and keep them under constant control.
4101 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B1,Canada
| Monday | 9:00am–6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–8:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am–8:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am–8:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–8:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am–6:00pm |
The Museum of Jewish Montreal offers narrated walking tours of Montreal's historically Jewish Plateau and Mile End neighbourhoods. - The Beyond the Bagel tour lets you sample your way across Jewish Montreal. The Rabbis, Writers, and Radicals tour allows you to follow the development of Montreal's literary, musical, and culinary cultures. - Experience the Making Their Mark tour to learn more about former synagogues, schools, hospitals, and cultural institutions.
5220 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S1, Canada
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00am–5:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am–5:00pm |
You may reserve any of the well-regarded excursions as a personalised event! Any private tours are guided by a museum researcher who is available to address all of your inquiries, facilitate debates, and vividly depict Montreal's Jewish history. Depending on the size of the group, private tour costs vary. Maximum of 20 people per guide.
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Using a bus, the metro, or a train will get you to the Museum of Jewish Montreal. The routes and lines with close stops are listed below.
In the Montreal, Quebec, Canada borough of Le Plateau-Mont-Royal sits La Fontaine Park, also known as Parc La Fontaine, a 34 hectares (84 acres) urban park.A monument to Adam Dollard des Ormeaux, two connected ponds with a fountain and waterfalls, the Theatre de Verdure outdoor theatre, the Calixa-Lavallee cultural centre, playing fields, and tennis courts are among the park's amenities, which bear Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine's name.
During the humid summers of Montreal, the ponds are a favourite tourist destination, and in the winter, ice skating is permitted outside. Along the western and northern boundaries of the park, there are bike trails.
Sherbrooke Street borders Parc Lafontaine on the south; Parc-La Fontaine Avenue borders it on the west; Rachel Street borders it on the north; and Papineau Avenue borders it on the east.
3819 Av. Calixa-Lavallée, Montréal, QC H2L 3A7, Canada
| Monday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Tuesday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Wednesday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Thursday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Friday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Saturday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Sunday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
Entry to La Fontaine Park is free for everyone.
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By bus, metro, or train, you may reach La Fontaine Park. The routes and lines shown here have close stops.
Wheelchair access is available everywhere in La Fontaine Park.
RESO, also known as the Underground City (La ville souterraine in French), is the name given to a collection of connected office towers, hotels, shopping malls, apartment and commercial complexes, convention centres, universities, and performing arts venues that make up the heart of Montreal's central business district, also known as Downtown Montreal. The name alludes to the network's underground connections between the buildings that make up it as well as to its seamless integration with Montreal Metro, the city's wholly underground rapid transport system. Additionally, the southern Mount Royal Tunnel entrance, where Place Ville Marie and Central Station are today, was the site of the initial version of the Underground City. The Eaton Center's lower levels between the McGill and Peel Metro stations
Despite the fact that the majority of the connecting tunnels are underground, many of the important thoroughfares and main access points are on the ground. There is also one skybridge, which connects the Lucien-L'Allier Metro station and Gare Lucien L'Allier. Although there are sizable commercial areas that are fully underground, in this sense, the Underground City is more like a ville intérieure than a true underground city.
Over half a million individuals are thought to utilise the network daily during Montreal's lengthy winters, when it is especially helpful.
747 Rue du Square-Victoria #247, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y9, Canada
| Monday | 8:00am–6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm |
| Saturday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
| Sunday | 6:00am–12:00pm |
It costs nothing at all to get to Montreal Underground City.
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Seven metro stations in downtown Montreal provide access to it, and there are also over 120 street-level entrances. The tourism board and public transit authority of Montreal each offer different maps of the underground city to aid in navigating it.
Canada's Montreal, Quebec is home to the Montreal Scientific Centre, a science museum. It can be found at Montreal's Old Port on the Quai King-Edward, often known as the King Edward Pier. The Montreal Science Centre, a 2000-founded institution that was formerly known as the iSci Centre, was established in 2003. Old Port of Montreal Corporation is responsible for running the museum (a division of the Canada Lands Company, a crown corporation of the Government of Canada). In addition to an IMAX theatre, the museum features interactive exhibits on science and technology.
2 de la Commune St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 4B2, Canada
| Monday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am–4:00pm |
| Saturday | 10:00am–5:00pm |
| Sunday | 10:00am–5:00pm |
| Age | Price |
| Adult | $12.75 |
| Teen(13-17)Years | $11.25 |
| Child(2-12)Years | $9.25 |
| Under(2 Years) | Free |
| Seniors(65+ Years) | $11.25 |
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The Montreal Science Centre is situated in the Old Port of Montreal, near the intersection of de la Commune Street and St. Laurent Boulevard. The Monteal Science Center in Montréal is a 4-minute walk from the closest metro station.
Wheelchair access is available everywhere at the Montreal Science Centre.
Except for guide dogs and support dogs that are working or training for their jobs, animals are not allowed within the Science Centre building.
A significant collection of insects from all over the world are on display in the Montreal Insectarium, a natural history museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is one of the largest insectariums in the world and the biggest insect museum in North America. Georges Brossard established it, and on February 7th, 1990, it first opened. An average of 400,000 people visit it annually. It showcases specimens of live and dead insects, including ants, bees, and butterflies.
Along with the Montreal Planetarium, Montreal Biodome, and Montreal Botanical Garden, it is one of the city's most visited tourist destinations.
The Montreal Insectarium seems to be a stylised bug when viewed from above. This may also be seen from the Olympic Stadium's observatory in Montreal.
4581 Sherbrooke St E, Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Friday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Sunday | 9:00am–5:00pm |
| Age | Price |
| Adults | $22.75 |
| Seniors(65+ Years) | $20.50 |
| Students | $16.50 |
| Ages (5 to 7)Years | $11.50 |
| Family2 adults and 3 children( 5-17) | $62.75 |
| Children (Under 4) | Free |
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Insectarium is accessible via bus or metro. The following lines and routes have stops close by:
Bus: 136185
Metro: VERTE
The Montreal Insectarium is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Canada's party capital is Montreal. Everywhere you walk, there are positive feelings, and the nights are packed with top-notch clubs, pubs, live music venues, and tributes to a vibrant red light past. The nightlife in Montreal is among the greatest; our top bars are worth twice as much when you consider the incredible DJ lineups, the legal drinking age of 18, and the endless after-hours scene to check out after the clock strikes three in the morning. It's time to put on your finest drip and enjoy: Your most unforgettable evenings out on the town are waiting.
4,500 square feet of flexible space on St. Hubert in Rosemont can be used for anything you can imagine, including DJ sets, live music performances, local artist album launches, movie screenings, virtual reality projections, sound art installations, fine art vernissages, clothing line launches, and we're sure we've forgotten something. Expect a laid-back atmosphere to go along with its artsy and bohemian population since the audience is fashion-forward and community-focused.
On the surface, this could appear to be the best venue for smaller-scale hard rock, punk, and metal events, but there's more to it than that. This particular venue deserves praise for keeping its bar, which serves excellent cocktails, beer on tap, and wine by the bottle, separate from its performance space. This allows guests to stop by for a drink and listen before deciding whether to participate in the show, live band karaoke, movie screening, video game tournament, or chilli cook-off that is taking place, or simply to enjoy a drink and unwind. This mosh pit is one of the closest-knit in the city. No thugs are permitted.
Back in 2014, Bar Le Ritz sprung from the ruins of the historic Montreal indie rock club Il Motore. You may discover live music, DJ nights, and parties after parties overlapping throughout a wide spectrum of programmes at this location on Jean-Talon on the outskirts of Mile-Ex. The audience is welcoming with a strong LGBTQ presence, and the music ranges from hip hop and electro to punk and indie rock with local and worldwide touring performers. It's the perfect place for individuals who are scared by conventional nightclubs or who prefer wild underground evenings. Keep an eye out for their retro dance events featuring themes from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. PDB stands for "Punks Don't Bend" in case you were wondering.
If you're from out of town (or you just don't get out enough) and you're wondering what's creating the traffic jams on Friday and Saturday evenings at the intersection of Prince-Arthur and Saint-Laurent Boulevard, this bottle-serving, high-skirted establishment is the cause. Le Rouge has been around for more than 17 years and plays a terrific blend of original music and classic favourites. Just be sure you register on the website beforehand to have your name on the list.
This nightclub on Plaza St-Hubert describes itself as a mash-up of a restaurant, bar, club, venue, lounge, and social club. With a dance floor that comes to life owing to an amazing sound system, anticipate a lot of vinyl turntables and natural wines. But first, stop in to sample their food and platters of popped oysters. You may get a sense of the atmosphere by tuning into their Soundcloud account. The programming here is jam-packed with all different types of local performers playing practically every night of the week.
The industrial area of New City Gas is the place to go if you enjoy listening to electronic dance music. It's a huge renovated warehouse in Griffintown that covers two storeys and can seat up to 2,000 people. It's known for hosting EDM giants like Tiesto, David Guetta, Bauer, and Steve Angelo (Swedish House Mafia). Its expansive outdoor space has since been transformed into Bazart, a large Mediterranean bar, restaurant, and NFT gallery. Visit the lavish toilet area while you're there, which has a communal Turkish fountain covered in purple mood lighting and chandelier embellishments.
Particularly when it hosts renowned Formula 1 parties throughout Grand Prix weekend, this West End street is one of the top nightlife hotspots in Montreal for visitors and suburbanites looking to go out. There are several venues to dine, drink, and dance spread throughout the three blocks between René-Lévesque Boulevard and Sherbrooke Street West.
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Q1: What is the Ultimate Montreal Guide?
A1: The Ultimate Montreal Guide is a comprehensive resource that provides information and recommendations about the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It covers a wide range of topics, including attractions, dining, nightlife, shopping, transportation, and more, to help visitors make the most of their time in Montreal.
Q2: What are some must-see attractions in Montreal?
A2: Montreal offers a wealth of attractions to explore. Some popular must-see landmarks and sites include the historic Old Montreal district, Notre-Dame Basilica, Mount Royal Park, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Montreal Botanical Garden, and the Biosphere Environmental Museum. The city also hosts various festivals throughout the year, such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.
Q3: Where can I find the best dining experiences in Montreal?
A3: Montreal is renowned for its diverse culinary scene. To experience the best dining, consider exploring neighborhoods like Mile End, Plateau-Mont-Royal, and Old Montreal, which offer a variety of restaurants and cafes. Sample Montreal's famous bagels and smoked meat sandwiches, indulge in French-inspired cuisine, and try local specialties such as poutine and maple-infused dishes. Be sure to explore the city's vibrant food markets, including Jean-Talon Market and Atwater Market, for fresh produce, meats, and artisanal products.
Q4: What are some recommended activities for nightlife in Montreal?
A4: Montreal is known for its vibrant nightlife. The city boasts numerous bars, clubs, and entertainment venues to suit various tastes. Rue Saint-Laurent and the Quartier des Spectacles are popular areas with a bustling nightlife scene. Enjoy live music performances, dance the night away at trendy clubs, or relax at cozy bars and lounges. Additionally, the city has a thriving comedy scene, with many comedy clubs hosting top-notch stand-up performances.
Q5: What are the best ways to get around Montreal?
A5: Montreal has an efficient public transportation system that includes a metro (subway) network, buses, and commuter trains. The metro is a convenient way to navigate the city and reach popular attractions. Bicycling is also a popular mode of transportation, with bike lanes available throughout the city. Ride-sharing services, taxis, and rental cars are other options for getting around. Montreal is a pedestrian-friendly city, particularly in areas like Old Montreal, where exploring on foot is highly recommended.