MTL PLAN AMAZING CITY A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE CREATIVE SINCE 1642 We see a creative experience Everything SOME you need to plan a one-of-a-kind getaway. SEE A TRIP © ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA / BIOSPHÈRE, ENVIRONMENT MUSEUM CHANGE CANADA © ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE Turn your group loose in an urban wonderland that’s got inspiration waiting for Our doors them around every corner. are open to the world PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE AVERAGE FLIGHT Montréal is closer than you TIME TO MONTRÉAL think. Just a few hours from TORONTO 45 MIN. BOSTON 1 HOUR 15 MIN. many major international cities CHICAGO 2 HOURS 30 MIN. NEW YORK 1 HOUR 30 MIN. and an international hub PHILADELPHIA 1 HOUR 40 MIN. WASHINGTON 1 HOUR 45 MIN. SAN FRANCISCO for 140 global destinations, 6 HOURS 15 MIN. getting here is a breeze. LAS VEGAS 5 HOURS 30 MIN. DALLAS 4 HOURS LOS ANGELES #MTLMOMENTS 6 HOURS 10 MIN. MIAMI 4 HOURS DESTINATIONS AROUND THE WORLD MEXICO CITY 5 HOURS 20 MIN. LIMA 8 HOURS 30 MIN. This map shows only a few LONDON 6 HOURS 30 MIN. TEL AVIV 10 HOURS 20 MIN. destinations connected to PARIS 6 HOURS 40 MIN. TOKYO 12 HOURS 45 MIN. Montréal. For the complete CASABLANCA 7 HOURS BEIJING 12 HOURS 50 MIN. list, visit ADMTL.COM. FRANKFURT 7 HOURS 5 MIN. SHANGHAI 13 HOURS 55 MIN. MADRID 7 HOURS 5 MIN. 02 MTL.ORG 24,600 + hotel rooms 16,000 HOP rooms PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE Easy to MONTRÉAL REGENCY © HYATT downtown get 10,000 around deluxe Ranked as one of the safest cities in the world, Montréal is also compact, Sleep tight. and luxury convenient and walkable. The public rooms transit system can take you from a day Sleep right. at a downtown museum to a friendly 4,000 neighbourhood restaurant in a matter / ANDRÉ RIDER QUÉBEC © TOURISME rooms of minutes. Or hop on a BIXI public bike to explore some of the city’s more than From major international chains to quaint accessible HOP 850 kilometres (525 miles) of bike paths. boutique properties, you’re sure to find the perfect place for every taste, budget and via under- When the weather is crisp, head down group size. ground #MTLMOMENTS to the Montréal Underground Pedestrian walkways Network. Roam through 33 kilometres CATEGORY/CLASS ESTABLISHMENTS ROOMS (20 miles) of walkways that connect 7 1,818 close to 1,500 shops, restaurants, theatres, museums, hotels and more, all below 60 11,802 the city’s bustling streets. 66 6,134 58 2,094 Bed & breakfast 104 352 (all classes) Among the University 13 2,718 15 safest cities residences Other 259 9,823 in the world (SAFEAROUND.COM) TOTAL 567 34,741 04 MTL.ORG ACTIVITIES AND GUIDED TOURS The international ambience of Montréal is a safe bet because it offers a variety of possibilities: PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE a white-water rafting adventure, a non-touristy guided farmer’s market tour, a restorative spa excursion and numerous other options. Whatever type of experience your groups need, and whatever their size, you’ll find it in Montréal. GET #MTLMOMENTS So, the big question is, what “type” GROUP is your group? Check out the four group types on the following YOUR GOING pages, complete with selections of uniquely personalized experiences and tours available in Montréal. 06 07 MTL.ORG Active and Creative adventurous and curious PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE BIKING! © CIRQUE ÉLOIZE Group activities Group activities Enjoy jet boating, rafting or cruising Get high on acrobatics through a on the St. Lawrence River. workshop with one of the city’s many Go fishing – or even ice fishing – circus troupes. steps away from downtown. Sign up for a regional cooking lesson. Experience the Canadian F1 Grand Prix Tour a Montréal fashion designer’s or channel your inner race car driver CO. © FITZ & FOLLWELL workshop and create your own stylish item. in an F1 simulator. Treat your five senses at the Play a typical Montréal sport such as Jean-Talon Market. hockey or curling. YES, Revel in winter cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on Mount Royal. #MTLMOMENTS © SPADE & PALACIO TOURS & PALACIO © SPADE Guided tours Guided tours Opt for thrills on a winter fatbike Experience the Underground Pedestrian tour on Mount Royal. Network through a walking tour. Join a bike tour to discover Get some perspective on an neighbourhoods. architectural tour by bike. Savour a gourmet tour on wheels. Delight in a foodie tour of Montréal’s Eat and ride on a Montréal Jewish, Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese food truck cycling tour. communities. Cover the sights on a scooter tour Get to know the city through neigh- by day or by night. bourhood walking tours. Snowshoe with a guide Appreciate urban creativity on a tour on Mount Royal at night. of colourful murals. Dig into the city’s famous local deli treats, including poutine, smoked meat and bagels! © MARC ANDRE DONATO MONTRÉAL TOURS © LOCAL 08 MTL.ORG JAZZ Fun-loving Hardworking and wellness and festive PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE focused © CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION / / COMMISSION TOURISM © CANADIAN DE MONTRÉAL DE JAZZ INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL COMMISSION / TOURISM © CANADIAN AT (CRUISES) BATEAU-MOUCHE OF MONTRÉAL THE OLD PORT Group activities Group activities Take in one of over 100 world-class JAZZ Indulge in soothing spa treatments on festivals year round – from jazz to comedy, a rooftop patio or a repurposed ferryboat. music to gastronomy. Sip cocktails on a rooftop patio Paint the town with round-the-clock with stunning views of the city. nightlife and discover Montréal’s hidden Sunbathe riverside at the bars (speakeasies). Clock Tower Beach. Learn how to mix your own cocktails. Visit the world’s largest botanical garden. Find out how to throw an axe like a Dine on a boat while cruising the Viking or handle a lightsaber like a Jedi. St. Lawrence River. NEIL PHOTOGRAPHY / BATEAU-MOUCHE (CRUISES) (CRUISES) / BATEAU-MOUCHE NEIL PHOTOGRAPHY c #MTLMOMENTS © RAGE AXE THROWING © RAGE © WILLIAM M OF MONTRÉAL THE OLD PORT AT Guided tours Guided tours Discover neighbourhood flavours Commune with nature through a tour on a food tour. of parks and gardens. Drink in the flavours on a micro- Arrange for a private city tour by bus. brewery tour. Visit a farm on a country tour and savour a seasonal dinner. Sip up the vintages on a wine © CANADIAN TOURISM TOURISM © CANADIAN COMMISSION tasting tour. Make some time for an afternoon Mix it up with a mixology tour. tea tour. Be entertained on a tour of the Satisfy your cravings on the ultimate Quartier des spectacles. chocolate tour. © MATHIEU DUPUIS © MATHIEU 11 MTL.ORG DAY’SEVERY AN ADVENTURE MTL.ORG #MTLMOMENTS PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE your Montréal your discovering itineraries for Sample 13 5 From Old Europe / IGLOOFEST © MIGUEL LEGAULT to new North © LA GRANDE ROUE DE MONTRÉAL PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE America PIXELMONTREAL.COM / OLD MONTRÉAL EDDINE ALIMAT, © TAKI 1 2 • Morning: Follow a local insider on a • In winter: Keep warm by walking tour through 1 Old Montréal dancing under the stars in and explore the city’s European heritage. your flashiest ski suit to the Go for a slow spin on 2 La Grande Roue tunes of internationally famed for a sky-high view of old and new. Jet off DJs during 5 Igloofest in on a pollution-free electric propulsion boat, the Old Port. Continue bar unique in Canada, to admire the beautiful hopping until the wee hours. views of Old Montréal and the modern cityscape. Navigate through three locks and discover the Lachine Canal’s 150 years of history. • Lunch: Disembark at 3 Atwater Market and enjoy a picnic of fresh local fare on the banks of the Lachine Canal. DAY 1 #MTLMOMENTS • Afternoon: Visit Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex, built atop the actual remains of the birthplace of Montréal. Take some time to visit the many art galleries and boutiques along Saint-Paul Street. • Evening: Immerse yourself in virtual reality at an avant-garde arts centre, BLUE © CITÉ MÉMOIRE – EVA then take in the breathtaking vista from 4 3 CANAL / LACHINE CARON MONTRÉAL – MADORE, DAPHNÉ © TOURISME its rooftop patio over dinner. Finish by ambling along Old Montréal’s streets and immersing yourself in history with 4 Cité Mémoire. © ALISON SLATTERY 14 MTL.ORG 2 6 Local © ALICE GAO / CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION TOURISM / CANADIAN © ALICE GAO experiences PLAN A UNIQUE MTL EXPERIENCE © SAMUEL MONTIGNÉ, COLLECTION LES AMIS DE LA MONTAGNE / MOUNT ROYAL AMIS DE LA MONTAGNE LES MONTIGNÉ, COLLECTION © SAMUEL • Morning: Hop on a scooter or bike and explore the multicoloured residences, winding staircases and quaint streets of the 1 Plateau Mont-Royal, home to Canada’s greatest concentration of artists. Admire the many murals in the area. Stop for a fresh, hot bagel at 2 St-Viateur or © TOURISME MONTRÉAL, THINKSTOCK © TOURISME Fairmount bakeries. Get your caffeine fix 3 at one of 3 Mile End’s many indie cafés. 1 • Lunch: Try one (or both!) of Montréal’s 7 specialties: poutine and smoked meat. • Afternoon: Enjoy a foodie tour around Jean-Talon Market’s multicultural flavours #MTLMOMENTS and sights, attracting crowds to Little Italy © TOURISME MONTRÉAL – MONTRÉAL – © TOURISME CARON MADORE, DAPHNÉ DAY 2 since 1933. © BENOIT ROUSSEAU, MONTRÉAL EN LUMIÈRE 5 • Evening: Catch a hockey game from a private box and cheer for the beloved • In winter: Try sledding, local team, the 4 Montreal Canadiens. ice skating, cross-country Or have a glass of wine on the top floor of skiing, fatbiking or even a downtown building and enjoy magnificent night snowshoeing on 5 360-degree views of the city.