Our guide Frank was awesome.. really energetic and really kind!…read more The overall manager could have been a little more organized and polite, but other than that, it was a great time!

Great guide. The rapids around class 3 so it was great fun. Just wish they were a little more…read moreorganized, there were a lot of sitting and waiting.

I took advantage of the Passport Montreal free tickets on this sightseeing daytime cruise. The…read morecruise office is located on the Pier Jacques Cartier very close to the tourist attractions around the Place Jacques Cartier. If you like boat cruises and tours I highly recommend it. Our tour guide was fantastic and I was amazed at how quickly she switched back and forth from French to English. She gave stories and history of the sights along the riverbanks that fascinated us. It was a hot day so we enjoyed the bottled water on the snack menu. There is no need to get up from your table as the staff brings everything to you. It was a really pleasant way to learn a little about the history of Montreal and see some attractions and sights from the St Lawrence River. If you get the Montreal Passport-or just want a nice overview it's a great option.

went on a Sunday there was a party with so much noice it wasn't not calm at all I didn't like this…read moreexperience food wasn't good and also expensive and its not worth it i dont recommaned it

Covid warning - very few people here seem to be observing social distancing rules nor are they…read morewearing masks. The riverside parks and Verdun and LaSalle have been packed solid the past few days because of the warm weather. Runners, joggers, bikers, strollers, families doing BBQ and picnics, kids, couples, guys hanging out downing a couple of brewskis together, they've all been here in droves. I've seen very, very few people keeping the social distance rules or wearing the required masks. I don't think people seem to understand the gravity of this pandemic and are just treating the warm days as some kind of vacation holiday. I don't mean to be a killjoy but Quebec is the epicentre of the Canadian pandemic. Think about it, People.

Best place to go and relax. I've been coming here for years and I wouldn't go anywhere else…read more There's lots of places in the park that are Packed with people but there's a few spots that you can actually get peace and quiet. Weekends are madness so come early afternoon during the week for picnic or just to think. Love this park

A beautiful experience. Highly recommended. We've seen many options for kayaking but this one is…read moreunique. You could spend an hour or five. We went with 4 kids under 10. It's safe and beautiful. It feels like sitting in a post card. The views are unbelievable. Surreal. You can hop on the tiny islands for a little break and enjoy the sound of water and soft wind. We went in August. They say May is even a better time as the water level is higher and you can kayak on top of the trees.

Dante Park (French: Parc Dante) is a park in the Little Italy neighborhood of the Rosemont-La…read morePetite-Patrie. During the day, you can see neighbors relaxing, daycare workers with the little ones playing, people having a take out meal...sometimes during the year, you can watch open air movies (usually Wednesdays in July)....bringing people and the community together. It covers about one-third of a local city block, bordered by Dante Street to the north, Alma Street to the east, residential buildings to the south, and de Gaspe Street to the west. The park was inaugurated on June 26, 1963 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the predominantly Italian Canadian parish of the Church of the Madonna della Difesa. It is located opposite the church. Dante Park was named for Dante Street, which itself was named for Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) a major Italian poet of the Late Middle Ages, who authored Divine Comedy, which is widely considered the most important poem of the Middle Ages and the greatest literary work in the Italian language.

Perfect little park tucked in Little Italy across from Napoletana. This is an excellent option for…read morepicnics, especially if you happen to have a set of balls for petanque or bocce (I do not, and am terrible at these games, but I enjoy the heft and roll nevertheless.) There are also excellent hiding places here, ivy covered arbours and the like, if hide and go seek is more your speed. This is a small park, but extra sweet.

Quiet and hidden just how I like them…read more It's in the most beautiful part of westmount the type of area where the houses are "ouuuu" and "ahhhh" worthy. I decided to come for a picnic and didn't want to get stuck fighting for picnic tables in every other packed park. This place was just right, quiet and you have a great view from the bleacher. There's a few entrances to the park, I however came by the street and came down a little flight of cement stairs that lead us to a huge well maintained soccer field. There's 3 sets of bleachers 2-4 benches around the field as well as 2 benches under a gazebo. There's a water fountain to drink from right beside the gazebo as well as a huge deck area that has a look out of the rest of the park. At the look out you will notice a dog park to your left and a tennis court to the right there's stairs on either sides of the building to bring you to them.

This is a beautiful park in Westmount and quieter than the always busy Westmount park as it is a…read morebit off the beaten path (and you have to walk uphill to get to it). Set on a large sweeping hill with beautiful views of the city, it is a delightful setting for a picnic or just a quiet place to stretch out with a book. A friend told me it was modelled on the Primrose Hill park in London but I don't know if that's just urban myth. On the east side of the park about halfway up there is a nice playground for kids, and a bit further up near the top there is a small wading pool in the summer. There is also a dog park, tennis courts and soccer field at the top of the park. In winter, it's a great spot to take the little ones sledding.

we set out to hike parc du mont royal, one of montreal's most iconic green spaces and a beloved…read moreescape from the city. designed in the 1870s by landscape architect frederick law olmsted, who also designed new york's central park, the park covers a large portion of mount royal and offers walking trails, viewpoints, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature right in the heart of montreal. thinking it would be a straightforward hour and five minute trek, we quickly learned that our timeline was a little optimistic. naturally, the hike turned into a much longer adventure with plenty of pit stops along the way. before tackling the climb, we wandered through the area, stopping at mngo, decathlon, a k-beauty store, and even a museum before finally making our way up the mountain. by the time we started the hike, we had already turned it into a full day of exploring. the trail itself was well maintained, with a mix of shaded pathways and plenty of stairs to keep things interesting. the overcast sky made the climb much more manageable, although it was still quite the workout. between the greenery, the incline, and the steady stream of steps, there were definitely moments when the beads of sweat and the sunscreen threatening to run into my eye, reminded me that this was more than just a casual stroll. the grounds were clean and well cared for, with shaded sections that offered welcome breaks along the way. after the climb, we were rewarded with a panoramic view of montreal from the belvédère lookout, where the city skyline stretches out below. it's one of those views that makes you forget about tired legs for a moment. on the way down, we stumbled across the towering cross, one of mont royal's most recognizable landmarks, and decided to take a quieter, less travelled path. the change of scenery was worth it, and we even spotted a little chipmunk along the way, a perfect reminder that we were surrounded by nature despite being right in the middle of the city. with fresh air, lush greenery, and just enough challenge to feel accomplished, the hike up parc du mont royal was a memorable part of our montreal adventure. just remember to bring water, sunscreen, and be prepared for a few more steps than you might expect.

Montreal's Central Park The View…read more I've visited twice. Once at night for the city light view from the Chalet terrace about a decade ago. This time (2026) for the day views and visits to the Cross and to the Lake. When I came about 10 years ago at night time, the crowd was much lighter and chill. Also, I saw an owl sitting on the tree along the walking path! Today's visit on a late summer holiday weekday, it was super crowded with locals, cyclists going up the Mont, joggers and tourists. Parking was tight as were trails to 3 major sites on Mont Royal. The Cross was rather disappointing as the trail was a gravelly loop apx 1.6km without a reward vista. Also the hiking trails of the main road were riddled with poison ivy :/. The Chalet was open (unlike my earlier night visit)! Inside were a coffee shop, a gift shop, bathrooms and a big room with a lodge style ceiling. The viewing terrace was super packed with people though everyone was accommodating with photo opportunities. The view was nice with the buildings and bridges. Drastically different than the sparkling lights at night! Tried to go to the Lake but couldn't get a paid parking spot. And after 3 loops, I passed after hearing it's rather dirty with some ducks. Perhaps bc it was a holiday weekend, this Labor Day, Monday was crowded and the cyclists moved faster than cars. I would NOT repeat the day visit unless it's for exercises. The Cross IMO isn't worth it and the Lake parking is too much of a bother. The night views of Montreal from the Chalet terrace on a clear night beats everything I've experienced today.