Montreal, Quebec Cruises

Montreal is one of the oldest cities in North America, founded in 1642 by French explorer Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve. The city's Old Port was built to accommodate expanding fur trade on the St. Lawrence River. ​

Montreal (Canada) is a Port of Call for the following Canadian Coast or Great Lakes Cruises:

American Queen Voyages

• Grand Discovery | 13 Days | Embark or Disembark     
• Canadian Crown Jewels | 11 Days | Embark

Pearl Seas Cruises​

• Canadian Maritime & St. Lawrence | 16 Days | Embark or Disembark

Ponant Explorer Cruises

• Canada to the American East Coast | 15 Days | Port of Call
• St. Lawrence River to the American East Coast | 13 Days | Embark

Windstar Cruises

• Southeast Canadian Explorations | 12 Days | Embark or Disembark

Seabourn Cruises

• ​Canada & New England Fall Foliage | 12 Days
• Canadian Autumn | 12 Days
• Atlantic Coast Harbors | 14 Days​

Silversea Cruises

• Canada & New England | 10 or 11 Days | Embark or Disembark

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Around Town

Tomatoes at Jean Talon Market

Montreal is home to over a dozen farmers markets, offering locally grown products in some of the most picturesque neighborhoods of the city. Try the open-air Jean Talon market in Little Italy or stroll through Lachine on Rue Notre Dame, the oldest public market in Montreal (founded 1845).  While you're there, be sure to take a taste of a fresh Quebec field tomatoes. Offering artisanal breads and local cheeses, the markets are a perfect place to assemble a fresh picnic lunch.  

Explore Montreal's farmers markets at Marchés Publics de Montréal and find your perfect park for a picnic at MTL: Tourisme Montréal.

Only minutes from downtown Montreal, the city's Biodome, Insectarium, Planetarium and Botanical Garden together form a Space for Life in the city--a space dedicated to nature, science, and sustainable living. With outdoor spaces and exhibitions to explore, restaurants and gift shops to refresh and relax, these sites offer an extraordinary opportunity to experience the greener side of Montreal.

Plan your visit at the Espace pour la vie/Space for Life official website.

Trace the rich history of the city in the Old Montreal Historic District. To get your bearings, take a leisurely carriage ride or a walking tour through the old town. Trace the city's early history at the Old Port of Montreal, where French explorers landed in 1642, or visit the stunning Notre Dame Basilica, built in 1656. Taste your way through an Old Montreal food tour or the head out on the river for a Bateau Mouche cruise. 

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Mont Royal

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a site for the senses. Gaze at the extraordinary  architecture of its basilica dome, second only to Rome's Saint Peter's Basilica in height. Listen to the rich musical heritage of its 56-bell carillon and the clear voices of Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal boys choir. Explore the scents of its ever-blooming gardens and take in the spectacular view of the city from high above.

Explore more at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal official website.

MONTREAL CRUISE TERMINAL 
Address: Iberville Station at the Alexandra Pier (Grand Quay).
Phone:  514 283-7011
Website: https://www.port-montreal.com/fr/

MONTREAL AIRPORT
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 13.5 miles from pier.
Address: Romeo-Vachon Blvd N, Dorval, Quebec H4Y 1H1, Canada
​Phone: 514 633-3333
Website:  https://www.admtl.com/en

PSC - ​Mont Royal

Revised 11/5/21 - BB