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Montreal

Montreal is a lively, French-speaking city with cobbled Old Montreal, great food and a busy festival calendar. Tours continue to historic Quebec City, the Saguenay fjord and Lac St Jean, and the forests of the Mauricie. Ottawa, Toronto and Niagara Falls make it easy to see much of eastern Canada.

Region: Canada

Trip types on sale: Fly Drive.

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Best time to go

June to September for warm weather; late September to mid October for autumn colours.

Who it suits

Couples, families, touring holidaymakers and nature lovers.

Getting there

Non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Montreal (YUL) take about 7 hours 30 minutes.

Practical

  • Time: 5 hours behind the UK most of the year.
  • Currency: Canadian dollar
  • Language: French; English is widely spoken.

Typical daytime highs

  • Spring (March to May). Typical daytime highs around 10 to 18°C in spring (March to May).
  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 24 to 26°C in summer (June to August).
  • Autumn (September to November). Typical daytime highs around 11 to 19°C in autumn (September to November).
  • Winter (December to February). Typical daytime highs around -6 to -2°C in winter (December to February).

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

Things to do

  • Stroll Old Montreal
  • Explore Quebec City's walled old town
  • Look for whales in the Saguenay fjord
  • See autumn colours in the Mauricie
  • Visit Parliament Hill in Ottawa
  • See Niagara Falls

Questions

How long is the flight to Montreal?

About 7 hours 30 minutes non-stop from London.

Is French spoken in Montreal?

Yes, French is the main language, though English is widely spoken.

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