4 days in Montreal Itinerary

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Family-friendly places like Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal and Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum will thrill your kids. Popular historic sites such as Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine and Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac are in your itinerary. Change things up with a short trip to Glengarry Pioneer Museum in Dunvegan (about 1h 20 min away). The adventure continues: take in the awesome beauty at Laurentian Mountains, see the interesting displays at Grevin Montreal, and kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

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If you are flying in from Iceland, the closest major aiports are Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, La Macaza / Mont-Tremblant International Inc Airport and Montreal International (Mirabel) Airport. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.