A panorama of the city, taken from the Chalet du Mont Royal at the top of Mount Royal in Montreal. It is a 3x5 segment p
Montreal And Quebec City, Canada · 3 days itinerary

Weekend Montreal and Quebec City in 3 Days

Photo: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary covers central Montreal on the first day, then the surrounding hills and neighborhoods on the second before moving to Quebec City. Day 3 explores the walled old town, lower town and historic battle sites. The sequence keeps Montreal exploration compact and allows a full day in Quebec City after the transfer.

3 daysMontrealQuebec CityHistoric sitesBy travli· Updated November 6, 2026, checked by the travli team
Interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica, located in the historic district of Old Montreal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The
· Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Montreal City Hall
· Photo: David Iliff (Diliff), CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
a group of people walking down a street next to tall buildings
· Photo by Asael Peña on Unsplash

Day by day

Day 1

Old Montreal and downtown

  1. 9:00Old MontrealSight
  2. 10:30Old PortWalk
  3. 12:30Old MontrealSight
  4. 15:00DowntownSight
  5. 17:00DowntownSight
Day 2

Mount Royal and Mile End

  1. 9:00Mount RoyalSight
  2. 11:00Mount RoyalSight
  3. 13:00Montreal And Quebec CitySight
  4. 14:00Mile EndWalk
  5. 16:00TransferTo Quebec CityTransfer
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Day 3

Old Quebec and the Plains

  1. 9:00Old QuebecSight
  2. 10:30Montreal And Quebec CitySight
  3. 12:00Lower TownWalk
  4. 14:00Plains of AbrahamSight
  5. 16:00Old QuebecSight
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Montreal And Quebec City questions

Is 3 days enough for Montreal and Quebec City?

Three days covers the main sites if you prioritize and move between cities on day two. Book the train from Montreal to Quebec City at least a week ahead for lower fares.

How do you get from Montreal to Quebec City?

Trains depart hourly from Montreal Central Station and take three hours. Reserve Via Rail tickets online to lock in the lowest prices and seat selection.

Do I need to book Notre-Dame Basilica tickets ahead?

Buy timed entry tickets online before arrival to skip the line. Same-day purchases often sell out by midday in summer.

What is the best way to reach Mount Royal from downtown Montreal?

Take the metro to Mont-Royal station then walk or use the 11 bus. Allow 30 minutes total from most downtown hotels.

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