Normandie Travel Guide
Montreal
Popular places to visit
Bell Centre
Catch an event at Bell Centre during your trip to Montreal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Old Port of Montreal
Historic architecture, modern attractions and an exciting calendar of festivals make it impossible to get bored at this lively and scenic riverfront space.
McGill University
Explore the campus of McGill University as part of your travels around Montreal. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this vibrant area.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
You can take time to visit Circuit Gilles Villeneuve during your travels to Montreal. Discover the lively festivals and stunning cathedral in this vibrant area.
Notre Dame Basilica
The incandescent blue and gold interior of Montreal’s spiritual heart dazzles visitors and pilgrims. It was once the largest house of worship in North America.
Sainte-Catherine Street
During your visit to Montreal, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sainte-Catherine Street. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
Things to do
Montreal: Ecomuseum Zoo Entry Ticket
Montreal: OASIS Immersion Entry Ticket
Quebec City & Montmorency Falls Day Trip
Montreal: Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour
Air France Lounge at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
McCord Stewart Museum - Admission
Top hotels in Normandie
Hotel Bonaventure Montreal
My husband and I were staying for just one night - quick Montreal visit, and the Hotel Bonaventure far exceeded our expectations. It was reasonably priced, the room was clean and comfortable, the rain shower was lovely, the gym was large and had tons of options for working out, and the pool, hot ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Le Square Phillips Hotel And Suites
Everything was ok with the room but it took way too long to get the room after I called the day before for an early check-in which didn't happen...was very disappointing
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
L'Appartement Hotel
Everything was good, except the divan to sleep. It was very uncomfortable for my kids.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Le Nouvel Hotel
Well appointed reasonably priced,clean rooms and great, free underground parking. This has become our “go to” place to stay whilst visiting Montreal.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hotel Chrome Montreal
Very good and reasonable price
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hôtel Brossard
Good value for the price, standard room and amenities. I thought the proximity to the highway would be noisy but surprisingly you do not hear it even if your room faces the highway. Clean room and check in and out was seamless.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Normandie
Verdun
The restaurants and riverfront are just a few things visitors like about Verdun. Saint Lawrence River and Wellington Street are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Verdun Station or De l'Église Station to get around the larger area.
Griffintown
While you're in Griffintown, take in top sights like Saint-Paul Street and jump on the metro at Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station to see more of the city.
Little Burgundy
If you're spending time in Little Burgundy, check out sights like Saint-Paul Street or Saint Jacques Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Georges Vanier Station or Griffintown-Bernard-Landry Station.
Southwest
While you're in Southwest, take in top sights like Saint Jacques Street or Lachine Canal National Historic Site, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Place Saint Henri Station or Jolicoeur Station.
Old Montreal
A bustling port renowned art and top sights from Old Port of Montreal to Montreal Science Centre – discover Old Montreal, a destination also famous for its historic sites.
Ville-Marie
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Ville-Marie. Top attractions like Old Port of Montreal and Bell Centre are major draws. Catch the metro at Champ-de-Mars Station or Jean-Drapeau Station to see more of the city.
