Montreal and Quebec City Solo Trip - City Experience Itinerary

1. Day 1: Montreal Old Port
   20 minutes (11.6 km) from Montreal Airport

   Explore the historic port and enjoy dining, shopping, and entertainment.

2. Day 2: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
   15 minutes (4.5 km) from Montreal Old Port

   Join a guided tour or attend a musical performance in this architectural masterpiece.

3. Day 3: Mount Royal Park
   20 minutes (5.2 km) from Notre-Dame Basilica

   Admire panoramic views of Montreal from the highest point in the city while enjoying hiking and picnicking.

4. Day 4: Quebec City - Chateau Frontenac
   2.5 hours (250 km) from Mount Royal Park

   Check into your hotel next to the iconic castle and explore old Quebec's sights and flavors.

5. Day 5: Plains of Abraham and Battlefields Park
   20 minutes (2.8 km) from the Chateau Frontenac

   Visit the historic site of a pivotal British victory in the Seven Years' War and enjoy outdoor activities.

6. Day 6: Quartier Petit Champlain
   15 minutes (1.6 km) from Plains of Abraham

   Stroll through the charming, narrow streets of Canada's oldest commercial district with its unique shops, galleries, and cafes.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Old Port of Montreal (2 hours, Free)
• Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (2 hours, CAD$8)
• Mount Royal Park (3 hours, Free)
• Chateau Frontenac (2 hours, Free)
• Plains of Abraham and Battlefields Park (2 hours, CAD$16)
• Quartier Petit Champlain (3 hours, Free)
Total Estimated Costs: CAD$24

Useful Tips

For more time, add trekking in Parc National de la Mauricie and outdoor activities in Montmorency Falls Park. For less time, remove one day from Montreal, and book a shorter stay at Chateau Frontenac or someplace else in Quebec City.