2-Day Family Friendly Itinerary in Montreal

  1. Day 1: Montreal Botanical Garden
    30 minutes (7.5 km) from Downtown Montreal

    The Montreal Botanical Garden is a beautiful and peaceful place for families to explore. With over 22,000 species, there is something here for everyone. Kids will love the Tree House, a wooden structure with plenty of features including a conveyor belt, a slide, and a rope net. Other highlights include the Japanese Garden, the Chinese Garden, and the First Nations Garden.

  2. Day 2: Montreal Science Centre
    20 minutes (4.6 km) from Downtown Montreal

    The Montreal Science Centre is an exceptional and entertaining facility for all ages. The science centre has interactive exhibits to engage visitors in educational opportunities. They can experience the science behind music creation by mixing their tracks, design their robots, or learn about the water cycle by playing with a 3D model. Check out the IMAX cinema.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Montreal Botanical Garden (2-3 hours, CAD 21.75 per adult, CAD 10.75 per child)
  • Montreal Science Centre (2-3 hours, CAD 12.50 per adult, CAD 9.50 per child)
  • Total Estimated Costs: CAD 54.50 per adult, CAD 30.25 per child

Useful tips

For travellers with extra time, the Montreal Biodome is a perfect destination. It’s located next to the Botanical Garden, and exhibits a wide variety of flora and fauna in diverse ecosystems, such as rainforests and polar climates.

Visitors who prefer the great outdoors, Mont Royal Park is a must-visit spot in Montreal. It’s only 10 minutes by car from downtown and highlights incredible views as well as hiking trails.

For those with less time, reaching these tourist spots using a rideshare or a taxi can save transit time. The city has convenient taxi or rideshare services so that you can get to flag down your rideshare at the nearest intersection.

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