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Best walking routes in Montreal

20 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

4.2 scoreHills 2/107.3 kmBest Jun–Oct
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#1
Viewpoint

One Hour in Montreal: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops2.3 km1 h 10 min

2.3 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+29 mgain
4.4 sights8.8 efficiency0.5 hills8.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 30 min+ up to 1 h 20 min insides+29 m climb along route
  1. Place des Arts
  2. Notre-Dame Basilica
  3. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  4. Bonsecours Market
  5. Place Jacques-Cartier
14–40 m

Photo: ViewpointJeangagnonCC BY-SA 3.0

5.7/10
#2
Viewpoint

Montreal in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

14 stops11.3 km3 h 55 min

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 15 min.

Inside: Notre-Dame Basilica (~20 min) + Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (~1 h). Estimates only.

11.3 kmdistance3 h 55 minwith stops14stops~5 h 15 minfull day+322 mgain
3.4 sights8.1 efficiency5.4 hills8.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 4 h 25 min insides+322 m climb along route
  1. La Fontaine Park
  2. Place des Arts
  3. Place d'Armes
  4. Notre-Dame Basilica (inside ~20 min)
  5. Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
  6. Place Jacques-Cartier
  7. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  8. Fort Ville-Marie
  9. McCord Stewart Museum
  10. Hochelaga
  11. Gallery X
  12. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (inside ~1 h)
  13. Mount Royal Park
  14. Mount Royal Cross
13–220 m

Photo: ViewpointThe CosmonautCC BY-SA 2.5 ca

5.6/10
#3
Viewpoint

Montreal in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops4.5 km2 h 15 min

4.5 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops10stops+129 mgain
3.8 sights8.6 efficiency2.1 hills7.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 40 min insides+129 m climb along route
  1. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  2. Hochelaga
  3. McCord Stewart Museum
  4. Place des Arts
  5. Place d'Armes
  6. Notre-Dame Basilica
  7. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  8. Bonsecours Market
  9. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  10. Place Jacques-Cartier
14–91 m

Photo: ViewpointDpalma01CC BY-SA 4.0

5.3/10
#4
Viewpoint

Old Town of Montreal in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops3.9 km1 h 50 min

3.9 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops8stops+76 mgain
3.0 sights7.4 efficiency1.3 hills8.9 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+76 m climb along route
  1. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  2. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  3. Place d'Armes
  4. Notre-Dame Basilica
  5. Fort Ville-Marie
  6. Place Jacques-Cartier
  7. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  8. Montreal Clock Tower
4–71 m

Photo: ViewpointJazmin Million from North AmericaCC BY-SA 2.0

4.8/10
#5
Viewpoint

Easy Flat Walk in Montreal (Kids & Stroller Friendly)

Easy walk

11 stops4.8 km2 h 25 min

4.8 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+76 mgain
3.2 sights7.7 efficiency1.3 hills6.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 5 min+ up to 3 h 25 min insides+76 m climb along route
  1. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  2. Place des Arts
  3. Place d'Armes
  4. Notre-Dame Basilica
  5. Fort Ville-Marie
  6. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  7. Place Jacques-Cartier
  8. château Ramezay
  9. Bonsecours Market
  10. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  11. Montreal Clock Tower
8–73 m

Photo: ViewpointPierre-Louis MorinPublic domain

4.6/10
#6
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Montreal

Walking tour

11 stops7.5 km2 h 55 min

7.5 kmdistance2 h 55 minwith stops11stops+154 mgain
3.7 sights7.7 efficiency2.6 hills3.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 40 min+ up to 3 h insides+154 m climb along route
  1. Mount Royal Cemetery
  2. Mount Royal Park
  3. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  4. Gallery X
  5. Hochelaga
  6. Place des Arts
  7. Place d'Armes
  8. Notre-Dame Basilica
  9. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  10. Bonsecours Market
  11. Place Jacques-Cartier
14–208 m

Photo: ViewpointWm. Notman & SonPublic domain

4.5/10
#7
Viewpoint

Museums of Montreal in 2 Hours

Museums

6 stops2.9 km1 h 10 min

2.9 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops6stops+94 mgain
2.4 sights7.7 efficiency1.6 hills8.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+ up to 4 h 20 min insides+94 m climb along route
  1. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  2. McCord Stewart Museum
  3. Redpath Museum
  4. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  5. Gallery X
  6. Canadian Centre for Architecture
36–82 m

Photo: ViewpointThomas LedlCC BY-SA 4.0

4.5/10
#8
Viewpoint

Montreal Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

10 stops4.6 km2 h 15 min

4.6 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops10stops+56 mgain
2.7 sights7.5 efficiency0.9 hills7.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+56 m climb along route
  1. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  2. Dorchester Square
  3. Christ Church Cathedral
  4. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  5. Place d'Armes
  6. Notre-Dame Basilica
  7. Fort Ville-Marie
  8. Place Jacques-Cartier
  9. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  10. Montreal Clock Tower
7–48 m

Photo: ViewpointMattiPaavolaCC BY-SA 3.0

4.4/10
#9
Viewpoint

Churches & Cathedrals of Montreal Walk

Churches

7 stops4.5 km2 h 10 min

4.5 kmdistance2 h 10 minwith stops7stops+84 mgain
2.4 sights7.7 efficiency1.4 hills7.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+84 m climb along route
  1. Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul
  2. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  3. Christ Church Cathedral
  4. St. James United Church
  5. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  6. Notre-Dame Basilica
  7. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
8–71 m

Photo: ViewpointWilfredorCC BY-SA 4.0

4.3/10
#10
Viewpoint

Montreal Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

11 stops9.4 km3 h 10 min

9.4 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops11stops+148 mgain
3.6 sights7.8 efficiency2.5 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 5 min+ up to 3 h insides+148 m climb along route
  1. Belvedere (Mont RoyalY
  2. Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
  3. Mount Royal Park
  4. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  5. Hochelaga
  6. McCord Stewart Museum
  7. Place des Arts
  8. Notre-Dame Basilica
  9. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  10. Place Jacques-Cartier
  11. Belvedere Centre des Sciences
4–208 m

Photo: ViewpointJeangagnonCC BY-SA 3.0

4.0/10
#11
Viewpoint

Montreal Stairs & Hills Walk

Hilly Stairs Walk

10 stops9.7 km3 h 10 min

9.7 kmdistance3 h 10 minwith stops10stops+280 mgain
3.1 sights7.6 efficiency4.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 10 min+ up to 3 h 20 min insides+280 m climb along route
  1. Tam-Tams
  2. McCord Stewart Museum
  3. Hochelaga
  4. Gallery X
  5. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  6. Mount Royal Park
  7. Mount Royal Cross
  8. Mount Royal Cemetery
  9. Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery
  10. Saint Joseph's Oratory
46–233 m

Photo: ViewpointDpalma01CC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#12
Viewpoint

Montreal Loop Walk from St. James United Church

Loop

16 stops6.5 km3 h 5 min

6.5 kmdistance3 h 5 minwith stops16stops+96 mgain
1.7 sights8.1 efficiency1.6 hills5.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 25 min+ up to 4 h 45 min insides+96 m climb along route
  1. St. James United Church
  2. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  3. DHC/ART
  4. Former Parliament in Montreal
  5. Centre d'histoire de Montréal
  6. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  7. Fort Ville-Marie
  8. Vieux-Port
  9. Montreal Science Centre
  10. Bonsecours Market
  11. Montreal Clock Tower
  12. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  13. Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
  14. château Ramezay
  15. Place d'Armes
  16. Maisonneuve Monument
7–44 m

Photo: ViewpointAncien et moderneCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#13
Viewpoint

Highest Viewpoints in Montreal

Highest viewpoints

5 stops4.1 km1 h 25 min

4.1 kmdistance1 h 25 minwith stops5stops+83 mgain
1.3 sights7.3 efficiency1.4 hills8.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 55 min+83 m climb along route
  1. Belvedere (Mont RoyalY
  2. Kondiaronk Lookout
  3. Mount Royal Park
  4. Mount Royal - Belvedere Lookout
  5. Mont-Royal Summit Circle Viewpoint
139–213 m

Photo: ViewpointSerge Melki from Indianapolis, USACC BY 2.0

3.9/10
#14
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Montreal in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops2.4 km1 h 30 min

2.4 kmdistance1 h 30 minwith stops8stops+23 mgain
1.3 sights8.2 efficiency0.4 hills7.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+23 m climb along route
  1. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  2. Christ Church Cathedral
  3. Phillips Square
  4. St. James United Church
  5. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  6. World Trade Centre Montreal
  7. Victoria Square
  8. Fort Ville-Marie
7–53 m

Photo: ViewpointDiego DelsoCC BY-SA 4.0

3.8/10
#15
Viewpoint

Montreal Parks Walk

Parks

6 stops5.5 km2 h 15 min~197 m stairs

5.5 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops6stops+40 mgain~197 mstairs
2.1 sights7.2 efficiency0.7 hills4.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 15 min+40 m climb along route
  1. Lac des Castors
  2. Mount Royal Park
  3. Mount Royal Park
  4. Tam-Tams
  5. Parc Jeanne-Mance
  6. La Fontaine Park
42–202 m

Photo: ViewpointDean BereCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#16
Viewpoint

2 Days in Montreal: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days45 stops30.3 km

11.4 kmdistance5 h 10 minwith stops24stops+290 mgain~229 mstairs
2.0 sights7.9 efficiency4.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 5 h 45 min insides+290 m climb along route
  1. Beanfield Theatre
  2. Place du Canada
  3. Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
  4. Chalet du Mont-Royal
  5. McGill University Campus
  6. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  7. Christ Church Cathedral
  8. Phillips Square
  9. St. James United Church
  10. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  11. Victoria Square
  12. World Trade Centre Montreal
  13. Place d'Armes
  14. Maisonneuve Monument
  15. Notre-Dame Basilica
  16. Fort Ville-Marie
  17. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  18. Montreal Science Centre
  19. Bonsecours Market
  20. Place Jacques-Cartier
  21. château Ramezay
  22. Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
  23. Chapel of Our Lady of Help, Montreal
  24. Montreal Clock Tower
8–196 m

Photo: ViewpointJean GagnonCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#17
Viewpoint

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Walking Route

DistrictLe Plateau-Mont-Royal

6 stops5.4 km1 h 55 min

5.4 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
1.5 sights7.7 efficiency0.0 hills4.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 20 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Cinéma Rialto
  2. Church of St. Michael and St. Anthony
  3. Parc Jeanne-Mance
  4. Saint-Louis Square
  5. Place Roy
  6. La Fontaine Park
42–76 m

Photo: ViewpointJeangagnonCC BY-SA 3.0

3.4/10
#18
Viewpoint

Montreal Museum Walk

Museums

11 stops7.7 km2 h 40 min

7.7 kmdistance2 h 40 minwith stops11stops+147 mgain
2.2 sights8.0 efficiency2.4 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 8 h insides+147 m climb along route
  1. château Ramezay
  2. Montreal Science Centre
  3. Pointe-à-Callière Museum
  4. Centre d'histoire de Montréal
  5. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  6. McCord Stewart Museum
  7. Redpath Museum
  8. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  9. Gallery X
  10. Canadian Centre for Architecture
  11. Musée des ondes Emile Berliner
9–82 m

Photo: ViewpointJoanne LévesqueCC BY-SA 3.0

3.3/10
#19
Viewpoint

Squares of Montreal Walk

Squares

11 stops8.6 km2 h 50 min

8.6 kmdistance2 h 50 minwith stops11stops+108 mgain
1.9 sights8.1 efficiency1.8 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 55 min+108 m climb along route
  1. Saint-Louis Square
  2. Place Émilie-Gamelin
  3. Place des Arts
  4. Place Sun-Yat-Sen
  5. Place Jacques-Cartier
  6. Place d'Armes
  7. Victoria Square
  8. Phillips Square
  9. Dorchester Square
  10. Place du Canada
  11. Westmount Square
9–67 m

Photo: ViewpointConrad PoirierPublic domain

3.2/10
#20
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Montreal: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops10.3 km3 h 35 min

10.3 kmdistance3 h 35 minwith stops11stops+99 mgain
1.2 sights8.1 efficiency1.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 25 min insides+99 m climb along route
  1. Tam-Tams
  2. Saint-Louis Square
  3. St. James United Church
  4. St. Patrick's Basilica, Montreal
  5. World Trade Centre Montreal
  6. Fort Ville-Marie
  7. Victoria Square
  8. Christ Church Cathedral
  9. Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
  10. Westmount Square
  11. Congregation Shaar Hashomayim
4–78 m

Photo: ViewpointJiaqian AirplaneFanCC BY 3.0

2.8/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Montreal walking stats

From the 21 rated routes222 stops total64 unique places.

Most climb2 Days in Montreal: Walking Itinerary — Day 2+377 m along route
Most stops / kmHidden Gems of Montreal in 2 Hours3.3 stops per km
Least climbLe Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal: Walking Route+0 m along route
Most stairs2 Days in Montreal: Walking Itinerary — Day 1~229 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest18.9 km2.3 km2 Days in Montreal: Walking Itinerary — Day 2 / One Hour in Montreal: A Short Walk
Places on routes64unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Montreal FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
One Hour in Montreal: A Short Walk (2.3 km, 1 h 10 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Montreal?
Jun–Oct are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
One Hour in Montreal: A Short Walk2.3 km, walking 30 min.
One hour in Montreal?
One Hour in Montreal: A Short Walk: walking 30 min, with stops 1 h 10 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Montreal in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 14 stops, ~3 h 55 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 15 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.