By Jay Kana | Published January 23rd, 2026

With every visit to Montreal, I find something enchanting and captivating. Whether it’s a new attraction, restaurant, a person or people, each experience has been memorable.

If you’re in this wonderful part of Quebec and looking for a way to discover the city, I’ve got you covered with a delightful day with food and fun.

Bagels Le Trou

Start your day with a light breakfast at Bagels Le Trou.

With three locations, I went to the Griffintown location because it’s the closest to the other items on this list of how to spend a day in Montreal.
They’ve been making fresh, handmade bagels since February 2019 and this location was their first.
There’s a variety of flavours, a cozy sitting area and there’s cream cheese you can purchase to take home to pair with the bagels you can also buy to take home.

Where to park

Montreal is a walkable city so I opted for the Quai de l'Horloge parking lot, next to La Grand Roue. It’s a touch pricey but the convenience is worth it.

La Grand Roue

Montreal’s modern take on the traditional ferris wheel comes with 42 climate controlled cabins, each ticket gets you three rotations, reaching a height of nearly 200 feet and it’s open year round.
On a clear day, you can see nearly 30 kilometres away and it provides a unique, 360 degree vantage point of the city.

I’ve experienced it in summer on a clear day and in winter, there’s a different vibe that still embodies the city and it’s beauty.
Remember to take a picture with the J'aime Montreal sign on your way out. Or be proactive and take it on the way in.
Distance from the Quai de l'Horloge parking lot: 350 metres.

Brit & Chips

For traditional fish and chips, Brit & Chips on McGill is an excellent option. The standard cod and sole options are here, along with salmon, calamari, popcorn shrimp, poutine and more.
Being a sort of traditionalist, I opted for the cod and chips, which was a wise choice. It was well cooked, the portion was generous and the narrow dining room was filled and the tables were a good distance apart.

Distance from the Quai de l'Horloge parking lot: 1.5 km

Montreal Science Centre

Their tag line is “Fun for all, big and small” and after spending a couple of hours there, they certainly deliver. There were plenty of little ones plus, of course, parents and other adults, including myself, exploring and interacting. Science is for everyone and here, they’re heavy on the hands-on and interactive side, plus a plethora of information on a variety of topics.
Whether you go as a family, on a date, with friends or solo, you’ll be entertained.

Distance from the Quai de l'Horloge parking lot: 800 metres.

Passeport MTL

If you’re looking to maximize your dollar, consider the Passeport MTL.
What is the Passeport MTL? It’s an initiative created by Tourism Montreal where for one affordable price, you’ll get discounts, deals, complimentary admission in some cases, and more to a variety of attractions, restaurants and more acoss the city.

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How to Spend a Day in Montreal