5-day Montreal trip
A shared escape for Montreal.
Day 01
6600 Côte-de-Liesse, Ville Saint-Laurent, Montreal, QC H4T 1E3. ~15-20 min drive to downtown / Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve; 7 min to YUL airport. Phone: +1 514-344-1999. Check-in 21 May, check-out 25 May.
Wander cobblestone streets of Vieux-Montréal / Rue Saint-Paul / Place Jacques-Cartier. Ride La Grande Roue ferris wheel for city/river views.
360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal. Inside former Royal Bank with cathedral ceilings — one of the most stunning cafés you'll see.
1 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montreal. French bistro. Live jazz, romantic but not stuffy. Phone: +1 514-287-9582. Reservation: medium priority.
Official F1 party zone — closed to traffic, F1 cars on display, live music. Sir Winston Churchill Pub is the classic spot.
Day 02
50 Rue Rachel E, Montreal. Middle Eastern-twist brunch. Tiny spot, popular — go early.
110 R. Notre Dame O, Montreal. Gothic interior is genuinely jaw-dropping.
Parc Jean-Drapeau. Take metro Yellow Line to Jean-Drapeau station, then ~5 min walk to circuit. Do NOT drive on race days.
Parc Jean-Drapeau. Evening session — qualifying for Saturday Sprint Race.
3895 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montreal. Jewish deli — iconic smoked meat sandwich. Open till midnight.
Day 03
4057 R. Drolet, Montreal. Opens 9 AM, no reservations — go early. Tiny but lovely.
263 R. Saint Viateur Ouest, Montreal. Wood-fired Montreal bagels, cash only. Half dozen sesame hot out of the oven.
Parc Jean-Drapeau. Saturday at the circuit: F1 Academy opener 09:45, F1 Sprint Race 12:00–13:00, F2 Sprint 14:10–15:00, F1 Qualifying 16:00–17:00.
312 Rue St-Paul Ouest, Montreal. French-Spanish. Moody, intimate, date night perfect. Prime rib is exceptional. Phone: +1 438-812-7852.
Biggest party night of F1 weekend on Rue Crescent.
Day 04
Parc Jean-Drapeau. 70 laps, 4.361 km circuit. Get to track early — pre-race entertainment, F1 Academy, support races, pre-race show directed by Gregory Charles. Lights out 16:00.
2491 R. Notre Dame O, Montreal. Montreal's most famous restaurant. Lobster spaghetti is the dish. Phone: +1 514-935-6504. BOOK WEEKS AHEAD. Backup: Gibbys (steakhouse) +1 514-282-1837.
Peak F1 crowd celebration on Rue Crescent.
Day 05
173 Av. Duluth E, Montreal. Portuguese-leaning brunch.
1196 Voie Camillien-Houde, Montreal. Panoramic Montreal skyline view.
138 Av. Atwater, Montreal. Pick up Quebec cheese, maple syrup, charcuterie to bring home.
Only 7 minutes from Armon Plaza hotel. Easy drive in rental car.
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