Montreal is the popular French Canadian destination filled with art, culture, and more. Below, we have rounded up some of the best blogs about things to do with kids on a trip to this wonderful city.
10 Fantastique Things to Do in Montreal with Kids by Travel Mamas
Writing for Travel Mamas, Claudia Laroye discusses how Montreal stands out as the largest French-speaking city in North America. She rounds up ten of the best attractions in the area, including a visit to the Notre-Dame Basilica, a zipline ride in the Old Port, exploring the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, and more. Read all of Claudia’s Montreal suggestions here.
11 Things To Do In Montreal With Kids (In Summer) by Travel With Bender
In this blog, Josh of Travel With Bender focuses on the best activities in Montreal during the summer months. He notes that Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and that it’s consistently rated one of the world’s most liveable cities. He recommends visiting the Redpath Museum, located inside McGill University. The three-story museum features exhibits ranging from dinosaurs, mummies, minerals, and more. It’s great for the budding scientists in your family! Josh also suggests the La Ronde Amusement Park, the Montreal Insectarium and Botanical Gardens, the Montreal Biodome, and more. Read all of Josh’s Montreal recommendations here.
What to do in Montreal with Kids (in the summer!) by We3Travel
The Grubers, the family behind We3Travel, spent Labor Day Weekend in Montreal and had a blast. Some things they enjoyed includes the Old Port zipline, the Voiles en Voiles pirate rope course, a bike ride along the Lachine Canal, the Aquazilla inflatable water park, and so much more. Read about the Grubers’ Montreal adventures here.
Fun Things to do in Montreal with Kids by Momma To Go
Harmony of Momma To Go spent ten days in Montreal with her two four-year-old sons. In the Old Port, Harmony and her boys took a ride on the big ferris wheel (called the Grande Roue), visited the Voiles en Voiles Adventure Park, and the MTL Zipline. They also embarked on a river boat tour along the St. Lawrence River. Read all that Harmony and her boys got up to in Montreal here.
Fun Things to do in Montreal by Traveling Mom
Writing for the site Traveling Mom, Mimi Slawoff discusses some of the best things to do in Montreal. She visited the city with her young adult daughter. The duo had a blast exploring Downtown Montreal with its restaurants and shops. They also spent time at the Jean-Talon Market and participated in some waterfront activities like a 45 minute boat tour. Mimi and her daughter, Christina, also enjoyed shopping on the historic Rue Saint-Paul, which is one of the city’s prettiest streets. See all that Mimi and her daughter did in Montreal here.
Montreal, Quebec with Kids: Old Montreal and Vieux-Port by Around The World L
Lillie is the mom behind the Around The World L blog. She spent three days in Montreal with her toddler. They started in Old Montreal, where they walked down the cobblestone streets and observed the architecture dating back to the 1600s. They visited the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Chateau Ramezay museum, and the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History, which offers interactive exhibits for kids (like digging for artifacts). Read about all that Lillie and her family got up to in Montreal here.
A Weekend in Montreal with Kids by The Daily Adventures Of Me
Jamie of The Daily Adventures Of Me is a mom of three boys. She spent a weekend with her kids in Montreal and explored many of the city’s historic sites like the Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, the Old Port, and the Underground City. They also took the time to visit museums including the Botanical Gardens, the Biodome, the Insectarium, and the Courtyard of the Senses. Read all that Jamie and her boys did in Montreal here.
Travel Montreal With Kids: 5 Things To See by Kid World Citizen
Becky is the mom behind the Kid World Citizen website. This guest post, written by Alexis Dallara-Marsh, describes a trip to Montreal taken with her two toddlers. They enjoyed the Children’s Museum, a trip to Quinn Farm (which offers many hands-on activities for kids), a visit to the B-Fly Butterfly exhibit in Quartier Dix 30, an outdoor shopping complex located in nearby Brossard, Quebec, and many visits to the city’s great playgrounds! Read all of Alexis’ Montreal suggestions here.
If you’re a blogger who would like to be included in this post or write a guest post for Families Love Travel, please email us at contribution@familieslovetravel.com!
What are your favorite things to do with kids in Montreal or Quebec? Feel free to comment below!