30 days in Montreal & Vancouver Itinerary

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Dubarry Furs, Place Montreal Trust, Le Vaisseau D'or, and other attractions you added. Get a sense of the local culture at Notre-Dame Basilica and Biodome de Montreal. Head to Atwater Market and Carrefour Lavalfor some retail therapy. Step out of Montreal with an excursion to Alaskan Adventure Dog Sledding in Arundel--about 1h 40 min away. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Plateau Mont-Royal, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Patrick's Basilica, take an in-depth tour of Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal Archaeology and History Complex, and don't miss a visit to Place Jacques-Cartier.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Montreal. Expect a daytime high around -1°C in December, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can fly to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Burnaby Village Museum and Crescent Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Granville Island and Audain Art Museum. Explore Vancouver's surroundings by going to White Rock Pier (in White Rock), Richmond (Steveston Heritage Fishing Village, International Buddhist Society (Buddhist Temple), &more) and Westminster Abbey (in Mission). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Spanish Banks, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and make a trip to Fort Langley National Historic Site.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Vancouver trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Montreal to Vancouver in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Montreal to Vancouver, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Montreal in December; daily highs in Vancouver reach 7°C and lows reach 2°C.