MontrealvsQuebec City
Can't decide between Montreal and Quebec City? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Montreal
Montreal is a bilingual gem where French flair meets North American energy. This vibrant city offers incredible festivals, stunning street art, world-class bagels, and a joie de vivre that makes it feel like a slice of Europe in the Americas.
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Quebec City
Quebec City is North America's most European city, a UNESCO World Heritage site of cobblestone streets, stone walls, and French joie de vivre. The only walled city north of Mexico offers the iconic Château Frontenac, charming Petit-Champlain district, and authentic French Canadian culture.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Montreal offers Old Montreal, Mount Royal, Notre-Dame Basilica
Quebec City offers Château Frontenac, Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec), Petit-Champlain
Food & Dining
Montreal is famous for its local dining scene
Quebec City is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Montreal offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Quebec City offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to October
June to September, December to February (Winter Carnival)
Weather
Summer: 26°C, Winter: -8°C
Summer: 25°C, Winter: -12°C
Top Attractions in Montreal
- 1Old Montreal
- 2Mount Royal
- 3Notre-Dame Basilica
- 4Mile End
- 5Jean-Talon Market
- 6Underground City
Top Attractions in Quebec City
- 1Château Frontenac
- 2Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec)
- 3Petit-Champlain
- 4Dufferin Terrace
- 5Citadelle
- 6Montmorency Falls
Montreal is Popular With
Quebec City is Popular With
Geheimtipps
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Geheimtipps in Montreal
- 1
The Farine Five Roses Sign
A iconic, retro neon sign overlooking the city skyline from the South Shore, originally advertising a flour company.
- 2
Biodôme de Montréal
Not a typical museum, but an immersive ecosystem zoo housed in the former velodrome from the 1976 Olympics.
Geheimtipps in Quebec City
- 1
Morrin Centre
A former prison turned Victorian-era English-language literary and historical society, located in a stunning building on Rue d'Auteuil.
- 2
Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge
A serene, 24-hectare historic estate and gardens in the Sillery neighborhood, with a manor house, greenhouses, and walking trails along the St.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Montreal
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal)
The historic heart of the city, with 17th-century architecture, cobblestone streets, and a romantic, old-world atmosphere.
Plateau Mont-Royal
A bohemian, vibrant district known for its colorful row houses with iconic spiral staircases, indie shops, bustling cafes, and some of the city's best street art.
Top-Gegenden in Quebec City
Old Quebec (Vieux-Québec)
The historic heart of the city, divided into Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville).
Quartier Petit-Champlain
Nestled at the foot of the cliff in Lower Town, this is often called North America's oldest commercial district.
Budgetvergleich
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Montreal and Quebec City are incredible destinations. Montreal excels in festivals and bagels, while Quebec City stands out for Château Frontenac and French culture.
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