NYC Student’s One-Day Speedrun Montreal Guide! 🇨🇦⚡

Montreal isn’t too big—you can cover most of it in one intense day! Here’s my speedrun itinerary to max out your 24 hours. ✅ 8:30 AM｜Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) 🏰 🔘 Start with a stroll through the cobblestone streets of the old town. The historic buildings and street performers give major European vibes—every corner is Instagram-worthy! ✅ 9:15 AM｜Le Petit Dep (St-Sulpice location) ☕ 🔘 This adorable green-fronted café + general store is too cute! Grab a latte and a pastry, recharge, and snap some aesthetic pics. ✅ 10:00 AM｜Montréal Underground City (RÉSO) 🚇 🔘 Escape into the massive subterranean maze of shops and metro stations. Perfect for summer AC or winter warmth—and yes, it connects to Eaton Centre for quick shopping. ✅ 11:30 AM｜Lunch: Ma Poule Mouillée 🍗 🔘 Must-try Portuguese grilled chicken! Their poutine with spicy sauce is legendary. Super popular, but turnover is fast—go early! ✅ 1:00 PM｜Habitat 67 + Biosphère 🏗️🌎 🔘 Walk off lunch at Habitat 67, the futuristic "Lego-block" housing complex. Nearby, the Biosphère (eco-museum) is another cool photo spot. ✅ 3:00 PM｜McGill University 🎓 🔘 Visit Canada’s Harvard! The campus has old-school Harry Potter vibes, especially the libraries. A quick but aesthetic detour. ✅ 4:15 PM｜Épicerie Basta 🥛 🔘 Grab a local-favorite yogurt—though tbh, it’s overhyped? My friends and I thought the texture was… odd. Try at your own risk! 😅 ✅ 5:30 PM｜Dinner: Au Pied de Cochon 🦆🍟 🔘 Foie gras heaven! Everything here is rich and decadent—must-orders: Foie Gras Poutine and Duck in a Can. Book ahead! ✅ 7:00 PM｜Notre-Dame Basilica AURA Light Show ✨ 🔘 Grand finale! The AURA light projection inside the cathedral is MIND-BLOWING—like an immersive art exhibit + concert. 100% worth it! #TravelLikeASpecialForces #Montreal #MontrealLife #MontrealEats #MontrealFoodie #Canada #CanadianLife 🇨🇦🔥