10 things to do in Montreal at night

Montreal is a beautiful French-speaking city that is the second largest in Canada after Toronto and is considered the country’s cultural capital. The city is different both day and night. In the first case, you will see what tourists usually want to see, and in the second, what locals love Montreal for. If you want to experience the best of what it offers, check out at least a few of these incredible things.

Casino de Montréal

One of the most visited places in Montreal at night is the Casino de Montréal. The place is generally popular because it is not far from equally interesting establishments, cafes, and restaurants. 

The Casino de Montréal gained its greatest fame during the Canadian GP when thousands of F1 fans came here. If you are a beginner or even an experienced gambler, classic gambling activities await you, including the legendary one-armed bandits, poker tables, crypto roulette, bar, and restaurant. The only thing you need to be prepared for is the lack of craps table. The rest of the establishment is good and worth a look.

La Ronde

La Ronde is the largest amusement park in Eastern Canada. This is not an ordinary park but one that reveals itself at night in all its beauty, drive, and screams. La Ronde is known for its Guinness World Records: the world’s largest two-track wooden ride and the largest wooden roller coaster in Canada.

Basilica of Notre Dame

Built in the Gothic Revival style and adorned with intricate statues and peaceful chapels, this majestic church tower sits high above the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal in the historic district. But don’t rush to buy a 15-20 minute guided tour. Wait until the night, when all the tourists and guides have left, and you will have access to the Basilica of Notre Dame at night.

Bota Bota

Do you love spas like Montrealers do? Bota Bota is a multi-level “floating” spa located right on the water overlooking the city skyline and historic buildings of Montreal’s Old Port, so it’s fair to say it offers some of the best views in the city, especially at night.

Montreal’s ‘Underground city‘

In general, it doesn’t matter what time of day you come here, since, as is clear from the information, this place is located underground, where sunlight does not penetrate. But don’t be scared. The underground City of Montreal is a network of large shops, metro lines, cafes, and restaurants where you can enjoy. All these establishments and other exciting objects are located underground. But you need to follow the signs so as not to get lost.

The Cloakroom

The Cloakroom has been named one of Canada’s Best Bars for 2022. This is not an average bar for football fans and rowdy game-watchers. Of course, this can be arranged, but a bar with candles suggests a calmer atmosphere, even though many are generally accustomed to a different format of bars.

Mile End

Mile End is a place where art lovers gather. Fans, artists, writers, musicians, and directors come here to show their projects just for fun. Mile End as a whole is a 10-block neighborhood with a lot of places based on interests. Fans of loud musical performances? Le Cafe Depanneur is a meeting point for both amateurs and professional musicians. And there really are many such places.

Visit local festivals

Montreal is also home to various festivals that take place regularly throughout the year. The exception, of course, was during the active phase of COVID-19, but fortunately, these times have passed. 

As a result, festivals like MURAL, Osheaga, Festival International de Jazz, Just For Laughs, and dozens of other events are an ideal chance to see Montreal’s beautiful day and night (especially at night!).

Street art tour of Saint Laurent

As you can imagine, creativity in Montreal is something that will haunt you all the time, whether you like it or not. Walking along the main street or adjacent alleys, you can see street art and the process of their creation at night. 

Most artists are busy during the day at other exhibitions and come in the evening and night to demonstrate the whole process to all interested viewers.

Village au Pied-du-Courant

It is the perfect place to feel the sand, relax in a hammock and have fun drinking craft beer and local dishes. Village au Pied-du-Courant is a kind of biome within which a new world opens up, where creativity, music, festivals, and fireworks are also present.

The bottom line

Montreal is a very romantic, bright, and contrasting city. The autumn season is not as bright as summer and autumn, so it is better to follow the entertainment guide for November and prepare for a future trip. The above list of things to do will definitely turn an ordinary trip into an unforgettable adventure filled with new emotions and impressions.