Written by: Rashawn Khamari Merchant

Looking for a winter wonderland? Montreal is the perfect place to spend the holiday season. With its vast appeal in culture, tourist attractions, and accessibility, the French-Canadian city is a prime travel destination. 

Leaving from the United States, Montreal, Quebec, is a reasonably priced international destination. Booking your ticket several months in advance can be as low as $250 when departing from New York City. It costs almost double that amount to head to the western coast. Since Canada is out of the country, you must use your passport to travel. If you do not have one, apply for one with ample time before your trip. The U.S. Department of State provides information on passport travel on its website. Lastly, the total airtime is 1 hour and 30 minutes, which leaves plenty of time to participate in activities once you are on the ground. 

Hotel accommodations and location are essential to any vacation. Fortunately, with Montreal’s transportation options, nothing in the city is ever challenging to get to. A lovely hotel near Old Montreal will provide you with proximity to the downtown area, ample local shops and eateries, and exposure to city life. The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is a famous landmark, and if you reside in Old Montreal, the church is within walking distance. As mentioned, there is plenty of access to the city’s buses and train systems, and you can effortlessly travel from the airport to this area. 

Montreal’s attractions are a highlight of what the city has to offer. Visiting in the wintertime means you’ll have no shortage of Christmas and holiday-themed events and markets to attend. The town becomes covered in festive lights with decorations and trees everywhere you look. 

Sports are also at the heart of Montreal’s energy. The city is home to the Montreal Canadiens Hockey team, and the city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. Fifty years later, the Olympic Park and village remained firmly intact and converted into athletic and environmental centers. Inside the main stadium, there is the Biodome, a top-rated indoor nature center. The Biodome features built-out arctic, jungle, and deciduous forest-type habitats with many animals and plants. Surrounding the Biodome are Montreal’s insectarium and botanical garden.  

Overall, if you’re looking for a great travel destination for a great travel destination for a short weekend with loads of fun, Montreal, Quebec, is an excellent place to visit.

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