Vaulted Coffee & River-Stone Stories: Old Montréal Slowly

Hours and openings change often — double-check each spot is still open before you head out.

The day, stop by stop

1. 1
   9:00 AM 60 min

   Crew Collective & Café

   Start beneath soaring bank-hall ceilings, where marble, brass and espresso make an ordinary morning feel ceremonial.

   360 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montréal, QC H2Y 1P5, Canada

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2. 2
   10:30 AM 120 min

   Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Archaeology and History Complex

   Descend into the city’s foundations for stone passages and layered histories, then emerge beside the old waterfront.

   350 Place Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5, Canada

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3. 3
   12:45 PM 75 min

   Olive et Gourmando

   A bustling bakery-café where substantial sandwiches, flaky pastries and closely packed tables supply the lunchtime warmth.

   351 Rue Saint-Paul Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 2A7, Canada

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4. 4
   2:15 PM 60 min

   Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

   Trade cobblestone bustle for a blue-and-gold sanctuary, carved woodwork and a ceiling scattered with stars.

   110 Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 1T1, Canada

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5. 5
   3:45 PM 75 min

   Marché Bonsecours

   Finish beneath the silver dome with Québec-made crafts and design boutiques—not grocery stalls—in a landmark market building.

   350 Rue Saint-Paul Est, Montréal, QC H2Y 1H2, Canada

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