Destination & Activities

The Perfect Hotel for Exploring Historic Montreal

Experiences

The largest city in Quebec, Montreal is a mix of European influences, tech innovation and romantic charm. Named for Mount-Royal, the hill that rises from its center, the city enchants with strollable neighborhoods filled with boutiques and museums, historic landmarks such as Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and annual events including the Rogers Cup, the Osheaga Music and Arts Festival and the International Jazz Festival. At this downtown hotel, near McGill University, guests can begin their exploration on Sherbrooke Street before making their way to museums, markets and more.

On-Site Outlets

Spa St. James at The Ritz-Carlton Montreal

Waterfalls, fireplaces and an indoor saltwater pool overlooking Montreal set the scene at Spa St. James. Signature therapies include an aromatherapy escape for couples and a results-driven, nonsurgical facial that uses safe, powerful technology.

Everyday:

10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Services,Treatments and Amenities

Ayurvedic Treatment

Body Scrub

Body Wrap

Couples Massages

Eye Treatment

Facials

Fitness Classes

Fitness Counseling Services

Foot Bath

In-Suite Massages

Instructions in the art of massage

Lap Pool

Lip Treatment

Makeup Services

Manicures/Pedicures

Massages

Men’s Services

Paraffin Hand Treatment

Plunge Pool

Scalp & Hair Treatment

Spa Restaurant

Steam Room

Therapy Bath

Waxing

Fitness Centre

Guests may easily maintain their fitness routines at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal.

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Complimentary

Facilities Available

Locker rooms

Sauna rooms

Steam Rooms

Equipment Available

Cardiovascular Equipment

Elliptical Machine(s)

Exercise Bike(s)

Rowing Machine(s)

Strength Equipment

Treadmill(s)

Swimming

Indoor Saltwater Pool

Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM

Indoor

Towels provided

Heated

Lifeguard on Duty

Attractions

Montreal is a city rich in experiences, and this hotel is near the best of them. Make your way through the 10 greenhouses and 20 themed gardens at the Montreal Botanical Garden, learn the city’s history with the stained glass at the 1656 Notre-Dame Basilica or spend a sunny summer day at Parc Jean-Drapeau for the annual Formula 1 World Championship.

Notre-Dame Basilica

The Montreal’s oldest Catholic Church, built in 1656, is known for its intricately designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history of the city.

Montreal Symphony Orchestra

The Maison Symphonique de Montréal is the new home for the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, a must do when you come to the city. Get comfortably seated and let the show begin!

Saint Joseph’s Oratory

Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal is the largest shrine dedicated to Saint Joseph in the world. You must discover treasures like the votive chapel containing 10,000 lights and votive candles, the marvelous museum, the Chapel of Brother André built in 1904, the heart of Brother André, the spectacular gardens containing the Way of Cross, the Crypt Church and the majestic Basilica.

McCord Museum

The McCord Museum is home to one of the largest historical collections in North America (more than 1.4 million artifacts), consisting of First Peoples objects, costumes and textiles, photographs, decorative and visual artworks, and textual archives. It produces exciting exhibitions that engage visitors by offering them a contemporary look.

How to Move in Montreal

Montreal by Foot

From the Old Port of Montreal to Chinatown, from Little Italy to Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montrealers walk in the city at any time of the day and night. Going from one place to another is easy and enjoyable: from the city center, for example, you can have access to the Underground City, where more than 500 000 people flock every day.

Montreal by Public Transport

Public transport is a great way to explore the city. Just “hop in the subway” and within 10 minutes you are at the museum, the restaurant or in Old Montreal. The Ritz-Carlton Montreal is just a 5-minute walk from Peel Metro, on the Green Line.

Metros are very present in Montreal: two of the four main lines connect the downtown and the main tourist sites, as well as many bus stops and railway stations. Metros run every eight minutes on non-peak hours and every three minutes on peak hours.

For more information on public transportation in Montreal, visit www.stm.info

Montreal by Taxi

If you prefer to take a taxi, you may find one easily. All you have to do is to hail a car on the way or go to one of the many taxi stations in the metropolis. If you are coming from the Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport, the taxi fare is $40.00 to downtown.

Montreal by Bike

Montrealers love biking. Green city, geo-tourist and the world’s first city recognized by the National Geographic Society, Montreal has 350 kilometers of bicycle paths. Several trails are set up in the tourist districts allowing you to explore the city easily.

BIXI is the bicycle as a true method of urban transport. Available since 2009, BIXI is one of the best ways to visit some of the main attractions of Montreal worry free, enjoying nature actively. The system is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 3 seasons per year (from April to November). This service allows you to borrow a bike from a station, make trips and take the bike back to any other station on the network.

For more information about BIXI, visit www.montreal.bixi.com

Montreal at the Race

For some sport travelers, the discovery of a destination is done by crossing the districts of their host city at the time of race. This is why we provide you with customized jogging routes, real urban exploration in an accelerated mode. From its peaceful pedestrian streets to its vast green spaces, Montréal is full of discoveries, kilometer after kilometer. So put on your sports attire, bring your itinerary and enjoy a beautiful and relaxing run in the heart of our city.

Each itinerary includes a map, the total distance to be traveled, the degree of elevation of the different stages of the route, the connections to the other circuits as well as the main attractions of Montreal to see.

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Founded in 1860 as the Art Association of Montreal by a group of Montreal art collectors and patrons, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) was one of the first museums in North America to build up an encyclopedic collection. It now numbers over 41,000 works from Antiquity to today, making it unique in Canada. It comprises paintings, sculptures, graphic arts, photographs and decorative art objects… See More

Planning Your Trip

Planning your trip in Montreal.

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More Activities and Local Partners

Bonsecours Market (Marché Bonsecours)
Montreal Olympic Park
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal (Basilique Notre-Dame)
St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal

McGill University