Timeline
14:19
Grab a quick bite or coffee at Jimmy Restaurant before heading up. The Chinese restaurant is open and ready for a pre-sunset snack.
14:49
Walk to the Stade olympique and take the funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower. Arrive just in time to find a spot on the viewing platform as the golden light begins to wash over the city.
16:19
Head down and walk 15 minutes to Maam Bolduc in the Plateau. It is a regional restaurant famous for its huge portions and excellent poutine, open for dinner service.
17:19
End the evening with a stroll 5 minutes away to Vélo Québec. Grab a coffee or espresso in their relaxed outdoor seating area to wind down after dinner.
Local tip
The golden light at 15:49 is short-lived. Get to the tower early to secure a good view of the western skyline. Maam Bolduc is busy for dinner, so be prepared for a wait or go right when they open at 17:30.
Check before you go
- Stade olympique is open 09:00-17:00. Ensure you are inside the building and on the funicular before 17:00.
- Maam Bolduc is open Mon-Fri 07:30-22:00, Sa 08:00-22:00, Su 08:30-22:00.
- Vélo Québec is open Mo-Th 08:30-19:00 and Fr-Su 09:00-20:00. If you are visiting on a weekday, you must finish your drink by 19:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).