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Daytime

Morning Light at Maison Nivard

Start your day at the island’s oldest standing house, then wander through nearby parks and shops in the quiet morning hours.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier

    Visit the Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier. This 300-year-old house serves as a museum during the May to October season and sits next to the river. It marks the most extensive prehistoric archeological site on the Island of Montreal.

  2. 09:45

    Bar Bara

    Walk to Bar Bara for a late morning snack or lunch. This Italian restaurant is open from 08:00 to 01:00 daily, making it a reliable spot to start your meal early in the day.

  3. 10:30

    Parc Saint-Paul

    Stroll north to Parc Saint-Paul. It is the closest park to the anchor, just a 43-minute walk away, offering a quiet green space to rest after your meal.

  4. 11:30

    Léché Desserts

    End your morning with a coffee at Léché Desserts. This café is open from 09:00 to 15:00, providing a sweet finish to your daytime exploration.

Local tip

Check the route if you need to navigate between these spots, as walking times vary. The Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier museum is only open from May to October, so verify its status if visiting outside those months.

Check before you go

  • Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier museum hours are May to October only.
  • Bar Bara is open 08:00-01:00 daily.
  • Léché Desserts is open 09:00-15:00 daily.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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