Timeline
09:30
Start at the Montreal Clock Tower. Although the interior is closed to visitors, the exterior is a striking example of early 20th-century memorial architecture. Look up to see the clock mechanism that once guided sailors' watches.
09:42
Walk 4 minutes to Olive & Gourmando. This popular boulangerie is perfect for a light lunch or snack. Grab a fresh sandwich, a bowl of soup, or some baked goods to take with you.
10:15
Walk 20 minutes SSW to the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Built directly over the ruins of Montreal's first settlement, this modern museum uses audiovisual technology and archaeological remains to tell the story of the city's origins. It is the ideal place to deepen your understanding of the area you just walked through.
Local tip
Olive & Gourmando can get busy, so visiting right when the area opens helps secure a seat or a quick takeaway. The walk from the Clock Tower to the museum is pleasant and takes you through the historic heart of Old Montreal.
Check before you go
- Olive & Gourmando is open Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00.
- Pointe-à-Callière Museum opening hours vary by season; check the official site for current times.
Worth knowing
- Olive & Gourmando is open at 09:42 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).