Timeline
11:00
Walk from metro Sherbrooke to Place Roy. The small square features a stone map of the world and scattered bronze chairs. It is a quiet spot to orient yourself before the crowds arrive.
11:30
Walk one minute to Olive & Gourmando. Order a sandwich or the daily lunch dish to go. The boulangerie opens at 08:00 on weekdays, making it an easy, fast stop before your next move.
12:15
Walk forty minutes SSE to Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Built over the ruins of Montreal's first settlement, the museum uses audiovisual technology and archaeological remains to tell the city's story. Spend the next hour exploring the layers of history.
13:15
Return to Place Roy for a final look at the public art. The square is where the roads from the Place Royale and McGill Street meet, offering a central point to reflect on the history you just saw.
Local tip
The walk to the museum is long. Wear comfortable shoes and bring the sandwich if you prefer to eat while walking through the historic streets.
Check before you go
- Olive & Gourmando is open Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00. On Monday it is closed, so choose a different day or eat elsewhere.
- Pointe-à-Callière Museum hours vary by season. Check the current opening times online before you go.
Worth knowing
- Olive & Gourmando is open at 11:30 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).