Free Things to Do in Montreal

Notre-Dame Basilica Montreal

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Shops, Museums, and Restaurants to Explore

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Museum of Fine Arts Montreal

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Street Performances in Montreal

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Pointe-à-Callière Archaeology Museum

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Mount Royal Park

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Plateau Mont Royal

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Free Outdoor Shows

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Jean-Talon Market

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Jardin Botanique gardens

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