Take a Calgary to Montreal flight and explore the architecture
When your flight from Calgary to Montreal lands at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, you'll find yourself in Quebec's largest city. Montreal is an incredible destination of endless entertainment and culture for you to explore.
Visitors from Calgary to Montreal should make plans to visit the city's namesake, Mount Royal, located in the heart of the city. A walk through Mount Royal park and up the mountain - which, for Calgarians who are used to living next to the Rockies, will seem like more of a hill - is a wonderful way to get a bit of exercise and discover an amazing view of the city. While on your walk, check out the various monuments that can be found throughout the park, including the famous 30-metre tall Mount Royal Cross, which has stood for nearly 100 years and is meant to emulate a wooden cross originally erected in the mid-1600s.
Just walking through the city is a visual treat for visitors from Calgary to Montreal. With architecture ranging from heritage buildings and churches with soaring steeples to unique modern construction, Montreal is a great way to see Canada's history unfold through building styles. You may specifically notice the impressive number of churches once you've landed from your flight from Calgary to Montreal - Montreal's history as a Catholic centre led to the construction of hundreds of churches, including four beautiful basilicas and six awe-inspiring cathedrals!
One of Montreal's most iconic modern buildings is the acclaimed Biosphere. Designed by renowned architect Buckminster Fuller and built in 1967 as an Expo ‘67 pavilion, this geodesic dome is now home to an environmental museum. But, don't confuse the Biosphere with the Biodome or you might miss one of the city's other iconic attractions when you fly from Calgary to Montreal. Montreal's Biodome is a unique indoor exploration of five different ecosystems, all housed under a single roof. Originally built as a velodrome for the 1976 Olympic games, the Biodome is now an oasis in the city offering educational experiences. This incredible attraction is a must-see after your flight from Calgary to Montreal.
Of course, Montreal is also a city chock-full of amazing dining and entertainment experiences that will keep your schedule and your stomach full. No matter what your interests, Montreal has something for you to enjoy. From sports to music to history and science, your trip from Calgary to Montreal will be one to remember.
Book a flight from Calgary to Montreal to see where the bagels are made
Plateau and Mile End
After your flight from Calgary to Montreal lands, head to Plateau and Mile End. Known for its artistic flair, this neighbourhood northeast of Mount Royal Park is a haven for artists and features several theatres and artistic learning institutions.
Famous for their brightly-coloured houses, Plateau and Mile End are also home to once source of the famous Montreal bagel. Fairmount Bagel originally opened in 1919, introducing the people of Montreal to their delicious wood-baked bagels. Now you can get Montreal-style bagels throughout North America, but you can only get the original when you take a flight from Calgary to Montreal.
Looking to cover more ground on your tour of the neighbourhood? Take a bike tour with Fitz Montreal. This local tour company offers visitors the chance to see Montreal from a different perspective - on two wheels! Discover the beauty of Montreal's residential streets and laneways, take a ride through Old Montreal, or try a bar-hopping tour of the neighbourhood for a bit of vacation fun.
If you are looking for a great shopping experience after your Calgary to Montreal flight, check out St. Laurent Boulevard. This stretch of road is famous for its unique fashion boutiques and vintage shops. St. Laurent Boulevard is also a great place to grab a delicious meal, craft beer or to spend the night dancing away.
Hang out by the canal after your flight from Calgary to Montreal
Les Quartiers du Canal
An amalgamation of three unique neighbourhoods - Griffintown, Little Burgundy and Saint-Henri - the Quartiers du Canal is the perfect place to spend a leisurely afternoon after your flight from Calgary to Montreal.
Running the length of the three neighbourhoods is the area's namesake, the Lachine Canal. Built in the 1820s to improve shipping routes and bypass the treacherous Lachine rapids southeast of Montreal, the canal is now a 14 km long urban park, perfect for a relaxing walk or bike ride while you explore the city after your Calgary to Montreal flight.
While exploring the Quartiers du Canal, make sure you stop by the Atwater Market. This art deco marketplace has been a neighbourhood hub since opening in 1933. Featuring everything from fresh produce, cheese and deli meat vendors to delicious restaurants, the Atwater Market truly comes to life when the weather gets warm and the walls of the market are removed to create a vibrant outdoor shopping experience.
For a fun photo opportunity, check out the Dendrites sculpture at the north end of Griffintown. These large, climbable sculptures are shaped like the roots of giant trees and allow visitors to capture a unique view of the city around them.
If you're looking to cool off in the hot summer months, you can try river surfing or white water kayaking in the nearby St. Lawrence River or grab a cold beverage at one of the many restaurants and taverns throughout the Quartiers du Canal.
There are lots of great things to do in this exciting neighbourhood when you land after your Calgary to Montreal flight.
How to get to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the departures level.
The Calgary International Airport (YYC) is about 19 km / 11.8 mi from downtown Calgary.
Transportation to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxi and ridesharing services like Uber and TappCar are available for pick-up and drop-off at Calgary International Airport (YYC). Taxi pick-up locations are located at the Arrivals Level outside of Door 9 and 15. Ridesharing pick-up locations are located at the Departures Level curbside by Door 1 or Door 12.
By bus
You can board the 300 BRT Airport via City Centre bus from downtown Calgary to get to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Visit calgarytransit.com for more information about fares.
Calgary International Airport (YYC) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from Calgary International Airport (YYC). Choose from hourly, daily, or weekly rates.
Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Calgary International Airport (YYC) website.
Landing in Montreal after a flight from Calgary
There are many options for transportation to downtown Montreal from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The trip is about 20 km / 12 mi from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to downtown Montreal.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to downtown
Car rental services are available at the kiosks on the ground floor of the multi-level parking complex, located in front of the passenger terminal building of Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Taxis and car services are available to take you downtown.
Uber pickup is available at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Pick-up locations for ridesharing services depend on the service you order – refer to the instructions in the app on how to meet your driver. Follow airport signage that lead to designated airport ridesharing zones.
The 747 P-E-Trudeau Airport / Downtown shuttle bus provides service from the airport to downtown.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YEG) parking
There are many parking options at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Montreal. Choose from terminal, economy or indoor parking. The airport also offers the convenience of ValetParc parking.
Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.
