Your freedom trail to Boston’s history
Discover the history of one of the oldest cities in the United States, with flights from Montréal to Boston.
Strolling down the Freedom Trail starts your trip off on the right foot when your flight from Montréal to Boston lands. This 4-km red brick path will take you on a journey through the city’s storied past. From the Boston Common to the Massachusetts State House, you’ll find yourself making quite a few interesting stops as you trek down this historic path.
For a seafaring sight on the Freedom Trail, head to the Banks of the Boston Harbour. The USS Constitution, or “Old Ironsides”, was a warship in her youth, but she’s since retired to the harbour. Just across the street, visit the USS Constitution Museum, where the history of this wooden ship is preserved and on display to sharpen your nautical knowledge.
History in the form of art can be found in the Boston Museum of Art, where you can admire Monet’s Water Lilies. Dozens of paintings by renowned impressionist Claude Monet are housed in this gallery, making it one of the largest collections of his work outside Paris.
Your flight from Montréal to Boston may take you into the sky, but the New England Aquarium will bring you under the sea. Learn more about what goes on beneath the waves of Massachusetts Bay in this extensive aquarium, where thousands of animals, from the local American Lobster to the exotic Lionfish reside.
With flights from Montréal to Boston, sports fans are in luck. At Fenway Park, you can watch the Red Sox hit a homerun at this beloved ballpark. If you can snag seats in the Green Monster section, keep your catcher’s mitt ready - right-handed batters tend to take aim at this giant wall.
With so much to learn and discover in this historic city, you’ll never run out of things to do when you book flights from Montréal to Boston.
Boston’s North End
A taste of Boston’s Little Italy
With flights from Montréal to Boston, get a taste of Italian culture and tradition in Beantown’s North End neighbourhood.
If your trip to Boston’s Little Italy falls on a feast day, prepare for colourful parades and friendly street vendors. During these tributes to various saints, the heavenly smell of traditional Italian dishes wafts down every street. You’ll surely work up an appetite when flying from Montréal to Boston.
To satisfy your hunger, grab a taste of this delicious fare at one of the many Italian restaurants in the North End. You can’t go wrong with a slice of pizza, and Regina Pizzeria has been serving some of the best since 1946. For dessert, cannolis are a must. Head to both Mike’s Pastry and Modern Pastry for a cannoli comparison to see who has the best dessert in the neighbourhood. The competition is as fierce as it is tasty at these two North End institutions.
For another sweet taste to go with your dessert, take a walk to the nearby Clough House. Inside, Captain Jack’s Historic Chocolate Shop serves chocolate as it was prepared in the 18th-century. With flights from Montréal to Boston, you’ll have plenty of options to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Hop on the Freedom Trail for some more North End history. Since 1722, the Old North Church has stood in the neighbourhood, where you can look up towards the church’s 191-foot steeple to see where Paul Revere helped signal the arrival of the British during the American Revolution. Visit where Paul Revere lived at the time of his famous midnight ride at the Paul Revere House, downtown Boston’s oldest standing structure.
See just how far back this historic city traces its roots at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. Opened in 1659, this burial site has seen Boston from colony, to revolution, to today, making it one of the oldest features of the neighbourhood and a piece of history.
Filled with food and culture, the North End is a must-visit neighbourhood when you book flights from Montréal to Boston.
Charlestown
A revolutionary neighbourhood
Make Charlestown, a historic waterfront neighbourhood, the next stop after your flight from Montréal to Boston.
Find America’s revolutionary history at every corner in Charlestown. Visible throughout the neighbourhood, the Bunker Hill Monument towers 221 feet atop Breed’s Hill. Breed’s Hill was the site of most of the action during the Battle of Bunker Hill, making it a historic landmark worth checking out when your flight from Montréal to Boston lands.
Closer to sea level, you’ll find the USS Constitution. Built by order of President George Washington and affectionately known as “Old Ironsides”, this vessel is the oldest warship in the world still afloat. Launched in 1797, the ship famously survived the onslaught of British cannon fire during the War of 1812. In her retirement, she sits in the Boston Harbour, across from a museum detailing her other exploits.
Charlestown's waterfront has more nautical history to be explored in the Charlestown Naval Yard. See where Bostonians built ships for 174 years to take in Beantown’s seafaring past.
There’s no need to resort to ship’s rations while visiting this neighbourhood when you can enjoy a meal at one of Charlestown’s restaurants. For a taste of history, try the Warren’s Tavern. George Washington and Ben Franklin were both said to frequent this watering hole. While it might not be historically accurate, the Tavern Burger is one of the best items on the menu.
Walk off the food with a trek along the Freedom Trail and the Charlestown Bridge. With historical sites tightly packed into its 4 km, your flight from Montréal to Boston will turn you into an expert on the American Revolution in no time.
Getting to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Porter’s check-in desk is located in Terminal A.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 20 km / 12 mi from downtown Montréal.
Transportation to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Uber offers services to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Please allow sufficient time to drop off your car rental before your departing flight.
Taxis to downtown cost about $40 CAD. Car service costs about $50 CAD.
The 747 P-E-Trudeau Airport / Downtown shuttle bus provides service to the airport from downtown. The fare is $10 CAD.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) Parking
There are many parking options at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montréal. Choose from Terminal, Economy, or Indoor parking, with rates starting at $7 for 20 minutes and at $20 for 24 hours. The airport also offers the convenience of ValetParc parking for $42 for 24 hours.
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
Boston Airport Transportation to Downtown
There are many options for transportation to downtown Boston from Logan International Airport (BOS).
Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 6 km / 4 mi from downtown Boston.
Hotels near Boston Logan International Airport
Looking for a hotel near Boston Logan Airport for accommodation before your flight? Here are some hotels close to the airport:
Hilton Boston Logan Airport
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Hilton Garden Inn Boston Logan Airport
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Logan Airport
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
And more…
For pricing and reservations, please check the hotel website.
Transportation
Water taxis to downtown cost about $15 USD.
Take the complimentary Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority Silver Line SL1 bus from any one of the airport terminal stops.
Car rental services are available outside of the main terminal building of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and are accessible by Massport shuttle buses.
The Logan Express shuttle bus provides complimentary service from the airport to downtown.
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft offer services from Boston Logan International Airport. After requesting a ride, head to the nearest AppRide/TNC pickup lot. Fares from BOS to downtown start at $20 USD.
Taxis to downtown cost about $25 USD. Car service costs about $80 USD.
Boston Logan International Airport Parking
Driving to Boston Logan International Airport? There are many parking options at Boston Airport with convenient access to all terminals. Choose from the Central Parking Garage, Terminal B Garage or Terminal E Lots, with rates starting at $35 USD per day.
The information and figures above are for reference only, and may not be current. Please visit each airport's website for up-to-date details.
Flights may be operated by Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd or Porter Airlines Inc.
