Fly Vancouver to Montreal, Canada's largest francophone city
Your flight from Vancouver to Montreal brings you to Canada's largest french speaking city - but don't worry if you are an English speaker, Montreal is very bilingual.
The island of Montreal has been a trading hub for 4000 years, as its strategic location along the St. Lawrence river made the large island a natural gathering place for first nations people and later European settlers. Modern day visitors flying from YVR to YUL will discover a vibrant, multicultural city that hosts residents and travellers from around the world.
Montreal is known as the city of festivals, and it lives up to its nickname. Many people fly from Vancouver to Montreal for its most famous festivals, like the world renowned Montreal Jazz Festival, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival and the Osheaga Music Festival. No matter when you arrive in Montreal you're likely to find a great festival experience happening in the city.
Travellers from Vancouver to Montreal might be used to the soaring rocky mountains outside their home city, but a trek up Mount Royal in the heart of the city is a must-do for visitors. A stroll through the magnificent urban park to the city's highest peak brings you to a breathtaking view of Canada's second largest city.
Montreal is home to beautiful architecture, both historical and contemporary. The European settlement of Montreal occurred almost 200 years before European settlement in Vancouver, making the historic buildings of particular interest for people flying from Vancouver to Montreal. Montreal is home to an incredible number of awe-inspiring churches like Notre-Dame Basilica and Paroisse La Visitation-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie - the city contains so many churches and cathedrals that author Mark Twain once referred to Montreal as ‘the city of a hundred steeples'. Enthusiasts of modern architecture will love checking out the Biosphere, designed by famed architect Buckminster Fuller, and the avant-garde Habitat 67 housing complex overlooking the St. Lawrence River, designed as an urban architectural showcase for Montreal's 1967 World's Fair.
Book a flight from Vancouver to Montreal and explore the Old City
History comes to life
Explore the beauty of Old Montreal when you fly from Vancouver to Montreal. Wander along cobblestone streets, visit majestic cathedrals and discover world-class dining experiences in Montreal's oldest neighbourhood.
After your Vancouver to Montreal flight, take a stroll down St. Paul St. as people have been doing for hundreds of years. Along historic St. Paul St. you'll find shops, restaurants, bars and art galleries to suit every taste. Next, take a quiet walk along Montreal's waterfront and visit the Old Port of Montreal where you'll discover the 60 m (200 ft) tall Grand Roue de Montreal ferris wheel. From the top of the wheel you will be treated to a spectacular view of the city and St. Lawrence River below.
Discover the history of Montreal at the Pointe-à-Callière Museum where you can explore exhibitions examining the founding (and even the foundations) of the city of Montreal. See artefacts from indigenous peoples who inhabited the island long before the arrival of Europeans and learn about how early settlers began building the city that exists today - you can even explore a preserved section of Montreal's oldest sewer below the museum (don't worry, it's been thoroughly cleaned!).
While on your trip from Vancouver to Montreal, make sure to visit the grand Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal. This beautiful domed building began as Montreal's central market in 1847 and at times also acted as Montreal's city hall, even housing the Parliament of United Canada in 1849. Currently, Bonsecours Market hosts a variety of boutiques, cafes and restaurants as well as event and exhibition spaces used throughout the year.
Last but not least, no trip to Old Montreal is complete without a visit to Notre-Dame Basilica. This Gothic revival masterpiece was constructed in the early 1800s and stands as a testament to the importance of religion in the lives of Montreal's French settlers.
Fly from Vancouver to Montreal and experience the centre of French Canadian culture
Vive le Montreal
Spend some time in downtown Montreal - or, as the locals would say Centre-ville - and enjoy big city entertainment, dining and shopping.
Shopaholics flying from Vancouver to Montreal will love taking a walk along the city's famous Sainte-Catherine Street. This 11 km (9 mi) long commercial mecca features everything from local boutiques to international brands. If walking the whole street seems a little daunting, don't worry - there are nine stops of Montreal's underground metro along Sainte-Catherine Street to make your journey easier!
Looking for entertainment, culture and a bit of fun after your Vancouver to Montreal flight? The Quartier des Spectacles is where you should go. This one square kilometre area of downtown Montreal is home to over 80 venues for music, entertainment, art and other cultural events. As the cultural hub of Montreal, this area is also the site of festivals and events like the Montreal Jazz Festival and Cinémania.
Arts and culture in Montreal don't stop at the Quartier des Spectacles - downtown Montreal also features the Quartier du Musee (aka. The Museum Quarter to anglophones). Anchored by the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum Quarter is the place to discover high-end fashion boutiques, fine dining restaurants and art galleries as well as a wide variety of architectural styles displaying the evolution of Montreal's central district.
Visitors flying from Vancouver to Montreal might be used to the famously mild weather of their hometown. To get out of the summer sun or winter chill, walk through Montreal's Underground City, an underground pedestrian network that provides a temperature controlled escape from the outdoors. Over 33 km of underground pathways connect the downtown area of Montreal, and you can find over 2,200 shops and restaurants. Office buildings, hotels, schools and universities are all accessible through the underground, as well 10 metro stations and two train stations for easy travel in and out of the city centre.
How to get to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Porter's check-in desk is located on the departures level of the airport.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about 14 km / 8.6 mi from the Vancouver city centre.
Transportation to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
There are a few ways to travel to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to catch your YVR to YUL flight.
Taxis and ridesharing
Taxis and ride-hailing apps Uber and Lyft are available for pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
By train
Vancouver's light rail transit system connects directly from Vancouver City Centre to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The Canada line connects travellers from downtown Vancouver to the airport in less than 30 minutes. Visit thecanadaline.com for more information about fares and schedules.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) parking
There are many parking options for travellers looking to drive to or from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Choose from hourly, daily, or weekly rates.
Parking can be booked online ahead of time on the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) website.
Landing in Montreal after a flight from Vancouver
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 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 Uber pickup are available at the airport. To find your ride, exit through door 7 on the Departures level.
The 747 P-E-Trudeau Airport / Downtown shuttle bus provides service from the airport to downtown.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) parking
There are many parking options at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in Montreal. Choose from Terminal, Economy, or Indoor 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.
