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Montréal on a Budget — Free & Cheap Weekend Plan

Free walks, cheap eats and the good stuff that doesn't cost anything.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Schwartz's

    Jewish deli · $ · The Main

    Land soft: Smoked meat since 1928. Medium-fat, no debate.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Dinner-grade kitchen worth lingering at
    • ·Keeps you in The Main — short walk from your other stops

Saturday

  1. Morning
    Lachine Canal Bike Path
    Outdoors · Saint-Henri

    Scenic 14 km waterfront cycling and walking trail through historic industrial neighbourhoods, ideal for active friends or couples.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Saint-Henri — short walk from your other stops
  2. Lunch

    Au Pied de Cochon

    Québécois · $$$ · Plateau

    Foie + maple + duck-in-a-can. Bring friends.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Strong lunch option, quick enough to keep the day moving
    • ·Keeps you in Plateau — short walk from your other stops
  3. Afternoon
    Old Port
    Family · Vieux-Montréal

    Riverside beach in summer, skate rink in winter.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Vieux-Montréal — short walk from your other stops
  4. Evening

    Free night plan

    Grab a bottle, walk to a viewpoint or waterfront, and watch the city light up. Costs nothing.

Sunday

  1. Morning
    Mont-Royal Tam-Tams
    Outdoors · Plateau

    Sunday drumming, jugglers and LARPers.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Best early — lighter crowds before noon
    • ·Keeps you in Plateau — short walk from your other stops
  2. Afternoon
    Drive-In Movie
    Family · Outskirts

    Pack snacks, park up and catch a double feature under the stars.

    Why this pick
    • ·Light on the wallet without feeling cheap
    • ·Holds up in the afternoon energy lull
    • ·Keeps you in Outskirts — short walk from your other stops