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2 Old Montreal terrasses with gorgeous views that need to be on your summer bucket list

They're elevating alfresco dining, literally!

Cocktails and gourmet food on a rooftop table at sunset. Right: Rooftop terrace with city and church views in Old Montreal.

Rooftop dining with cocktails and gourmet plates at golden hour. Right: Scenic rooftop terrace with views of Old Montreal’s skyline.

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Terrasse season in Montreal is something special, with magical dining options opening up all over the city. But nothing will take your outdoor dining experience to the next level than these top-of-the-world terrasses in Old Montreal.

Now that the warm summer days are rolling in, you're invited to pass long days eating delicious fresh food, sipping creative cocktails, and soaking up the iconic skyline of Old Montreal, lit up gold by the setting sun.

If that sounds like your idea of a good time, these two terrasses in Old Montreal are a must-visit for fantastic food, drink and views.

Terrasse Nelligan: An eternal summer, elegance at its peak

Three cocktails on a counter brightly lit by direct sunshine.

Terrasse Nelligan's cocktail menu is full of creative and classic options.

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Price: 💸💸💸

Address: 5th floor, 106, rue Saint-Paul O., Montreal, QC

Why you need to go: With a laid-back yet elegant atmosphere, Terrasse Nelligan invites guests to relax and enjoy modern dishes and drinks while soaking up Old Port views and timeless architecture.

Order one of their signature cocktails to sip while perusing the menu of Mediterranean flavours, including gorgeous fresh seafood. Stick around on weekends for DJ sets that cap off the perfect summer evening.

Terrasse Nelligan menu

Terrasse Place d’Armes: A golden escape at the top of Old Montreal

Price: 💸💸💸

Address: 8th floor, 55, Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC

Why you need to go: Well-known for catching golden light during summer sunsets, this terrasse is a must for a memorable outing at the top of Old Montreal.

The food and drink at Terrasse Place d'Armes are curated to elevate that "golden hour" ambiance, from the burrata and tacos de crevettes to the heure d'été cocktail and sangria bar.

Terrasse Place d'Armes menu

Alfresco dining is Montreal's favourite summer activity for a reason. When the weather warms up, so does the appetite for fresh flavours, wide open skies and long sunny evenings.

Make the most of this summer by visiting these idyllic terrasses in the heart of Old Montreal.

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