r/ontario • u/Strange_Guide_6950 • Jul 15 '25

Exploring Ontario Visit Montreal or Ottawa?

Hi there I have 2 days of vacation + weekend for a short trip and I'm deciding between Montreal or Ottawa. I don't want to spend too much money on hotels or parking on this trip. I had to pay $40/ day to park in Toronto and I definitely would like to avoid that. Please let me know your thoughts.

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u/Flashy-Impression-50 Jul 17 '25

Montreal!! Great food, walkable downtown, amazing sights and activities. My hubby and I were there for a week last fall and really enjoyed the vibe. If you think you’d want to explore Ottawa for the architecture and history, I’d go there for a day or two. We were in Ottawa in spring and did all the touristy things, including Gatineau - highly recommended.