Longueuil Travel Guide (2026): Things to Do in Vieux-Longueuil & Around

Longueuil is the South Shore city directly across the Saint Lawrence from Montreal — easily reached by a single metro stop. Most Montreal visitors skip it, but a few hours in Vieux-Longueuil give you riverside paths, historic architecture, the most underrated Montreal skyline view in the region, and a relaxed neighbourhood feel. Here’s the complete 2026 guide.

How to Get to Longueuil from Montreal

Metro: Yellow Line, one stop from Berri-UQAM to Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke. 5 minutes.
Bike: Cross the Jacques-Cartier Bridge bike path from Old Port. 20 minutes.
Ferry: Seasonal Navette Fluviale from Jacques-Cartier Pier in the Old Port. Beautiful crossing.
Car: Jacques-Cartier or Champlain Bridge. Allow extra time during rush hour.

Top Things to Do in Vieux-Longueuil

Co-Cathédrale Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue: Historic 19th-century church, free to visit.
Rue Saint-Charles: The main pedestrian-friendly street with cafés, boutiques, and bistros.
Parc Saint-Mark and the Promenade René-Lévesque: Riverside walk along the seaway.
Parc de la Voie Maritime: Best free Montreal skyline view from the South Shore. Bike or walk in along the seaway.
Marché du Vieux-Longueuil (summer): Saturday public market.

Where to Eat

Rue Saint-Charles: Multiple bistros and casual restaurants.
Lou Crémier: Iconic local ice cream stop.
Several brunch spots within walking distance of the metro.

Best for Sunset

Walk or bike from the metro to Parc de la Voie Maritime for one of the best free sunset views of the Montreal skyline. Allow 20 minutes to walk one-way, or 5 minutes by bike.

What to Combine

Parc national des Îles-de-Boucherville — 15 minutes north, paddling and biking.
Boucherville’s historic centre — pretty 17th-century South Shore village.
Bike the Voie Maritime path all the way to Brossard for a longer ride.