Hello how may I help you? What river is Montreal on? Montreal is at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers How far from the US border is Montreal? LEt me find that Ok Montreal is about 90.1 km from the US border What are some things to see in Montreal You can see the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal. Do I need a passport to travel to Montreal from the US? Yes, you need a passport to cross the US-Canadian border. Thank you