Montréal

Charming spot in Plateau with big windows and a terrace.

Former headquarters of the Royal Bank of Canada transformed into an athedral-like cafe.

Cafe perched on the upper floors of a high-rise building.

A relaxed open-air cafe in Square Saint-Louis.

A 24/7 Plateau institution serving the best poutine in town.

Historic Saint-Laurent restaurant serving Montréal smoked meat.

The iconic Montréal bagel.

Great casual Lebanese sandwiches, bowls, and grilled skewers downtown.

Outstanding bison lasagna served by a welcoming owner.

Solid diner comfort food.

Syrian fine dining recommended by friends.

Aesthetic hi-fi listening bar where friendly bartenders even let us choose vinyl records from the collection.

Great community music hub; had a good night here with the live band freestyling.

Chic wine bar that turns into a dance floor later in the evening.

Stylish cocktail lounge.

Intimate cocktail spot in Old Montréal.

Long-standing tavern on Saint-Denis featuring live indie sets.

Basement-style music venue hosting underground gigs.

Classic, laid-back cigar lounge on Saint-Denis.

The iconic Formula 1 street circuit on Île Notre-Dame; open to the public for biking, running, or walking.

Montréal’s fine arts museum, spread across several pavilions.

Neoclassical museum building on Place d'Armes.

Plateau park ideal for afternoon picnics and spontaneous open-air music sessions.

The front steps offer one of the best sunset views in town.

Viewpoint at the top of Mont Royal overlooking the entire downtown skyline and the Saint Lawrence River.

Historic 1920s cinema hall inspired by the Paris Opéra.

Rent a kayak here on the historic canal.

Montréal's largest nature park at the western tip of the island.

A scenic 2-hour drive north into the Laurentian Mountains ending in fantastic hiking trails, lakes, and alpine views.

Open-air food market in Little Italy.