Exploring Old Montreal is about taking your time and enjoying the moment.
With stores that range from brand-name clothing to retro and vintage choices, you can spend hours just checking out all that is on offer.
Montreal is a city of festivals and there always seems to be something going on. Especially in the summertime.
It may not be as famous as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, but Notre Dame Basilica is a proud monument in Montreal.
Hike up the mountain to Mount Royal Park (Parc du Mont Royal) to enjoy a picnic above the city or jump on a bike.
While you are up in the Mount Royal area, be sure to check out another great Montreal Basilica, St. Joseph’s Oratory.
After you have explored a bit of Mount Royal Park head over to Rue Rachel and have a fantastic 5-course dinner at Apres Le Jour.
This is the place to be in Montreal with outdoor terraces and views of the old port it has a feel of the Montmartre area of Paris.
Go out on the town for some dining and dancing on Montreal’s most vibrant street.
It is a romantic and relaxing way to enjoy the city. Different companies offer brunch, dinner, and site seeing cruises daily.
Pathways and parks line the waterfront. Rent yourself a quadricycle to explore the area or bring your inline skates.
Like many European cities, you can rent a bike with the swipe of a credit card and start exploring.
When in France, we love going to the market for bread and cheese, and when in Montreal, Canada, we love doing the same.
What city doesn’t have a giant observation wheel these days? And Montreal is no exception.
Montreal can get mighty cold in the winter and very hot in the summer but that doesn’t keep people at home.
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