Montreal

Montreal is an amazing city, with similarities to some European cities, while maintaining Canadian charm, it has so much to offer.    Known for amazing night life, as well as some unbeatable food, there is a reason for everyone to visit.  As most places can be seen in the span of a weekend, this is an amazing city to flock to if you are looking for a short getaway.  Come for architecture and beauty, but don’t forget about the bustling food scene, as Montreal can be quite the culture hub. 

 SEE:

Old Montreal | The section of Montreal that oozes European influence and charm, filled with quaint streets of gorgeous architecture.  Rue Saint Paul in the main street in this section, where you can browse shops, cafés and restaurants and take in the atmosphere

Place d’Armes | Scenic square, make sure you check out!

Notre Dame Basilica | The Basilica, just off the square, located in the old district of Montreal.  Super beautiful on the inside and out, worth checking out!

Mount Royal | Mountain, in the middle of Montreal, giving a gorgeous green space to this city.  Make sure to Check out the ‘Belvedere lookout,’ which gives you an awesome view of the city!

Port of Montreal | hangout on the water front, check out the restaurants and cafes that line the Saint Lawrence River

Le Plateau- Mont- Royal | Charming neighborhood, come here for cute cafes and places to eat!

Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal | Located at the top of Mount Royal, totally worth the trip up, super grand from the outside, but make sure you take the time to go in!

 EXTRAS:

Poutine | Make sure you try some of the Canadian specialty, especially when in Quebec!

A&W locations | This might be an odd suggestion coming from me, but as a child root beer was a TREAT, and I truly cannot remember the last time I had it.  Since we visited in summer, a super cold root beer was amazing.  Who knew this was a chain of restaurants?