Montréal Feature

Top Reasons to Go to Montréal

Browse Public Markets: Marche Atwater, one of the city's oldest public markets, and the bustling Marche Jean-Talon, in Little Italy, are two must-see places.

Check Out the Nightlife: There's a strong heritage of late-night revelry in this city. Top spots include rue Crescent, boulevard St-Laurent, and rue St-Denis, as well as Old Montreal and the Village, Montreal's gay epicenter.

Get a Dose of Multiculturalism: Montreal is a melting pot of world culture, yours to experience by exploring ethnic neighborhoods and sampling a range of cuisine.

Celebrate Jazz Fest: Montréal's biggest party happens every year in late June and early July—and if jazz is your thing it's not to be missed. Reserve early; hotels book up months in advance.

Stroll Old Montréal: Old Montreal has it all?cobblestone streets, a great waterfront, fine restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts, and the Old Port, which buzzes with nightlife.

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