Montréal Features

Montréal Features

• Top Things to Do in Montréal
  

  Everything about Montréal's magnificent basilica is grand, from the 228-foot twin steeples to the 7,000-pipe organ in the loft. The thousands... Read more

• What's New in Montréal
  

  Montréal is a forward-thinking, party-loving island metropolis of 1.9 million people that expands to about 3.8 million with its environs... Read more

• 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... Read more

• Top Experiences in Montréal
  

  Steeped in the traditions and the language of its mother country, Québec has a distinctly Continental flavor. Where else in North America... Read more

• Montréal Like a Local
  

  Visiting Montréal is like stumbling upon a little corner of Europe in North America. Soak up the rich French culture by sampling local... Read more

• Montréal With Kids
  

  There's no shortage of fantastic activities in Montréal for kids. Here's just a sampling of what the little ones might enjoy during a... Read more

• Flavors of Montréal
  

  Bistro and brasserie culture is vibrant across the province, with a focus on seasonal, regional, and often organic ingredients.... Read more

• A Food-Lover's Tour of Montréal
  

  Many Montrealers are true gourmets, or at least enthusiastic gourmands. And, indeed, the city has thousands of restaurants, markets, and food... Read more

• The Route Verte
  

  Stretches of what's called the most extensive route of biking trails in North America pass right through the very heart of downtown Montréal... Read more

• A One-Day Ski Trip
  

  If you ski or snowboard but are dedicated to a weekend in the city, you're in luck, because Montréal affords you the opportunity to have... Read more

• Montréal Nightlife Best Bets
  

  Best for music: Club Soda... Read more

• Late-Night Bites
  

  Da Emma : Hover over a plate of pasta or roasted lamb at this darkly lighted, romantic eatery.... Read more

• Montréal's Shopping Districts
  

  Most visitors to Montréal will have Downtown and Old Montréal on the itinerary, but for an authentic experience à la Montréalaise... Read more

• Don't-Miss Local Treats
  

  Although there are Québec regional specialties that can be found province-wide, such as steak frites, poutine (fries with gravy and cheese... Read more

• Old Montréal Lodging Alternatives
  

  There are many reasons for travelers to consider apartment rentals or other lodging alternatives, but we tend to recommend hotel suites instead... Read more

• Lachine Attractions
  

  Lachine Canal National Historic Site. If you want to work up an appetite for lunch—or just get some exercise—rent a bike on rue de... Read more

• Neighborhood Focus: The Underground City
  

  When Place Ville-Marie, the cruciform skyscraper designed by I. M. Pei, opened in the heart of downtown in 1962, the tallest structure of the... Read more