There's Nothing Like the Big City: Montreal

There's Nothing Like the Big City: Montreal

When was the last time you wore heels? The last time you went dancing—other than at a wedding? The last time you ate at a restaurant without crayons on the table? The last time you stayed up past midnight?

by Clarissa Cruz From

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Rue St.-Paul (bet. rues McGill and Bonsecours): sleek shops selling local clothes, furniture, and art, right in Old Montreal.

You Gotta do at Least One…
In Old Montreal and the Old Port, wander down rue St.-Jacques and rue Notre-Dame for fun encounters with hawkers, buskers, and gorgeous architecture.

Visit the Montreal Botanical Garden for the rare-plant collections and the seasonal blooms.

Bike along the picturesque Lachine Canal, and stop for fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and maple syrup at the outdoor farmers market, Marché Atwater.

Enjoy the panoramic view of Montreal, its islands, and the St. Lawrence River from atop Mount Royal Park.

Try Something New in Montreal
Take a ride through the bumpy St. Lawrence River rapids, located in front of the Old Port, with Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours. 514/284-9607, jetboatingmontreal.com, $51, equipment provided.

Hyatt Regency Montreal 1255 rue Jeanne-Mance, 514/982-1234, montreal.hyatt.com, from $150
SpringHill Suites 445 rue St.-Jean-Baptiste, 514/875-4333, springhillmontreal.com, from $114
Hotel St. Paul 355 rue McGill, 514/380-2222, hotelstpaul.com, from $176
Toqué! 900 place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, 514/499-2084, tasting menu $77
Buonanotte 3518 blvd. St.-Laurent, 514/848-0644, entrées from $10
Eggspectation Four locations including 201 rue St.-Jacques Ouest, 514/282-0119

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