{"id":93,"date":"2021-08-02T19:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T13:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp-royal.com\/themes\/ashe-free\/?p=1"},"modified":"2022-02-13T05:00:08","modified_gmt":"2022-02-12T23:00:08","slug":"city-guide-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/en\/city-guide-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"City Guide: Montreal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_597695400_inner_0\">The largest French-speaking metropolis in North America, Montreal is today the second most populated city in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_597695400_inner_1\">This cosmopolitan and multicultural city is home to many must-see spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_597695400_inner_2\">Here is a selection of the to-do list for a stay in Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_597695400_inner_3\"><strong>What to do in Montreal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_597695400_inner_4\"><li><strong>Climbing to the top of Mount Royal \u2013 Belvedere<\/strong>&nbsp;(green lung of the city)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8588.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-649\" width=\"338\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8588.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8588-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90274_inner_0\">A true playground for Montrealers with its lake (Beaver Lake which turns into a skating rink in winter, its many trails through the woods, its 2 observation belvederes as well as its reception chalet)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90274_inner_1\">THE&nbsp;<strong>Chalet Belvedere (called Kondiaronk Belvedere)<\/strong>offers one of the&nbsp;<strong>most beautiful views&nbsp;<\/strong>about Montreal and its city center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90274_inner_2\">In winter, its hills are transformed to make way for activities such as sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing (possibility of renting equipment except sleds at the Lac des Castors pavilion).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90274_inner_3\">In summer, it is the ideal place for jogging or cycling or even picnicking at Beaver Lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lac-aux-castors-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650\" width=\"332\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lac-aux-castors-6.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Lac-aux-castors-6-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_21874_inner_0\">My little pleasure: Once you have walked the snowy paths to reach the viewpoint over the city, there is nothing like sitting on the steps in front of the reception chalet with a good coffee to warm up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_21874_inner_1\">Definitely the most iconic spot in the city. The #1 to do in Montreal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_21874_inner_3\"><li><strong>Strolling through Old Montreal and the Old Port<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Before heading to the Old Port of Montreal, you pass through the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, the historic district of the city and its famous Rue St-Paul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/downtown-4730166_1280.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-651\" width=\"308\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/downtown-4730166_1280.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/downtown-4730166_1280-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop at the&nbsp;<strong>Notre Dame Basilica<\/strong>&nbsp;to admire its superb stained glass windows (and for a moment of calm). Then, go to the historic&nbsp;<strong>Jacques-Cartier Square<\/strong>&nbsp;and sit on a terrace, where you will be perfectly placed to admire the street artists and portrait painters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/clock-tower-63742__480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-652\" width=\"345\" height=\"236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/clock-tower-63742__480.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/clock-tower-63742__480-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue your journey with a beautiful walk along the Saint Lawrence River, particularly near the<strong>&nbsp;clock tower&nbsp;<\/strong>with a view of the<strong>&nbsp;Jacques Cartier Bridge.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/te\u0301le\u0301chargement-2-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-653\" width=\"306\" height=\"226\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A Ferris wheel has overlooked the port since 2017. Open to the public all year round, it is the largest Ferris wheel in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-654\" width=\"206\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8583.jpg 343w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8583-229x300.jpg 229w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many activities are possible both in summer (cycle path, rollerblading, leapfrogging, horse-drawn carriage rides) and in winter (ice rink, ice fishing).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br>\u00b7 Go up to the Oratory of St. Joseph<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-829898808-170667a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-655\" width=\"337\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-829898808-170667a.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/istockphoto-829898808-170667a-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 337px) 100vw, 337px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_95196_inner_0\">On the western slope of Mount Royal, in the C\u00f4te-des-Neiges district, its gigantic 39m diameter dome stands out in the landscape. It is the largest sanctuary dedicated to Saint Joseph, where more than two million pilgrims and visitors meet each year, making it one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_95196_inner_2\"><strong>\u00b7 Go explore the islands of Jean Drapeau Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-6297092_1920-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-656\" width=\"495\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-6297092_1920-9.jpg 700w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-6297092_1920-9-300x78.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_18991_inner_0\">Whether it&#039;s dancing at&nbsp;<em>Piknik Electronik<\/em>, dive into the Olympic swimming pool or take a bike ride to the Formula 1 circuit, Gilles-Villeneuve, this vast green space offers activities for all tastes, in all seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_18991_inner_1\">The Montreal Casino and the Biosphere (not to be confused with the Biodome) are located there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/a07cd7c6-6ec9-11e9-9f79-0e7266730414.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-657\" width=\"326\" height=\"217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/a07cd7c6-6ec9-11e9-9f79-0e7266730414.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/a07cd7c6-6ec9-11e9-9f79-0e7266730414-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For the atypical side, you will find the residential complex habitat 67, located in the Cit\u00e9 du Havre, out of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/habitat-67-3108642__480.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-658\" width=\"312\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/habitat-67-3108642__480.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/habitat-67-3108642__480-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, on Saint Helena Island, the theme park,&nbsp;<em>The Round<\/em>, impresses with its 42 attractions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-la-ronde.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-659\" width=\"323\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-la-ronde.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-la-ronde-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_71226_inner_0\">Once night falls, you can also admire a superb skyline of the downtown buildings opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_71226_inner_2\"><strong>\u00b7 Attend a hockey game at the Bell Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hockey-718175_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-660\" width=\"219\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hockey-718175_1920.jpg 338w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/hockey-718175_1920-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 219px) 100vw, 219px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_22831_inner_0\">Hockey is what football is to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_22831_inner_1\">Enjoy an evening in Montreal to come and witness the atmosphere that takes over the city on game nights. The Canadiens team plays live at the Bell Centre, but tickets go fast, so you have to book well in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_22831_inner_2\">You can book directly on the Bell Centre website or on the Canadiens website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/canadiens.nhl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/canadiens.nhl.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_22831_inner_4\"><strong>\u00b7 Relax at Bota Bota<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8589.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-661\" width=\"346\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8589.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8589-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_0\">After a day of sightseeing, there&#039;s nothing like going to relax at the city&#039;s unique SPA, the&nbsp;<em>Bota Bota<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_1\">(See my article:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/agirlnextdoor.cms.webnode.fr\/l\/spa-bota-bota\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPA Bota Bota<\/a>&nbsp;or I talk about this experience in a little more detail)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_2\">This unique spa, built on a former ferry, offers you a relaxing atmosphere and a spectacular view of Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_3\">To be done day or night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_4\">The best of the best: diving into a jacuzzi in winter when it&#039;s cold and snowing outside, pure bliss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-bota-bota-spa-sur-l-039-eau wp-block-embed-bota-bota-spa-sur-l-039-eau\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"gQOruqXik8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/le-circuit-deaux\/\">The water circuit<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&quot;The water circuit&quot; \u2014 Bota Bota, spa-on-the-water\" src=\"https:\/\/botabota.ca\/le-circuit-deaux\/embed\/#?secret=gQOruqXik8\" data-secret=\"gQOruqXik8\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_77165_inner_7\"><strong>\u00b7 Discover the Plateau Mont Royal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8581.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-662\" width=\"276\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8581.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8581-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For a glimpse of the Plateau, walk along Mont-Royal Avenue, recharge your batteries at the&nbsp;<strong>Caf\u00e9 N\u00e9v\u00e9<\/strong>, then go and have a meal at the elegant bistro&nbsp;<strong>At Victoire&#039;s<\/strong>&nbsp;Or, if the weather is nice, do as the locals do: have a picnic and relax under the trees in the peaceful&nbsp;<strong>La Fontaine Park.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/parc-lafontaine-montreal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-663\" width=\"321\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/parc-lafontaine-montreal.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/parc-lafontaine-montreal-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_86259_inner_0\">Stroll towards the small squares typical of the city like the Carr\u00e9 St Louis with its square surrounded by beautiful Victorian houses, each one as colorful as the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_86259_inner_2\"><li><strong>Hop on a bike and pedal along the bike path that runs along the Lachine Canal<\/strong>, which extends between the Old Port of Montreal and arrives at Lake St Louis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bikes-2730075_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-664\" width=\"281\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bikes-2730075_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bikes-2730075_1920-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_3220_inner_0\">Bicycles can be rented near the Atwater Market, on the edge of the canal, called,&nbsp;<em>My<\/em>&nbsp;<em>bicycle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_3220_inner_1\">It is also possible to discover the canal by passing along the banks by renting pedal boats, canoes and small electric boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_3220_inner_2\">Ideal for outings with family or friends or simply to occupy your Sundays \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_3220_inner_3\">One of the spots on the road: a small pink house decorated with green curtains, installed at the top of a disused factory tower. A must see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-665\" width=\"188\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unnamed.jpg 341w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/unnamed-227x300.jpg 227w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62084_inner_1\"><strong>\u00b7&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Have fun at the many festivals throughout the year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62084_inner_2\">In winter: The Festival&nbsp;<em>Igloofest<\/em>&nbsp;is the cultural event par excellence to do, attracting nearly 75,000 people each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_75113_inner_0\">In summer: Many festivals take place from June to September:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_75113_inner_1\"><em>Francofolies<\/em>&nbsp;: mid-June<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_75113_inner_2\"><em>Canadian Grand Prix<\/em>&nbsp;: mid-June<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_75113_inner_3\"><em>International Fireworks Lottery QC<\/em>&nbsp;(fireworks): from mid-June to mid-July<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2340329_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-666\" width=\"193\" height=\"290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2340329_1920.jpg 300w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2340329_1920-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 193px) 100vw, 193px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_0\"><em>Jazz Festival<\/em>&nbsp;: end of June \u2013 beginning of July<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_1\"><em>Montreal in the arts<\/em>&nbsp;: early July<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_2\"><em>Just for Laughs Festival<\/em>&nbsp;: mid-July<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_3\"><em>Osheaga<\/em>&nbsp;: end of July \u2013 beginning of August<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_4\"><em>MURAL Festival<\/em>&nbsp;: mid-August<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_611_inner_5\"><em>Pride<\/em>&nbsp;(equivalent to Gay Pride): mid-August, to name just a few,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62918_inner_0\"><strong>\u00b7&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Enjoy an evening show in the Village<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62918_inner_1\">A gay district of Montreal, this lively area is very pleasant to visit with its cafes, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and cabarets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62918_inner_2\">The most famous of them,&nbsp;<em>Cabaret Mado<\/em>, and its crazy drag shows<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62918_inner_3\">(I had the opportunity to go see the last episode of&nbsp;<em>Games of Thrones<\/em>&nbsp;there during an event evening. This was followed by a show with the drag queens putting themselves on stage as characters from the series, it was hilarious!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mado.qc.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.mado.qc.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DR-4aou\u0302t-2012-660.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-667\" width=\"309\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DR-4aou\u0302t-2012-660.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/DR-4aou\u0302t-2012-660-300x149.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_56960_inner_0\">Photo credit: <a href=\"ps:\/\/www.mado.qc.ca\/\">@cabaretmado<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_56960_inner_0\">There is also<em>&nbsp;the Olympia<\/em>, a performance hall where all the big names in Quebec and international comedy, music and theater take to the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_56960_inner_1\">More and more celebrities from the French scene come to perform here, like Franck Dubosc, Ary Abittan, Gad Elmaleh and Florence Foresti (although the latter had to cancel due to the pandemic).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_56960_inner_2\">In summer, rue Sainte Catherine becomes pedestrianized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_56960_inner_4\"><li><strong>Explore the underground city<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/escalator-769790_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\" width=\"276\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/escalator-769790_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/escalator-769790_1920-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_0\">A 32km pedestrian network located under the city centre, which connects several shopping centres, office buildings, universities, hotels etc. Named RESO, this system connects the city&#039;s convention centre, 10 large hotels and several shopping centres (<strong>Eaton Center<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_1\">The advantage is being able to travel there in the middle of winter without having to face extreme temperatures (well, I say that, it&#039;s been two winters where they have been rather &quot;mild&quot; for the season, dropping to -35 degrees but only a few days compared to -15 \/ -20 degrees on a daily basis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_1\">ent a few days against a -15 \/ -20 degrees daily).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_3\"><li><strong>Visit the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_4\">Located in the east of Montreal, it has several attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_12819_inner_5\">First of all, the&nbsp;<strong>Olympic stadium<\/strong>&nbsp;is a grandiose reminder of the 1976 Summer Games that went down in history, and arguably the most recognizable architectural structure in the entire city. At the stadium&#039;s leaning tower (even taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa), visitors can take a funicular for a panoramic view of the cityscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-88.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-669\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-88.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/image-88-300x192.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Also found in the district are the&nbsp;<strong>Montreal Botanical Garden<\/strong>&nbsp;internationally renowned, which features seasonal facilities such as the popular Chinese Lantern Festival during the autumn months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2280791_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-670\" width=\"324\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2280791_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/montreal-2280791_1920-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62027_inner_0\">And, last but not least, the attraction&nbsp;<strong>Biodome<\/strong>&nbsp;where there are five ecosystems that are home to more than 250 different species of animals and which children will love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:13px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_62027_inner_2\"><li><strong>Take a stroll around the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Phi Centre<\/strong>&nbsp;, if you are an art lover.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/visiter-musees-montreal.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-671\" width=\"301\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/visiter-musees-montreal.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/visiter-musees-montreal-300x167.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 301px) 100vw, 301px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_88019_inner_0\"><li><strong>Get lost in the streets of Montreal<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_88019_inner_1\">Let yourself be surprised at the turn of a corner, by a colorful fresco on its walls, street art giving pride of place to this city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8582.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-672\" width=\"278\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8582.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8582-300x223.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_79864_inner_0\">A festival exists to highlight these artists every year in August.<em>MURAL Festival<\/em>), which I mentioned a little earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_79864_inner_2\"><strong>Things to do around Montreal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_79864_inner_3\">If you have time during your stay, don&#039;t hesitate to go and experience what&#039;s happening outside the metropolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_79864_inner_4\"><li>Winter and summer, we take advantage of it to&nbsp;<strong>rent typical wooden chalets<\/strong>&nbsp;on the shores of lakes or in the woods to go and recharge your batteries in nature.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" width=\"298\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8584.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8584-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_18638_inner_0\">In winter we take a breath of fresh air in a jacuzzi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_18638_inner_1\">You can enjoy activities such as dog sledding (a must-do once in your life, of course choosing centres where animal welfare is paramount), snowmobiling or even skiing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8571.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" width=\"303\" height=\"193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8571.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8571-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_0\">My first year, I did a summary of these activities at&nbsp;<em>Outdoor Adventures<\/em>&nbsp;in St-Hippolyte, on the edge of Lake Morency\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_1\">There was even a shuttle that we could add as an extra to pick us up in Mtl and bring us back, practical if we want to avoid renting a car, being only 1 hour from Mtl. So it was a good deal, I had created my weekend \u00e0 la carte: 2 nights at the inn with a view of the frozen lake, dog sledding in the morning, solo snowmobiling on the frozen lake in the afternoon and also access to the gourmet restaurant in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_2\">To end the weekend I treated myself by booking a massage at their SPA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_3\">A great weekend! I recommend it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_4\">For more information:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aventurespleinair.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.aventurespleinair.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_87966_inner_5\">All year round, you can visit the city&#039;s natural parks, my favorite, the Parc de la Mauricie with its tall fir trees, its logs, and its majestic lake. The real postcard of Canada (all that&#039;s missing is the lumberjack)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8585.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-675\" width=\"324\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8585.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8585-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Enjoy the Indian summer<\/strong>&nbsp;by going to see its flamboyant colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-676\" width=\"289\" height=\"272\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8587.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8587-300x282.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_39276_inner_0\">No need to go far from Montreal to see them, the different parks and hiking trails are often less than an hour from the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_39276_inner_2\"><li><strong>Skiing in the Mont-Tremblant resort<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ski-5453174_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-677\" width=\"306\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ski-5453174_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ski-5453174_1920-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tremblant.ca\/fr\">https:\/\/www.tremblant.ca\/fr<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_824_inner_2\"><li><strong>Eating in a sugar shack with its typical maple syrup-based menu in winter.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_94282_inner_0\">One of the most famous:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-sucrerie-de-la-montagne wp-block-embed-sucrerie-de-la-montagne\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"z85smmo0zM\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sucreriedelamontagne.com\/\">The sugar shack<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cThe Sugar Shack\u201d \u2014 Mountain Sugar Factory\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sucreriedelamontagne.com\/embed\/#?secret=z85smmo0zM\" data-secret=\"z85smmo0zM\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_94282_inner_3\"><li><strong>Visit Omega Park<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8566.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-679\" width=\"238\" height=\"178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8566.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8566-300x224.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_0\">Located between Montreal and Ottawa, approximately 110 km from Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_1\">The park can only be visited by car because the animals live freely in their natural habitat. You will come face to face with wild animals from Quebec, such as moose, black bears and wolves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_2\">Possibility of staying overnight on site in unusual accommodation (teepees, tents, wooden cabins or houses on stilts)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_3\">Info:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.parcomega.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.parcomega.ca\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_5\"><strong>Where to eat in Montreal?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_1826_inner_6\"><strong>\u00b7 Eat poutine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8579-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-680\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8579-1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8579-1-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_0\">During your stay, you absolutely must try this iconic typical dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_1\">It is a combination of French fries and fresh cheddar cheese curds, topped with brown gravy. There are also several versions made with other types of sauces and different toppings added such as meat, vegetables, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_2\">Poutine is a bit like our kebab when you go out to nightclubs, open 24\/7.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_3\">The 2 most famous restaurants for eating poutine are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_4\"><li><em>The Ice Floe \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/labanquise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/labanquise.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em>Poutineville \u2013<\/em><em>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/poutineville.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/poutineville.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_5\">It&#039;s either you like it or you don&#039;t, there is no middle ground with this dish. Personally, I&#039;m really not a fan of it, very heavy on the stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_6\">It&#039;s up to you to make up your own mind \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_8\"><strong><br>\u00b7&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Take a gourmet stroll in Little Italy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_98281_inner_9\">One of the best ways to discover the city is to visit one of the local public markets. With a wide range of regional products from all over Quebec, the&nbsp;<strong>Jean-Talon Market<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 located in the heart of Little Italy is the largest and most culturally diverse market in Montreal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fruit-932745_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-681\" width=\"317\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fruit-932745_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/fruit-932745_1920-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_65805_inner_0\">Seasonal sweets are yours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_65805_inner_2\"><li><strong>Have brunch<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sausage-761714_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-682\" width=\"259\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sausage-761714_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/sausage-761714_1920-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 259px) 100vw, 259px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_0\">Bruncher is a bit of an institution in Montreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_1\">Many brands have a storefront, you will be spoiled for choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_2\">There are both sweet dishes like pastries, bread, pancakes with their toppings and American-style savory dishes with eggs, bacon, potatoes, baked beans. With maple syrup on top of course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_3\">Many different and varied formulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_4\">One of the most famous,&nbsp;<em>The Avenue<\/em>, on the plateau, is clearly worth the detour, however expect a long queue, a victim of its success whether during the week or at the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/restolavenue.ca\/accueil\">https:\/\/restolavenue.ca\/accueil<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_7\"><strong>\u00b7&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Discover different types of restaurants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_8\">All cultures are represented, there is choice, to say the least.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_9\">Veganism is very popular in Montreal, one of its most popular restaurants,&nbsp;<em>LOV<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lov.com\/fr\/\">https:\/\/lov.com\/fr\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_11\">A restaurant for an experience that stands out:&nbsp;<em>O. Black<\/em>, as its name suggests, you eat in complete darkness, served by blind people, people best suited to work and guide you in complete darkness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.onoir.com\/\">http:\/\/www.onoir.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_90669_inner_13\">Indian fan, the India Rosa, with its pink frontage, on the plateau, will delight you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8592.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-683\" width=\"318\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8592.jpg 700w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8592-300x222.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-india-rosa-montreal-tapas-cocktails-fine-cuisine-indienne-repas-vegetarien-brunch-fusion-amp-boite-repas wp-block-embed-india-rosa-montreal-tapas-cocktails-fine-cuisine-indienne-repas-vegetarien-brunch-fusion-amp-boite-repas\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"lffm6rCDEe\"><a href=\"https:\/\/indiarosa.com\/\">Welcome<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"\u201cHome\u201d \u2014 India Rosa Montreal- Tapas, Cocktails, Fine Indian Cuisine, Vegetarian Meals, Fusion Brunch &amp; Meal Box\" src=\"https:\/\/indiarosa.com\/embed\/#?secret=lffm6rCDEe\" data-secret=\"lffm6rCDEe\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sink your teeth into a delicious sandwich<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>with smoked meat<\/strong>&nbsp;at the house of&nbsp;<strong><em>Schwartz&#039;s<\/em><\/strong>, world-renowned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/te\u0301le\u0301chargement-5.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-684\" width=\"306\" height=\"203\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:6px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out why Montrealers love their wood-fired bagels at street-side bakeries&nbsp;<strong>Fairm<em>ount<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;Or&nbsp;<strong>Saint Viator<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bagels-3777460_1920.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-685\" width=\"333\" height=\"266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bagels-3777460_1920.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/bagels-3777460_1920-300x240.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_31953_inner_0\">Then, quench your thirst with a locally produced beverage, such as&nbsp;<strong><em>Rise Kombucha<\/em>&nbsp;<\/strong>(my favorite discovery since I&#039;ve lived here, I can&#039;t live without it anymore. My favorite flavors: Kiwi\/Pineapple and Mint\/Chlorophyll).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:28px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_31953_inner_1\">Where to have a drink in Montreal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_31953_inner_2\"><strong>\u00b7 Quench your thirst in microbreweries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8591.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-686\" width=\"318\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8591.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG-8591-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_58201_inner_0\">Craft beer lovers will be spoilt for choice with the number of microbreweries in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_58201_inner_1\">Some addresses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_58201_inner_2\"><li><em>Brew Pub Brouhaha \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.brouepubbrouhaha.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.brouepubbrouhaha.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/em><\/li><li><em>Pit Caribou \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pitcaribou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/pitcaribou.com<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em>Vice &amp; Versa \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vicesetversa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/vicesetversa.com<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em>Birra \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/birra.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/birra.ca<\/a><\/em><\/li><li><em>God in heaven! \u2013&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dieuduciel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/dieuduciel.com<\/a><\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_58201_inner_4\"><strong>\u00b7 Have a local 5 to 7 on a rooftop with a view<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/229684544_10158151570542681_4447006063396839099_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-687\" width=\"287\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/229684544_10158151570542681_4447006063396839099_n.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/229684544_10158151570542681_4447006063396839099_n-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credit:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jesuisunenfantterrible.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">@lesenfantsterribles<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_24629_inner_0\">Having become a must-see place for locals and visitors from all over, what could be better than ending a day of sightseeing with a good meal and a breathtaking view of the sun setting behind the skyscrapers of the city center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_24629_inner_1\"><em>The terrible children<\/em>&nbsp;has become the place to be for Montreal evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_24629_inner_3\"><strong>\u00b7 Have a coffee in a historic place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7e30d0_c9460c71e68f40279e3098f6ea350c56_mv2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-688\" width=\"323\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7e30d0_c9460c71e68f40279e3098f6ea350c56_mv2.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7e30d0_c9460c71e68f40279e3098f6ea350c56_mv2-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_73128_inner_0\">Photo credit:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.crewcollectivecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@crewcollective<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_73128_inner_1\">Located in the former Royal Bank of Canada building,&nbsp;<em>Crew Collective<\/em>&nbsp;offers various services adapted to the social and corporate life of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_73128_inner_2\">Whether it is a friendly caf\u00e9 open to the public, a private collective workspace or even modern meeting rooms, everything is in place to exploit these places with breathtaking character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_73128_inner_4\"><strong>\u00b7&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Go and discover unusual bars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_73128_inner_5\"><em>The 4th wall<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/un-regard-sur-notre-comptoir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-689\" width=\"303\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/un-regard-sur-notre-comptoir.jpg 450w, https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/un-regard-sur-notre-comptoir-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_0\">This speakasy bar is a hidden bar in Montreal, decorated a bit like the prohibition era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_1\">The only way to get the address is to contact them through their website to reserve a table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_2\">Then you have to figure out how to get back into the bar when you find yourself in front of this unassuming detective agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_3\">The bar even offers a cocktail riddle to solve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_4\">Some evenings, burlesque shows are offered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.le4emur.com\/#clues\">https:\/\/www.le4emur.com\/#clues<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:11px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" id=\"wnd_TextBlock_96677_inner_7\"><li><em>Electric pussies<\/em>&nbsp;(yes you read me correctly)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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This cosmopolitan and multicultural city is home to many must-see spots. Here is a selection of the to-do list for a stay in Montreal. What to do in Montreal? Climb to the top of Mount Royal \u2013 Belvedere (green lung of the city) A true playground for Montrealers with its lake (Beaver Lake which turns into a skating rink in winter, its many trails through the woods, its 2 observation lookouts as well as its reception chalet) The Belvedere du Chalet (called Kondiaronk lookout) offers one of the most beautiful views of Montreal and its city center In winter, its hills are transformed to make way for activities such as sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing (possibility of renting equipment except sleds at the Beaver Lake pavilion). In the summer, it&#039;s the perfect place to go jogging or cycling, or even have a picnic at Beaver Lake. My little treat: Once you&#039;ve walked the snowy trails to reach the viewpoint over the city, there&#039;s nothing like sitting on the steps in front of the reception chalet with a good coffee to warm up. Definitely the most iconic spot in the city. The #1 to do in Montreal! Stroll through Old Montreal and the Old Port Before heading to the Old Port of Montreal, you&#039;ll pass through the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal, the city&#039;s historic district and its famous St-Paul Street. Stop at Notre-Dame Basilica to admire its superb stained-glass windows (and for a moment of calm). Then, head to the historic Place Jacques-Cartier and sit on a terrace, where you&#039;ll be perfectly placed to admire the street artists and portrait painters. Continue your journey with a beautiful walk along the Saint Lawrence River, particularly near the clock tower with a view of the Jacques Cartier Bridge. A Ferris wheel has overlooked the port since 2017. Open to the public year-round, it is the largest wheel in Canada. Many activities are possible both in summer (bike path, rollerblading, leapfrog, horse-drawn carriage ride) and in winter (skating rink, ice fishing). \u00b7 Climb to St. Joseph&#039;s Oratory On the western slope of Mount Royal, in the C\u00f4te-des-Neiges district, its gigantic dome, 39m in diameter, stands out in the landscape. It is the largest sanctuary dedicated to Saint Joseph, where more than two million pilgrims and visitors gather each year, making it one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. Explore the Islands of Parc Jean Drapeau. Whether it&#039;s dancing at Piknik Electronik, diving into the Olympic-sized swimming pool, or taking a bike ride at the Formula 1 circuit, Gilles-Villeneuve, this vast green space offers activities for all tastes, in all seasons. The Casino de Montr\u00e9al and the Biosph\u00e8re (not to be confused with the Biod\u00f4me) are located there. For something atypical, you will find the Habitat 67 residential complex, located in the timeless Cit\u00e9 du Havre. Finally, on \u00cele Sainte-H\u00e9l\u00e8ne, the theme park, La Ronde, impresses with its 42 attractions. Once night falls, you can also admire a superb skyline of the downtown buildings opposite. \u00b7 Attend a hockey game at the Bell Centre Hockey is what football is to Europe. Enjoy an evening in Montreal to come and witness the atmosphere that takes over the city on game nights. The Canadiens team plays live at the Bell Centre, however, tickets go fast, so you have to book well in advance. You can book directly on the Bell Centre website or on the Canadiens website: https:\/\/canadiens.nhl.com\/ \u00b7 Relax at Bota Bota After a day of sightseeing, there&#039;s nothing like relaxing at the city&#039;s unique spa, Bota Bota (See my article: SPA Bota Bota where I talk about this experience in a little more detail) This unique spa, built on an old ferry, offers you a relaxing atmosphere and a spectacular view of Montreal. To do day or night. The best of the best: immerse yourself in a jacuzzi in winter when it&#039;s cold and snowing outside, pure bliss! \u00b7 Discover the Plateau Mont Royal For a glimpse of the Plateau, walk along Mont-Royal Avenue, recharge your batteries at Caf\u00e9 N\u00e9v\u00e9, then have a meal at the elegant bistro Chez Victoire. Or, if the weather is nice, do as the locals do: have a picnic and relax under the trees in peaceful Parc La Fontaine. Stroll to the city&#039;s small, typical squares, such as Carr\u00e9 St. Louis, with its square surrounded by beautiful, colorful Victorian houses. Hop on a bike and pedal along the Lachine Canal, which runs between the Old Port of Montreal and Lake St. Louis. Bikes can be rented near the Atwater Market, on the canal, called Ma bicyclette. It is also possible to explore the canal along the banks by renting pedal boats, canoes, kayaks, and small electric boats. Ideal for outings with family or friends or simply to occupy your Sundays \ud83d\ude09 One of the spots on the road: a small pink house decorated with green curtains, installed at the very top of a disused factory tower. To see! \u00b7 Have fun at the many festivals throughout the year In winter: The Igloofest Festival is the cultural event par excellence to do, attracting nearly 75,000 people each year. In summer: Many festivals take place from June to September: Francofolies: mid-June Grand Prix du Canada: mid-June International des Feux Loto QC (fireworks): from mid-June to mid-July Jazz Festival: end of June \u2013 beginning of July Montr\u00e9al en arts: beginning of July Just for Laughs Festival: mid-July Osheaga: end of July \u2013 beginning of August MURAL Festival: mid-August Fiert\u00e9 (equivalent to Gay Pride): mid-August, to name just a few, \u00b7 Enjoy an evening show in the Village Montreal&#039;s gay district, this lively district is very pleasant to visit with its cafes, bars, restaurants, nightclubs or cabarets. The most famous of them, the Cabaret Mado, and its crazy Drag-Queen shows (I had the opportunity to go see the last episode of Games of Thrones there during an event evening. This was followed by a show with the drag queens putting themselves on stage as characters from the series, it was hilarious!). https:\/\/www.mado.qc.ca\/ Photo credit: @cabaretmado There is also the Olympia, a performance hall where all the big names in comedy, music or theater from Quebec and internationally perform. More and more celebrities from the French scene come to perform here like Franck Dubosc, Ary Abittan, Gad Elmaleh or Florence Foresti (although the latter had to cancel due to the pandemic). In the summer, Sainte Catherine Street becomes pedestrianized. Explore the underground city. A 32km pedestrian network located under the city center, which connects several shopping centers, office buildings, universities, hotels, etc. Named RESO, this system connects the city&#039;s convention center, 10 major hotels, and several shopping centers (Eaton Center). The advantage is being able to move around in the middle of winter without having to face extreme temperatures (well, I say that, it&#039;s been two winters where they have been rather &quot;mild&quot; for the season, dropping to -35 degrees but only a few days compared to a daily -15 \/ -20 degrees). Visit the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve neighborhood. Located in the east end of Montreal, it has several attractions. First of all, the Olympic Stadium is a grandiose reminder of the 1976 Summer Games that have gone down in history, and arguably the most recognizable architectural structure in the entire city. At the stadium&#039;s inclined tower (even taller than the Leaning Tower of Pisa), visitors can take a funicular for a panoramic view of the cityscape. Also in the area is the internationally renowned Montreal Botanical Garden, which features seasonal installations such as the popular Chinese Lantern Festival during the fall months. And, last but not least, the Biodome, home to five ecosystems housing over 250 different species of animals, which kids will love. Stroll around the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Contemporary Art, or the Phi Centre, if you&#039;re an art lover. Lose yourself in the streets of Montreal. Let yourself be surprised at the turn of a corner by a colorful mural on its walls, street art is a highlight of this city. A festival exists to showcase these artists every year in August. (MURAL Festival), which I mentioned a little earlier. Things to do around Montreal If you have time during your stay, don&#039;t hesitate to go and experience what&#039;s happening outside the metropolis. Winter and summer, we take the opportunity to rent typical wooden chalets on the edge of lakes or in the woods to go and recharge our batteries in nature. In winter, we take a good breath of icy air in a jacuzzi. We can enjoy activities like dog sledding (to do once in your life, by selecting of course centers where animal welfare is essential), snowmobiling or even skiing. My first year, I did a condensed version of these activities at Aventures Plein Air in St-Hippolyte, on the edge of Lake Morency .... There was even a shuttle that we could add as an extra to come and pick us up in Mtl and bring us back there, practical if we want to avoid renting a car, being only 1 hour from Mtl. So it was a good deal, I had created my weekend \u00e0 la carte: 2 nights at the inn with a view of the frozen lake, dog sledding in the morning, solo snowmobiling on the frozen lake in the afternoon and also access to the gourmet restaurant in the evening. To end the weekend I treated myself by booking a massage at their SPA. A great weekend! I recommend it! For more info: https:\/\/www.aventurespleinair.com\/ Year-round, you can visit the city&#039;s natural parks, my favorite, the Parc de la Mauricie with its tall fir trees, its logs, and its majestic lake. The real postcard of Canada (all that&#039;s missing is the lumberjack) Enjoy the Indian summer by going to see its flamboyant colors. No need to go very far from Montreal to see them, the different parks and hiking trails are often less than 1 hour from the city. Skiing in the Mont-Tremblant resort. https:\/\/www.tremblant.ca\/fr Eat in a sugar shack with its typical maple syrup menu in winter. One of the most famous: Visit Parc Om\u00e9ga Located between Montreal and Ottawa, about 110 km from Montreal. The park can only be visited by car because the animals live freely in their natural habitat. You will come face to face with wild animals of Quebec, such as moose, black bears and wolves. Possibility of staying overnight on site in unusual accommodations (teepees, tents, wooden cabins or houses on stilts) Info: https:\/\/www.parcomega.ca\/ Where to eat in Montreal? \u00b7 Eat poutine During your stay, you absolutely must try this iconic typical dish. It is a combination of fries and fresh cheddar cheese curds, covered in brown sauce. There are also several versions made with other types of sauces and different toppings added like meat, vegetables, etc. Poutine is a bit like our kebab for nightclubs, open 24 hours a day. The 2 most famous restaurants for eating poutine are: La Banquise \u2013 https:\/\/labanquise.com\/ Poutineville \u2013 https:\/\/poutineville.com\/ You either love it or you don&#039;t, there is no middle ground with this dish. Personally, I&#039;m really not a fan, very heavy on the stomach. It&#039;s up to you to make up your own mind \ud83d\ude09 \u00b7 Take a Gourmet Stroll in the Petite\u2026<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":696,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27,22],"tags":[36,32,7,38],"class_list":["post-93","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-canada","category-voyages","tag-conseils","tag-expatriation","tag-food","tag-montreal-2"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>City Guide : Montr\u00e9al - A Girl Next Door<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"city guide montreal , quoi visiter, ou manger et boire un verre , les incontournables\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/a-girl-next-door.com\/en\/city-guide-montreal\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"City Guide : Montr\u00e9al - 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