Montréal, Québec
Essentials
Stay: Casa Bianca
Neighborhood(s): The Plateau (Le Plateau-Mont-Royal); Mile End; Gay Village; Old Montreal
The Great Outdoors: Mont Royal
Eat: Fairmount Bagel; St-Viateur Bagel; Lawrence; Sparrow; Chez Claudette; Schwartz's Deli
Drink: Dieu du Ciel!; Kitsuné Espresso Bar; Benelux
Shop: Ruse Boutique; Piorra Maison
Picture Perfect: Gardens of Light; Belvédère Kondiaronk; Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal; Palais des congrès
Pro Tip: BIXI Bikes. As with most cities nowadays, Montreal's bike-sharing program is a really convenient way for getting around town. The streets and cars are also super bike-friendly.
Ryan Duffey