Montreal

Sights

• Vieux-Montréal – Cobbled streets, the Old Port and 18th-century houses.
• Notre-Dame Basilica – A magnificent interior painted in blue and gold.
• Mont Royal – A park on the city's mountain with views over the city.
• Plateau Mont-Royal – Colourful houses with outdoor staircases, cafés and murals.
• Marché Jean-Talon – A large market with produce from Quebec.
• Saint Joseph's Oratory – A huge basilica on the slopes of Mount Royal.

Food & nightlife

• Poutine – Fries with cheese curds and gravy.
• Montreal bagels – Smaller and sweeter than New York's, baked in a wood oven.
• Smoked Meat – Smoked beef in a sandwich, a local institution.
• Cabane à sucre – In spring, a maple-syrup feast at a sugar shack in the country.

Day trips

• Québec – The walled old town with the Château Frontenac, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Mont-Tremblant – A resort in the Laurentians for hiking and skiing.
• Eastern Townships – Hills, lakes and vineyards, especially lovely when the leaves turn.

Good to know

When to go

June–October

Getting around

STM metro and buses, plus Bixi shared bikes in summer; in winter the underground city links many buildings. The city mainly speaks French.

Tipping

15–20% is expected in restaurants.

Power

Plug type A/B, 120 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

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