I've spent most of my life living near or in Montreal, so here are my recommendations so you can eat, shop, and have fun in this beautiful city!
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3 meals a day in the city
Keeping busy
Shopping spree
3 meals a day in the city
There's so much good food to eat in Montreal, you'll never get to it all, but here are a few places to start
Had dinner there at my last birthday and simply loved it! Food, atmosphere, service, everything was great
Sea Me
One of my favorite spots for date night
Restaurant la Raclette
I love the atmosphere of this place, especially in the winter. The menu is updated seasonally and the food is great!
Auberge Saint-Gabriel
Fast-food, elevated! A great vibe combined with amazing food
Jukebox Burgers
Keeping busy
Whether you're a local trying to be a tourist in your own city, or an actual tourist looking for recommendations, here are my picks for fun stuff to do around the city
The Botanical Gardens are always a beautiful place to visit, but in the fall, their Gardens of Light are a simply breathtaking way to spend an evening!
Gardens of Light
One of my favorite museums in the city
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
If you're in the Old Port and looking for an activity that can get your adrenaline pumping, this is a great option!
Tyrolienne MTL Zipline
There are so many fun escape rooms in the City, but A\Maze has several locations and so many great rooms! Perfect for a rainy day
A\Maze Escape Room
Adorable place to paint some ceramics, it's a great place for kids and families, or for a cute date activity
Alpaga atelier
Shopping spree
Shopping small, local businesses is a great way to visit a new city, and Montreal is no exception!
This is the perfect place to treat yourself or your loved ones, or get a permanent bracelet!
Emery and Opal - Meaningful Jewelry
A great bilingual bookstore and café, their selection of romance and fantasy books is really great!
Joie de Livres
One of my go-to stores, they refresh their stock every week so you can always find fun pieces!
La petite garçonne
A large record store that has a great selection of all genres, as well as both old and new vinyl!
Aux 33 Tours
A great place to shop local finds and vintage items alike! A great selection of eclectic but beautiful products.
Kitsch à l'Os... ou pas
The perfect place to stock up on stationnery, the employees are so helpful!
