Destination 01
Montréal
Stay 3 nights to cover the old port, Mount Royal and the Plateau's markets and bagel shops.
Old Montréal
Cobbled lanes, 18th-century stone buildings and the Old Port waterfront along the St. Lawrence.
Tip Walk rue Saint-Paul early before tour groups arrive.
Notre-Dame Basilica
Gothic Revival basilica with a deep-blue, gold-starred interior and carved wood altarpiece.
Tip Book the AURA light show for evenings.
Mount Royal Park
Olmsted-designed park with the Kondiaronk Belvedere overlooking downtown and the river.
Tip Hike up from Avenue des Pins; Sunday tam-tams gather by the George-Étienne Cartier monument.
Jean-Talon Market
One of North America's largest open-air markets, packed with Québec cheeses, maple and seasonal produce.
Tip Come hungry and graze; weekday mornings are calmest.
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
Five pavilions spanning Québec and Indigenous art to European masters on Sherbrooke Street.
Schwartz's Deli
Smoked-meat institution since 1928, serving hand-cut brisket on rye with mustard.
Tip Order medium-fat; the takeout counter next door skips the line.
St-Viateur Bagel
Wood-fired, honey-boiled bagels made around the clock since 1957.
Tip Get a dozen sesame hot from the oven.
Joe Beef
Little Burgundy bistro known for rich market cooking, oysters and a deep wine list.
Tip Reserve weeks ahead; bar seats sometimes open.
Dieu du Ciel!
Pioneering brewpub pouring inventive house beers since 1998.
