SAVOUR MORE IN MONTREAL

Spring, summer, fall and winter, Montréal’s dynamic city centre is the place everyone wants to be. A hotspot for work, study and play, this ebullient hub is home to an eclectic mix of sleek office towers, bustling universities, beautiful Victorian architecture, department stores, gorgeous art galleries and bounty of curated boutiques. Go there to catch a show or festival, shop to your heart’s content on Sainte-Catherine Street, discover its famed cafés, bars and restaurants or see an exhibition at its world-class museums. You can also gaze up at multi-story murals, bliss out in its backyard—Mount Royal—or soak up stunning vistas from the Observatoire Place Ville Marie.

Montréal’s Quartier international is proof that the city really knows how to mix business with pleasure. Take some time to wander this Instagram-worthy modern/historic hub, which straddles downtown and Old Montréal. You’ll see modern architectural inspirations like the bright bubble gum-coloured windows of the Palais des congrès mix with gorgeous greystones, the inviting Square Victoria as well as the breathtaking La Joute sculpture in its fire-and-water display. A leisurely walk will also reveal a bounty of eateries, many high-end, monuments, public art and tasteful design that has reinvigorated urban living.

A timeless beauty that’s always on-trend, Old Montréal dazzles with its multilayered offering. Here is where stately stone buildings, modern art galleries, cozy cafés, designer boutiques, museums and centuries-old banks, some revamped into gorgeous new venues, happily share cobblestone streets. Must-sees include the sumptuous interior of the Notre-Dame Basilica, the dazzling silver dome of the Bonsecours Market and the tiny but history-rich Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel. Dine out at gourmet restaurants, meet up for cocktails in posh bars—many offer spectacular rooftop views—, belt it out in “boîtes à chansons” or chill with great music in speakeasies, lounges and jazz bars.

This colourful and exuberant neighbourhood epitomizes Montréal’s open mindset, where inclusiveness, community and respect reign. Come warmer weather, you can stroll under the canopy of rainbow balls draped over a car-free stretch of Saint-Catherine’s Street, its main artery, while browsing boutiques and discovering delicious eateries or unearthing vintage treasures on nearby Amherst Street. The epicentre of the city’s Pride events, the Village also an unmissable spot for watching drag shows, belting your heart out at karaoke, hitting the dance floor, admiring public art installations, sipping cocktails and, of course, people-watching.

With lush and leafy bike trails, impeccably groomed golf courses, nature parks and forest reserves like the Morgan Arboretum, the West Island is a nature lover’s dream come true. Water enthusiasts will love activities like windsurfing and boating, beachside frolicking at Cap-Saint-Jacques or even a scenic boardwalk stroll in picturesque Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. The area is also home to the modern Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, a quick 20 minutes from the city centre.

Located just 90 minutes from Montréal, visitors to Mont-Tremblant are able to enjoy four seasons of activities, celebrations and relaxation.

The region offers breathtaking views of the Laurentians from a vast network of hiking and biking trails and lakes to be explored by canoe or kayak!  After a full day of activities, retreat to the pedestrian village boasting charming shops, lively patios, microbreweries and upscale restaurants.