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Cities like Montreal don't happen very often. By day, Montreal bubbles with Eurocharm and North American pizzazz. After dark, its nightlife sizzles with creativity and abandon. It's the city of 100 nations, all lured by Montreal's intoxicating mix of Gallic tradition and "joie de vivre".
Montreal's charm lies in its relaxed atmosphere rather than its star attractions. Nonetheless, this city has managed to carve out a place for itself as Quebec's economic and cultural center. Perhaps the most rewarding way to explore it all is to just throw yourself into the mix and let the crowds carry you along. No matter what you do, you'll certainly end your stay in Montreal with one overwhelming desire: to return.
Best of Montreal: Top 3 Must-Do Experiences
Best of Montreal: Suggested Itineraries
Get to know what makes this great city tick on a Montreal Guided Tour, encompassing a mighty 200 points of interest. Sightseeing and getting around are combined on a Hop-on Hop-off Tour - get on and off as you please at any of the 10 stops, including such major attractions as Notre Dame Basilica, Chinatown and Mount Royal Park. Don't forget to pick up your Montreal Attractions Passport, with up to 50% discounts at more than 40 top sites. And as the sun sets over Montreal, get ready to dine and dance the night away on a Montreal Dinner Cruise.
Day Two: Montreal Activity Tours
See the city from the ground up on a Walking Tour of Old Montreal, passing such sights as Notre-Dame Basilica, Place Jacques-Cartier and City Hall. Stick around till sundown to take a spooky Old Montreal Ghost Walk in search of Montreal's dark and hidden past. Glide across the St. Lawrence River on a Montreal Historic Discoverers Cruise for a fresh look at the city's history. Or join a Montreal Bike Tour through the Latin Quarter, La Fontaine Park and Old Montreal. It's a leisurely tour, suitable for all levels of bike-riding experience.
Day Three: Day Trips from Montreal
Start with an exploration of the gorgeous scenery on Montreal's doorstep, with a Laurentian Mountains Excursion. You'll visit quaint French villages with free time to explore and cruise the lovely Lac des Sables in Ste Agathe des Monts. Extend your Canadian visit with a day trip to Ottawa, the national capital. You'll see the Parliament Building, Rideau Canal, Rockcliffe Lookout and Farmer's Byward Market on this full-day trip. Or continue into the heart of French Canada on a Quebec City day trip, including a photo stop at magnificent Montmorency Falls - higher than Niagara Falls!
Best of Montreal: Top Hotels
Downtown luxury is the byword at the Montaigne, where a shimmer of the chandelier teases the eye and two golden alligators seem to beckon you forward into the lobby. You needn't go far for a night out: there's a jazzy piano bar on-site and a tunnel leading to the popular nightclub, Thursday's, plus the 20th-floor rooftop pool with bar has views over the city.
Montreal's first boutique hotel has doubled in size but the attention to detail and effortless service haven't faltered - complimentary wine and cheese receptions and a 24-hour concierge are just two examples. Deluxe rooms are bathed in cream and brown hues with double Jacuzzi baths; balcony studios have private outdoor terraces. The spa here features a Vichy shower room and Montreal's first Hammam.
This all-suites boutique hotel is an oasis of luxury in Old Montreal. All suites include kitchens and a separate living room with sofas and either a fireplace or balcony. Opt for a terrace-front suite for green views through French doors. This full-service hotel has every amenity imaginable, from fine dining to rest and relaxation at the luxurious Essence Health Center.
Best of Montreal: Top Restaurants
The original Beaver Club was formed in 1785 by a group of Montreal fur barons; to join you had to have wintered in the Northwest Territories. Membership is still elite but anyone can eat in the impeccably serviced, old-fashioned dining room and enjoy a cross-section of Canadian luxury edibles: Iles de Madeleine lobster, Charlevoix veal or caribou.
The social club theme continues at Moishe's, although guests from all backgrounds come to consume the legendary grilled meats and seafood. Skip the appetizers and launch straight into a gargantuan rib steak served with tasty fries or a Monte Carlo potato. Reservations are essential.
Gibby's two centuries of heritage show in the rustic stone walls, wooden beams and curvaceous metal archway at the entrance. Aside from the historic ambience that charms all visitors, there's quality fish, seafood and steak to select from the hearty menu.
Suggested Itineraries: Montreal
Some people say it's the French background, others the sin-and-repent mentality of a predominantly Catholic city; whatever the reason, Montréalers love to eat out. The reputation for culinary excellence has Gallic roots, but a more recent cosmopolitanism makes for a United Nations of cuisine.
Even rival Torontonians will grudgingly admit it: Montreal's nightlife is the liveliest in Canada. Nightclubs serve alcohol until 3:00 a.m. - the longest opening hours in the country - and the variety of these establishments is simply astounding.
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