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Whether you want to take in the sweeping views from Mount Royal, wander through the Montreal Botanical Gardens, chow down on poutine in Mile End, or take a moonlit stroll through the romantic avenues of Old Port, this guide will show you to plan an epic weekend in Montreal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Friday Evening<\/h2>\n

If you only have 72 hours in Montreal, there\u2019s no reason to feel rushed, as that\u2019s the perfect amount of time to get a tempting taste of The City of Saints. Start your vacation by checking into a hotel near Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), a charming district that looks like it was lifted from a 19th<\/sup>-century European postcard. The William Gray<\/a>\u00a0offers refined lodging right in the heart of Old Montreal, and its buzzing rooftop bar is the perfect spot to kick back with a cocktail and soak up the views of Place Jacques-Cartier.<\/p>\n

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Downtown Montreal, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After checking in, dig into a full lobster or a chard salad at the hotel\u2019s on-site restaurant, Maggie Oaks, or head out for some braised piglet risotto at Le Club Chasse et P\u00eache<\/a>, an acclaimed institution with a vintage vibe. Then sample some of the city\u2019s famous nightlife with a visit to La Vo\u00fbte<\/a>, a cutting-edge nightclub in a 1920s bank vault.<\/p>\n

Saturday Morning<\/h2>\n

Start your Saturday morning with a hearty French-style breakfast at Le Valois<\/a>, a laid-back bistro serving Nutella and banana crepes, ratatouille omelettes, and ice-cold mimosas. Then lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement for a walking tour of historic Old Montreal.<\/p>\n

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Montreal Poutine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Snap some photos of the Notre-Dame Basilica and Celine Dion\u2019s wedding spot in Place d\u2019Armes (the country\u2019s second oldest square), take in the marvellous architecture of Saint-Paul Street, brush up on the city\u2019s history with a trip to Pointe-\u00e0-Calli\u00e8re Museum, and stop for a moment of reflection at Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel, one of Montreal\u2019s oldest churches.<\/p>\n

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Notre Dame Basilica, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Grab lunch at one of the restaurants near the circa-1847 Bonsecours Market, a historic marketplace that now houses a range of boutiques and galleries. Le Bremner<\/a>\u00a0is an informal restaurant serving fresh seafood and revolving dishes of the day, along with favorites like horse tartare and hot lobster sandwiches.<\/p>\n

Saturday Evening<\/h2>\n

Walk off lunch with a journey to the Montreal Botanical Garden<\/a>. The garden is one of the most beautiful in the entire world, and no visit would be complete without a stroll through the tranquil Chinese Garden and the Courtyard of the Senses, as well as a ride on the seasonal mini-train.<\/p>\n

As Saturday night draws in, head to Old Port, a quaint neighborhood of stately buildings, eclectic bars, and funky industrial relics. Old Port has some notable attractions \u2013 check out Montr\u00e9al Science Centre and the somewhat eerie Farine Five Roses sign \u2013 as well as a revolving program of entertainment, including poutine festivals, classical concerts, and dance parties.<\/p>\n

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Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dinnertime in Old Port calls for some traditional French cuisine, and Restaurant Bonaparte<\/a> offers classic Gallic dishes in an upscale, Napoleon-themed dining area. After relaxing over some lobster bisque, raise a glass of the good stuff at chic La Champagnerie<\/a>, Montreal\u2019s first and only champagne bar.<\/p>\n

Sunday Morning<\/h2>\n

Sunday morning means you\u2019re down to your last 24 hours in Montreal, so say au revoir<\/em> to Vieux-Montreal with an oeuf coquette<\/em> brunch at Olive et Gourmando<\/a>,\u00a0a rustic space with a convivial crowd. Then grab your camera and make your way up Mount Royal to Belvedere Kondiaronk, where you\u2019ll be rewarded with stunning views of the skyline.<\/p>\n

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Jean-Talon Market, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From there, you can make an outdoorsy morning of it with a walk to Beaver Lake for some wildlife watching, canoeing, or kayaking, and then stop by St Joseph\u2019s Oratory, the largest church in the country. Boasting one of the largest domes in the world, St Joseph\u2019s is not only a remarkable feat of engineering, it\u2019s also the site of thousands of purported miracles, and visitors can view the wall of crutches donated by healed pilgrims.<\/p>\n

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Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For lunch, head to Ermitage<\/a> for some haute Russian dishes served in a refined atmosphere, or get down and dirty with some poutine at La Banquise<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Sunday Evening<\/h2>\n

On Sunday night, trade the old-world French vibe for the hip, multi-cultural melange of Mile End, a boho district bursting with artisans and locally owned businesses. The 10-block neighborhood is just a stone\u2019s throw from the picturesque stillness of Mount Royal, but it\u2019s vibrant street art, trendy nightlife, and bright bars and restaurants make it seem like another planet. Dig though the crates of vinyl on Rue Bernard, check out the pop-up cultural events at Le Marche des Possibles (June to August), and shop \u2018til you drop at Annex Vintage and La montr\u00e9alaise atelier<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Old Montreal, Montreal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once you\u2019ve worked up an appetite, tuck into the raw bar at the Med-inspired Estiatorio Milos<\/a>, where you can enjoy some of the best oysters and sashimi in the city.\u00a0 Then chill out at glam Big in Japan, situated at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Rachel, or catch an up-and-coming band at La Sala Rossa<\/a>, a lively venue in a vegetarian cafe.<\/p>\n

With so many fascinating historical sights, delectable dishes, and buzzing bars, Montreal is a must-visit destination for any traveler. Book your weekend in Montreal today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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