We interviewed Marie-Eve.Marie share’s with us her insider tips on what to do in Montreal for those looking for the best things to see and do, where to eat, stay, drink, and play.
Because it’s got the best of both worlds: the modernity of North America, its fast-paced life yet the romantic Old-World charm from Europe, along with almost 400 years of history.
Old-Montreal holds more than a handful of Montreal icons, including; Bonsecours Market, Place Jacques Cartier, Notre-Dame Basilica and Saint-Paul Street.
I’m a Plateau Mont-Royal girl at heart, and I have a hard time recommending anything else. It represents Montreal with its international restaurant scene.
I can suggest a handful of my personal favourites, starting with the Usine à spaghetti on Saint-Paul Street in Old-Montreal. The décor is absolutely phenomenal.
There are many great places to drink in Montreal, starting with Amère à boire on Saint-Denis Street, which serves great micro brewed beers, both local and international.
Montreal has a very lively Show District which presents dozens of shows every night, whether it’s music concerts, opera, stand-up comedians or theatre.