From restaurants on cruises to world-class jazz festivals, Outlook recommends the best places to visit in Montréal.
Eat:
For COMBINING SIGHTS AND SAVOURS…
Hop aboard a brunch cruise with AML Cruises to experience Montréal by day or enjoy a dinner cruise with world-class circus performances and fabulous fireworks by night from the St. Lawrence River.
Sit on an outdoor terrace under the stars with a three or five-course dinner on the AML Cavalier Maxim as the Jacques-Cartier Bridge and the city illuminate.
FOR A TASTE OF MODERN MIXOLOGY…
At Bar Nacarat, expert mixologists await with seasonal cocktails, gourmet BBQ cuisine, and a high-energy atmosphere enhanced by DJs out on the terrace. Inspired by the glam rock era of Ziggy Stardust mingled with the 21st century, this stylish interior bar offers small and original dishes alongside local and microbrewed beers.
Do:
FOR THE WORLD’S LARGEST JAZZ FESTIVAL…
The annual Festival International de Jazz de Montréal is the highlight of the city’s cultural calendar, appealing to both jazz aficionados and novices alike.
Recognised as the largest jazz festival on the planet, the festival has been synonymous with musical passion and memorable moments for over four decades.
Sleep:
FOR A SERENE STAY…
90 minutes from Montréal, Manoir Hovey offers an unparalleled backdrop to luxurious living along the shores of Lake Massawippi.
This historic property has been intertwined with the Appalachian Mountains since 1899 and is nestled in the warm hospitality of the Eastern Townships region. Its elegant interior is a tapestry of discovery with various rooms, suites, cabins, and cottages available.
The restorative nature of the Nordic spa features a heated outdoor pool, allowing you to enjoy the wild surroundings. The combination of outdoor activities, rest and relaxation, nature and wildlife, as well as farm-to-fork cuisine, embedded in the Indigenous culture of the Abenaki people and European heritage, makes this a truly unforgettable escape.
FOR AN EXCLUSIVE CITY VACATION…
Hotel Le Cantlie Suites offers a range of spacious studios with compact kitchens and deluxe suites, featuring a dining experience that encompasses the flavours of Greece in its Zante Restaurant.
Additionally, guests can enjoy a buffet or à la carte breakfast at the LeMezz Restaurant and Bar.
