Montreal is one of the great cities of the world; a cosmopolitan destination with a remarkable history, amazing neighborhoods to explore and a wonderful waterfront. Here are five things to do in the city for less than $50. MARKET EXPLORATION AND A CANAL BIKE RIDE Atwater Market is a marvellous spot just west of downtown. You’ll find fun shops that sell all sorts of special items; everything from brilliantly-coloured macaroons in shades of vivid pink and lime green to sushi and sausages. This being Quebec, you’ll also find amazing pastries (try Premiere Moisson for great bread and sandwiches) and wonderful Read more
Atwater Market
Montreal is one of the great cities of the world. Here are some ways to enjoy it in a new, socially-distant fashion. A great bike ride You can rent bikes from the folks at Montreal on Wheels on the Montreal waterfront (Rue de la Commune). They’re solid, comfortable, multi-speed bikes. They also have electric ones if you need a boost. We were heading west to Griffintown over flat terrain along the Lachine Canal, so we opted for the old-fashioned kind of bike and used pedal power to get around. The Montreal waterfront is simply outstanding. There’s a great café on Read more
MONTREAL – You’ve cruised Crescent St. You’ve paraded through the Plateau. And you’ve wandered the streets of Westmount. Looking for something new in Montreal? Check out Griffintown, Little Burgundy and the burgeoning Saint-Henri neighbourhoods for some fun shops and tasty treats. Our tour guide, the delightful Rene Lemieux, drove us through Griffintown, which feels a bit like the Distillery District with old warehouses and factories converted to condos and a forest of construction cranes building new condos and a new ALT Hotel, part of the lovely Le Germain group. We also toured Little Burgundy, which used to be home to Read more
