STEP INTO A WORLD OF LUXURY
ENJOY THE BEST OF MONTRÉAL
WITH EXHILARATING ENTERTAINMENT, GOURMET FOOD, OLD-WORLD HISTORY AND INSPIRING ARCHITECTURE AMONG SOME OF ITS TOP CHARMS, MONTRÉAL IS THE PERFECT LUXURY GETAWAY. DISCOVER A COSMOPOLITAN METROPOLIS WHERE EUROPEAN CHIC AND CUTTING-EDGE CREATIVITY COEXIST, AND WORLD-CLASS FESTIVALS AND NIGHTLIFE SHINE BIG AND BRIGHT.
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RESTAURANTS
MAJOR OUTDOOR MARKETS
Atelier Joël Robuchon
Jean-Talon Market
For travelers with discerning palates, Montréal never disappoints. Our world-class chefs have put the city’s culinary offer in the international spotlight, treating foodies to meals that are pure magic.
Europea
From mouthwatering multi-course meals to decadent desserts, epicureans will love the city’s vibrant gourmet scene.
L’Auberge Saint-Gabriel
Good food here is abundant, whether you have reservations at a five-star restaurant, are checking out the hottest new eatery or browsing its colourful open-air markets.
Maison Boulud
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Helena
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Graziella
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Le Serpent leserpent.ca
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Montréal Plaza Restaurant montrealplaza.com
Restaurant Hvor hvor.ca
Restaurant TOQUÉ! restaurant-toque.com
marchespublics-mtl.com The multicultural flavours and sights of the Jean-Talon Market have been attracting crowds to Little Italy since 1933. In addition to the ubiquitous fruit, vegetable, flower stalls and firs is a tasty array of specialty shops that feature spices, oils, cheeses, meats, pastries and other exquisite products that are specific to Québec.
Atwater Market
marchespublics-mtl.com Open since 1933, the Atwater Market features a diverse range of merchants, caterers and specialty boutiques selling meats, fish, baked goods and fine foods all year round, in addition to its many vegetable and horticultural producers. The Lachine Canal cycling path leads up to the market.
STEP OUT ON THE TOWN Montréal is energetic and ebullient, and has endless entertainment options. If your tastes run classical and cultural, the range of choice is impeccable: award-winning orchestras, gorgeous museums and art galleries and stunning dance companies will sate your senses. Meeting up with friends? The city teems with swanky restaurants and bars that are great for intimate gatherings. Film buffs and music lovers, for their part, can get their fill at the city’s many avant-garde film and music festivals, while racing fans can immerse themselves in the thrill of the F1 Grand Prix engines.
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FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Montréal en Lumière
montrealhighlights.com February 23 to March 12, 2017 A sparkling winter festival that features three scintillating components; performing arts, light and gourmet cuisine.
SEE MONTRÉAL IN 2017 With its irresistible blend of style, creativity and chic, Montréal offers truly upscale experiences. And in 2017, the city will be celebrating its 375th anniversary with even more exclusive performances, events and celebrations across the city. Come join us because it’s going to be a truly unique year, and you don’t want to miss it! 375mtl.com
Montréal AVUDO May 17 to September 2, 2017 The Old Port will host Montréal AVUDO, a grandiose multimedia show designed and staged by Daniele Finzi Pasca and poetic tribute to the St. Lawrence River.
Grand Prix du Canada circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca Annually in June
The best Formula 1 drivers in the world meet at the demanding Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit.
Festival International de Jazz de Montréal montrealjazzfest.com Annually in July
The world’s largest jazz festival features over 650 shows, including 370 free outdoor concerts presented in the heart of downtown Montréal.
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec laronde.com Annually in July
An awe-inspiring international fireworks competition featuring 10 spectacular pyromusical displays that each last 30 minutes.
MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE
montrealcompletementcirque.com Annually in July Circus troupes and performers from near and far take the cultural metropolis by storm for a summer event not to be missed.
OSM Classical Spree Festival vireeclassique.osm.ca Annually in August
An effervescent and joyful celebration of great music and outstanding performers from around the world. Presented throughout the day in a casual setting, these 45-minute concerts are an invitation to the general public to attend a variety of performances.
YUL EAT
festivalyuleat.com Annually in September Each fall, foodies can enjoy exclusive food and drink tastings, culinary demos and conferences in Montréal’s Old Port.
Just For Laughs Festival
Gardens of Light
The world’s largest and most prestigious comedy event presents gala performances, theatre, club shows and free outdoor performances.
Gorgeous gardens glow with hundreds of colourful silk lanterns and beautiful architectural lighting.
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Fashion & Design Festival festivalmodedesign.com Annually in August
The Fashion & Design Festival celebrates creativity and culture through a major outdoor event in the heart of downtown Montréal.
espacepourlavie.ca Annually from September to November
SPECIALIZED CITY TOURS Fitz and Follwell Co. fitzandfollwell.co
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ATTRACTIONS Au sommet Place Ville Marie
Whether you’re jetting in for a weekend or stopping over on a cruise, Montréal offers a range of impeccable accommodations.
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal
Montréal’s iconic Place Ville-Marie now features breathtaking panoramas, a gourmet restaurant, an exhibition space and a cuttingedge lounge on its top four floors.
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The basilica’s magnificent interior, paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows belong to Montréal’s religious heritage.
Cité Mémoire travel back in time
Opéra de Montréal
The city’s dynamic downtown is home to elegant properties whose sumptuous guestrooms are the perfect antidote to a busy day of sightseeing, strolling or shopping.
The Opéra de Montréal is the largest francophone opera company in North America and among the 15 most important opera houses on the continent.
Old Montréal is also home to many of the city’s chicest hotels, restaurants and galleries, which are tucked amidst beautiful greystones, stately squares and soaring cathedrals.
montrealenhistoires.com Montréal’s past comes alive with this moving multimedia exhibition that takes place outside.
Casino de Montréal
casino-de-montreal.com The Casino de Montréal offers one of the largest game varieties in North America. It includes five restaurants and four bars and a cabaret, which host shows, performances and concerts from the most popular local and international singers.
Montréal Botanical Garden – Space for life montrealspaceforlife.ca
Cultivate a patch of happiness at the Space for Life. An oasis in the middle of the city for over 80 years, the Montréal Botanical Garden is recognized as one of the largest and most beautiful in the world.
Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal macm.org
Devoted to contemporary art, the museum presents the wealth of Québec creativity expressed in visual works.
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Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal osm.ca
The Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Québec’s leading cultural ambassador, treats audiences to some 100 concerts each year.
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History pacmuseum.qc.ca
At the very birthplace of Montréal, the museum offers an archaeological tour that takes visitors time travelling from the 14th century to the present day.
The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts mbam.qc.ca
This beautiful and important museum has an encyclopedic permanent collection that is among the most impressive in North America.
HOTELS Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
Renaissance Montréal Downtown
Le Crystal
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
Loews Hôtel Vogue
W Montréal
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Ritz-Carlton Montréal ritzmontreal.com
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William Gray
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Juneau
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CRUISES TRAVELLING TO MONTRÉAL IN 2017 Hapag Lloyd
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Europa July
Maasdam May to September (total 8) Rotterdam September (x2), October
Holland America Veendam May to October (total 9)
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SS Navigator August
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