1. Strange mix of Old and New World that IS Montreal
2. Wandering around McGill University
3. River surfing
4. Looking for the traditional Parisian metro sign at Victoria Square
5. Shopping at the old Bon Secours Market
6. Wandering around the Quai Jacques Cartier in the Old Port
7. Staying at a quirky but high end boutique hotel
8. Spending a few hours at the Olympic Park and the Biodome
9. Driving up to Mont Royal for amazing views of the city
10. Slowly exploring the Rue St-Paul in the Old Port
11. A plate of gooey poutine
12. Learning the history of the city with a well informed guide
13. Window shopping along Ste-Catherine Street
14. The elaborate botanical gardens
15. Walking around town shooting photos of the amazing architecture
16. Watching a Montreal Canadiens game just for the sheer experience of it
17. Renting a bike to see the city, just like the locals
18. Wandering through the labyrinthine underground city
19. Even though it’s delicious, realizing there’s more to Montreal food than poutine
20. Planning a trip for the famous Jazz Festival
21. Grabbing cocktails with friends and pretending you’re just another jetsetter
22. Riding through the Westmount neighborhood ogling at beautiful homes
23. Taking time out to relax and just enjoy the city
24. The small details, like the many Anglo and French statues standing in contrast around town
25. Catching a performance in the Entertainment District, the Quartier des Spectacles
26. Giving in to peer pressure and buying some damn maple syrup
27. A little more poutine
28. Checking out the art studios in the constantly changing Old Port neighborhood
29. Taking a break from the cold with some hot chocolate and a warm pastry
30. Smoked meat from Schwartz’s Deli
31. Admiring the quirky geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller for the ’67 Expo
32. Watching the light show at Notre-Dame Basilica
33. Great public transportation makes it easy to explore
34. Practicing your French
35. On a hot day going to Clock Tower Beach for some urban fun in the sun
36. After hours dancing in the raucous Montreal clubs
37. Dinner at one of the many amazing restaurants in town
38. Exploring the strangely beautiful St. Joseph’s Oratory
39. Spending hours at any one of the wonderful museums in town
40. Fresh, hot sesame bagels from St-Viateur
41. Visiting a sugar shack for some snow maple syrup treats
42. Some poutine for the road
