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Montréal for First-Timers — The Greatest Hits

Iconic landmarks, the food you fly in for, skyline shots and the must-do experiences.

Friday

  1. 7:30 PM

    Damas

    Syrian · $$$ · Outremont

    Iconic kickoff — Best mezze in the city, gorgeous room.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Outremont — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Saturday

  1. 10:00 AM
    Club Soda
    Nightlife · Quartier des Spectacles

    Iconic mid-size live music venue that has hosted legendary acts and remains a go-to for music lovers any night.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Quartier des Spectacles — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  2. 1:00 PM
    Marché Jean-Talon
    Food & Drink · Little Italy

    Montreal's most beloved outdoor market bursting with produce, cheese and prepared foods — a weekend ritual for locals.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Little Italy — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  3. 3:30 PM
    Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
    Culture · Golden Square Mile

    One of Canada's finest art museums with free permanent collections and world-class travelling shows for solo culture seekers.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Golden Square Mile — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer
  4. 9:00 PM

    Au Pied de Cochon

    Québécois · $$$ · Plateau

    Foie + maple + duck-in-a-can. Bring friends.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Plateau — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer

Sunday

  1. 2:00 PM
    Jean-Talon Market
    Food & Drink · Little Italy

    Québec produce, cheeses and pistachio gelato.

    Why this pick
    • ·An iconic must-do for a first visit
    • ·Keeps you in Little Italy — short walk from your other stops
    • ·A peaks in summer