First-time visitor · Montréal
First time in Montréal — what locals actually recommend
If it's your first weekend in Montréal, this is the locals' shortlist — the sights worth the queue, the food you can't skip, and the neighbourhood walks that show you the place.
Frequently added to plansCurated by locals
Top spots in Montréal
Mile End
CultureMile End
Bagels, indie galleries, spiritual home of Arcade Fire.
Jean-Talon Market
Food & DrinkLittle Italy
Québec produce, cheeses and pistachio gelato.
Mont-Royal Foliage Hike
OutdoorsPlateau
Best fall colour view in the city from the chalet.
Mont-Royal Tam-Tams
OutdoorsPlateau
Sunday drumming, jugglers and LARPers.
Where to eat
Au Pied de Cochon
$$$Québécois · Plateau
Foie + maple + duck-in-a-can. Bring friends.
Damas
$$$Syrian · Outremont
Best mezze in the city, gorgeous room.
Joe Beef
$$$$Hedonistic French-Canadian · Little Burgundy
Foie gras parfait + lobster spaghetti, book early.
Schwartz's
$Jewish deli · The Main
Smoked meat since 1928. Medium-fat, no debate.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Mont-Royal Tam-Tams, Jean-Talon Market, Mile End. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Montréal and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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