The city’s neighborhoods are incredibly varied, and your vacation to Montréal should take advantage of the distinct hotel types each has to offer to find the place to stay that is perfect for you. The historic Old Port neighborhood boasts a large number of delightful boutique hotels with a distinctly Parisian feel to them. The Plateau neighborhood embodies the combination of Old-World charm and youthful vibrancy the city is so famous for. The Village is not only the center of Montréal’s gay community, but of its nightlife, and offers a number of chic options right in the middle of all the fun.

The core of Montréal’s charm lies within its duality. The city is not just a mix of two different cultures, but of that Old World charm and New World energy that make for an unforgettable trip. A Montréal vacation is a guaranteed delight in a one-of-a-kind city.

The historic heart of the city is Old Montréal, where the beautiful architecture and cobblestone streets make you feel as though you’ve been transported across the Atlantic to Paris herself. You can even visit Montréal’s version of Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning piece of Gothic Revival architecture. The Old Port on the riverside is the perfect spot to get a taste of history in the sunshine, or simply relax and people-watch in one of the neighborhood’s many cafes and restaurants.

Although there are many walking guided tours of the city, the best way to see Montréal is by boat, it is, after all, a world-famous port city. Spend a day on the water on a cruise, boat tour, or simply paddle-boating for unique postcard-worthy photographs.

As Montréal is such a cosmopolitan city, there is no shortage of museums, theaters and galleries to take advantage of, not to mention the countless chic shops and boutiques. Foodies will rejoice in the seemingly endless selection of options since Montréal has the most restaurants per capita in North America. There are restaurants that offer every kind of cuisine imaginable, and many of the city’s chefs use locally-grown products to ensure you have the freshest meals possible.

For an escape from the urban environment, spend a day in Mount Royal Park. Montréal’s version of Central Park is replete with a lake, ski slope, and sculpture garden, and was even designed by Frederick Law Olmstead himself. Sport enthusiasts can take the opportunity to view a match of Montréal’s most beloved sport, ice hockey, or take a trip to the famous Olympic Stadium on the outskirts of the city.