🇨🇦 One Day in Montréal: The "Little Paris of North America"

🚗 Road Trip from Ottawa • 2-hour drive each way • First stop @ 10:30AM: Saint Joseph’s Oratory (Montréal’s highest point – no buildings allowed to surpass it!) Parking: $5 flat rate Visit time: 50 mins 🥪 Lunch Break • Schwartz’s Deli: Grab their legendary smoked meat sandwich (join the takeout line – faster!). • Picnic at a nearby park (plenty of tables/seating). ⛰️ Mount Royal Adventure • Hike 20 mins to any lookout (or drive to Mount Royal Chalet) for skyline views. • McGill University: Hogwarts vibes, but closed to visitors (student ID required). 🏙️ Downtown Exploration • Park near Notre-Dame Basilica ($4/hour at 985 St Laurent Blvd). • Wander Place d’Armes, Chinatown (bubble tea stop! 🧋), and historic streets. 🍽️ Dinner & Sunset • Stash Café (Polish cuisine – decent but not mind-blowing). • Old Port (Vieux-Port): Stroll along the St. Lawrence River at golden hour – seagulls, geese, and pure romance! ✨ Nighttime Magic • Notre-Dame Basilica Light Show (9PM slot – book early!): No photos allowed during the show. Best seats: Middle-right section (easy exit + neck-friendly views). ✅ Pro Tips Book restaurants early (e.g., L’Express – I missed out!). Reserve basilica tickets days ahead – I got stuck with the late show! Driving? No right turns on red lights on the island! 🚦 💙 Fell in love with this city – next time, more café-hopping! #Montreal #CanadaTravel #NotreDameBasilica #WeekendGetaway #ExploreQuebec