Montreal Travel Guide | The "Paris of North America"

——Best viewpoints, hidden gems & must-eat foods 🏙️ Top 5 Attractions 1️⃣ Mount Royal Kondiaronk Belvedere: Guaranteed downtown skyline views (thanks to building height restrictions) Camilien-Houde Lookout: Stunning backside mountain vistas Beaver Lake: Charming fountain spot for leisurely walks 2️⃣ Saint Joseph's Oratory Canada’s largest church with a Renaissance dome Sunset Perk: Rooftop terrace + the "Unaware Angel" winged sculpture 3️⃣ Notre-Dame Basilica AURA Light Show: Book central-rear seats in advance Architecture: Neo-Gothic masterpiece (like a stone lacework) 4️⃣ Old Port & Old Montreal Waterfront strolls past the Ferris wheel + Biosphere Cobblestone alleys lined with bakeries and artisan shops 5️⃣ Biodôme + Botanical Garden Animal Highlights: 3 penguin species! Seasonal Magic: Chinese Garden’s water-screen projections Bonus: SAT Dome Theatre: 45-min immersive films on a spherical screen Underground City: Start at World Trade Centre (original winter escape network) 🍽️ Foodie Bucket List 🥪 Schwartz's Deli Iconic Smoked Meat Sandwich: Melty beef perfection (go before noon to skip lines) 🍯 La Panzeria Focaccia Duo: Fig & honey combo is a revelation 🐟 Restaurant Zeina Grilled Seabass: Fresh catch near Saint Joseph’s Oratory 🍰 Patisserie Bervig Authentic French pastries in Old Port 🍱 Yen Cuisine Japonaise One-Dish Wonder: Foie gras & eel rice bowl 🥛 Viral Yogurt Best Flavors: Mango (with pulp) > Peach > Skip coffee 🗺️ Smart Itinerary Day 1: Mount Royal → Saint Joseph’s → Schwartz’s Day 2: Old Port → Notre-Dame (book AURA for night) Day 3: Biodôme + Underground City #MontrealTravel #CanadaBucketList