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Located in Old Town Montreal is a premier steakhouse called Mechant Boeuf. They are known for their butcher-cut, dry-aged beef and seafood. They have a beautiful skylight in the restaurant that opens up between the two buildings. It brings in so much natural light into the restaurant. We started off with delicious red table wine and freshly made hot rolls. The bread was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. For my starter I got the Cauliflower Soup. This soup was pureed. I was creamy in texture. The flavor of the cauliflower was not overpowering, it was subtle.…

I got to go on a river cruise in Montreal (Guided Evasion Cruise). We left from the Du Port do Montreal. This was a fun way to see Montreal from a different perspective and to learn about the city and history while on board. The ship was really nice. There was an indoor covered level. This is where the bar was located. There are also servers walking around taking food orders. There is an outside section of the boat that is all the way at the top. You will get a nice breeze sitting up there. If you get cold…

While visiting Montreal I got to experience a sculpture series called Le Mignonisme by Philippe Katerine. There were 16 pink sculptures placed around downtown Montreal and the Quartier des Spectacles. These pink sculptures are of Monsieur Rose (“Mister Pink”), a little pink man. It became a fun little game for me as I started walking around. I wanted to see how many I could find. I took a picture of the map I found but I really did not want to use it. It was more fun for me to find them unexpectedly. I never was able to find all…

Near the Montreal Underground City there are several restaurants. The Italian menu at Monza looked delicious so we decided to check them out for lunch. We had just gotten there when they opened for lunch. It was perfect timing.  We sat at the bar for great service. I ordered a Bellini which was prosecco, Ciroc Peach, peach puree, and a splash of Sprite. It was sweet and bubbly. The perfect brunch cocktail. The Rickard’s Red Ale was also ordered. This was an Irish style red ale that was brewed locally. The Arancini was a perfect appetizer to share. It came…

Located in Centre Eaton de Montreal is a brewery/restaurant called 3 Brasseurs. They have many beers to choose from, as well as an assortment of cocktails ad a variety of sangrias. I ordered the Red Sangria. This was different from other sangrias I have had in the states.  This one was layered which was extremely colorful. They put a splash of Sprite in to give it a little extra sweetness and some bubbles. I loved the flavor. I was excited to get some Poutine. This is a dish made famous in Montreal. Everywhere you go in the city, there will…

Montreal is an easy city to walk around. We headed to Old Town Montreal to see all the old and new blended together. The area is close to the waterfront. There are great views of the area. There is a Ferris Wheel that you can ride. Tickets are around $27.50 for adults. It’s a great way to see all of Montreal. Check out Chapelle Notre-Dame de Bon Secours Chapel (https://margueritebourgeoys.org). This chapel was built in 1771 over the remains of the Chapel of Pilgrimage founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in 1655. It was completed in 1678 but destroyed by a fire…

If you are looking for a hotel that is conveniently located in downtown Montreal, and only 20 minutes from the airport then the Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth is the perfect place. The hotel is beautiful. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by the staff. They are very friendly. The room is pretty standard, but the view out the window is spectacular. We were able to see St. Patrick’s Basilica. I normally never talk about the hotel toiletries that are provided in the rooms, but I really wanted to mention these. I loved the fragrance of each of…