Montreal

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Montreal is another amazing city with excellent museums, parks and restaurants. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts was wonderful and the Botanical Garden and Biodome are worth a visit even through they are a bit further afield (although still just a few train stops away). Definitely take a stroll through Jean Talon Market and visit the surrounding shops for edible souvenirs. There is decent Malaysian food at Satay Brothers. Nightlife includes speakeasy locations such as Le 4ᶱ Mur and the Cloakroom Bar, and the Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill should be on your list as well depending on the performance schedule while you're in town.

I would definitely recommend staying in Vieux-Montreal, and there are some excellent (if pricey) restaurants and shops in this elegant neighborhood. Auberge Alternative de Vieux-Montreal is a decent place to stay in a good location for those on a budget or who have a strong preference for staying in a hostel and having access to a kitchen and activities, with friendly and helpful staff.

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Photos

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Greek bracelets with ram heads (5th century BCE)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Untitled sculpture, Kiugak Ashoona (1964)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Caughnawaga Woman, Marc-Aurele de Foy Suzor-Cote (1924)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Quebec City from Levis, Maurice Cullen (1904)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Venice, Maurice Cullen (1901)

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Overlooking the Vallee du Gouffre (Charlevoix), Clarence Gagnon, (1915)