How to spend the PERFECT weekend in Montreal! We spent 48 hours exploring the best things to do, see, and eat in Canada’s most beautiful city.
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In this video, we show you exactly how to plan a 48-hour itinerary. From dining at the world-famous Joe Beef to finding hidden stone-carving classes in the street, this is the ultimate Montreal travel guide. We stayed on Rue St Laurent right across from the famous Schwartz’s Deli and hit every major food spot in the city.
🥯 THE BAGEL BATTLE: We did a deep dive into the two most famous bagel shops in the world. Check out our full comparison and winner here: https://youtu.be/_jje6VBbI3c
👇 Have you been to Montreal? Tell us your favorite spot in the comments so we can check it out next time!
📍 WHERE WE ATE:
• Joe Beef – Incredible French cuisine (Escargot, Hanger Steak, Guinea Hen)
• Le Vin Papillon – Famous Jambon, razor clams, and great wine.
• St-Viateur & Fairmount Bagels – The ultimate Montreal bagel test.
• Bernie Beigne – Best maple donuts in the city!
• Caron & Frères – Try the unique Tiramisu Cortado.
• Slice + Soda – Massive Calabrese pizza slices.
• Markets – Atwater Market & Jean Talon Market (Fresh oysters & cured meats).
• Treats – Matcha Zanmai, Plentea (Coco Green), and Chinatown Bubble Waffles.
⛰️ WHAT WE DID:
• Mount Royal – Picnic at the Beaver Pond lookout.
• Old Montreal – Walking tour and Notre-Dame Basilica.
• Just For Laughs Festival – Street performances and a stone-carving class!
• Little Italy & Chinatown – Exploring Montreal’s diverse neighborhoods.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
• The Ultimate Montreal Weekend Begins (0:00-0:11)
• Arrival at Atwater Market & St. Laurent Aironb (0:26-1:50)
• Exploring Atwater Market (0:26-1:05)
• Checking into the Airbnb on St. Laurent Boulevard (1:06-1:50)
• Dinner at the Legendary Joe Beef (1:51-4:05)
• Unveiling the Airbnb view (2:19-2:43)
• Dining experience at Joe Beef (2:44-3:19)
• Late-night visit to Schwarz’s Deli (3:35-3:40)
• Saturday Morning Bagel Battle (4:06-5:27)
• Heading to St-Viateur Bagel (4:06-4:18)
• Visiting Fairmount Bagel (4:39-5:14)
• Overview of the bagel comparison (5:15-5:27)
• The Best Coffee in Little Italy (Caron & Frères) (5:28-6:20)
• Arriving at Caron & Frères (5:28-5:39)
• Trying the Tiramisu Cortado (5:40-6:00)
• Jean Talon Market: Oysters & Fresh Produce (6:21-9:19)
• Exploring the market (6:21-6:43)
• Selecting and trying fresh oysters (7:15-8:50)
• Visiting the large Italian market (9:01-9:19)
• Mount Royal Picnic & Beaver Pond Views (9:20-10:19)
• Reaching Mount Royal lookout (9:20-9:30)
• Picnic at Beaver Pond (9:31-10:19)
• Arts Festival & Unexpected Stone Carving Class (10:20-12:58)
• Exploring the Just For Laughs Festival (10:20-10:55)
• Stumbling upon a stone-carving class (11:49-12:58)
• Old Montreal, Notre-Dame & Slice + Soda (10:56-11:48)
• Visiting Notre-Dame Basilica (11:09-11:13)
• Trying a slice from Slice + Soda (11:15-11:48)
• Chinatown Snacks & Dragon’s Beard Candy (13:38-14:10)
• Entering Montreal’s Chinatown (13:38-13:42)
• Trying bubble waffles and seeing Dragon’s Beard Candy
(13:47-14:10)
• Dinner at Le Vin Papillon (14:11-14:51)
• Dining at Le Vin Papillon (14:11-14:26)
• Trying matcha soft serve at Matcha Zanmai (14:27-14:51)
• Sunday Morning: Bernie Beigne Maple Donuts (14:52-17:18)
• Reflections on the lively street (15:21-15:38)
• Parking tips for the area (15:39-16:09)
• Trying donuts at Bernie Beigne (16:10-17:18)
• Final Farewell Lunch at Atwater Market (17:19-18:59)
• Exploring the indoor section of Atwater Market (17:19-17:40)
• Picking up cheese and baguette (17:41-18:02)
• Final picnic lunch (18:03-18:34)
• Last matcha from Mina Mina (18:35-18:59)
• Farewell Montreal (19:00-19:12)
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1 Comment
I luv real bagels 🥯!