Getting Around with William O'Connor

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Three Ideal Days in Montreal

Three Ideal Days in Montreal

Where to eat, drink, shop, and wander in one of the coolest cities in the Americas.

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Dec 08, 2024
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If I had to rank North American cities by coolness, the first two would be pretty obvious–New York and Mexico City. But for third place, I’d argue it’s Montreal. The French Canadian metropolis is distinct culturally and has a killer food scene (often with the food you think you’ll get in France but don’t). It’s a little naughty, boasts fashion cred, and mixes high and low better than almost any city worldwide.

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