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5.
Old-Montreal has SO many things to see and do, but if you find yourself a bit short
on time, a walk along Saint-Paul Street will be a great option to cram in as much of the
famous European atmosphere of Montreal. There are tons of restaurants, bars, sou-
venir shops and art galleries along the way for your enjoyment, and since Montreal is
a relatively cheap city to visit and live in, prices are quite fair even for a super touristy
area.
6. Visit one of the markets
6.
Markets are a great way to interact with locals (mostly Instagrammers, as perfect-
ly-symmetrical-photos-of-colourful-berries are hugely popular on the platform) and
taste new things, especially in the summer when almost everything’s in season (if you
haven’t tasted Quebec-made strawberries, you haven’t lived a full life). If you’re already
a market lover, then perhaps a market tour would be a good idea.
I also like to tell people to keep their “souvenir money” for the markets and spend it on
locally-made delicacies, like preserves, ice wines and ciders, and the seemingly infinite
variety of maple products.
There are two main markets: Jean-Talon and Atwater. I have a preference for the latter
because although smaller, it’s in such a lovely location, ideal for a riverside picnic after-
wards.
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