Day 1 starts at the Opus hotel, located on the happening intersection of St-Laurent and Sherbrooke, which is home to Koko’s and its incredible back patio. From there, your evening plans can be just steps away- facing the Opus on St-Laurent is the Cabaret, a great music venue that always something great going on, while over on Sherbrooke the great high-end pub Benelux is a must-see (must-drink) for any beer lover. If you find yourself peckish, wander up St-Laurent to Moishe’s, the legendary Montreal steak house (tip: leave room for their cheesecake).

Day 2 begins in Old Montreal with a stay at Hotel Nelligan, a cool as a cucumber boutique hotel. Check the rooftop bar with one of the best views in Old MTL. A trip over to the culinary experience that is Aix Cuisine de la Terroir should also include a stop at Suite 701 for a killer cocktail. This might also be a great time too see Montreal’s CFL team, the Alouettes, or get hipster-y with some St-Viateur bagels, some great coffee at Olympico and music in nearby venues like Sala Rossa…