fall for montreal
The leaves are turning, and we’re returning, to Canada’s petite Paris.
shop
Appartement 51 contains all of the favourite things of the beautiful and itinerant wife of the founder of Cirque du Soleil, such as well-priced tweed coats by Spoon, large-scale charcoal nude portraits, chandeliers, extravagant jewellery, a rainbow of cashmere sweaters and lots of bohemian tunics and wraps. 51 Rue St. Paul West, 514-223-7648, www.apt51.com
eat
L’Express bistro can’t be beat at any time of day for lemony mâche salad with lardons and potatoes, lusty roasted bone marrow, fresh oysters and the famous steak-frites. Sit at the bar with a paper placemat and enjoy well-chosen wines by the glass served by an excellent staff. 3927 Rue St. Denis, 514-845-5333.
drink
The Hotel Gault’s small lobby restaurant and bar is populated by polished (not pretentious) artistic types savouring a glass of wine or two before heading out on the town. The airy, modern space has beautiful artwork and a floating fireplace. www.hotelgault.com
drink more
A brandy-soda nightcap at the little side bar in Club Chase et Pêche in Old Montreal will send you to bed with very sweet dreams. 423 Rue St-Claude, 514-861-1112.
sleep
The elegant Hotel Nelligan in Old Montreal features an interior brick courtyard where a complimentary wine and cheese (think Quebec Oka) is held nightly. Breakfasts of fruit, pain-au-chocolat and Montreal bagels can be enjoyed in the restaurant for free, or delivered to your boudoir for just $5 for 2 people. Web-only room rates from $160/night. www.hotelnelligan.com
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