What NOT To Do in Montreal This Summer: A Local's Guide

This story is adapted from an original article in the 161st micromag of URBANIA, an online magazine based in Quebec focused on pop culture and society.

It's summer, and Montreal is overrun with people who don't live here, all chasing its mysterious charms. But not all summer pleasures are created equal. Plenty of them will leave you feeling like you wasted your time, or with a bitter aftertaste compared to the experience you were promised.

To spare you the disappointment, here's what NOT to do if you want to have a good time on our beautiful island, so you don't head home hating Montreal, as is sadly too often the case.