48 Hours in Montreal: A Local Editor's Weekend Itinerary

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.

I'll admit it: as editorial lead at URBANIA’s Dehors, the city is rarely my first choice when I want to unwind. Let's just say the countryside and the mountains call to me more often than the streets of the metropolis.

Every now and then, though, I get a little craving for a weekend in Montreal. When it hits, I tend to return to the same addresses I hold dear. So here are the spots I'd recommend for a short stay in the city.

Day 1

For this first day, I suggest wandering through Mile End and Petit Laurier, two neighbourhoods I'm particularly fond of when I need to stretch my legs. Fair warning: comfortable shoes are a must to make the most of the day. In short, you're going to walk (more than) a little.

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