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Canada Places I want to go
Le Petit Hôtel is one of Canada Places I want to go.

1. Le Petit Hôtel

8.3
168 rue St-Paul Ouest (Place Royale), Montréal, QC
Hotel · Vieux-Montréal · 24 tips and reviews
Rue Sainte-Catherine is one of Canada Places I want to go.

2. Rue Sainte-Catherine

Rue Sainte-Catherine, Montréal, QC
Road · Ville-Marie · 17 tips and reviews

Daniel M.Daniel Magni: One of Montreal's longest shopping streets, full of shops, restaurants and nightlife. Most of the street is accessible by the Metro, allowing you to hop on and off to explore it!

Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen is one of Canada Places I want to go.

3. Schwartz's Montreal Hebrew Delicatessen

8.8
(Schwartz's Charcuterie Hébraïque de Montréal)
3895 boul. Saint-Laurent (entre St-Cuthbert & Napoléon), Montréal, QC
Deli · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 380 tips and reviews

Lauren R.Lauren Roberts: Don't worry too much if there's a line; staff are very efficient and get people through quickly. Ignore the menu; you're getting smoked meat sandwich.

4. Marché Jean-Talon

9.5
7070 avenue Henri-Julien, Montréal, QC
Farmers Market · Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie · 185 tips and reviews

Fitz & Follwell Co.Fitz & Follwell Co.: Located in the heart of Little Italy, this market is a food lover’s haven. Aside from fresh market finds, you’ll also find live musicians, interesting characters and a unique ambiance.

Rockaberry is one of Canada Places I want to go.

5. Rockaberry

4275 rue Saint-Denis (Entre Rachel & Marie-Anne), Montréal, QC
Pie Shop · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 25 tips and reviews

Laura-A.Laura-A.: Pies are amazing! Apple crumbled too:)) and finally but not least the lemon cake/pie wow!! :P

La Banquise is one of Canada Places I want to go.

6. La Banquise

8.6
994, rue Rachel Est (entre de Boyer & du Parc-Lafontaine), Montréal, QC
Poutine Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 444 tips and reviews

Cosmonite MediaCosmonite Media: They took an infamous dish and made it quite the celebrity. If you're stopping in Montreal, this is fast becoming the "must-do" amongst all adventurous foodies along with Schwartz's, St-Viateur Bagel

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal is one of Canada Places I want to go.

7. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal

9.3
(Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal)
110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest (coin St-Sulpice), Montréal, QC
Church · Vieux-Montréal · 156 tips and reviews

Isabel P.Isabel P: Before the 11:00am and 17:00 masses on Sundays there is an organ audition (mini concert) that lasts 30 min. The Basilica's organist, M. Pierre Grandmaison, is a must-hear attraction in Montreal.

St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel) is one of Canada Places I want to go.

8. St-Viateur Bagel (La Maison du Bagel)

9.1
263 rue Saint-Viateur Ouest (entre Jeanne-Mance & du Parc), Montréal, QC
Bagel Shop · Mile-End · 156 tips and reviews

Jennifer 8. L.Jennifer 8. Lee: Go to St. Viateur Bagel and try a wood-oven baked Montreal-style bagel, hand-rolled and boiled in honey-water. The matzoh with sesame is very good too. Read more.

Juliette & Chocolat is one of Canada Places I want to go.

9. Juliette & Chocolat

3600 Boulevard Saint-Laurent (coin Prince-Arthur), Montréal, QC
Dessert Shop · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 131 tips and reviews

JF S.JF Simard: "Le Fleur de Sel" , creamy brownie topped with caramel sauce; the most exquisitly insane dessert I ever had!

Beautys Luncheonette is one of Canada Places I want to go.

10. Beautys Luncheonette

8.4
93 ave. du Mont-Royal Ouest (coin St-Urbain), Montréal, QC
Breakfast Spot · Mile-End · 138 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: “They pretty much invented breakfast around here.” – Anthony Bourdain

Gibeau Orange Julep is one of Canada Places I want to go.

11. Gibeau Orange Julep

8.2
7700 boul. Décarie (coin Paré), Montréal, QC
Fast Food Restaurant · Snowdon · 71 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Quebec’s oldest drive-in is known for their orange julep (a secret recipe!) and car shows. As recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.

MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises is one of Canada Places I want to go.

12. MEM – Centre des mémoires montréalaises

7.9
1210 St Laurent Blvd, Montréal, QC
History Museum · Ville-Marie · 16 tips and reviews

Bradley S.Bradley Saull: Cool little museum that was a Fire Station. Interesting exhibit on the second floor about the neighborhoods that were destroyed for public projects during the 1960s & 1970s.

Toqué is one of Canada Places I want to go.

13. Toqué

8.7
900 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Ville-Marie · 48 tips and reviews

Stéphane E.Stéphane Ethier: The #1 reason Montréal is now a culinary powerhouse. Normand Laprise is our Alice Waters: every Quebecois chef is in his debt

Sucrerie De La Montagne is one of Canada Places I want to go.

14. Sucrerie De La Montagne

7.7
300 St. Georges, Rigaud, QC
Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews
Clock Tower Quay is one of Canada Places I want to go.

15. Clock Tower Quay

9.0
(Quai de l'Horloge)
Rue Quai de l'Horloge, Montréal, QC
Harbor or Marina · Vieux-Montréal · 25 tips and reviews

Amy O.Amy O'Brien: Pop up beach in the summer

Marché Atwater is one of Canada Places I want to go.

16. Marché Atwater

9.2
138 ave. Atwater (coin Rufus Rockhead), Montréal, QC
Market · Le Sud-Ouest · 97 tips and reviews

Ruby R.Ruby Roy: Some 700 different types of cheeses including 300 local Québec cheese. Un des endroit à Montréal ou ce trouve bière à l'épinette.hmmmm.

Parc Omega is one of Canada Places I want to go.

17. Parc Omega

9.4
399 Route 323 North, Montebello, PQ
Zoo · 26 tips and reviews

Brad R.Brad R: don't get out of your car near the bears! an electric fence is nothing compared to the desire of tasty snacks in your car!

Place d'Armes is one of Canada Places I want to go.

18. Place d'Armes

8.3
Place d'Armes, Montréal, QC
Plaza · Vieux-Montréal · 21 tips and reviews

Danielle G.Danielle Gray: Old Montreal is a beautiful place, just walk around the place it's perfect for photographs and have the cutest little shops too! Enjoy!

Ville Souterraine / Underground City is one of Canada Places I want to go.

19. Ville Souterraine / Underground City

7.0
800 de La Gauchetière Street West, Montréal, QC
Shopping Mall · Ville-Marie · 7 tips and reviews
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is one of Canada Places I want to go.

20. Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

9.3
1 Rue Des Carrières, Citq No. 040703, Québec, QC
Hotel · Vieux-Québec · 107 tips and reviews

Tim D.Tim Dickey: When you arrive just use the valet parking. It's not much more expensive.

Citadelle de Québec is one of Canada Places I want to go.

21. Citadelle de Québec

9.0
1, Côte de la Citadelle (rue Saint-Louis), Québec, QC
History Museum · Vieux-Québec · 28 tips and reviews

FamilyFunFamilyFun: An impressive, historic fort that families can explore. Don't miss the dramatic changing of the guard. -Copy Chief

Place Royale is one of Canada Places I want to go.

22. Place Royale

8.7
Place Royale, Québec, QC
Plaza · Vieux-Québec · 13 tips and reviews

Amy O.Amy O'Brien: Do not miss the huge mural covering the entire side of a nearby building; the figure with a hat standing at the base of the 'street' is Champlain.

Funiculaire is one of Canada Places I want to go.

23. Funiculaire

16, Rue du Petit-Champlain, Québec, QC
Cable Car · Vieux-Québec · 10 tips and reviews

Brian F.Brian Freeman: Recommend that you take the Funicular up from Vieux-Quebec. There are stairs next to it that are easy to go down from, but are more difficult to walk up.

Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar is one of Canada Places I want to go.

24. Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen & Bar

7.8
20 York St (at Sussex Dr), Ottawa, ON
Tapas Restaurant · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 39 tips and reviews

Amy O.Amy O'Brien: Jonathan Korecki from Top Chef Canada is a chef here

25. SoHo Metropolitan Hotel

7.7
318 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON
Hotel · Entertainment District · 20 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Milla Jovovich had the Truffle Lobster Pasta from Senses every day during TIFF Read more.

26. CN Tower

9.1
301 Front St W (at John St), Toronto, ON
Monument · Entertainment District · 382 tips and reviews

Isabel L.Isabel Lopez: Head up the tower in external elevators and make sure to walk along the glass floor...not suggested if you're scared of heights! If your lucky and its Baseball season, you can catch a game too :)

Degrassi Jr. High is one of Canada Places I want to go.

27. Degrassi Jr. High

68 Daisy Ave, Etobicoke, ON
Education · No tips or reviews
The Second City is one of Canada Places I want to go.

28. The Second City

51 Mercer St (at Blue Jays Way), Toronto, ON
Comedy Club · Entertainment District · 32 tips and reviews

ZipcarZipcar: Everyone needs a gut-busting laugh once in a while, and The Second City is the perfect spot. Their sketch comedy is off the wall. (Make sure to stick around for the improv at the end of the night!)

St. Lawrence Market (South Building) is one of Canada Places I want to go.

29. St. Lawrence Market (South Building)

9.2
93 Front St E (at Lower Jarvis St), Toronto, ON
Farmers Market · St. Lawrence · 230 tips and reviews

David T.David Tran: Eat peameal backbacon sandwich and eat some mustard

30. Momofuku Milk Bar

190 University Ave # 2nd Floor, 2nd floor, Toronto, ON
Dessert Shop · Entertainment District · 28 tips and reviews

pluckerplucker: Go up one flight of stairs to the refrigerated room, grab your items, pay for them downstairs with the hostess. Put that crack pie in in your pie hole and rejoice.

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Canada Places I want to go.

31. Momofuku Noodle Bar

190 University Ave (btwn Richmond & Adelaide St W), Toronto, ON
Noodle Restaurant · Entertainment District · 154 tips and reviews

John T.John Thai: Chicken buns surprisingly better than the pork. Ramen is great but could be 5 degrees hotter. Steam is good! Skip the wings. Skip the kimchi stew. Ginger scallion noodles are good.

CF Toronto Eaton Centre is one of Canada Places I want to go.

32. CF Toronto Eaton Centre

8.5
220 Yonge St (btwn Queen & Dundas), Toronto, ON
Shopping Mall · Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON · 358 tips and reviews

Steven L.Steven Latanville: The new Urban Eatery is pretty amazing. Very high end for a mall. Nicely done.

North 44 is one of Canada Places I want to go.

33. North 44

2537 Yonge St. (btwn Sherwood & Keewatin Ave.), Toronto, ON
Steakhouse · 13 tips and reviews

EaterEater: North 44 continues to attract the city’s high rollers and helped set the bar for fine dining – and for McEwan’s many other projects that followed.[Eater 38 Member]

McEwan is one of Canada Places I want to go.

34. McEwan

7.6
38 Karl Fraser Rd. (in Shops at Don Mills), Toronto, ON
Gourmet Store · Sunnybrook - York Mills · 33 tips and reviews

Heather L.Heather Li | 李小倩: Order the brownies at the pastry counter: marshmallow; toffee mocha; blondie; and salted caramel are ALL incredible. (Devoured brownies cut into bite-sized pieces featured.)

Richmond Station is one of Canada Places I want to go.

35. Richmond Station

9.0
1 Richmond Street West (Yonge Street), Toronto, ON
American Restaurant · Financial District · 117 tips and reviews

Faiza K.Faiza Kanji: If it's possible to be drunk on good food, I will have a nice hangover tomorrow! Chef's Table Tasting Menu was hands down the best meal I've ever had. High five @chefheinrich and @richmondstn

Canoe is one of Canada Places I want to go.

36. Canoe

8.6
66 Wellington St West (at Bay Street), Toronto, ON
Restaurant · Financial District · 76 tips and reviews

EaterEater: One of the most iconic restaurants in Toronto; for its acclaimed regional Canadian cuisine as much as for its stunning views from atop the landmark TD Bank Tower. [Eater 38 Member]

The Distillery Historic District is one of Canada Places I want to go.

37. The Distillery Historic District

9.3
btwn Front, Cherry, Gardiner & Parliament, Toronto, ON
Historic and Protected Site · Distillery · 106 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: Welcome to the only pedestrian zone in Toronto, home to the largest collection of Victorian-era buildings in North America. Don't miss the Love Locks installation to leave your mark in the city.

CHEESEWERKS is one of Canada Places I want to go.

38. CHEESEWERKS

56 Bathurst St. (Wellington), Toronto, ON
Mac and Cheese Joint · Fashion District · 28 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: An evolutionary interpretation of grilled cheese and bread, especially the "Beijing," a hoisin, barbecue pork and Asiago sandwich. Read more.

Kensington Market is one of Canada Places I want to go.

39. Kensington Market

Toronto, ON
Neighborhood · 87 tips and reviews

DHR.comDHR.com: This is the place to get local produce, different kinds of unique Toronto Souvenirs, and other cheap finds. Don't miss the Bellevue Square Park and the Number 10 Fire Station.

Lee is one of Canada Places I want to go.

40. Lee

603 King Street West (Portland Street), Toronto, ON
Asian Restaurant · Fashion District · 87 tips and reviews

National PostNational Post: Review: Susur Lee has constructed a restaurant as complex as one of his own dishes, making a tent he hopes will be big enough for everyone. An audacious gamble. 3-1/2 stars. Read more: Read more.

Giant Toonie is one of Canada Places I want to go.

41. Giant Toonie

Grand Rd (at Bridge St), Trent Hills, ON
Sculpture Garden · 1 tip
Inniskillin Winery is one of Canada Places I want to go.

42. Inniskillin Winery

8.8
1499 Line 3 (Niagara Parkway), Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Winery · 27 tips and reviews

Sheila T.Sheila T: Take the Winery Tour for $5.00 - 45 mins, 3 samples, and a $5.00 off coupon when you purchase a bottle!

43. Royal DeMaria Winery

4451 Cherry Avenue, Beamsville, ON
Winery · No tips or reviews

Amy O.Amy O'Brien: Royal DeMaria featured on CNN with the world's most expensive icewine. $250,000 per bottle!

The Ice House Winery is one of Canada Places I want to go.

44. The Ice House Winery

7.1
14774 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Winery · 10 tips and reviews

The Ice House WineryThe Ice House Winery: Chill at The Ice House Slushie Shack during the summer heat waves with N'Ice Wine Slushies and popcorn under our Misting Machine

BeaverTails is one of Canada Places I want to go.

45. BeaverTails

8.8
69 George St (at William St), Ottawa, ON
Fast Food Restaurant · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 58 tips and reviews
Cartier Square Drill Hall is one of Canada Places I want to go.

46. Cartier Square Drill Hall

2 Queen Elizabeth Drive (at Laurier Ave. W), Ottawa, ON
Military Base · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 4 tips and reviews

Craig L.Craig Lutes: The starting and finishing point for the Changing of the Guard. Step off is at 9:45am, arrival at the hill 10am. Good show!

Parliament Hill is one of Canada Places I want to go.

47. Parliament Hill

111 Wellington St, Ottawa, ON
Capitol Building · Byward Market-Parliament Hill · 67 tips and reviews

Amy O.Amy O'Brien: Free tours. From May 13 to September 1, tickets are available at 90 Wellington Street (across from Parliament Hill).