Plus, the city is full of murals and galleries as well as upscale restaurants and low-budget treats, such as Montreal bagels and poutine.
If a trip across the ocean to Europe feels out of reach, consider a visit to Montreal, where the official language is French and the city has the moniker “Canada’s Culture Capital.” Foodies and culture lovers will find a lot to love about this locale. Some noteworthy museums include the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal, the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal and the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Plus, the city is full of murals and galleries as well as upscale restaurants and low-budget treats, such as Montreal bagels and poutine. Outdoor fanatics might want to rent a bike to explore some of the city’s gorgeous parks, including Parc Jean-Drapeau (a site used during the 1976 Summer Olympics) and Mount Royal.