Tres Bon Montreal
European style reigns supreme in this fashionable city on the banks of the
St. Lawrence River.
La Maison Ogilvy
The Canadian Grand Prix
Loews Hôtel Vogue
SCHWARTZ’S PHOTO COURTESY OF SCHWARTZ’S; GRAND PRIX
PHOTO COURTESY OF LOEWS HÔTEL VOGUE
Experience “la bonne vie” (the good life) in Montreal with the help of Loews
Hôtel Vogue, located in the heart of the city. Offering elegant accommodations
with French flair, the hotel’s proximity to world-class shopping, acclaimed restaurants and top museums makes it the perfect home base for every type of traveler.
“Montreal is a very multicultural, very lively city,” says Cynthia Larose, concierge
at Loews Hôtel Vogue. “We are French-speaking and that French influence makes
us different. It really puts us apart from other Canadian destinations. You can see
our French roots in the city’s architecture, taste it in our food. You can feel the
wonderful European flair everywhere in the city.” Larose gives us her suggestions
for making the most of any trip to this culturally rich destination.
Schwartz’s deli is a local favorite and
a cultural institution.
Eat: As a city with one of the highest numbers of restaurants per capita
in North America, Montreal offers
something for everyone, from deli-style
smoked meats at Schwartz’s to upscale
dining at Europea, just a two-minute
walk from the hotel. Larose sends guests
there for heavenly dishes like tagliatelle,
created with lemony calamari, poached
quail egg, squid ink and garlic butter
croutons. “Europea is one of the first
farm-to-table restaurants in Montreal,”
she says. “Both locals and visitors love it.”
Shop: High-fashion fresh from the
runway, distinctive boutiques, notable
gifts and unique accessories make La
Maison Ogilvy any shopping enthusiast’s dream come true. Just steps from
the hotel’s main lobby, the high-end
department store showcases the latest
wearable offerings from Burberry to
Vince, elegant home goods, and luxury
services that include a hair salon, personal shopping, made-to-measure couture and an in-house bridal shop.
For even more shopping, art galleries
Loews Hôtel Vogue
and designer boutiques line St. Paul
Street in Old Montreal. The area is also
a feast for the eyes with its 19th century architecture. The famous Marché
Bonsecours also makes its home on
the street; the building hosts galleries,
restaurants and 15 boutiques which sell
Quebec-made goods including jewelry
and furniture.
Play: Feeling the need for speed?
The Canadian Grand Prix has been
a part of the Formula One World
Championship since 1967. This year,
the event will be held June 5-7 on Notre
Dame Island at the Circuit GillesVilleneuve, a venue that also hosts biking, in-line skating and jogging during
the spring and summer months.
If you prefer something more
melodious than the sound of revving
engines, the 36th edition of the Festival
International de Jazz de Montreal will
run from June 26 to July 5 and features
both free and ticketed events at locations around the city.
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