If you're looking for the ultimate escape, Montreal is where you need to go.
There's river surfing, picnic adventures, a floating spa and a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that will seriously blow your mind.
In this episode of "Like A Tourist," host Dan Rodo tries to convince a local there's truly no place like home and shows him these hidden gems. Watch the full episode below.
What To Do: Surf's Up In The St. Lawrence River
7770 Boulevard LaSalle, LaSalle, Que., H8P 1X6
Try catching waves on the St. Lawrence River during your Montreal getaway. A session on these raging waters is good practice for an ocean adventure. Kayak Sans Frontières (KSF) in Montreal offers river surfing lessons so you can master your technique in a safe environment.
Where To Go: Spa Day At Bota Bota
Quais du Vieux-Port de Montréal, Rue de la Commune O, Montréal, H2Y 2E2
After all that exercise, you're going to want to unwind in a hot jacuzzi. Do just that on board the Bota Bota, a floating spa housed in a transformed ferry boat. Life never looked so good.
What To Eat: PB&J At Le Fantôme
1832 Rue William, Montréal, H3J 1R5
End the day digging into a foie gras peanut butter and jelly sandwich at Le Fantôme. It's a relatively new restaurant that has critics praising its innovative menu.
Like A Tourist Takes On Montreal
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