Condé Nast TravelerJun 22
Montreal’s Once-Buzzy Mile End Has Remade Itself Once Again
A bagel pilgrimage, indie shows, and buzzy gastronomy await.
Exhibit on sports-inspired artwork through October
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- Mile EndNeighborhoodNeighborhood known for Jewish delis and music scene
- Museum of Jewish MontrealMuseumOffers walking tours exploring Jewish history and cuisine
- Île FlottanteRestaurantServes experimental, vegetable-forward tasting menus
- MolenneRestaurantQuebecois brasserie with sourced Atlantic seafood
- Sushi NishinokazeRestaurantEight-seat omakase with Michelin star
- St-Viateur BagelsRestaurantHand-rolled, wood-fired, world-famous!
- Fairmount BagelBakeryIn 1919, Isadore Shlafman arrived in Canada and opened the first bagel bakery in Montreal.
- Wilensky's Light LunchRestaurantSoda fountain and Jewish deli unchanged since 1932
- Café OlimpicoCaféItalian cafe known for espresso and bomboloni
- Renzo SandwichRestaurantRetro Italian cafe serving mortadella-artichoke sandwiches
- Le PlongeoirBarDive bar-inspired with natural wines and pool
- Casa del PopoloBarMusic venue for intimate indie shows
- La Sala RossaSightMusic venue for bigger acts like jazz and rock
- Boulevard Saint-LaurentNeighborhoodStreet with boutiques and vintage shops
- SecondePlaceUpscale vintage shop on Boulevard Saint-Laurent
- RusePlaceSuper-curated vintage shop on Boulevard Saint-Laurent
- AnnexPlaceVintage shop combining finds with local designer work
- Style LaboPlaceShop for chic antiques and décor
- Librairie Drawn & QuarterlyMarketDrawn & Quarterly is an internationally renowned publisher of the world's best cartoonists.
- Olympic ParkParkOffers behind-the-scenes tours of Olympic history
- McCord Stewart MuseumMuseumExhibit on summer games spirit through September
- Montreal Museum of Fine ArtsMuseumExhibit on sports-inspired artwork through October
- Formula 1 Canadian Grand PrixFestivalAnnual event drawing jet-set revelers in spring
- UCI Road World ChampionshipsFestivalIn 1974, cycling fans around the world cheered as Montréal hosted the UCI Road World Championships .
- Le Jardin des RosesPlaceSeasonal pop-up screening women's sports