Montreal Things to Do

Those who enjoy scotch, particularly single-malts like Laphraoig and Glenfiddich, will find dozens of different labels to sample here. Trouble is, the Québec government applies stiff taxes for the privilege, so many of t... more

Across the road from the famous Saratoga Race Course, this midsize museum pays tribute to 3 centuries of thoroughbred racing in the U.S. Trophies, memorabilia, artworks, and film tell the story of the sport that grips th... more

As a bastion of U.S. culture and history, this museum tells America's story in terms of everyday life, at its most varied and evolving. Its objects can evoke feelings of awe: the desk on which Thomas Jefferson wrote the... more

Established in 1866, Ogilvy has been at this location since 1912. Besides having a reputation for quality merchandise, the store is known for its eagerly awaited Christmas windows. Once thought of as hidebound with tradi... more

The highest tribunal in the nation, the Supreme Court is charged with the power of "judicial review": deciding whether actions of Congress, the president, the states, and lower courts, in other words, of all branches of... more

Lava lamps and other fixtures make it look like the rumpus room of a suburban ranch house in the 1960s, but central to the rep of this goofy throwback is the menu of more than 50 kinds of martinis. Most are flavored excu... more

One of 13 lifesaving stations mandated by Congress in the late 19th century, this shingled shelter with a lookout tower was part of a network responsible for saving some 100,000 lives. Before the U.S. Life-Saving Service... more

This branch was the first foray out of its home area for Québec City's long-established family-owned department store. Most Montréalers had never heard of it, but that changed fast as attention was quickly captured by th... more

This charming shop is perfect for country-style ceramics that add authenticity to French-country decor. It carries an excellent selection of handmade pottery from all over France, with an emphasis on Provençal and southe... more

This cheery bed-and-breakfast in Vieux-Montréal is a 1723 fur warehouse craftily converted into an inn by the bilingual owners. (Its seemingly misspelled name is a play on the name of one of them, Daniel Soucy. Sans souc... more