What to do in Montreal During the National Conference
- NSWOCC
- Apr 15
- 2 min read
By Jessica Jones, RN, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C)
The National Conference is just one way to enjoy Montréal! One of our Membership Core Program Members, Jessica Jones, RN, BN, stomothérapeute, WOCC(C), put together a list of things to do and places to eat to make your
Things to do:
Botanical Gardens (Viau or Pie IX metro); by the end of May the garden should be starting to spring into bloom. This site also boasts Olympic stadium, the biodome, planetarium and insectarium (buy a combined ticket to save money) as well as Saputo stadium, home of the Montreal impact if you want to catch a soccer game.
Atwater Market (Lionel Groulx Metro).
La Grande roue de Montreal; enjoy sweeping city views.
Old Montreal, Old Port and Notre Dame Basilica; wander around this area on foot and enjoy the historic side of Montreal with its impressive architecture, street performers and food trucks.
Spa Bota Bota; after 5 days of conference unwind at this spa located on a boat in the St-Laurence.
Oratoire Saint-Joseph (Cote des Neiges Metro); whether or not you decide to walk up all the stairs on your knees, according to tradition, it is a beautiful walk with stunning views.
Eaton centre, the worlds largest underground mall in case the weather isn’t cooperating.
Places to eat:
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La Banquise (Mont-Royal Metro) unanimously voted the best poutine in Montreal by Quebec NSWOC’s
Schwartz’s Deli (Sherbrooke Metro) classic Montreal smoke meat.
St-Viateur Bagel (Mont-Royal Metro) Montreal is famously known for their bagels. Nothing beats one of these fresh out of the oven.
Splurge
Garde Manger, upscale tasting menus by famous Montreal Chef Chuck Hughs. Make sure to reserve early.
Saturday afternoon Tea at the Fairmount Queen Elizabeth Hotel: nothing says fancy like tiny sandwiches at the hotel where John and Yoko had their famous anti-war bed-in in 1969.
