Great Dates in Montreal

Looking for great places to take your date? Check out our list of ideas, and make your night out in Montreal something special.

The athlete:
If your sweetie is a sports nut, start your perfect date by heading outdoors and enjoying some fresh air. Ice skating in Lafontaine Park during winter, or hiking around Mont Royal are fun ways to get to know your new love and get a workout. After all that exercise, why not indulge in some great pub food and local beer in a relaxed atmosphere. Try Brutopia on Crescent Street, where they make their own lager and ale right on the premises. Or, top off the night by catching the Montreal Canadiens in action at the Bell Centre during hockey season, or the Canadian Football League’s Montreal Allouettes at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium in the summer and fall.

The gourmet:
Looking to impress someone who loves to eat? From smoked meat to foie gras, Montreal restaurants offer a world of great taste. To really splurge, visit Gibbys in Old Montreal for seafood and steak served in the beautiful and historic setting of the Youville Stables. Or try the California/Italian hybrid cuisine at Buona Notte on Boulevard St-Laurent. Or if your sweetheart has a real sweet tooth, why not skip the meal and go right to dessert! Rockaberry on St-Denis and Kilo on Boulevard St-Laurent both serve mouthwatering treats that are sure to melt their way into your lover’s heart. 

The artist:
From its rocking music scene to famous sculptures and paintings at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal truly is Canada’s cultural capital. Let the art lover in your life sample the city’s vibrant art community by taking them to a gallery that showcases the work of local artists. Or check out one of Montreal’s great summer festivals where you can enjoy world-class jazz, film and comedy from some of the best in the business. If you really want to get creative, why not sign up for an art class together at the Museum of Contemporary Art or the Visual Arts Centre downtown.

The socialite:
Is your date a social butterfly? Do they love a crowd? Then forget the clichéd candlelight dinner and take them out for some late night fun. Start the night out with food and drinks one of Montreal’s hip supper clubs. The Globe Restaurant on Boulevard St-Laurent is popular among the successful young professional crowd for its great food, cool cocktails and stylish atmosphere. Then move onto dancing at a great night club like Jet on Ste-Catherine Street, Saphir on Saint-Laurent or Les Foufounes Electriques. If you’re still looking for something to do in the early morning hours, grab something to eat with the 24-hour crowd at Pizza Al-Taïb on Guy Street to finish off the night.

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