Montréal is truly an experience: old world charm, French joie de vivre and a modern style all its own. In this section, wander through travel itineraries and themed visits. Let yourself be transported into the very heart of the Montréal experience! For a more advanced search, use our "Quick Search" criteria Here's a perfect way to experience Montréal's culinary diversity. Start with a sampling of exciting new trends and tasty traditions in Old Montréal before trying an exotic treat on the bustling streets of Chinatown. From there, you'll discover the smorgasbord of shops and eateries along lively Saint- Laurent Boulevard and enjoy a few local favourites like poutine, bagels and smoked meat. Later, you're off to the open-air Jean-Talon Market, the biggest of its kind in North America, to savour the incredible cornucopia of fruits and vegetables grown by Québec producers. Your return trip takes you to the upscale Saint-Denis Street for a glimpse of some of the hottest dining spots in town. At night, Montréal catches a second wind and the action shifts over to comedy clubs, porto, martini, and wine bars. Weekends start early, as every Thursday night the bars and terrasses along Crescent and Saint-Denis Streets and Saint-Laurent Boulevard fill up after work for the traditional 5 à 7?a misnomer, really, because they're usually carried on well into the evening at favourite eating spots. By then it's clubbing time until the wee hours as bars and clubs have their "last call" at 3 a.m. Fans of performing arts will fall in love with TOHU, our centre for the circus arts. And if your tastes lean toward the cultural classics, our fair city is home to many prestigious orchestras and the magnificent Opéra de Montréal.