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From the St Lawrence River Valley rising to the Laurentian lowland plateau, there’s a multitude of forests, lakes, rivers and farmland to explore, all within a few hours of Montréal. The Festival de Lanaudière, Canada’s most renowned classical music festival, takes place from the end of June to early August, with concerts staged at outdoor venues and in heritage churches in Joliette.

This exciting adventure involves making your way around a vast, dark labyrinth of passageways and tunnels equipped with a laser beam with which you score points by zapping other participants. The whole journey is accompanied by rousing music, which only adds to the exhilarating atmopshere.

This famous room inside the Queen Elizabeth Hotel is the best place in Montréal for clam chowder, roast beef and martinis. No jeans or T-shirts.

Le Belmont has established itself as a landmark bar with the student crowd as well as office workers looking to unwind on the large dance-floor. Brick walls, pool tables and beer on tap create a welcoming pub atmosphere in the first area, while the larger dance club has more space and DJ-spun house music.

Stellar French cuisine and one of the best wine lists.

French cuisine is expertly served in this 1832 heritage house. Try the venison or the seared scallops. Murder Mystery soirées are held at weekends.

French bistro cuisine awaits you inside the luxurious confines of the Musée des Beaux-Arts (see Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal). Delicious, creative dishes and a well-stocked wine list.

Drop in at this culinary emporium for the most delicious treats and foodstuffs. With goodies from around the planet, this tempting shop will set your senses ablaze.

A million-dollar location attracts visitors to this charming hotel. Rooms are decorated in the style of the British Colonial era and maintain an air of refinement. Rooms have views of the St Lawrence River or the garden.