A Europe-Light Adventure
Montréal
September 12–19 or August 15–22, 2026
For Marya · with love
★ ★ ★
Old-world food. Walkable neighborhoods. Wine-country day trips. The closest thing to Europe with no jet lag — and a four-hour flight away.
A week to slow down, eat well, walk a lot, and observe forty in a city that knows how to mark a moment. September remains penciled; August 15–22 is back on the table if the calendar needs it.
I · The Plan
The window, the vibe, the why-September.
II · Where We'll Stay
Plateau-Mont-Royal versus Mile End.
III · What We'll Eat
Bagels, smoked meat, and a dinner worth dressing up for.
IV · Where We'll Escape
Wine country, market towns, and a countryside day.
V · Getting It Done
Flights, lodging, budget, the open questions.
Photograph: Montreal from Mount Royal — Laslovarga (CC BY-SA 3.0). Sourced from Wikimedia Commons.
