Julia Nisbet is a Montreal-based writer with many years of experience writing for both print and web. With a big sense of adventure and a talent for getting lost – a lot! – she has a knack for stumbling across great food, great shopping, and great people wherever she goes. As a YP Smart List contributor, she gets to share her favourite finds.
When you’re looking for a cafe to work in, the conditions have to be just right. You need a cosy ambience, good lighting and just enough background noise to help keep you focused. Oh, and great coffee doesn’t hurt. Luckily, Ottawa has several great office-away-from-home cafes for you to choose from.
Montreal is known for its great tables, and Westmount does its part to contribute to this reputation. Westmounters love a good meal and have adventurous tastes, and the restaurants here reflect those preferences. An added benefit of frequenting the establishments here is that you won't have to deal with downtown parking. [Image credit: iStock.com/Robert Ingerlhart]
A great café needs to have a welcoming atmosphere, good food, decadent treats and, of course, fantastic coffee. These Westmount cafés have all of these in spades. Whether you're running errands on Victoria Avenue or shopping on Greene Avenue, there's a perfect café waiting for you. [Image credit: iStock.com/xijian]
As more people turn to vegan lifestyles, whether for health or for ethical reasons, restaurateurs in Montreal are rising to the challenge, and wonderful vegan restaurants are popping up around the city. From fancy sit-down diners to fast food, there's something for every food lover, vegan or not. [Image credit: iStock.com/SilviaJansen]
Montreal women are famously beautiful and stylish, and their fashion sense extends to their lingerie. The right underpinnings are important, and this city has many beautiful lingerie shops to help you find just what you need. Here are the top boutiques worth visiting when you want to spice up your wardrobe or add a touch of romance. [Image credit: iStock.com/Alija]