Isa Tousignant
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Isa Tousignant is an arts and lifestyle writer from Montréal who creates and manages travel content for outfits including Tourisme Montréal, Air Canada, AFAR, Fairmont Hotels and Suites, and Porter & Sail. She spent four years as an arts editor and three years as a senior travel editor before going freelance to dedicate more time to her other life as a jewellery designer. She’s definitely what you’d call a creative.
The 5 Best Day Trips From Montreal
Where to eat, drink, stay, and what to do—in Québec City, Ottawa, Mont Tremblant, and more.
Bistro Kapzak
Traditional Polish cooking meets Québécois ingredients at this comfort-food restaurant, which is beloved by locals and tourists alike.
Auberge Saint-Antoine
Located in the Old Port on Îlot Hunt, an area facing the St. Lawrence River, the sprawling Auberge Saint-Antoine is filled with artifacts that date to the city's foundation, yet it's rooted firmly in the present.
The Metcalfe Hotel
This modern boutique hotel downtown offers a peerless location, large rooms, and smart in-room amenities.
24 Best Restaurants in Montreal
This European-feeling city has a must-hit institution for every type of diner, from tasting menus to quick bites.
Manoir Hovey
This Relais & Châteaux property in a lush area of Québec, on the shore of Lake Massawippi, is a great place to see nature without sacrificing creature comforts.
Hôtel Gault
Set in what is truly one of the most beautiful structures in the city.
Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile
One night in your plush bed at the Sofitel and you’ll get why this Golden Mile hotel is a first choice for so many professionals.
13 Best Hotels in Montreal
When it comes to where to stay, our picks focus on only-in-Montreal authenticity.
Le Mount Stephen
Marrying heritage glamour with cutting-edge design.
Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel Montréal
Come for the roomy all-suite setup and elegant French windows.
Hôtel William Gray
Occupying an 18th-century greystone on a narrow street in Old Montreal, this hotel is one of the city’s most stylish designer stays.
Auberge du Vieux-Port
The only hotel on the St. Lawrence River, so you know it's got views.
Hôtel Nelligan
A gold-standard hotel in an amazing location.
The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal
The first and only Five Diamond property in Québec.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
This hub of a hotel has a fresh look and more energy than ever.
Hotel Le St-James
The opulence at Le St-James in Old Montreal starts with the antique furniture, and continues with the plush bedding and famous guests—including Madonna.
Renaissance Montréal Downtown Hotel
You can't get more central than the Renaissance, a glass hotel tower located at one of the busiest crossroads in downtown Montreal.
Le Place d'Armes Hôtel & Suites
Located a block from Notre-Dame Basilica, Hôtel Place d'Armes is an Old Montreal standby made of three stunningly retrofitted 19th-century buildings.