Is it the omnipresence of French? The cobblestone streets so reminiscent of Europe? The abundance of dimly lit restaurants or the Canadians’ innate bonhomie? Right alongside Paris and Venice \u2014two quintessentially sentimental nations that, incidentally, saw tens of thousands of its residents emigrate to Montreal over the centuries\u2014 there is little doubt that Montreal is one of the most romantic cities in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So on one hand, you have this deeply old-world-European-type of romance; on the other, you have a profoundly and well-documented sensualist society with a reputation that is not only well deserved but also historically accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You see, Montreal was often referred to as ‘Sin City’ during the Prohibition era when thirsty Americans flooded the city’s cabarets \u2014a convenient train ride from the dried-out Tri-State area\u2014 and to partake in the romantic, pleasure-driven lifestyle adopted by locals. While contraband and brothels are no longer commonplace, the epicurean ways remained, and are now one of Montreal’s most enticing features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 42 romantic things to do in Montreal with your significant other, either on a conventional date night or to celebrate a special occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n