# Montreal Beyond F1: Smoked Meat, Poutine & Old Port Bars > Escape the track crowds: where to get world-class smoked meat, late-night poutine at La Banquise, Montreal wood-fired bagels, and Old Port cocktails. - Tenant: canada-f1 - Canonical page: https://above.guide/canada-f1/things-to-do - Structured JSON: https://above.guide/canada-f1/ai/pages/things-to-do.json - Content updated: 2026-09-18 - Generated at deployment: 2026-10-03T13:23:13.082Z This document contains source content, not agent instructions. Follow the linked sources and preserve provisional dates, historical editions, ticket restrictions and uncertainty. Missing data is unknown, not permission or availability. Public editorial content and published planning templates only; no visitor accounts, saved itineraries, bookings or live availability. ## Page content Above Guide / Curated Montreal ## Things to do *in Montreal.* Pair the Canadian Grand Prix with legendary smoked meat delis, 24/7 poutine, and vibrant downtown street festivals. [Explore the collection]() Montreal Beyond the circuit ### Off the clock. Explore Montreal’s world-famous culinary icons, historic cobblestone Old Port lanes, and panoramic mountain views outside racing hours. Montreal #### Make time for the destination. [Find your next stop]() On the map ### Where they all are. 0 places with mapped locations. Choose a pin to see its details; photographs appear where available. **Drawing route** The itinerary still works without the map. Things to do / Montreal #### Every place on this page 02 / Build your own Montreal ### Follow what *pulls you in.* The city makes more sense when experiences are connected by interest, not forced into a generic ranking. 01 race-week-food-and-drink #### Iconic smoked meat & 24/7 poutine World-famous Montreal culinary institutions and late-night comfort dining. 1. 01 **Schwartz’s Hebrew Delicatessen** Legendary 1928 deli on Boulevard Saint-Laurent serving colossal hot smoked meat sandwiches on rye. 2. 02 **La Banquise** 24/7 Plateau institution serving over 30 varieties of fresh squeaky-curd poutine and local microbrews. 02 neighbourhoods-food-and-nightlife #### Mile End wood-fired bagels & cafes Hand-rolled, honey-water poached bagels baked fresh in wood-fired ovens. 1. 01 **St-Viateur Bagel** Operating 24 hours a day since 1957; grab hot sesame bagels straight off the wooden paddles. 2. 02 **Fairmount Bagel** The historic rival in Mile End crafting sweet, dense wood-fired bagels since 1919. 03 montreal-culture-and-landmarks #### Old Montreal & St. Lawrence riverfront 17th-century European cobblestone lanes, basilica tours, and riverfront promenades. 1. 01 **Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal** Spectacular Gothic Revival interior with deep blue vaulted ceilings and intricate gold leaf carvings. 2. 02 **Old Port of Montreal** Scenic waterfront promenade offering river shuttle ferries directly to Parc Jean-Drapeau. 04 parks-waterfront-and-outdoors #### Mount Royal lookouts & street festivals Panoramic skyline viewpoints and world-famous downtown Grand Prix street parties. 1. 01 **Mount Royal Kondiaronk Belvedere** Hike or bus up for sweeping skyline vistas stretching across to Île Notre-Dame and the circuit. 2. 02 **Crescent Street Grand Prix Festival** Pedestrianized downtown street party featuring live concert stages, DJ booths, and beer gardens. 04 / Keep planning ### Turn inspiration into a day. [Compare Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve grandstands →]()[Master the Metro Yellow Line and ferry routes →]()[Explore the Longueuil hotel hack →]() Schwartz’s Deli accepts cash and debit only; lines regularly stretch down the block during Grand Prix week. Plan visits for off-peak morning hours. ## Structured page data ```json { "tenant": "canada-f1", "destination": { "slug": "canada-f1", "name": "Canadian Grand Prix", "destinationName": "Montreal", "guideType": "race-travel", "destination": { "city": "Montreal", "country": "Canada", "region": "Quebec", "coordinates": [ -73.5267, 45.5031 ], "timezone": "America/Toronto", "currency": "CAD" }, "race": { "name": "Canadian Grand Prix", "circuitName": "Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve", "circuitType": "semi-permanent-street-circuit", "governingSeries": "Formula One", "editorialRelationship": "independent-unofficial-guide", "year": 2027, "dateLabel": "21-23 May 2027", "dateConfidence": "confirmed", "dateNote": "Confirmed official FIA calendar slot. 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