Ah, spring… It’s the first warm days, the first time we arrive at our appointments in a sweat, looking for a ray of sunshine until our cheeks and shoulders are red. But in Montreal, sunny days are almost a religion.
And we’ve got the best rooftop terraces to enjoy those first few days of sunshine, with hydration (half water, half cocktails) and the wind from Montreal’s heights to keep your bare skin from sticking to your chair from the heat…
1 Nelligan Terrace
The Terrasse de l’hôtel Nelligan opens around mid-April, and we’re waiting with bated breath…
In the heart of Old Montreal, the Terrasse Nelligan offers a breathtaking view of the historic district and the majestic Notre-Dame Basilica.
Elegant ambience, chic decor and comfortable, luxurious relaxation areas. Enjoy fine dining, contemporary French cuisine (yum, seafood!) and handcrafted cocktails while soaking up the beauty of Montreal’s iconic skyline.
Hôtel Nelligan: 106 Saint-Paul West
2 Terrasse sur l’Auberge
La Terrasse sur l’Auberge will open on May 2 this year…
It’s the terrace of the iconic L’Auberge du Vieux-Port hotel , and it’s the most historic view in Montreal: Old Port, St. Lawrence River and classic Saint-Paul Street (depending on where you sit).
Eat a burger or a bison tartare, drink a white sangria and reapply a layer of sunscreen.
Auberge du Vieux-Port: 97 rue de la Commune Est
3.perched
Perché opens at the end of April…
It’s Montreal’s most California-feeling terrace, and the coolest place to sip a cocktail with friends or a Mimosa with your mom, overlooking the Old Port and the river…
Perched: 153 rue Saint Amable
4.bivouac
The Bivouac terrace never really closed for the winter, because it was put under a bubble… but the (open) summer terrace reopens at the beginning of May…
It’s the most Québécois of Montreal’s terrace menus, with a mix of DJ music, charcuterie platters, regional ingredients and local natural wines.
It overlooks the entertainment district, and there’s never a dull moment, because the neighborhood never stops vibrating all summer long…
5 Club Unity
The Club Unity rooftop reopens at the beginning of May…
It’s the Holy Grail of parties and Sangria pitcher , and part of the mythical Club Unity. Dance the night away in the heart of the Village!
Club Unity: 1171 Sainte-Catherine East
Don’t forget your sun cream and a glass of water…