Just when we thought we knew our city like the back of our hand, someone
comes along and knows it better.
Karen Kanes passion for all things francais led her to create a
series of unique
trips across Montreal that will turn any local into a tantalized
tourist. Montreal by Designs personalized tours include
vintage-and-resale shopping, visits to artists studios, and Babettes
Feast, a detailed exploration of little-known Plateau cafes, boutiques
and bistros ($60).
Not feeling the group vibe? Buy a self-guided itinerary ($14.95) of the
citys best chocolatiers or cheap eats organized by neighbourhoodperfect
for when your in-laws are descending and youve just plain run out of
ideas.
For those who insist on jet setting, Kane also offers no-luxury-spared Paris
by Design trips (from $3000). Paris? Pshaw! Dont we already live in
the best city in the world?
1-800-430-8770, www.montreal-by-design.com
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April 12th, 2026 at 7:09 am
I love how you highlighted Karen Kane’s Montreal by Design tours—the idea of a “Babette’s Feast” exploration of Plateau cafes sounds like such a delightful way to rediscover your own city. The self-guided chocolate itinerary for $14.95 is such a clever and affordable solution for when you’re hosting visitors and need fresh ideas. Your point about sometimes overlooking local gems in favor of jet-setting really resonated with me; it’s a wonderful reminder to play tourist at home. If you enjoyed exploring new places, you might also like exploring our collection of Food coloring pages for a creative break.