Mom About Town: Montreal Edition

We’re showing our appreciation for mom, mum, momma, mama and mother by taking her to some of our favourite spots in the city.

11:30 a.m. Is tea a Mother’s Day cliché? Yes. Does that mean it should be skipped? Absolutely not, particularly when Montreal has been graced by the gorgeous Cardinal Tea Room, where you can sip on deep black teas and savour buttery baked goods with your maternal BFF. Cardinal Tea Room, 5326 St-Laurent, Montreal, 514-903-2877, www.facebook.com/cardinaltearoom

1 p.m. A little shopping is always de rigueur—not to mention a good opportunity to gift mom with exactly what she wants! Our must-visits include Boutique Kokoon at 1061 Bernard for baubles by BeBlue (plus a bevy of mom-worthy gifts from around the world, including France, England, Peru, Scandinavia and Germany, handpicked by owner Lucie Groleau) and Éditions de Robes at 178 St-Viateur W. for made-in-Montreal frocks. http://kokoon.ca & http://editionsderobes.com

3:30 p.m. Since moms are notorious for taking care of everyone but themselves, a bit of pampering is certainly called for. To give her skin a youthful glow, indulge in a dreamy facial courtesy of the skincare pros at Dermalogica. Dermalogica, 132 McGill St., Montreal, 514-871-3003, www.dermalogica.ca

5:30 p.m. End the day on a delicious note by booking a table at Maison Boulud, where chef Daniel Boulud’s inspired menu is served in the stunning setting of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel (with fancy drinks at the stunning bar, it’s pretty much a foolproof plan). Maison Boulud, 1228 Sherbrooke W., Montreal 514-842-4212, www.ritzmontreal.com

Mother’s day, done (right). —Christine Laroche