Contrary to popular belief, the culinary delights of Montreal extend far beyond doughy bagels, smoked meat, and squeaky cheese curds. Travellers to "la belle province" don’t have to forfeit taste in order to enjoy healthy dining options from around the world. From olive-oil infused Mediterranean, to Korean market sushi, to vegetarian Thai, here are six fabulous restaurants that fit the bill.

Great food. They serve hot meals, specialty sandwiches and amazing desserts.

Some of the best, fanciest and most creative children's shops in the city

Try ducking into one of these places to escape the summer sun to enjoy a cool afternoon break.

For a little slice of heaven...

A list of some of Montreal's finest restaurants where you can spoil your special someone.

Grab your umbrella and your date, and head to one of these great indoor spots to lighten your mood on the next gloomy day.

A few notable stops along the way between downtown's Guy and Westmount's Greene Avenue.

Life is about balancing it all out and taking care of yourself. These top 5 places are where I go when I need regular and monthly maintenance! Enjoy!

A list of five Montreal hot spots for those couples who like to break a sweat. Add a little romance into your next work out by checking out a few of these fun and flirty locales. Great for adventurous and fun loving couples, or to break the ice on a first date.

A list of Montreal's finest recession-friendly eateries.

Best places to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Although they may be a little pricey off the bat, these upscale boutiques offer some amazing 50-70% off sales at the end of each season.

Whether is bath bombs, bubbles, soaps, scrubs or creams, these are some of the best resources in Montreal.

So you don't need to spend an arm and a leg to have the most delicious food in Montreal. I found some great hidden gems last weekend when I was there.

A list of the best vintage or second-hand designer clothing boutiques in Montreal, from high end to low end.

The ability to bring your own wine to several restaurants in Montreal (with no corking fee), is one of my favorite dining attractions. It’s the best way to enjoy great food and a decent bottle of wine for under 100$

I hate when a venue is at fault for ruining a great live act. These are some locations that are sure to enhance rather than detract from the experience of seeing your favorite band.

Recently, my family and I traveled to Montreal and spent a weekend there. Some of the highlights were definitely visiting the Botanical Garden and the Montreal Insectarium. Also spent quite a bit of time in Chinatown and shopping in downtown.