Where can you get up close and personal with a full-sized dinosaur in the downtown core? What well-respected wine bar hides a bison head in the bathroom? And how can you learn the art of surfing without setting foot in the ocean? Get ready to embark on a whirlwind trip through the side streets and alleyways of Montreal, the worlds second-largest French-speaking city and home to some of Canadas most charismatic characters and attractions.

Kaitlyn McInnis is a Montreal-based travel writer committed to helping you plan your next holiday. Her work has been featured in international publications across five continents, including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, South China Morning Post, CNN.com, Tatler, and more. She holds a Bachelor of Arts focused in English Literature and Irish Studies from Concordia University and is currently working toward a Master of Fine Arts from the University of King's College in Nova Scotia.