"Auberge du Vieux-Port is the only hotel on the St. Lawrence River, and it's set a few feet from where Montreal was founded. With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea. From this spot on the waterfront, you'll be perfectly positioned for a long walk westward from Old Montreal along the Lachine Canal to the Atwater Market in St-Henri. The decor has a loft vibe, thanks to the bamboo floor, exposed brick or stone wall, and large windows you can open. In summer, the International des Feux festival sets off fireworks over the St. Lawrence. This is the perfect place to watch—either from your room or from the rooftop terrace." - Isa Tousignant, Todd Plummer
