Montreal's great tastes.

There are many local b bagel bakeries. For a fresh b bagel any time of day, try St-Viateur St V Bagel (open 24 hours) at their 263 St-Viateur Ouest or location.

For a more traditional bakery, visit Boulangerie Guillaume with its cute courtyard — a feature you'll need as this small bakery is a very popular spot. Warning: their white-chocolate brioche bread is addictive. 5134 St Laurent Blvd.

Montreal smoked meat is available all over town, but try Schwartz's —a Montreal tradition since 1928 — while you're there pick up some Montreal steak spice to bring home. Local's tip: Eat the pickle last to wash down the fats. 3895 St-Laurent Blvd.

If you're in search of Quebeçois delicacies, such as cheeses, smoked meats, preserves and more, visit Marché des Saveurs (in Marché Jean-Talon) and in Mile End stop in at Boucherie Lawrence (5237 St-Laurent Blvd.), whose charmingly hazy shop proves they smoke the meat in-house!

A great way to get acquainted with Montreal's different neighbourhoods is a walking food tour. Try Local Montreal Food Tours or Round Table Tours for tours of areas like Mile End, Old Montreal, the Plateau and more. Bonus, food tour guides let you skip lines at popular spots. www.localfoodtours.com www.roundtabletours.com.

Some of Montreal's great brewers.

• Unibroue

• Microbrasserie de Charlevoix

• Le Trou du diable

• Les Trois Mousquetaires