If you can picture flowers and creeping ivy bursting out of windows storefronts crammed in side-by-side on old cobblestone streets, this is the gorgeous Petit Champlain District. The area is loaded with independent boutiques and galleries, so head here for a morning of gift shopping and adorable photo ops.

This covered market is the perfect spot to snap up artisan maple syrup, local wines, Quebec cheeses – perfect for souvenirs. Bring a basket and put together a picnic to enjoy by the water on a sunny day.