Land, settle, first round
- Afternoon: Fly into YUL (Montreal-Trudeau International Airport) — 25 minutes from the core. Drop bags at W Montreal.
- Dinner: Garde Manger (Seafood / Steakhouse, $$$$). Chuck Hughes' Old Montreal hot spot with lobster poutine and party vibes
- Night: Ease in at Terrasse Nelligan — Old Montreal rooftop with views of Notre-Dame Basilica and city skyline Keep it reasonable; Saturday is the main event.