It was opened in '85 and the '80s vibe is definitely still there. This is actually a buffet.

A must for their famous smoked meat sandwich. Surly, old school waiters, huge piles of cured, smoked meat. Good times.

If you're looking to try poutine, La Banquise is open 24 hours a day and ridiculously good.

The place for poutine.

The place for poutine.

Québécois love their duck, and a friend of mine turned me on to this place.

Québécois love their duck, and a friend of mine turned me on to this place.

Love this place. Its right on the main square in Old Montreal (the square is called Place Jaques Cartier). The garden in back is where you want to be... crepes, cocktails and jazz. A great spot.

Yes, and be sure to get the regular cut (not lean) and a side of kosher dill pickles.

I had so much fun hanging out on the ice and trying my hand at curling. They hold the record for oldest active athletic club in North America.

I had so much fun hanging out on the ice and trying my hand at curling. They hold the record for oldest active athletic club in North America.

I had so much fun hanging out on the ice and trying my hand at curling. They hold the record for oldest active athletic club in North America.

Québécois love their duck, and a friend of mine turned me on to this place.

If you're looking to try poutine, La Banquise is open 24 hours a day and ridiculously good.

24 styles of poutine??? *drool*

24 styles of poutine!