It’s less than two hours by plane to Montreal, but the journey feels transatlantic. Road signs in French, neighborhoods packed with artists and musicians, centuries-old buildings lining cobblestone streets—Canada’s cultural capital has a European flavor and the energy to match. The best part is you don’t have to travel across the Atlantic to enjoy it—Montreal is a 90-minute flight from D.C., perfect for a five-day jaunt using three of your vacation days.