For Montreal Look into the Queen Elizabeth Hotel...It is right downtown,a block or so from the train station (for those who are taking a train from the USA) and less then 5 minutes by cab to the cruise port.
It is part of the Fairmont Hotels.
Tons of hotels,all price levels.

If you love smoked meat sandwiches you have eat one in Montral..
What is smoked meat? It is basically beef brisket that has been cured, spiced and smoked. However, the various well-known delis in Montreal will not divulge to you their distinct secret recipes..I prefer it over Pastrami and Corned Beef.
Here are a coupleof famous ones:

Schwartz's: www.schwartzsdeli.com
3895 Saint-Laurent Boulevard · Montreal, Que
A Montreal Tradition Since 1928

Sandwiches:
Smoked meat $5.90
Turkey $5.90
Combination $5.90
Salami $5.50
Chicken $5.90

Some people prefer Bens, which is located at 990 de Maisonneuve and is probably the oldest smoked meat restaurant in Montreal. The original owners were the Kravitz family who emigrated from Lithuania in 1908 and brought with them this special sandwich.... I think this might now be closed(the world's loss if it is)

Our favorite city is Quebec City...a touch of Paris but closer...We try to spend 2-3 nights here each year.The cruise terminal is right in Lower Town (Basse-Ville).
Old Town (Vieux-Ville) Has fantastic dining as well.
Pat

Pat and Ray