List of things to do on a budget: where to eat, visit and stay in Quebec and Montreal

If you're still making your summer vacation plans and looking to get a taste of Europe without breaking the bankthen review your French sentences and say hello to Canada.

“Good Morning America” continued the Bucket List on a Budget series by visiting two historic Canadian cities – Quebec and Montreal – to show travelers how to plan an epic vacation without crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Plus, the current exchange rate for 1 US dollar is 1.37 Canadian dollars, which will help you keep money in your pocket.

Check out the best tips for saving on food flights below.

Flight Deals for Summer Vacations in Canada

For this multi-city trip, Air Canada flights are available for as little as $123, one way, from Philadelphia to Quebec. And to return from Montreal, prices are around $200.

Travel experts regularly recommend checking Google Flights and setting alerts to help you find the lowest fares, especially if you can be flexible with your travel dates to get the best deals.

Find hotels with gift incentives

Hilton Quebec offers visitors who stay two nights or more free public transportation aboard the RTC bus. That means an unlimited three-day pass to help you explore the city at no extra cost.

Economical food and bites

Start the day the French way with a croissant and a café au lait for less than $6.

Another iconic and must-try Canadian comfort food in Quebec is poutine.

Fried potatoes covered in gravy and cheese curds are a classic and at Chic Shack they only cost $8.05.

Wander around the sights with a walking tour

When you're ready to explore, join a free walking tour with local guide Samuel Dubois.

“I share my passion with travelers around the world,” he said of his small business. “And if they like it, they can (pay) me whatever they want.”

Visit Montmorency Falls

Discover this natural wonder, free for visitors 17 and under, which is 272 feet high, 98 feet taller than Niagara Falls.

Direction Montreal by car

When renting a car, be sure to look for deals on airline partner sites for additional savings.

“If you're a Mileage Plus member on United, you can save up to 35% on Avis or Budget when you book a car through United. Plus, you'll earn up to 1,250 miles,” spokesperson and travel expert by The Points Guy. told “GMA.” “If you're not a Miles Plus member, it's a free program, so sign up and save.”

Sweet Maple Treats to Try in Canada

Sugar shacks like Érablière le Chemin du Roy are part of Quebec culture where they offer tours and serve treats like maple taffy on snow for just under $10 for adults and $5 for the children.

Buy the Montreal Passport for discounts on attractions

For just US$35, the city pass allows visitors access to three participating attractions, including the 185-acre Montreal Botanical Garden.

Plus, it can also be used to try your hand at a local cooking class.

Free night tours

Take in the sights and a bit of history for free in the evening at Cité Mémoire in Old Montreal with massive art projections on display throughout the city.

Mile End Food Tour on a Budget

The Mile End neighborhood is similar to New York's Brooklyn or London's Shoreditch, where exotic restaurants and vintage shops line the neighborhood and offer bites like gnocchi at Drogheria Fine for less than $4.

Or visit Wilensky's Light Lunch Inc, a local family-owned soda fountain and Jewish deli that's been around since 1932, serving classics like their famous Wilensky's Special with cheddar cheese for $4.21.

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