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I must admit, Vieux-Montréal was nice but quite tiring because of all the tourists. It's a good place to visit some interesting museums or get a taste of Montréal's sprawling history, but it just didn't live up to the hype. Instead of going to the Marché Bonsecours, head out to the Marché Maisonneuve, Marché Atwater or Marché Jean-Talon. Leave a Comment
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Rue St-Amable (marketed to tourists as Rue des Artistes) is a very narrow little alley off the Place Jacques-Cartier. While it may be picturesque and quaint to some, I found it stuffy and the art overpriced- not only that, but you could find the same art cheaper in stores along rue St-Paul. Some of the paintings were even of Quebec City and...Toronto! Why anyone would buy a painting of Toronto in Montreal is beyond me. I bought a nice little oil of the Vieux-Port, only because I collect little paintings of cities for my wall. In any case, the street is claustrophobia central and should be avoided. They should put a picture of this place in the dictionary next to the definition of tourist trap! Leave a Comment
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While the Marché Bonsecours in Vieux-Montréal must have been, at one time, a lively and interesting functioning marketplace, and still is a very beautiful historic structure, it has become somewhat of a tourist mecca of chain restaurants and little pushcarts not very representative of what 'Montréal' is all about. I felt a lot like i was in Boston's Quincy Market, another juxtaposition of stomach-filling but generally disinteresting chains. If anything, check out the Marché for the beauty of its historic architecture. Leave a Comment
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The restaurant Gibby's in Old Montreal.
This steak house is located in a 400 years old buiding with almost 6 feet thick walls, but since it was a stable, the celling is also about 6 feet tall, the lighting is inadequate... and lastly but let's not forget, the food is just adequate if you consider the huge price you will pay.
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Oh those quaint horse-drawn carriages... And the cobblestone streets that fool you into thinking you might be walking around Paris or Prague... And - hundreds of shorts and sandals-with-socks wearing, loud-mouthed, camera-armed tourists?! That's basically what you'll have to deal with if you hit the Old Port on a Saturday or Sunday from about 10-5. Don't do it. Old Montreal is nice, that's true - but you'll hate your time there when you've got to negotiate throngs of (American) tourists gawking at all the sites.
Go on a weekday. On a weekend, go early or late. Dinner is always an option, though it will also be pretty packed around the central streets. Remember that to experience the romanticism that is Old Montreal, a dose of intimacy is essential. So choose wisely.
Strolling along the Old Port is another option for when the Old city is crowded. It generally thins out along the boardwalk going East of the IMAX.
Consider hanging out in Chinatown, which is on the way to Old Montreal. It's not huge, but you can have an excellent Chinese food buffet at a number of places, sip some bubble tea, maybe do some shopping. For some reason, I don't mind a crowded Chinatown (seems to fit the image) but I really can't stand a crowded Old Montreal. Leave a Comment
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the old port of Montreal nice but expensive avoid the restaurants instead on St-Laurent or St-Denis blvd... nice terace
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Bonsecours Market is an imposing building (worth a look at) with a silvery dome. Inside it is used as an exibition space and a shopping mall. I was in and out within 10 minutes. Nothing but the architecture makes a visit worthwile.
Go in only if you need to use the restrooms.
Skip the Marche Bonsecours, and head up the street to Chapelle-Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours. Leave a Comment
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If your a tourist on a budget, you should avoid the usual tourist shopping locations such as Crescent st. and old montreal. If you are looking for great shopping locations, many alternative stores are located around ste. laurent and ste. Catherine where many malls are located.
There are many local artists that sell their art in Old Montreal and is worth taking a look at.
Old Montreal also has beautiful architecture. Many old, brick-laid european streets line this part of town and are a joy to navigate.
If you are looking for great shopping locations, many alternative stores are located around st. laurent and ste. Catherine where many malls are located. Leave a Comment
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