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Home to a vibrant, eccentric Québecois culture where everyone puts effort into looking good. Cafes galore, free-spirited, unique neighbourhoods, good public transit, great restaurants, real arts...
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English can be a barrier at times in Francophone neighborhoods, plus summer and winter months can be extreme.
In a nutshell
Smaller, politer, cleaner, cheaper, shorter, prettier, more French Canadien version of NYC.
208 Reviews The only outdoor skating area in Montreal just opened in the Old Port of Montreal. =) If you are courageous enough to bear the cold and want to enjoy the outdoors, this is for you! Bring your whole family and kids! This is a lil bit of info from website. Take advantage of the following...
103 Reviews Its a long but mostly manageable climb up to Mont Royal (not a mountain, just 692 feet high) and a good first thing to do in the city. There are great views of the city from up here as well as a nice park with trails. It is a quiet escape from the bustling city below.
5 Reviews and 696 Opinions The stay was unremarkable. The hotel was drab. Dark, old, office building appearance. Our bedroom...
4 Reviews and 345 Opinions Service is exceptional, the largest bathroms you will ever see, seriously I spent more time in there...
31 Reviews The lines are long as the deli is famous :) It is at least famous enough that someone created a musical about it called Schwartz: The Musical! Schwart'z seems to be a must-go tourist spot for the famous Montreal smoked meat. We got there around lunch time on Canada Day, and the lines were quite...
15 Reviews St. Viateur's looks like a mini factory the second you walk in. There's a guy with an impossibly long paddle lined with bagels that he's either putting into a large kiln-like looking oven, or taking out of the oven and dumping them into a big wooden trough. They have a few token varieties such as...
11 Reviews Can I give them something like -10 ? xD This place sucks ! The guard kicked out my friends for nothing. After, he wanted to beat everyone. We had a guestlist and they made us waited until it doesn't work. He had to pay the cover and we were out less than hours after. Don't even go for the view,...
14 Reviews I used to go very often there but am never going again. Too many times the barmaids don't give the right change and yell at you that she's gonna call the doorman, and he will kick you out, if you disagree. Once my friend gave a 10 dollars bill and the pitcher was 5$. She did'nt gave any change back...
124 Reviews The subway system in Montreal is called the "metro" like the one in Paris. It was inaugurated in 1966, just in time for Expo 67 (World Fairs). Every station was conceived by a distinct architect. Instead of travelling on a system where all stations are alike – which is the case for most metros in...
15 Reviews There is a site that lists the different bus companies going to and from Montreal for intercity travels (i.e New York, Boston, Quebec, Toronto, etc.). It's great because it allows you to compare prices and schedules. All the buses leave/arrive from the bus terminal located at Berri-UQAM metro...
72 Reviews HMV is probably the only landmark shop selling music, that is still there. "Le Mégastore" at St. Catherine West will stay there for some more years to come. Well, DVD's and games are the main thing now, but on the first floor there's still plenty of CD's to explore. Shop hours: Mo-Fr: 9AM -...
15 Reviews The Bonsecours Market is a must-see on any Montreal visit, because it combines insights into the fascinating city's past, present and future. Designed by prominent architects George Browne and William Footner, and opened in 1849, the market's shops and stalls feature a wide range of furniture,...
34 Reviews I was somewhat worried about communicating in Montreal, especially as most of the signs are in French, but I didn't have a problem at all. We didn't run into anyone who didn't speak english. Waiters/waitresses were no exception, right down to the worker at the bakery. Most menus were completly in...
32 Reviews Seriously, this city is a very safe one. I'm a young woman and I live here, and I've always felt completely comfortable. One exception was when I was walking home with a drunk friend and was approached by several men who tried to convince my friend to go home with them- but then again it was 3am and...
37 Reviews We drove our car up to Montreal from NY. The driving up there is a little different, so I recommend walking or taking the metro if you can. A lot of the streets are one way, but there aren't huge DO NOT ENTER signs or anything, just an arrow pointing in the direction of traffick. In many places the...
20 Reviews Old Montreal is nice to visit, but keep away from the restaraunts and boutiques. There is one building with small boutiques in it, and "restaraunts" in the basement. One shop was selling art of Montreal starting at a mere $375. Um, this is a tourist area. How many tourists carry that much cash...
15 Reviews It's a wonderful souvenier to bring back for your loved ones. Especially, syrup in this decorative maple leaf shaped bottle. But boy, you can pay quite a bit for this bottle of syrup and it's not worth it. The sales tax in Canada right now is 15%. So, it makes sense to buy this at the airport on...
23 Reviews Many people think about keeping their "core" warm, but what about the lower half? There are some really great fitting and comfortable jeans available that keep you warm. They are called Winter Blues Jeans and they are perfect for travelers in the colder months. They are only available in a few...
18 Reviews Place Jacques Cartier Is the place to be In the summertime It Is one of the busiest places In Old Montreal as crowds gather to watch street performers and the end of performance just drop some cash in the hat, Jewelry being sold by tiny table vendors, Artist that will drawing your pic weather It...
18 Reviews Canadiens love winter sports, and in particular... HOCKEY! They are very serious about it! If you're here, and you have the chance, you should try to catch a match. You might run into several games on all of the ice rinks around town, but you can see the Montreal Canadiens play right here at the...
42 Reviews At Place d'Armes in Old Montreal the statue of Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve is located. Paul was a French military officer and the founder of Montréal. He was born at February 15, 1612 and left from La Rochelle in 1641. After a difficult crossing of the Atlantic Ocean he arrived in Quebec City and...
8 Reviews I found these 3 performers while walking on Ste-Catherine street. Picture 1 is the first musician I noticed. He was playing something looking like Spanish "castañuelas" (but not quite) and hitting them with the thingie that looks like a bike saddle, making a sound like horse shoes when a horse is...
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My favorite Canadian city - I have been living in Montreal since November 2008 and love it here. I have wanted to live here for a long time but other things (such as travel) have made me put off the big move. But after returning...
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Q: Our friends from France (a family of 6) are coming to visit in August. They are travelling from France to Quebec in July to visit...
A: The cost of dropping in NYC could be very expensive, a lot more than 6 train tickets to NH. I would suggest renting a minivan on arrival and drop in Montreal as they...
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I lived in Montreal from December 2002 until April 2004. It's a very unique city to visit. A lot of people ask me what it was like to live in. I initially found it difficult to describe but a friend...
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I love visiting cities, and Montreal was a great quick get-away from our home in New Jersey, about a 7-hour drive. This is the view from our hotel window. What an unexpected delight to throw open the...
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I've been around the world and the only place i can see myself live, is here in Montreal. Just big enough to have many great activities (the Jazz festival, the formula one Grand-Prix, many film...
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I think the entire summer is a festival in Montreal, maybe to combat the long winters spent indoors or underground. Our first day we caught the tail end of the Jazz Festival, when we came back the...
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I visited Montreal on a last minute travel deal. I had always wanted to visit Quebec but had viewed Montreal as its poor substitute. Boy , was I wrong! This is a great french city with tons to do and...
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