Trip to Montreal -- Need some advice

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

RE: Trip to Montreal -- Need some advice

pedro · Senior Member

@ X4v13r .....But I don't look like that weird (nerds) on the picture above.

@ La linda de Nicaragua....I mean TV Buff. Merci Beaucoup for your Thank you.

X4v13r · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

Holy Montreal Ministry of Tourism, Batman!

You know your way around your city, eh, Pedro?

Someone asks me about Toronto, I send them to the Eaton Centre.

Vote for Pedro!!!

By that I mean, thank you.

~X

TV Buff · TOP Guru

Holy Montreal Ministry of Tourism, Batman!

You know your way around your city, eh, Pedro?

Someone asks me about Toronto, I send them to the Eaton Centre.

Vote for Pedro!!!

By that

I mean, thank you.

pedro · Senior Member

Moreover if you want to see typically Quebecer (french canadian stuff...I mean culture and restaurant) you can hit Rue St-Denis.

Some french lessons:
Rue = calle
Metro = Subway station
Dépanneur = Convienient store
Merci Beaucoup = Thank you very much
Bonjour = Hi, Hello

Advice:
Quebecer apreciate very much when people are trying to speak french even though your french may not be perfect. They'll be more willing to help you out. People here are very down to earth (except maybe in the downtown area ).
The east part of Montreal people mainly speak french and on the west part of Mtl in english. Immigrant are spread all over the city. Don't be surprise to see some immigrant who speaks french and not english and vice-versa. And also immigrant who speaks french, english and their mother tongue language. This province is completely different from the rest of the country in terms of life style.
One more thing if you are driving here: On Red light you cannot turn right !

pedro · Senior Member

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

well if u r staying downtown, i hope u got ur parking included with ur room, also montreal is pretty much dead during this time, (princessa and i went just before winter and let me tell u is nothing like summer), if u do go out to look around no1 will be in the street but in the underground mall, (we didn't know this till the next day ), old Montreal is not the same but the indoors tourist areas are open. A restaurant that princessa and I liked was the 3 amigos, it has the same idea like a jackasters not a bad place to eat. I know there is more but can't remember at the moment.

any questions?

~X

Where's the indoor mall? What's it called? And where's the restaurant? Is it authentic latino or one of those chains, like Taco Bell? How about stores? Don't montrealers sell better or more varied latin products than what we find here in Toronto?

Being myself a Montrealer, I'm going to give you some advice. The indoor (underground) mall...in fact there are 3. The names are 'Les Promenades de la Cathédrales', then you got 'Les Cours Mont-Royal' and also you got 'Place Montréal Trust'. These 3 underground mall are in the heart of downtown between Place Des Arts and Peel metro station (green line metro station) and there is another one at 'Place Bonaventure' at Bonaventure metro station (orange line metro station). Shopping, restaurant and partying in Montreal is quite cheap...that's what we hear often from tourist who come in this city visiting.

Food section: Montreal is known for the poutine, smoke meat and bagel. You can find poutine in almost any restaurant or fast food chains. Famous place for smoke meat...you MUST try Schwartzs Deli on St-Laurent street ( www.schwartzsdeli.com ) and also bagels at Fairmount Bagel Bakery on 74Fairmount Ouest at the corner of St-Laurent street. ( www.fairmountbagel.com )
Hispanic food section: Reach metro station Jean-Talon and you'll find a huge selection of latino restaurant and shop (especially on St-Hubert street and also en la calle Bélanger al rincon de la calle St-Denis ) lots of peruvian restaurants and mexican restaurant en mayoria. mas info en ( www.montrealhispano.net ) y ( www.elchasquilatino.com ) .....by the way buy a map of the city because after Toronto ....Montreal is the biggest city in Canada (population in the city itself: 2 million people )

Despues a bailar en las discotecas latinas : Hay tantas y entre otros:
Downtown
1- Discothèque salsathèque : ( www.clubsalsatheque.com ) en la calle Peel (Metro Peel )
2- Club copacabana ( www.copacabanamontreal.com ) en la calle Maisonneuve corner de la calle Peel ( 2 street al norte de la discoteca salsatheque )
3-Club loco loco ( www.clublocoloco.com ) en la calle Stanley ...1 rincon de calle al oeste del club copacabana
4- Club 6/49 calle Ste-Catherine (corner calle Peel) y tambien muy cerca del club loco loco y de la discoteca salsatheque.

Al norte cerca del Metro Jean-Talon hay 3 discotecas interessantes:
1- Discoteca Punta Cana (en la calle Jean-Talon corner de la calle Clark )
2- Club El Vacilon (en la calle St-Hubert ...entre la calle Bélanger y St-Zotique)
3- Club Studio 21 (calle st-Hubert rincon de la calle Jean-Talon )

****El metro cierra a las 1:15 AM. Puede tomar el taxi tambien o si usted tiene un caro no hay que pagar parking en la calle despues de la 10 PM hasta las 7 AM.

Ademas hay el HIGHLIGHT FESTIVAL que sera del 21 de febrero hasta el 2 de Marzo. Lots of people in the street partying and enjoying highlight and food even though it is the coldest temperature during winter. como prueba mira el sitio ( www.montrealenlumiere.com ) you'll love it.

Have fun. Montreal tu estilo de vida !

Bienvenue à Montréal.

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ X -

our Poppers...yeah Buckelys is better.

X4v13r · Comandante

PRINCESSA wrote:

@ Buffy - Yes I know the restaurant X is talkin about - It's BASHA.

God Lord it's sooooooooooooooo GOOD, Cheap, good portions, conveniente & u can eat - in or like afst food take out.

I also think 3 Amigos is the place to visit, it's soooooo good. Order a Margarita or Pina Colada, u'll luv them, they make good.

I think even thou it's kinda cold & like X said winter is kinda dead, just walking around Montreal downtown, chinatown, & old Montreal is more then exsiting & beautiful. Visit the churches & enjoy ur stay, it's a beautiful city & u must buy buz at a gas station my highlight. LOL

Have Fun!!

this reminded me of something, whatever u do DON'T buy Poppers!!!! they are the worst drinks EVER!!!! just thinking about them makes me want to

probably the worst experience I've ever had in a trip.

~X

LGigolo · Comandante

PRINCESSA wrote:

@ Buffy - Yes I know the restaurant X is talkin about - It's BASHA.

God Lord it's sooooooooooooooo GOOD, Cheap, good portions, conveniente & u can eat - in or like afst food take out.

I also think 3 Amigos is the place to visit, it's soooooo good. Order a Margarita or Pina Colada, u'll luv them, they make good.

I think even thou it's kinda cold & like X said winter is kinda dead, just walking around Montreal downtown, chinatown, & old Montreal is more then exsiting & beautiful. Visit the churches & enjoy ur stay, it's a beautiful city & u must buy buz at a gas station my highlight. LOL

Have Fun!!

Isn't that like asking the devil to visit heaven?

Nevermind - I thought it was Guada taking the trip!

PRINCESSA · TOP Guru

@ Buffy - Yes I know the restaurant X is talkin about - It's BASHA.

God Lord it's sooooooooooooooo GOOD, Cheap, good portions, conveniente & u can eat - in or like afst food take out.

I also think 3 Amigos is the place to visit, it's soooooo good. Order a Margarita or Pina Colada, u'll luv them, they make good.

I think even thou it's kinda cold & like X said winter is kinda dead, just walking around Montreal downtown, chinatown, & old Montreal is more then exsiting & beautiful. Visit the churches & enjoy ur stay, it's a beautiful city & u must buy buz at a gas station my highlight. LOL

Have Fun!!

Quixote · Guru

TV Buff wrote:

I'm assuming that most of you have been to Montreal? I need pointers. We're doing the whole tourist deal (definitely no nightclubs) as it's a famille voyage for a few days. What's good in terms of restaurants, touristy places, shopping (though I doubt we'll be doing much of that either), latin stuff to do, etc, etc, etc.

The kids might like the Biodome, Insectarium and the tower at Olympic stadium. See if the Canadiens have a hockey game while you're there.

Someone mentioned Shwarz and I second that - you should really try it!

LGigolo · Comandante

De rien.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

X4v13r wrote:

careguea wrote:

Eat a Shwarema..tons of arabs in Montreal that make authentic shwaremas

also, check out a deli called SCHWARTZ (http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/)... i hear they have the best montreal smoked meat sandwich you;ll ever eat

I know of a restaurant where the food is cheap and good, i always go there when i go to montreal, i took pricessa there when we went, i can't remember the name or where it is but u can find them everywhere but the one I'm talking about is on the corner street and on the second floor is really nice, i can't remember but i know princessa will

~X

yeah, I'll be sure to check out every corner of every street in Montreal... thanks... evileye

A NAME would be helpful.

Everyone else: thanks for your tips.

X4v13r · Comandante

careguea wrote:

Eat a Shwarema..tons of arabs in Montreal that make authentic shwaremas

also, check out a deli called SCHWARTZ (http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/)... i hear they have the best montreal smoked meat sandwich you;ll ever eat

I know of a restaurant where the food is cheap and good, i always go there when i go to montreal, i took pricessa there when we went, i can't remember the name or where it is but u can find them everywhere but the one I'm talking about is on the corner street and on the second floor is really nice, i can't remember but i know princessa will

~X

PlayDead · Guru

here's the link to Montreal's tourism website petite and have fun!

http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/portal/page?_pageid=66,66713&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

LGigolo · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

LGigolo wrote:

Good for you, Buffster... Xcept it may make it much easier to look stuff up (places to visit, directions, phone # online, etc) while at the hotel... Convenience at your fingertips.

That's why I'm trying to get my info beforehand. At the hotel I can ask the receptionist. Or people, non?

Oui, Mademoisselle, C'est tres verdades! LOL
Basic French may also come in handy.

X4v13r · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

LGigolo wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

. one thing if u have a laptop take it with u, most hotels have free wireless internet.... is good for looking up stuff and getting directions.

~X

Will help you with Foro withdrawal Syndrome!

Yeah, no... I try to make most of my weekends as computer-less as possible, so no laptops for me in Montréal.

@ Xavier: Great tips. Thanks!

-- Edited by TV Buff at 10:50, 2008-02-20

no need to be on the computer, just take it to look up things fast and easy, i always take my laptop, u never know when u will need to look something up.

oh one more thing try not to drive much if u r downtown parking is a b iatch!!! and $$$$$.... try the metro and make sure u get a map from the hotel lobby.

~X

PlayDead · Guru

TV Buff wrote:
X4v13r wrote:

well if u r staying downtown, i hope u got ur parking included with ur room, also montreal is pretty much dead during this time, (princessa and i went just before winter and let me tell u is nothing like summer), if u do go out to look around no1 will be in the street but in the underground mall, (we didn't know this till the next day ), old Montreal is not the same but the indoors tourist areas are open. A restaurant that princessa and I liked was the 3 amigos, it has the same idea like a jackasters not a bad place to eat. I know there is more but can't remember at the moment.

any questions?

~X

Where's the indoor mall? What's it called? And where's the restaurant? Is it authentic latino or one of those chains, like Taco Bell? How about stores? Don't montrealers sell better or more varied latin products than what we find here in Toronto?

The mall you guys are talking about is a the bonaventure metro station, if you want to go bananas shopping go at la rue st-catherine many stores, bars, restaurants. Best place to try a poutine "La belle Province", try the Montreal Smoked meat sandwiches they are to die for!

TV Buff · TOP Guru

LGigolo wrote:

Good for you, Buffster... Xcept it may make it much easier to look stuff up (places to visit, directions, phone # online, etc) while at the hotel... Convenience at your fingertips.

That's why I'm trying to get my info beforehand. At the hotel I can ask the receptionist. Or people, non?

LGigolo · Comandante

Good for you, Buffster... Xcept it may make it much easier to look stuff up (places to visit, directions, phone # online, etc) while at the hotel... Convenience at your fingertips.

TV Buff · TOP Guru

LGigolo wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

. one thing if u have a laptop take it with u, most hotels have free wireless internet.... is good for looking up stuff and getting directions.

~X

Will help you with Foro withdrawal Syndrome!

Yeah, no... I try to make most of my weekends as computer-less as possible, so no laptops for me in Montréal.

@ Xavier: Great tips. Thanks!

-- Edited by TV Buff at 10:50, 2008-02-20

LGigolo · Comandante

X4v13r wrote:

. one thing if u have a laptop take it with u, most hotels have free wireless internet.... is good for looking up stuff and getting directions.

~X

Will help you with Foro withdrawal Syndrome! hmm

X4v13r · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

well if u r staying downtown, i hope u got ur parking included with ur room, also montreal is pretty much dead during this time, (princessa and i went just before winter and let me tell u is nothing like summer), if u do go out to look around no1 will be in the street but in the underground mall, (we didn't know this till the next day ), old Montreal is not the same but the indoors tourist areas are open. A restaurant that princessa and I liked was the 3 amigos, it has the same idea like a jackasters not a bad place to eat. I know there is more but can't remember at the moment.

any questions?

~X

Where's the indoor mall? What's it called? And where's the restaurant? Is it authentic latino or one of those chains, like Taco Bell? How about stores? Don't montrealers sell better or more varied latin products than what we find here in Toronto?

the underground mall is all over the downtown area is like the one here (P.A.T.H.) but much bigger..... way BIGGER!!!! and u will see stores u have never seen here so make sure u take lots of $$$$$$...... no the restaurant is not authentic latino but is nothing like taco bell..... check it out is cool..... yes montreal has more latinos than here, we didn't look for any so not sure where they are..... one thing if u have a laptop take it with u, most hotels have free wireless internet.... is good for looking up stuff and getting directions.

~X

TV Buff · TOP Guru

X4v13r wrote:

well if u r staying downtown, i hope u got ur parking included with ur room, also montreal is pretty much dead during this time, (princessa and i went just before winter and let me tell u is nothing like summer), if u do go out to look around no1 will be in the street but in the underground mall, (we didn't know this till the next day ), old Montreal is not the same but the indoors tourist areas are open. A restaurant that princessa and I liked was the 3 amigos, it has the same idea like a jackasters not a bad place to eat. I know there is more but can't remember at the moment.

any questions?

~X

Where's the indoor mall? What's it called? And where's the restaurant? Is it authentic latino or one of those chains, like Taco Bell? How about stores? Don't montrealers sell better or more varied latin products than what we find here in Toronto?

X4v13r · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

when are u planning on going?
the date makes a big diff.

~X

In a couple of weeks. I know there are a lot more things to do in the summer, but oh, well.

well that sucks, are u going to stay downtown or outside montreal?

~X
Downtown.

well if u r staying downtown, i hope u got ur parking included with ur room, also montreal is pretty much dead during this time, (princessa and i went just before winter and let me tell u is nothing like summer), if u do go out to look around no1 will be in the street but in the underground mall, (we didn't know this till the next day

), old Montreal is not the same but the indoors tourist areas are open. A restaurant that princessa and I liked was the 3 amigos, it has the same idea like a jackasters not a bad place to eat. I know there is more but can't remember at the moment.

any questions?

~X

TV Buff · TOP Guru

careguea wrote:

Eat a Shwarema..tons of arabs in Montreal that make authentic shwaremas

also, check out a deli called SCHWARTZ (http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/)... i hear they have the best montreal smoked meat sandwich you;ll ever eat

A shawarma you mean? I want to experience Montreal Latino, though.

But I love Shawarmas, so I could give that a try.

careguea · Senior Member

Eat a Shwarema..tons of arabs in Montreal that make authentic shwaremas

also, check out a deli called SCHWARTZ (http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/)... i hear they have the best montreal smoked meat sandwich you;ll ever eat

TV Buff · TOP Guru

X4v13r wrote:

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

when are u planning on going?
the date makes a big diff.

~X

In a couple of weeks. I know there are a lot more things to do in the summer, but oh, well.

well that sucks, are u going to stay downtown or outside montreal?

~X

Downtown.

X4v13r · Comandante

TV Buff wrote:

X4v13r wrote:

when are u planning on going?
the date makes a big diff.

~X

In a couple of weeks. I know there are a lot more things to do in the summer, but oh, well.

well that sucks, are u going to stay downtown or outside montreal?

~X

TV Buff · TOP Guru

X4v13r wrote:

when are u planning on going?
the date makes a big diff.

~X

In a couple of weeks. I know there are a lot more things to do in the summer, but oh, well.

PlayDead · Guru

nothing is happening in Montreal except in Quebec city, they are celebrating their 400th!

X4v13r · Comandante

when are u planning on going?
the date makes a big diff.

~X

Danny_C · Guru

St cathys street baby! biggrin

TV Buff · TOP Guru

I'm assuming that most of you have been to Montreal? I need pointers. We're doing the whole tourist deal (definitely no nightclubs) as it's a famille voyage for a few days. What's good in terms of restaurants, touristy places, shopping (though I doubt we'll be doing much of that either), latin stuff to do, etc, etc, etc.