Province of Quebec Travel Forum

Hi,
I'm planning on revisiting Canada in Mid December and want to take in an Ice Hockey game if I can.
I've asked on the Toronto forum how feasable it would be to get my hands on any ticket for any maple leafs game and the answer was basically zero.

So I've searched online for other teams to see and it looks like Montreal has a better NHL team than Toronto so i'd like to see them play instead.
My question is therefore is it possible to buy a ticket online for a Montreal canadiens game or are my chances 0%?

Is the Biodome worth visiting for adults? I heard it is geared mostly to kids?

I will be in Montreal Aug 5 - Aug9. I read that there is a fireworks competition. What is the best spot to see it for free?

Thanks,
Tom

Hello Friends,

I am travelling to Montreal, staying there for a day, and then want to proceed ahead to Ottawa, see the city for a day and catch a flight to Calgary from there.

Can someone tell me the following :-

1. If I am travelling throug VIA Rail from Montreal to Ottawa, what is the distance from VIA Rail Stop to Ottawa Airport.

2. I understand that there is a free shuttle between VIA Rail and Airport. Can anyone hop on to it or you need to have travelled by the Train to avail this service.

3. Are there any hotels near Ottawa Rail Stop where on can stay for a day and still be in the centre of the town.

Cheers

Adonis

we live in ottawa canada.we want to know about good travel company or package deal available for a trip to sorrento italy fron montreal canada.
thank you.

I would like to visit Montreal & Quebec City this fall.
I would like to stay at both Montreal and Quebec City. Having trouble with the Travel Agency trying to set up two stays with a round trip flight from Mpls to Quebec City or Montreal.

Hotel suggestions -
Whats rail rate between Montreal and Quebec City

Hi,

Can anyone out there recommend any great Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal. We have been to a place called ChuChai on St.Denis which is amazing but we would like to know of anymore that are as good as this....Has anyone been to a place called Yuan on Sherbrook East?? We have heard good reviews about this place but have not tried it.

Hi,

Please can anyone out there recommend any great Lebanese Restaurants in Montreal..Ideally I would prefer to know of any of these located Downtown howvever any location is still of interest....

We are thinking of planning a full day and evening in Magog, traveling up from Newport, Vermont for our first visit. Any suggestions on how to plan the best day, including dining, shopping, and sightseeing? Don't need the "best" or "most expensive"...just a way to see the sights and enjoy that which the town has to offer. Thanks!

Is anyone interested in going 2 the Paul McCartney concert july 20th in quebec city?

its for free

M

Born in Cote'St Paul Montreal son of a war bride, after my father died in 1953
forced to return to England. Managed a return trip in April this year (2008)Went
to my fathers grave ,visited house I was born in ,saw a Canadiens/Toronto hockey
match .Visited many places and felt "at home". but I went to many shopping malls and streets and could not find anywhere that is a model shop or toy shop that sold train sets , and I was looking particularly for an "O" gauge layout.
Can you advise me if there maybe or is a shop that perhaps I can buy at on line ??
many thanks for your time Dickie Dulude.

I am planning to visit Montreal either the weekend of Aug 1-5 or Aug 8-12.
What festivals/activities are going on during those 2 weeks?

Hi,
I am planning to go to Montreal this week. I really don't have any idea about the city. I will stay.... may be for a month there, i am in need of guidance from you people like the places to visit, accommodation and other information.

What are the dress requirements at the restaurant Panache?

I cannot find information on the St Jean Baptist Festival June 23-24, 2008 in English-- any ideas? Thank you so much.

What to do June 23-27. Fireworks, Jean Baptiste, Jazz, markets, bike ride? what are best websites to get info? thanks so much.

Wonder if you'll help me figure out a route through NB to Gaspe and around through QC.

We're going to drive the southern route. We will bring road bikes and want to break up the trip with days on bikes and hiking days.

Day 1. We thought to break our first days drive in Grand Falls, NB (knowing nothing about it except it's ~5 hrs from where we start). Maybe you have a better idea. I'd love to get out of the car and go biking for a few hours before dinner.
Day 2. Next day we'd drive to Perce, stay overnight to gaze at the view. Is this wise or should we stay elsewhere and just look at the rock on our way -- are there good places for biking in Perce?
Days 3/4. Next day drive to Gaspe for 2 nights, with bike or hike in Forillon.
Days 5/6. Drive to Gite Mont Albert and climb Mt. Jq. Cartier one day and hike somewhere else in the park or bike the next
Day 7. - Drive to ? along the No. Coast. 5 years ago I did this and found an amazing restaurant somewhere between Ste. Anne des Monts and Rimouski -- owned by a Belgian, I believe, who did amazing things with seafood. Love to find that again.
Day 8. - Drive to QC (is this too far?) We've spent time in the Charlevoix, so don't think we'll hit it this time around).
Day 9. Home

We want to stay in simple places, B&Bs OK, good motels, whatever is right and not too expensive. (Gite Mt. Albert is a splurge). We want to find beautiful places to hike and bike, but we're not looking to hump mile after mile.

Any want to know 'don't miss' places for lodging, dining, walking or biking -- or anything else, much appreciate. Merci

Hi

Are there any English speaking schools in Montreal? if yes what is the cost

Thanks in advance

Hi. Thinking about going to Montreal and Quebec City again but would rather go camping than stay in a hotel. Are there any national parks in the areas where I can camp? Any good campgrounds that you recommend? Will need showers, flush toilets preferably (no pit toilets though I can live with it if need be). Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :)

Hi fellow travellers,

Anybody stayed in this hotel? I see _very_ mixed reviews (from the tops to the pits) and I'm kind of undecided about booking it. What was your experience with this hotel please?

Thanks a lot in advance!

What types of events occur during the Comedy Festival in July? Are there free things to see and do, are tickets required, etc.?

Thank you!

Hello fellow travellers!

We have a choice for our driving holiday Toronto - Montreal - Quebec City - Upstate New York - Niagara Falls - Toronto: the latter half of June or later in the fall for "leaf peeping".

What is the best time to travel in the area please?

Thanks a lot in advance!!!

Heading to Montreal and have some questions

1. Do most people speak English? Is it similar to Paris, where most people know english, but do not want to speak with you unless you speak french?

2. How should i dress in the summertime? Is it formal like Paris or can i wear shorts/t-shirt and not stick out like a sore thumb.

3. Are there any areas in Montreal that should be avoided for safety reasons? ie. red-light district?

4. need recommendations for a hotel. Looking for 3stars, with internet access inside the room in downtown Montreal for $100 USD or less. Is this possible?

Hi. I'm looking for the name of a bar in Quebec City that I recently went to but have forgotten the name of. I'm pretty sure it was in Vieux Quebec, but I'm not 100 percent. The place had two floors. Upstairs there was a pool table and you could play darts. Close to the pool table there was an outdoor terrace. They also served some food, such as nachos and chicken wings. On the bottom floor they were also serving beer and as the night got older there was live music there, at least on saturday night, we left early the other day we were there so I don't know if there's live music every night. You could watch tv on both floors. I think it's on Rue St-Jean or somewhere in that area or at least around that area. Does anyone know what place I'm talking about?

Anybody no where i could get a good deal air Ticket from Montreal to Manila some people tell me to go in China Town in Montreal but where is the travel Agent there ?? anybody could tell me the adress ! or find me the best price ?? for a Cheap ticket ! thank you !

Hi anybody would like to go in Philippines ! may 25 to 14 june 2008 men or women ! please send back e-mail as soon as possible

Or if your going there ! please tell me what date you go there ? if you no the cheapest ticket to go there please tell me where i could get that ?? thanks

hi,
how long doess a flight takes from montreal to london,UK ?
thanx

I am a sophmore in college in southern california and i am planning a trip with 5 others to montreal and quebec city. i have arranged it so that we will be in quebec city from the 22nd-27th, so as to be there for jean baptiste day. i have heard it will be fun, though i truly do not know what to expect on the plain d'abraham, could anyone possibly give me a bit more insight?
thanks,
sean

Hey all from Montreal. I'm a 30-something who's just come back home this weekend from a 2-week trip to Argentina and Uruguay and I will still be on vacation during the following week. During my trip, I was hoping to get together with some locals to know more about their culture and "live like a local," get off the beaten track, perhaps even enjoy a family meal (a Sunday asado/parillada for instance) and practice my Spanish and/or help out with English and French, but unfortunately things didn't turn out that way and I finally returned to Montreal earlier than expected. So I figured perhaps some tourists to my own city might appreciate a similar "get to know the locals" experience. I'll be available every day 'til Sunday May 11th if you want to hang out. Here are a few activities we could do: nature hike on a mountain in the Montreal suburb of St-Hilaire (mountaintop offers a great view of Montreal), go swimming at a municipal water park at the northeastern tip of Montreal island, walk on Mount Royal, visit the ethnic neighborhoods (Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Jewish, etc.) or whatever active non-consumerist activity you might be interested in. You can contact me at vivianepb_@hotmail.com. Later.

Viviane

Bonjour toute le monde =).

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Anyone have names and addresses for wonderful patisseries in Montreal
that are not to be missed?
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Have limited time in Montreal so want to maximize my time there and
visit some much adored pastry shops that the locals love and hopefully
like the pastry shops in France.

If you know of any that are to 'die-for' please let me know.

Merci Beaucoup.

I have heard that Montreal is a great place for the average person to find wonderful clothing at bargain prices. Not talking about the high end designer stores like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc, BUT beautiful clothes for your average middle class income person. Nothing tacky and no souvenirs. Just pure classy, sophisticated, well-made clothing.

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Where do the local folks shop for great clothes.
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Are there any streets, markets, areas that one should visit if they want to to leave Montreal looking French chic?

Heard that I just missed the famous Grande Braderie de Mode Quebecoise so now
where do I go to find great well-made clothing at wonderful discounted prices.
Is there a designer row/street that is open to the public?

Thanks.