Montreal Travel Forum

My wife and I are going to be in Montreal on New Year's Eve. Are there any special celebrations scheduled?

Mr travelmad478 and I have had Montreal "on the list" for a long time. We've decided to do a long weekend trip (4-5 days or so) this February, and the idea of a train trip to Montreal came up. Are we nuts to contemplate a tourist visit to the city when it's so cold/dark? Are there lots of "inside" things to do, or good winter-y outside things to do without a car?

This would probably be around Feb 13-17. I understand that there are some winter festivals in Montreal--are there any festivals going on during that period that would be good to visit? Is it difficult to get a hotel at such times?

Hello

I am meeting my friend and we want to dine somewhere near the metro station. I guess we can walk to St. Denis, but what are some favorite lunch spots on ave du mont royal (other than la binerie, which is great by the way)?

Thanks

Travelling from the UK to spend Christmas in Montreal and need some suggestion as where to eat on Christmas Day

What is the closest catholic church to olympic stadium?

Hello all!
I am thinking of booking a trip to Montreal and would love to know of any local hot spots.
Cheers!

Hello
Does the airport shuttle have a certain name so i can check schedules ( in toronoto its the airport express, does montreal have an airport express bus )?

Also will the bus go somewhat close to this location in Montreal ?
1750 Notre-Dame StreEt West
Montreal, Québec
H3J 1M3

Thanks again for your help, your responses have been extremely helpful!
Thanks

Hello !
I'm looking for a restaurant to take my girlfriend out for my birthday !
Do you know any romantic restaurant downtown where we could eat and drink for $50 ?
I'm looking for someplace convivial, animated but still romantic (like with a candle) !
I'll turn 20. And I want to have fun too.
If you have any suggestion or idea of other things to do, let me know ! :)
Thank you !

Hello !
I'm actually studying in Montreal and
I'd like to plan a week end trip from Montreal to Chicago (from nov 7th evening to nov 12th) but I'm not able to find a cheap plane's ticket to go there. My budget is $200 for the ticket. I don't know the "low cost" companies in Canada/USA so ... what I find is too expensive. I heard that it could be cheaper to take a ride to Burlington, VT and then take a domestic flight but what I found is not a lot cheaper.

If anybody could helps me to find a cheap ticket, I would be glad.
Thank you !

Hello,
I searched questions and didnt see this one asked. First question is what is best part of city to stay in if you are visiting for a couple of days without a car( which is most scenic)? Also, generally although no one can predict weather, but is mid november generally a good time to visit? and if i decided to rent a car for a day, where do you recommend to drive to that is maybe one to two hour drive each way and worth seeing( generally, not for tourist sites, but just worth having a look around)

Thanks everyone for your help.

Hello,

I would like to get some suggestions on a restaurant please. We are planning a bachelorette evening for my sister. We will be starting at the Casino, then later on we'd like to go to a comedy club (any suggestions: Comedy works or Comedy nest?). In between we'd like to go to dinner. We'll have 6-8 people and are looking for Italian, Greek, French, or Japanese cuisine - or just a place with a fun/lively atmosphere. Our preferred pricing is under $25 per entree. Preferably a place that's near the comedy club as we would just like to park once and leave the car. We've been to Weinstein & Giovanni's before and are looking for a similar place.

Thank you!

Hello to everyone,

I am from South America, will be moving to Montreal in October, and my N°1 sport is soccer, so I was wondering if this sport is known there.

Does anybody knows if there is place to practice it?.

Thanks a lot.

My family and I will be in Montreal for Christmas day and would like to know what we can do or where we can have lunch/dinner so that we aren't stuck in the hotel. Thanks

Hello everyone

Can you recommend some quaint bars to listen to live jazz bands? The last time I was in Montreal I stumbled into a quaint bar on St. Laurent where Yannick Rieu trio was playing a set. The music was excellent and it made a wonderful impression on me. Many thanks

J

Oh, can you also recommend a good restaurant for french cuisine (le canard specifically) that isn't too expensive? I like Au Pied du Cochon but would also like to try someplace else.

Hi,

I am trying to find out if there are any hotels in the downtown area of Montreal near the VIA rail station that aren't impacted by the current labour problems. I am trying to organize accommodation for a person who is pretty much wheelchair bound and needs some special attention with mobility.

Your help would be really appreciated.

Jim

We are planning to visit the biodome this fall with our four year old daughter. How long should we give ourselves to be able to really enjoy the experience.

Hello everybody,
My husband's going to Montreal for a few days in August. What is it that I should be asking him to shop for (me!)? What is it that one must not come back home without? Awaiting your replies...thanks :)

Hi. We're thinking of staying at the Hyatt Regency in Montreal:

Hyatt Regency Montreal
1255 Jeanne-Mance

Can we park on any of the side streets near the hotel overnight? Don't want to park our car in the garage.

Any help appreciated. Thanks!! :)

so i went to a few lower-end restaurants (i.e. Poutine)where you pay at the cash register and in the bill, they add another %5 tip. Take seems kind of low to me, so i usually even more at the table to get it to at least %15. Is this the norm or do most people leave nothing?

I plan on taking the airport shuttle which stops at the central bus station.
My hotel is the DoubleTree Hilton at 505 Sherbrooke Street East.
How long a walk is it from the central bus station to my hotel?

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.

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....

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.

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