Not Visa Related: Things to do in Montreal

[Jess and Andrew 1]

Hi all,

Andrew and I are going to be spending Saturday and Sunday in Montreal before our Monday morning interview. We've booked a room at Le Square Phillip Hotel and I'm wondering if any of you wonderful people are familiar with the area--any places we should go while we're there? Good restaurants?

Thanks in advance!

Jess

[Darnell 8,478]

Please give report on any poutine that you have, whilst there? (I'm a fan)

[mtlgato 2]

Hi all,

Andrew and I are going to be spending Saturday and Sunday in Montreal before our Monday morning interview. We've booked a room at Le Square Phillip Hotel and I'm wondering if any of you wonderful people are familiar with the area--any places we should go while we're there? Good restaurants?

Thanks in advance!

Jess

One thing I can say is that you got a good time of year for your interview! Winter there is tough if you're not used to it, and summer is hot. If I were you, I'd do lots of walking around--which should be very pleasant in Sept. The city has a unique feel to it. I'd recommend exploring a few neighbourhoods outside of downtown (the Plateau Mont Royal and/ or Mile End, for example).

I no longer live in Montreal, but I did for many years and still miss it!

Have fun!

C/

[Hendea3 4]

Montreal's Old Port is nice to walk around...they have coble stone streets and some nice restaurants (very touristy though so not too budget friendly) you can also find horse drawn carriage rides to get a feel of the city too its fun and romantic and not too $$ (not cheap but not overly expensive). St hubert is a good restaurant near Place des arts (not sure if there's a festival going on but if there is you can usually do a lot of people watching from their patio. There are lots of museums and there's a huge underground "city" you can get to 5 or 6 full size malls by foot without having to go outside...and if you hop on the metro ...then there's a lot more experiencing you can do. I would look into getting a metro tourist 3day pass (if still exists) a lot cheaper than constantly gettign a taxi and/or paying for parking if you bring your car. and it is pretty easy to use and the trains run fairly often. You can PM me if you want more suggestions i lived in Montreal for 21 years and moved away 2 yrs ago to be closer to FI....I LOVE MTL! And I miss it too!

[Sweetcheeksss 91]

We went to that underground city - OMG it was huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge! I loved it down there, could easily spend an entire day there.

[JlovesA 109]

Agreed on the underground city thing, it's pretty neat. I've been to Montreal twice and I love Old Montreal. You could also check out Le Biodome: http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/biodome/site/site.php?langue=en

Rue Ste. Catherine has lots of shops and makes for a good walk.

[look2me40 0]

We stayed at the same place. Go exploring. Mont Royal...Head to Shwartz' for a sandwich...head over to the Expo area...you'll find plenty to do by riding the metro and walking around.

[decocker 7,198]

JlovesA is right, we went to the biodome this december. even though my crazy canadian fiance thought it wasn't "that" cold (um, what?) we walked a considerable distance to get there in what felt like a blizzard, once we got inside it was very interesting, if you like bugs (and i do, as long as they are BEHIND the glass)

[Angie'nMark 0]

JlovesA is right, we went to the biodome this december. even though my crazy canadian fiance thought it wasn't "that" cold (um, what?) we walked a considerable distance to get there in what felt like a blizzard, once we got inside it was very interesting, if you like bugs (and i do, as long as they are BEHIND the glass)

Olive and Gourmando for in the old port, St.Pierre st, for people watching and brunch/lunch. And these totally insane uber rich brownies.

I live here, and that is the straight goods.

Oh and for an AMAZING dinner experience go to Kitchenette, it is on Rene-Lesvesque St, in the Gay Villiage section of the city. You will die...AMAZING CUISINE.

[frenzyheart 2]

If you're down by the convention centre that's a few blocks from the US consulate and want a DELICIOUS bowl of pasta CUSTOM MADE to your specifications, you should check out La Popessa. My fiance and I ate there twice while we were in Montreal - just because it was that good.

[Todd&Paije 0]

If you're a pizza fan, Amelio's on Rue Milton was always a favourite for my family. We'd drive in from the West Island to get it!

Unfortunately, I moved away from Montreal 15 years ago, so I don't really know what's out there now. I always enjoyed walking around the Old Port and exploring the side-streets. Ste Catherine was fun for shopping and people-watching. Other than that, I don't have much to offer. Sorry!

God, I wish I didn't have to make my Montreal trip as short as possible for this interview which will hopefully be scheduled sometime in the next 6 months!! *sigh*