Free/Cheap things to do in Montreal?

[NikLR 13,227]

I don't want to have to travel a tonne, but I don't mind taking a few simple bus or subway routes either. I love to photograph and since late May tends to be a nice spring time (with FLOWERS! YAY) I'd like to get out to some parks or see some sights. I'm good at window shopping! LOL! I'd prefer very cheap - free. Just some sights or things that someone shouldn't miss while in Montreal ya know?

Also if there is an inexpensive grocery store downtown or some restaurants that are in the $ dollar range vs the $$ or $$$, that would be great! Load me up! I was thinking of indulging in a pedicure while I was there as well, so ideas on that would be nice, but I can easily to it at home too.

Thanks for any help!

I'll be there from the 27th to the 3rd.. My medical is on the afternoon of the 28th and my interview is the morning of the 3rd so everything in between.

[hikergirl 277]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/333666-what-to-do-in-montreal/

Hope you find something in here for you to do

[NikLR 13,227]

oo oo! Thanks! I didn't even search!

/bad niki

I did ask a french girl that used to work at my store for some ideas too. LOL she's gonna google it, (from what she's done) and get back to me with a list!

[hikergirl 277]

I’ve been on the site a long time and knew it was there somewhere. When I googled, I couldn’t find it, so I scrolled back until I did.

We’re probably going to Poutineville on our trip as it’s been highly recommended. As long as we do lots of walking along with the consumption we should be fine.

Add the list to the thread plz!

[Inky 1,110]

Highly recommend mount royals lookout, one of the things I miss most. Its absolutely breath taking.

[NikLR 13,227]

found this little gem: http://octgm.com/guide/

and this:

http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/

[NikLR 13,227]

This will be going on while A&C and I are there... http://www.mutek.org/

But I doubt I'll be going.. some of the prices are kinda steep. I thought maybe some of it would be free.

Edited May 10, 2013 by NikiR

[Lemonslice 4,848]

The Grande Bibliothèque/National Library is free and there's plenty to do (free books, music and movies ~ in English too! http://www.banq.qc.ca/a_propos_banq/informations_pratiques/grande_bibliotheque/index.html?language_id=1

If you like shopping, Simons has good prices.

Free activities around the Olympic stadium / I think the pass to the Botanical Garden/Biodome/Insectarium is not too $$ - http://parcolympique.qc.ca/en/the-park/esplanade-en/

and http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/biodome

Old Montreal - walking is free and fun - I like the Bank of Montreal mini museum, especially the old kids' banks: http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Attractions#&&/wEXBAUIT2JqZWN0SWQFBTE2NjQ2BQ5SZXN1bHRzUGVyUGFnZQUCMTAFBlNvcnRCeQUETmFtZQUIVmlld1R5cGUFATM=

Lookouts up the Mont-Royal - my favourite is this one - http://goo.gl/maps/V9Atr

Not sure if you will be there on Sundays, or if it's your kind of event, but the Tamtam can be fun: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tam-Tams

Museum of Fine Arts special exhibit is cheaper on Wednesday/Friday Nights - access to the museum is free / Centre canadien d'architecture (Architecture Museum) is free some evening http://www.cca.qc.ca/en - Same goes for many museums... depends on your interest, but most offer free or discounted nights

Some friends did a free tour with this them and had a good time : http://www.freemontrealtours.com/ (you can tip the guide if you enjoy it)

Bixis are $ and it's an easy way to get around on a sunny day

Poutine at La Banquise/picnic in the Parc Lafontaine

[NikLR 13,227]

Cool thanks