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Montreal
The Ville-Marie borough and the old port in the foreground
The Ville-Marie borough and the old port in the foreground
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45 ° 33 ′ 12 ″ N 73 ° 43 ′ 10 ″ W
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Montreal is the largest metropolis in Quebec in the east of Canada.

Understand

Montreal is a multi-faceted city proud of its contrasts. With nearly two million inhabitants, the city is also a melting pot of cultures from around the world, as evidenced by the mosaic of its neighborhoods and the diversity of its restoration. Its rich architectural heritage spans four centuries of history, from the French regime to the contemporary era. Islander but open to the world, Montreal is an effervescent city and always inclined to party!

Montreal, the metropolis, offers the thousand and one attractions of the big cities of the world. But Montreal, unique, also knows how to distinguish itself. Multicultural, it combines its French accent with that of more than 80 other cultural communities and charms with its American-European atmosphere. Inventive, she gets drunk in a whirlwind of cultural creations, both classic and avant-garde. Its downtown area teems with life at the foot of “its mountain” (Mont-Royal), while its history is rooted in its old neighborhoods near the river.

In celebration, winter and summer, Montreal vibrates to the rhythm of its festivals: jazz, humor, cinema, fireworks and more! It invites you to discover its trendy boutiques, its renowned cuisine, its indoor pedestrian network of more than 33 km and its lively casino. Several options are available to visitors: stroll through its colorful streets and typical neighborhoods like so many “little homelands”, take its various cycle paths (more than 660 km in the region), feast in its inviting bars ...

Montreal is an island city and has in its middle the Mount-Royal with a height of 232 meters, from which it takes its name. It is the most populous city of the province of Quebec and the second most populous of Canada after Toronto. The metropolitan population exceeds 3,600,000 inhabitants including the suburbs.

Neighborhoods

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To go

By plane

Bus stop at the airport
  • 1 Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (IATA : YUL, ICAO: CYUL) Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element (20 km southwest of central Montreal) – Located about a half-hour drive from downtown Montreal on Highway 20..

To get to the city center (the limits are displayed in the taxi), the taxi is at a fixed price, 38 $ C (tip, about 15% depending on the service provided) The 747 bus goes to downtown Montreal, stopping everywhere along René-Lévesque Boulevard, its first stop is the Lionel metro station. Groulx, allowing to go on the orange and green metro lines. He finished his race in the Latin Quarter, near the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), the central coach station and the Berri-UQAM metro station. The price is 10 $ C and you have the right, thereafter, to take any metro or bus with the same ticket during the 24 h that follow. You can buy your ticket inside the airport from the vending machines or you can pay the exact amount in cash (coins only) directly from the driver.

If you have little money, h 00 - h 00, you can take line 204, eastbound, change at the terminus, Dorval station, to line 211, eastbound, and change at the terminus, Lionel-Groulx station, to take a metro to downtown (line green, direction Honoré-Beaugrand, or orange line, direction Henri-Bourassa or Montmorency). The price is 3,25 $ C (exact amount in coins only), but the journey is complex and vehicles are usually crowded. This option is therefore a last resort for those who do not know Montreal well.

Of h 00 - h 00, you can take line 356, eastbound, change at the terminus, Atwater station (the metro is closed at this time), for line 360, eastbound, to get to the city center. The price is 3,25 $ C (exact amount in coins only).

Airline companyDestinations
Logo representing the flag of the country MEXAeroméxico MEX Mexico-B. Juárez
Logo representing the flag of the country AlgeriaAir Algeria ALG Algiers-H. Boumediene
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Canada In season:
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Canada Express In season:DEN Denver
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Canada Rouge In season:
Logo representing the flag of the country ChinaAir China PEK Beijing, HAV Havana-J. Martí
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Creebec YMT Chibougamau-Chapais, YKU Chisasibi, ZEM East Main River, YGW Kuujjuarapik, YNS Nemiscau, YVO Val-d'Or, YKQ Waskaganish, YNC Wemindji
Logo representing the flag of the country FRAAir France CDG Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Inuit AKV Akulivik, YPH Port Hardy (Inukjuak), YIK Ivujivik, YVP Kuujjuaq (Fort Chimo), YGW Kuujjuarapik, YGL Radisson Grande-Rivière, YPX Puvirnituq, YQB Quebec J. Lesage, YZG Salluit, YKL Schefferville, YZV Sept-Iles, YUD Umiujaq
Logo representing the flag of the country FranceAir Saint-Pierre FSP Saint Pierre
Logo representing the flag of the country CANAir Transat In season:
Logo representing the flag of the country USAAmerican Airlines MIA Miami
Logo representing the flag of the country USAAmerican Eagle (airline) CLT Charlotte-douglas, ORD Chicago O'Hare, DFW Dallas-Fort Worth, JFK New York-John F. Kennedy, LGA New York-LaGuardia, PHL Philadelphia
Logo representing the flag of the country PortugalAzores Airlines In season:READ Lisbon-H. Delgado, PDL Ponta Delgada-John Paul II
Logo representing the flag of the country GBRBritish Airways LHR London-Heathrow
Logo representing the flag of the country PANCopa Airlines PTY Panama-Tocumen
Logo representing the flag of the country FRACorsair International In season:ORY Paris-Orly
Logo representing the flag of the country CubaCubana de Aviación CMW Camagüey-I. Agramonte, CCC Jardines del Rey, CYO Cayo Largo-Vilo Acuña, CFG Cienfuegos-J. González, HAV Havana-J. Martí, HOG Holguín-F. Country, SNU Santa Clara-A. Santamaría, UCS Santiago de Cuba, VRA Varadero-J. G. Gómez (suspended)
Logo representing the flag of the country USADelta Air Lines In season:ATL Atlanta H.-Jackson
Logo representing the flag of the country USADelta Connection ATL Atlanta H.-Jackson, DTW Detroit, MSP Minneapolis-St. Paul, JFK New York-John F. Kennedy, LGA New York-LaGuardia
Logo representing the flag of the country CANFirst Air YFB Iqaluit, YVP Kuujjuaq (Fort Chimo)
Logo representing the flag of the country ISLIcelandair In season:KEF Reykjavik-Keflavík
Logo representing the flag of the country MEXInterjet CUN Cancun, MEX Mexico-B. Juárez
Logo representing the flag of the country NetherlandsKLM AMS Amsterdam-Schiphol
Logo representing the flag of the country ESPLevel (airline) In season:ORY Paris-Orly (starts July 2, 2018)
Logo representing the flag of the country GermanyLufthansa MUC Munich-F. J. Strauss

In season:ENG Frankfurt

Logo representing the flag of the country NORNorwegian Air Shuttle In season:FDF Martinique Aimé Cesaire (starts November 1, 2018), PTP Guadeloupe - Caribbean Pole (starts November 2, 2018)
Logo representing the flag of the country CanadaPAL Airlines YQB Quebec J. Lesage, YZV Sept-Iles, YWK Wabush
Logo representing the flag of the country CANPorter Airlines YHZ Halifax-Stanfield, YTM Mont Tremblant, YOS Owen Sound, YQT Thunder bay
Logo representing the flag of the country QATQatar Airways DOH Doha-Hamad
Logo representing the flag of the country MARRoyal Air Morocco CMN Casablanca-Mohammed V
Logo representing the flag of the country JORRoyal Jordanian AMM Amman-Queen Alia
Logo representing the flag of the country CANSunwing Airlines In season:
Logo representing the flag of the country of SwitzerlandSwiss International Air Lines ZRH Zürich-Kloten
Logo representing the flag of the country TUNTunisair TUN Tunis-Carthage
Logo representing the flag of the country TURTurkish airlines STI Istanbul Airport
Logo representing the flag of the country USAUnited Express ORD Chicago O'Hare, EWR Newark-Liberty, IAD Washington dulles
Logo representing the flag of the country CANWestJet YYC Calgary, YYZ Toronto-L. B. Pearson, YVR Vancouver

In season:CUN Cancun, YEG Edmonton, FLL Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, MCO Orlando, YWG Winnipeg

Logo representing the flag of the country CANWestJet Encore BOS Boston logan (ends June 27, 2018), YHZ Halifax-Stanfield, YQB Quebec J. Lesage, YYZ Toronto-L. B. Pearson
Logo representing the flag of the country ISLWOW air KEF Reykjavik-Keflavík

On a boat

The city of Montreal is served by the port of Montreal for freight freight activities. Instead, cruise passengers stop at the old port of Montreal which is undoubtedly one of the important tourist sites of the metropolis.

By train

Central Station

Montreal has two regional train stations as well as several commuter train stations. The two regional stations are the central Station and the Dorval station.

The central Station serves connections to the east of Quebec until Gaspesie, the Atlantic provinces, northern and central Quebec andOntario on board trains Via Rail as well as towards United States on board trainsAmtrak.

The Dorval station, where the majority of trains serving Ontario stop, connects to the plane at nearby Montreal Trudeau International Airport.

By bus

The coach service is provided at the Gare d'autocars de Montréal. It is also accessible by metro from Berri-UQAM station.

The company Orleans Express is the main regional carrier in Quebec. Students and seniors benefit from a 25% discount on the regular fare aboard Orléans Express coaches.

Bus rental for groups and travel agencies: Several companies offer luxury coach, bus and minibus rental, such as: Autocar Bégin [1], Symphony Charter Buses [2], Galland bus [3]

By car

To park, consult the highway code because parking is sometimes very complicated in Montreal (day of the week blocked for sweeping and several months during winter).

Circulate

To drive in the city center, it is not recommended to use the car: the streets are narrow, often one-way, and parking is scarce and quite expensive. It is more appropriate to use public transport (Metro or bus), cycling or walking to get around downtown and surrounding areas.

Public transport

Metro map

Public transport is provided on the island of Montreal by the Montreal Transit Company. The rate is the same on the Island of Montreal, regardless of the distance traveled.

There are one-way tickets with a connection (3,25 $ C), two-way tickets with one connection per trip ($ C) or tickets in packages of 6 or 10, sightseeing day passes (10 $ C) or three days (19 $ C) and monthly passes.

All these products can be recharged on the OPUS card, a smart card that can be used by touching the terminal for this purpose at the entrance of a bus or at the turnstiles of the metro. The OPUS card is on sale at metro ticket offices or at other service points at the price of $ C .

To take the bus without an OPUS card or magnetic stripe tickets, all you have to do is drop off 3,25 $ C (exact change in metal coins only) at the appropriate location upon entering the bus. The payment terminal does not return the pennies. Remember to take the connecting ticket after payment, because you can get checked out anytime, the fine of at least 150 $ C. Warning ! If you leave the island (at Laval or to Longueuil), your tickets are no longer valid to take the metro back to Montreal, and you will have to pay the ticket counter again. (Note: these rates are in effect in March 2019. Please consult the STM website for prices up to date.)

Public transport serves the city center and surrounding areas fairly well (close stops, fairly high frequency). The metro does not run at night (approximately h - h), but some bus lines on the most important streets operate overnight.

To plan your route, you can use Google Maps, the STM's mobile application, the planibus (paper bus timetable) available in the metro. It is possible to transport your bike in the metro, except during certain busy periods (peak hours, special events).

Interesting fact: the design of each metro station in Montreal has been entrusted to a different artist, which makes each station unique, unlike other cities where each station is similar.

Bike

BIXI bicycle station

Heavy bike enthusiasts will tell you that the city lacks bike paths, despite the cycling network of more than 450 km, part of which can also be cycled in winter! You can also ride in streets without a cycle path, staying wisely in the right lane, but you have to be wary of motorists who are not always courteous or very attentive. Wearing a helmet is strongly recommended but not compulsory.

Montreal has a network of self-service bicycles called BIXI [4] which mainly serves the city center and the plateau. The concept consists of renting a bicycle for $ C per day to make short trips of 30 min or less.

You can also use your own bike, but be careful to secure it with a padlock: bike theft is very common in Montreal, especially in the Plateau region.

Orientation

It is important to note that some addresses contain the orientation of the street (generally east or west, more rarely north or south). The length of some arteries prompts us to pay particular attention to this precision. Note that the cardinal points used by Montrealers to locate themselves in the city are fictitious and do not correspond to the real cardinal points.

The limit between the east and west orientations of the streets is Saint-Laurent Boulevard, which is an important north-south axis. Since the numbering of buildings located on the east / west axes begins at Boulevard Saint-Laurent, the "small" numbers are therefore located near this street. The numbering of the north-south axes begins at the St. Lawrence River (the fictitious south) and increases towards the north of the city.

It is better to ask for the intersection when you are given an address: the streets are sometimes "very" long (for example, Boulevard Gouin is long. 50 km!)

Most of the streets in the city center form a grid, and when the streets are one-way, there is usually an alternation between the two directions.

To see

  • 1 Biodome Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element 4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin – Museum with different biotopes. This is the old velodrome from the 1976 Olympic Games which has been converted. The Biodôme and Insectarium are closed for renovations. Reopening of the Biodôme: December 2019 and reopening of the Insectarium: summer 2021
  • 2 Biosphere Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Museum on the environment, specifically dedicated to water and the St. Lawrence River. This is the former pavilion of United States during the 1967 World's Fair.
  • 3 Montreal Canadiens Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element (local games are played at the Bell Center) – The city's National Hockey League team and the most popular hockey team in the Quebec.
  • 4 Science center Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Permanent and temporary scientific exhibitions, IMAX cinema.
  • 5 Chateau Ramezay Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element 280 Notre-Dame Street East – One of the oldest buildings in Montreal and the only residence of a governor French still standing in the city. Claude de Ramezay arrived as governor of Montreal in 1704 and built this residence the following year. The Compagnie des Indes acquired the castle in 1745. Following the conquest British in 1759 the castle was used as a residence by the British governor. He was the host of a failed attempt by a delegation american including Benjamin Franklin to join the Quebec during the American occupation of the city in 1775 and 1776. It continued to be used as a residence by the British governor until 1854. Subsequently, it was used as a school, college and courtyard of justice before becoming a museum in 1895. In 1929, Château Ramezay became the first building to be classified as a historic monument by the Quebec government.
  • 6 Hospital Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Montreal's first hospital and one of the oldest in North America. In fact, the hospital was founded at the same time as the city, because a missionary nurse named Jeanne Mance was part of the crew of Paul Chomeday de Maisonneuve who founded Montreal under the name Ville-Marie. Jeanne Mance first founded a small hospital in the fall of 1642 and the Hôtel-Dieu was finally founded in 1645 and was operated by a religious order called the Religious Hospitallers of Saint-Joseph. The current hospital was built in 1861. The Hôtel-Dieu was the host of the first kidney extraction in the world in 1868 and the first transplant of a femur in 1959. Today, the hospital is still the hospital. one of the most important teaching hospitals in Canada. The Hôtel-Dieu also includes a museum detailing its history.
  • 7 Insectarium Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Insect Museum, largest insectarium in America.
  • 8 Botanical Garden Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element
  • 9 Saint Joseph's Oratory Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element 3800 Queen-Mary Road (Côte-des-Neiges district) – Catholic Basilica. In the gardens, one can follow a way of the cross formed by life-size sculptures.
  • 10 Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Permanent exhibition, film screenings.
  • 11 Olympic Stadium Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a wikipedia linkLogo indicating a link to the wikidata element – Stadium built specifically for the 1976 Olympics. It features the tallest leaning tower in the world.

From mid-June to the end of July, the biggest fireworks competition in the world (The international Loto-Québec fireworks[5]) presents the most spectacular fireworks once or twice a week. During these, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge (accessible via the Papineau metro station) is closed to cars, allowing pedestrians to take a seat there for a breathtaking view. Television Jazz Festival[6], the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival[7] as well as Francofolies[8] offer indoor (paying) and outdoor (free) shows. A multitude of cultural celebrations and festivals are offered: International Nights Africa Festival [9], Indigenous Presence Festival, FestiBlues International, MEG Montreal Festival, Les Escales Improbables de Montreal, World Film Festival, Mondial de la Bière, Festival Divers / Cité (gay and lesbian / queer pride), etc. Most festivals take place around Place des Arts or elsewhere in the city center. the Mont Royal, in addition to hosting at the foot of its slope a festival of weekly tam-tam on Sunday, allows the return to nature not far from the city center. Winter is not to be outdone with the Montreal in Lights Festival. For more information on festivals: http: //www.go-montréal.com/FR/index.htm

It is good to note that some cultural events underground do not appear on this site.

the Old Montreal and the Old Port are also must-sees for tourists.

Several art museums (Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Contemporary Art, etc.) and others history museums (Pointe-à-Callière, McCord Museum, Maison Saint-Gabriel, Château Ramezay, etc.) are also present in the city.

Some places not to be missed:

  • Mount Royal Park, with Sunday Tam-Tam
  • the Côte-des-Neiges cemetery
  • Chinatown
  • rue Sainte-Catherine, the west with its trendy boutiques; the center (intersection of Boulevard St-Laurent) for the Red Light and its nude dance clubs; east of downtown (Beaudry and Papineau metro stations) for the Gay Village
  • rue Saint-Denis with its cafes and restaurants
  • Little Italy and the Jean-Talon market: its typical places, its European allure
  • Jacques-Cartier Square
  • the Old Port, historic district, with its promenade and its park,
  • the underground city : make no mistake, no one lives in the “underground city”, they are in fact large shopping centers linked together by an underground complex; just enter through one of the shops in the Eaton Center or the Les Ailes de la mode complex.
  • the view of Montreal from Île Sainte-Hélène
  • the view of Montreal from the top of Mount Royal
  • the Plateau, the district of colorful houses reminiscent of London's Nottinghill; famous for its brick and wrought iron dwellings as well as its rather cool variegated fauna ... this is the heart of Montreal's artistic community
  • the Outremont and Westmount districts and their very beautiful houses (English cottages).
  • 12 Mont Royal Logo indicating a link to the website 1260 Remembrance Road, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 5148438240, e-mail :  – Mount Royal, a mountain to discover and protect.

Do

Atrium Le 1000 De La Gauchetière

The very harsh and cold winter of Quebec makes it possible to practice ice skating on the many outdoor rinks. There are several in all neighborhoods. Most are free (Parc Lafontaine, Lac des Castors in Mont-Royal, etc.). You just need to be equipped! The skating rink of the Old Port is not free (a season ticket is available and very inexpensive) but the quality of the ice and the decor are worth it! For those who are more cautious, there are also many indoor ice rinks (generally with paid entry but fairly reasonable), even if the experience is quite different! Let us mention, however, the indoor ice rink of the "1000 de la Gauchetière", open all year round and benefiting from the outside light diffused by a glass roof.

Located in the heart of the city, Mount Royal also offers a multitude of winter activities on the mountain: cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sliding. Park users can participate in the courses and hikes offered by Friends of the mountain or simply rent equipment to evolve alone within the park, the rental rates remaining very affordable. The Mont Royal belvedere is the perfect place to admire the city center, while seeing the river in the distance.

Hockey game at the Bell Center

Hockey is the king of sport. Go see a game of the legendary Montreal Canadiens team in the incredible and spectacular Bell Center! “Go Habs Go! But beware, tickets are very expensive.

The Montreal youth hostel offers tickets at less than 35 $ C for residents of the hostel. If you are not a resident, want the experience of a game but don't want to spend too much, just stand in front of the hostel and wait for someone to come out. Kindly ask the person staying at the hostel to go buy a ticket for you and voila! It costs nothing to ask and it can save a lot!

Get in a car in Quebec and go for some ski Doo (snowmobile) or dog sledding in winter! Unforgettable experience !

Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve

In summer, Montreal offers several outdoor events. Sporting in nature, Canadian football is in the spotlight with the Alouettes, playing at McGill University Park (Percival-Molson stadium), in a boosted atmosphere, Montreal's first try. For motor racing enthusiasts, the circus of the F-1 arrives at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit, making the metropolis vibrate during a week of festivities (generally the second or third week of June). The month of August was just as FAST with the CHAMPCAR Series which stopped at the end of the month, but which will be replaced by the NASCAR series, an American "stock car" series. Another event takes place in the metropolis in August, the best tennis rackets in the world come to compete in the arena of the Uniprix stadium to win the Rogers Cup. The tournament is played alternately (every other year) by women and men. European-style football fans (called “soccer” in Montreal and the rest of North America) will come to Stade Saputo to cheer on Impact players.

On the cultural side, come and celebrate St-Jean-Baptiste (Quebecers' national holiday) on June 24. Many celebrations, free concerts and various activities dot the city on this occasion.

Mount Royal Tam-tams

The weekly summer meeting: Sunday Tam-Tam, at Parc du Mont-Royal, a huge gathering of drums playing in the heart. Everyone finds their place in this heterogeneous crowd. You can go there simply to take a nap, read a book, dance to the sound of drums, play music, stroll in front of the stands of street vendors installed on blankets on the floor, have lunch, chat with friends , have a good time with the family, etc. Located on Avenue du Parc at the corner of rue Mont-Royal Ouest, metro station Mont-Royal. If you are looking, people on the street will be able to guide you to the right place.

Île Sainte-Hélène is home to a huge amusement park: La Ronde. There are a multitude of rides and many other activities are offered there. We also offer tickets combining access to the park and a seat for the international fireworks festival.

The Old Port of Montreal offers all kinds of excursions on the St-Laurent River: Bateau Saute-Mouton (strong emotions!), Amphibious Boat (ideal for a family trip). It is also pleasant to walk there on inline skates and go all the way to the west to take the Lachine Canal bike path, which stretches for several kilometers along the canal.

Go to the theater! There are excellent performances for all tastes. Get informed! Some places:

  • Quat'Sous Theater (tradition on a contemporary background, out of the ordinary)
  • TNM (New World Theater)
  • Denise Pelletier Theater (classics)
  • Plant C (contemporary, experimental)

To learn

Universities

HEC

Montreal is the large North American city with the highest number of university students per capita. A large proportion come from outside the province of Quebec to benefit from an internationally renowned university education at affordable costs, thanks to significant subsidies from the Quebec government.

  • HEC Montreal, [10].
  • Mcgill university, [11].
  • Concordia University, [12].
  • University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM), [13].
  • Superior Technology School (ETS), [14].
  • Montreal university, [15]. You can also visit the Université de Montréal campus with a podioguide [16], an audio file that you download to your personal player and listen to while walking around campus.
  • Polytechnic university, [17].

To work

To buy

There is a crowd of little ones memories which can be found in downtown boutiques at an affordable price. Rue St-Paul, in Old Montreal, is full of souvenir shops ranging from authentic Inuit art to useless sweets and other tourist traps.

Maple products market
Phillips square

The maple products are a must. There is of course the Maple syrup, sold in attractive glass bottles in the shape of a maple leaf intended for tourists. If you are looking for good value for money, do like the real Quebeckers and get a "cane" (tin can) of maple syrup in a grocery store or a public market. Expect to pay $ C-$ C for a 500 mL cane. Other maple products include maple taffy, that we eat as is, the maple butter, which can be spread on toast, and the maple sugar, that we use in cooking or that we eat as is like candy. These should be made from 100% maple sap. There are also candies made partly from maple syrup. Beware, however, of the quality of a product that has been in the sun for hours. Also note that if you are traveling by plane with only carry-on baggage, the limits imposed on the quantities of liquid will prevent you from bringing maple syrup. Maple sugar is therefore an excellent option.

Frozen apples for ice cider

Quebec is also recognized worldwide for its ice cider. Ice cider is an alcoholic drink made from apple juice whose sugar concentration has been greatly increased by the natural cold of Quebec's harsh winter climate. It is consumed as a dessert wine. There are several varieties at the SAQ [18] and the Flavor Market [19]. Expect to pay 20 $ C-25 $ C for a 200 mL bottle. Note that the minimum age to buy alcohol is 18 years old in Quebec.

Prices are almost always displayed without taxes or service. The applicable taxes are composed on the one hand of the federal tax (Tax on Products and Services or GST, GST in English) of 5% and, on the other hand, of a provincial tax (Quebec sales tax or QST ) of 9.975%, for a total of 14.975% (almost 15%)

In restaurants, in addition to the price displayed on the menu, 15% must be added for taxes and between 10% and 20% of the amount before taxes for the service.

The best time for to shop (as we say here) is that of the biennial sales (January and July), where the prices become very interesting.

Montreal is the best place (for a French) to buy an iPod: with the exchange rate, we have a price 30% cheaper than in France!

Eat

Neighborhood restaurant, rue Duluth

Duluth and Prince-Arthur streets are pretty and offer several good restaurants in a romantic setting. Boulevard Saint-Laurent is less pretty, but has its share of trendy places.

Also, do not hesitate to try the experience of small restaurants located in the landmarks of the various cultural communities that make up Montreal. They are often out of the way but offer excellent value for money while allowing you to discover other cultures. They can sometimes inspire doubt but have wonders in store. For example, the Parc-Extension district (Parc metro) offers dishes from India and the Middle East at very good prices. Le quartier chinois, situé au cœur du centre-ville, permet de découvrir une multitude de saveurs asiatiques. Avec ses restaurants aux goûts provenant de tous les coins du globe, Montréal offre une très grande diversité culinaire.

  • Pourboire Il est à noter que dans tous les restaurants avec service aux tables un pourboire de 15% minimum est attendu.
  • Apportez votre vin Beaucoup de restaurants ont le concept du "apportez votre vin". Comme le nom l'indique, il s'agit, si vous le désirez, d'apporter votre bouteille de vin au restaurant. Cela vous permet d'économiser sur l'addition. Donc, il est recommandé quand vous appelez à un restaurant pour réserver de demander si c'est un resto "apportez votre vin".
  • Vous êtes Ici, [20]. C'est une carte qui offre des rabais dans une trentaine des meilleures restaurants de Montréal. Cette carte s'achète dans tous les points touristiques à 12 $ C et est valide un an. Vous obtenez un rabais entre 10% et 25%. (ZEN - Odaki - Salon du Thé John Company - Pub St-Paul - Café CC - Mango Bay - Hard Rock Café)

Fast food

La Belle Province (hamburger, hot dog et poutine), Schwart'z (viande fumée), La Banquise (poutine), Amir (libanais), Poulet Frit du Kentucky (poulet frit, équivalent de KFC), Montréal Pool Room (hot dog), Patati Patata (poutine), Frite Alors! (frites belges), McDonald's (ils font aussi de la poutine), Dunn's Famous (viande fumée), Valentine (hot dog), Harvey's (hamburger), Subway (sandwich), Pizza Pizza (pizza et poulet frit), Sukiyaki (japonais), Kojax (gyros), Tim Horton's (sandwiches, donuts et café), Quizno's (sandwiches), Pizza Madonna (pizza), Dagwood's (sandwich)...

Average price

  • Le Poisson Rouge, 1201 Rachel, Plateau Mont-Royal, tél. 1 514 522-4876. Restaurant reconnu pour sa carte de poissons exotiques, ambiance chaleureuse, service courtois et efficace. Apportez votre vin.
  • Nil bleu, 3706 St Denis. Cuisine éthiopienne, décor exotique.
  • Maam’ Bolduc, 4351, avenue de Lorimier, tel. 1 514-527-3884. Outre son pâté chinois, son ragoût de boulettes, ses petits-déjeuners, ses bières, ses burgers maison, La Bolduc propose une grande palette de poutines incontournables: la Galvaude (petits pois et poulet), la Dingue, la Costaude (bacon et oignons) et même la poutine Bourguignonne (arrosée de pinard, truffée d’ail et parsemée de bœuf bourguignon !!!), mais aussi bien évidemment, la traditionnelle poutine. Une des incontournables places à poutine sur l'île.
  • Chez Cora, plusieurs emplacements. Cette franchise créée par une "self-made woman" qui ne se croyait pas douée pour les affaires est devenue au fil des ans un classique pour ses déjeuners (comprendre petit-déjeuner). Dans un décor presque "cartoonesque" (menus dessinés et peints sur les murs, fausses poules picorant leurs graines), sont servies de succulentes (et souvent copieuses) assiettes superbement garnies de fruits frais. Les variations de crêpes, gaufres, assiettes de fruits sont nombreuses et partagent l'affiche avec les plus classiques déjeuners à base d'œufs (omelettes, pochés, miroir), pommes de terre rôties, bacon, saucisse ou jambon. Les jus sont faits de fruits frais et le café est servi à volonté. Durant le week-end, attendez-vous à faire la queue avant de pouvoir accéder à la salle à manger. To count 10 $ C-15 $ C par personne, un peu cher pour un déjeuner mais suffisamment copieux pour se suffire d'un dîner léger.

Luxury

  • 1 Au pied de Cochon Logo indicating a link to the website 536, avenue Duluth Est (entre Chateaubriand et Saint-Hubert), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514 281 1114, fax : 1 514 281 1116, e-mail :

Have a drink / Go out

Bien que Montréal soit reconnue mondialement pour son festival de jazz, on y trouve étonnamment peu de bars dédiés à ce style de musique. Un des plus populaires est sans conteste l'Escogriffe. Soirées jazz ou rock 'n' roll. Il est situé en plein centre du plateau Mont-Royal. L'ambiance y est chaleureuse et les groupes de musique présents chaque soir feront de votre soirée une réussite. Contribution exigée à l'entrée, les musiciens d'excellent calibre qui y jouent doivent bien mettre du beurre sur le pain ! Les amateurs de jazz pourront également visiter le Biddle's ou le Upstairs.

Nuit d'Afrique

Plus grande manifestation artistique de musique du monde en Amérique du Nord, le Festival International Nuits d’Afrique ([21]) s’impose comme une fabuleuse occasion de découverte dans le paysage des grands festivals montréalais. Par son caractère authentique, festif et rassembleur, l’expérience inédite des Nuits d’Afrique est un incontournable de l’été ! Du 10 au 22 juillet prochain, l’événement multiculturel par excellence prendra d’assaut la métropole avec une 26e édition époustouflante, présentant la musique de toutes les Afriques !

Pour cette édition 2012, le Festival International Nuits d’Afrique a proposé durant 13 jours en plein cœur du mois de juillet, les plus grands noms de la musique du monde d'ascendance africaine. Au programme, plus de 500 artistes venus de 40 pays ont pris l'affiche au travers de séries de concerts thématiques. Rendez-vous du 19 au 22 juillet au Parterre du Quartier des spectacles, là où le festival se transforme en Village des Nuits d'Afrique ! Le rendez-vous du meilleur de la scène des musiques du monde d’ascendance africaine, avec en prime, chaque soir, un concert événementiel présenté sur la grande scène par des artistes d’envergure internationale. De grands noms, très attendus, tel que Tiken Jah Fakoly ! Le Village des Nuits d’Afrique c’est aussi l’Agor’Afrique, espace de rencontre et d’échange, tout en proximité avec l’artiste; les Ateliers à ciel ouvert, des activités participatives et ludiques qui rendent l’expérience Nuits d’Afrique absolument mémorable, allant jusqu’à transformer le site en immense piste de danse ! Sans oublier le Marché Tombouctou aves ses couleurs et boubous traditionnels et les restaurants et terrasses du Village des Nuits d’Afrique où sont servis des mets exotiques aux saveurs typiques et originales.

Incontournable, les 2 Pierrots (rue Saint-Paul est, dans le Vieux Montréal), les vendredi et samedi soirs! Des chansonniers québécois interprètent avec fougue et énergie tubes francophones français, québécois et rock international! Bar culte, et quelle ambiance ! Venez y écouter et découvrir les tounes qui ont construit le Québec (Cowboys Fringants, Paul Piché, 3 Accords, etc.)

Le mardi soir, allez au Café Campus ! Soirée rétro dans une ambiance survoltée très étudiante et internationale! Le pichet de bière à $ C (add $ C de pourboire). Et une playlist à tomber : de Marvin Gaye à U2, de Sacha Distel (Les Tuyaux !) à David Bowie, un mélange années 1980-90 très efficace! Petit conseil : à Montréal, on sort tôt... Arrivez à 21 h (et même dès 20 h 30 !) sinon une ligne d'une heure minimum vous attendra!

De nombreux bars, pubs, restaurants, boîtes de nuit et lounges sont à découvrir sur MontréalCafé.

Pour ceux qui s'intéressent à la culture under-ground, un endroit s'impose : les Foufounes Électriques (87, rue Sainte-Catherine est, tél. 1 514-844-5539). Le Café Chaos (2035 rue Saint--Denis, tél. 1 514-844-1301), peut aussi également valoir le détour. Les amateurs de musique électronique pourront aller chez Laika ou encore au Salon Daomé.

Housing

  • The site Hôtels à Montréal est spécialisé dans la réservation d'hôtels à Montréal. Il propose une sélection des meilleurs hôtels, avec galerie photos et analyses détaillées de chaque hôtel proposé.

D'économique à plein aux as en passant par la classe moyenne, découvrez, planifiez et réservez votre hébergement au Québec en toute sécurité via le site touristique officiel du gouvernement du Québec

Cheap

  • Abri du Voyageur Logo indicating a link to the website 9, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest (métro Saint-Laurent), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 888 302-2922, e-mail : Logo indicating tariffs (42 $ C par jour et plus. – Petit hôtel sympathique situé au centre-ville de Montréal. Immeuble historique rénové avec un accueil chaleureux et un très bon rapport qualité-prix.
  • Appartement Qualitas Auberge Logo indicating a link to the website 2146, rue Montgomery (4 rues à l'est du métro Frontenac), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-448-4060 Logo indicating tariffs from 11 $ C par jour par personne. – Logements à partager, catégorie économique, près du centre-ville de Montréal. Chambre privée (1 à 9 personnes) ou dortoir (femme ou mixte 2, 3, 4, 5 ou 20 lits) et logements 1 à 23 personnes avec un très bon rapport qualité-prix. Réservations en ligne
  • Auberge de jeunesse M Montréal Logo indicating a link to the website 1245, rue Saint-André (métro Berry-UQAM), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-845-9803 (sans frais), 1 800 465-2929 (gratuit au Canada et en Amérique), e-mail :  – Auberge de jeunesse située au centre-ville de Montréal à proximité immédiate de la Gare d'autocars de Montréal, tout près de la rue Sainte-Catherine, du quartier des spectacles et du village gay. Employés amicaux et chaleureux, il s'agit d'une des auberges les mieux notés au Canada. Plusieurs activités sont proposées toutes les semaines et l'auberge possède un bar au sous-sol. Chambres privées et chambres dortoir ayant chacune une salle de bain privée.
  • Pensione Popolo Logo indicating a link to the website 4871, boulevard Saint-Laurent (métro Laurier), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-284-2863 Logo indicating tariffs of 40 $ C To 60 $ C avec taxes. – Rattaché à la Casa Del Popolo, ce petit hôtel de 4 chambres offre une situation idéale à petit prix. De plus, tous les concerts ayant lieu à la Casa Del Popolo sont gratuits pour les invités.
  • Les Résidences universitaires UQAM Logo indicating a link to the website, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-987-7747 (Ouest), 1 514-987-6669 (Est) – Les Résidences de l'Ouest sont situées en plein cœur du centre-ville de Montréal au 2100, rue Saint-Urbain, près du métro Place des Arts et de tous les services. Une situation idéale pour ceux qui aiment la vie active et souhaitent vivre une expérience mémorable. La résidence Est de l’UQAM est située au 303, boulevard René-Lévesque est, près du Métro Berri-UQAM. Si vous voulez passer des jours agréables à Montréal, visitez le quartier latin, le quartier chinois et le Vieux-Montréal: votre calendrier d’activités sera tellement chargé que vous ne verrez pas le temps passer. Plusieurs types de chambres disponibles, très bon rapport qualité-prix.
  • Le Gîte du Plateau Mont-Royal Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a facebook link 185 Rue Sherbrooke Est (Métro Sherbrooke ou Berry Uqam), Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514 284 1276, 1 877 350 4483 (free number), e-mail : Logo indicating tariffs 28. – Situés en plein centre-ville de Montréal, le gîte est au cœur des attractions principales de Montréal. Il possède un arrêt de bus à son entrée et est à moins de 05 min de marche de la station de métro Sherbrooke. Le Gîte du Plateau Mont-Royal abrite des chambres privées et des dortoirs. Certaines chambres comprennent une salle de bain privative, tandis que tous les logements sont équipés d’un ventilateur et d’un bureau. Accès à la grande cuisine commune pourvue d'un four, d'une cuisinière, d'un four micro-ondes, d'un réfrigérateur et d'une cafetière. Vous profiterez également d'un petit centre d'affaires et d'un coin télévision. En outre, une blanchisserie est disponible sur place moyennant des frais supplémentaires. Toit terrasse, vous pourrez y siroter un verre et admirer le magnifique panorama qui s’offre à vous.

Average price

  • Gouverneur Hotel Montreal Logo indicating a link to the website 1415 Rue Saint-Hubert, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-842-4881 Logo indicating tariffs from 95 $ C. – 4 stars au cœur du Quartier Latin.
  • Celebrities hôtel 1095 rue Saint-Denis Logo indicating tariffs 89 $ C-99 $ C. – Localisé au cœur du nouveau quartier du spectacle de Montréal, décor culte Americana au luxe.
  • Atmosphère Logo indicating a link to the website 1933, rue Panet, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-510-7976 Logo indicating tariffs 85 $ C-225 $ C. – Gîte au cœur de Montréal, construit en 1875.
  • Le Gîte Logo indicating a link to the website 3619, rue de la Bullion, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-849-4567 – Situé au centre-ville, il est peu cher, sympathique et on y parle français, anglais et espagnol.
  • Les Appartements Trylon Logo indicating a link to the website 3463 Ste-Famille, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-843-3971 – Situé au cœur du centre-ville, près de la place des spectacles Place-des-Arts. Appartements meublés avec une cuisinette entièrement équipée, salle de bain privée, téléphone, câble, Internet haute vitesse, piscine intérieure, terrasse sur le toit de l'édifice, stationnement intérieur aux frais additionnels.
  • Bed and Breakfast - Maison McKenna Logo indicating a link to the website 5301 rue McKenna, Montreal, Quebec, Logo indicating a telephone number  15147382053, e-mail :  – La Maison McKenna est un bed and breakfast moderne, situé au pied du mont Royal, à trois minutes à pied de la station de métro Université de Montréal.

Luxury

  • Hôtel St.Paul Logo indicating a link to the website 355, rue McGill, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-380-2222 – Hôtel boutique du vieux Montréal, excellent restaurant ‘’Vauvert.’’ Près du Palais des congrès.
  • Le Saint Sulpice 414, rue Saint-Sulpice (au vieux Montréal) – Hôtel très confortable et agréable avec salles de séminaire et bon restaurant pas trop cher
  • Hôtel Nelligan 106, rue Saint-Paul ouest – Une petite chaîne stéréo-CD dans chaque chambre, attention agréable.
  • Hôtel Le Germain Logo indicating a link to the website 2050, rue Mansfield, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-849-2050 – Hôtel boutique de 101 chambres en plein cœur du centre-ville.
  • Loews Hôtel Vogue
  • Fairmont-Reine Élizabeth
  • Ritz-Carlton Montréal
  • Hôtel St-James
  • Le Méridien Versailles Montréal
  • Hôtel Pierre du Calvet Logo indicating a link to the website – petit château dans le Vieux-Montréal, resto Les Filles du Roy.
  • Hôtel Le Crystal Logo indicating a link to the website 1100, rue de la Montagne, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 877 861-5550 – Hôtel boutique de 131 suites avec piscine d'eau salée, spa extérieur, sauna, salles de réunion et centre d'affaires.

Communicate

Plusieurs restaurants et bistrots disposent d'un accès Internet sans fil. Sinon, il existe aussi plusieurs cybercafés au centre-ville.

Les cartes prépayées pour téléphone interurbain sont disponibles aux dépanneurs; en instance, une carte EUROLINK de $ C permette de téléphoner à un appareil fixe en Europe pendant environ h .

  • WIFI Montréal Logo indicating a link to the website – Répertorie l'ensemble des cafés internet sans fil de la cité.
  • Ile sans fil Logo indicating a link to the website – La ville de Montréal bénéficie du projet « Ile sans fil » qui regroupe des restaurateurs et des cafés offrant l'internet gratuit partout sur l'île de Montréal par le biais de cette association.

Maintain health

Demeurer en santé à Montréal n'est pas l'exercice le plus difficile, car les conditions sanitaires qui y règnent sont excellentes. La prévention habituelle du voyageur devrait suffire. L'eau potable peut être bue sans crainte. Toutefois, en cas d'urgence, faites le numéro 9-1-1 sur n'importe quel téléphone mobile ou téléphone public afin de demander de l'aide. Les services de santé sont généralement efficaces, mais les salles d'urgence sont souvent surpeuplées. La plupart des pharmacies ferment vers 21 h Where 22 h.

  • 13 Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau Logo indicating a link to the websiteLogo indicating a facebook linkLogo indicating a twitter link coin McGill et de la Commune ouest, Montréal, Logo indicating a telephone number  1 514-284-0333, 1 855 284-0333 (free number), fax : 514-687-7566, e-mail : Logo indicating timetables 10 h - 22 h. Logo indicating tariffs from 30 $ C. – Amarré au Vieux-Port de Montréal, Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau offre à ses passagers les bienfaits salutaires d’un spa, alliés au mouvement naturel berçant du fleuve St-Laurent. Dans un décor enchanteur, avec le Vieux-Montréal en trame de fond, ce spa flottant, création novatrice et mystérieuse, propose à sa clientèle un accès privilégié au fleuve tout en lui permettant de profiter des vertus à la fois relaxantes et vivifiantes du circuit d’eaux. Le bateau comprend cinq ponts, sur lesquels sont réparties toutes les installations du spa : deux saunas avec vues imprenables sur le Fleuve et sur le Vieux-Montréal, bain vapeur à l’eucalyptus, bains à remous extérieurs, douches et bains froids, espaces de détente, restaurant, terrasses et jardin. Pour prolonger le bien-être de ses passagers, ce spa unique offre, en plus de son emplacement exclusif à Montréal, des services de massothérapie, des soins corps, soins visage, manucures et pédicures, ainsi que des cours de yoga et de Pilates. Vous pourrez également réjouir vos papilles au restaurant du Bota Bota, spa-sur-l’eau opéré par l’Auberge sur la Route, avec à sa tête le chef étoilé Michelin Éric Gonzalez. Associée à la réputée Auberge St-Gabriel, l’Auberge sur la Route offre aux passagers de compléter leur expérience par une carte fraîche, épurée, originale et réconfortante pour un ressourcement serein du corps et de l’esprit. À bord du Bota Bota, plongez dans un univers de contrastes où les flots bienveillants envahiront votre esprit. Dans un monde inventé, littéralement entre deux eaux… flottez.

Manage the day-to-day

Consulats

Security

En tant que deuxième métropole du Canada, Montréal demeure tout de même un endroit sécuritaire. Les crimes violents contre la personne y sont très rares. En ce qui concerne les vols, il est cependant fortement recommandé de bien verrouiller les portières de votre voiture, et de ne pas laisser des objets de valeurs à la vue (gadgets électroniques, ordinateurs, etc.)

Certains quartiers du Nord-Est de la ville sont moins recommandables, et une vigilance accrue devrait y être observée le soir. Ces endroits sont reconnus pour un phénomène de gang de rue. Cependant, compte tenu du très faible intérêt touristique qu'on peut y trouver, il est fortement improbable d'y mettre les pieds par erreur.

Il faut par ailleurs s'attendre à croiser sur son chemin des sans-abri, isolés ou en groupes de jeunes, surtout l'été, dans le couloir Ste-Catherine entre la Place des Arts et Berri-UQAM (de nombreuses maisons d'aide dans la rue sont situées à proximité). La plupart se montreront polis, et s'occuperont de leurs affaires, si vous vous occupez des vôtres en retour.

Bref, Montréal est un endroit où il fait bon séjourner, et comme dans toute grande ville, un minimum de bon sens et de civisme permet d'éviter des situations potentiellement problématiques.

Depuis 2008, le service de métro à Montréal est équipé d'un système de caméras de surveillance et d'un système de téléphones d'urgence (éclairés en bleu) accessible partout aux usagers du métro. Le métro de Montréal est donc un endroit sécuritaire, bien qu'il ne soit pas exceptionnel d'y rencontrer tard le soir des sans-abri, parfois sous l'influence d'alcool.

Around

  • Le Mont-Tremblant et les Laurentides. Pas loin de Montréal, (h 30 pour le Mont-Tremblant), vous pourrez découvrir la splendeur québécoise: des lacs, des petites montagnes, des forets d'érables, etc. Région magnifique, particulièrement en automne. L'hiver, on peut faire du ski, des dizaines de stations sont ouvertes à vous.
  • La ville d'Ottawa. À faire en hiver pour patiner sur le Canal Rideau en mangeant une queue de castor (c'est le nom d'une pâtisserie). À voir : le Parlement, le musée national des Beaux-arts.
  • Toronto is at h de trajet et les Chutes du Niagara To h 30 plus loin.
  • The United States. La frontière est à 75 min of road. À ne pas manquer depuis Montréal, la ville de new York (at h de bus), lieu hallucinant et envoûtant, et Boston (at h de bus), beaucoup plus européenne, chargée d'histoire (c'est le berceau de États-Unis)
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