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Trip to Canada next year (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter wazoo11
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Don Quixote
Footballguy
If you are there for awhile, consider a side trip to Quebec City. I preferred that over Montreal — but I was into the history and culture of Quebec City, and Montreal is more cosmopolitan.
The General
Footballguy
I like biking the Lachine Canal when there. Can rent a bike then ride as far as you want. Stop for beers / lunch along the way.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Haven't been to Montreal but was Quebec City last summer and it was one of my favorite vacations in awhile. Absolutely loved the people and place. The food and drink scene is excellent plus the history, nature, etc. Closest you can get to going to Europe without leaving North America.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Heading to Montreal in mid-October. Doing a small ship cruise to Quebec City, PEI, Halifax, and then Portland. I miss a good delicatessen and Montreal is full of good ones (you’ve heard right about bagels too). I’ve been there once before for the day, but have never been to any of the other cities on the itinerary.
wazoo11
Footballguy
Yes! I'm really looking forward to that.The Montreal Jazz Fest is on Jun 27 - Jul 6 if that's when you are going. There will be tons of great music (not just Jazz.
wazoo11
Footballguy
My french is quite Rusty, can you get around Quebec City not speaking it?
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Oh yeah everyone speaks English and is super friendly
northern exposure
Footballguy
The Just For Laughs comedy festival runs from mid July to the end of the month.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Pretty good show - the Canadian version of candid camera meeting impractical jokers.
Always wanted to visit Quebec City.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Some good breweries in Montreal if that interests you - From newer hype breweries/IPA factories like Messorem and Brewski to classics like Dieu du Ciel.
Old Montreal is worth an afternoon for sure with its cobblestone roads.
You have to get a poutine at la banquise.
In addition to the poutine, smoked meat and bagels, Montreal has some world class high end dining options if that's your thing.
Public transportation is good in Montreal as well, easy to get around.
If you're not into the Grand Prix, I would avoid that week, it's crazy busy.
Old Montreal is worth an afternoon for sure with its cobblestone roads.
You have to get a poutine at la banquise.
In addition to the poutine, smoked meat and bagels, Montreal has some world class high end dining options if that's your thing.
Public transportation is good in Montreal as well, easy to get around.
If you're not into the Grand Prix, I would avoid that week, it's crazy busy.
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wazoo11
Footballguy
Is getting from Montreal from Quebec City by rail feasible for a day trip?
Northern Voice
Footballguy
If you're there multiple days, yes. But it's 3.5 hours each way so you're going to want to leave early.
brun
Footballguy
A couple more suggestions.
Notre-Dame Basilica - really beautiful and great acoustics. Worth a visit and awesome for concerts.
Old Port - cool place to hang out. Like eating outside while people watching.
St. Joseph's Oratory - pretty interesting place as the church tried to convince people they could go there and get healed. Don't know if they're still there but they used to have a bunch of crutches and stuff hanging on the walls as "evidence" of all the people healed. You may see people making the pilgrimage on their knees up the stone steps.
Montreal Casino - if you need a gambling fix. Haven't been there in a long time. Thought it was kinda dingy but they've probably updated it since then.
A great city to visit. Probably my favorite in North America.
Notre-Dame Basilica - really beautiful and great acoustics. Worth a visit and awesome for concerts.
Old Port - cool place to hang out. Like eating outside while people watching.
St. Joseph's Oratory - pretty interesting place as the church tried to convince people they could go there and get healed. Don't know if they're still there but they used to have a bunch of crutches and stuff hanging on the walls as "evidence" of all the people healed. You may see people making the pilgrimage on their knees up the stone steps.
Montreal Casino - if you need a gambling fix. Haven't been there in a long time. Thought it was kinda dingy but they've probably updated it since then.
A great city to visit. Probably my favorite in North America.
FairWarning
Footballguy
Chez Parèe is a staple of the NHL players when playing in Montreal.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
Since we're on the topic, Club Super Sexe is permanently closed unfortunately
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
I'm doing Montreal over the Labor Day weekend and have some of the things posted here on a pretty loose agenda. I'm not a big bagel person but I'll be trying one there along with poutine, smoked meat sandwich - probably Schwartz Deli. I usually sample a lot of little things at several places than have one big "meal". Basillica Notre Dame, Old Port, Old Montreal, some museums.
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
Just got back. Absolutely perfect weather. Great food everywhere. Several blocks of outdoor market and sidewalk cafes, pedestrian traffic only. Clean and safe metro. There was a music festival going on (French hip hop was not bad) with several stages and many places had live music. Did a fancy restaurant (duck and some crazy sweet potato thing) but mostly street food and small cafes. Totally fell in love with this city, highly recommend.
Osaurus
Footballguy
I’ll be there next month. Looking forward to it.
wazoo11
Footballguy
Any particular cafes to check out?
NorvilleBarnes
Footballguy
Schwartz Deli is a good place for smoked meat. It's famous and touristy but also amazing. There's always a line. More importantly it's on St Laurent Blvd
THAT is the place to cafe hop imo. I hit about a half dozen places along there with sidewalk seating. If you like wines on the sweet side like I do, it will be tough to find one but they all offer pitchers of Sangria - seems to be a thing. Several good Indian places offering street food as well. So no specific cafe but St Laurent Blvd is cafe row imo.
