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- Focker
I took a look at the previous posts.
Does anyone have a hotel recommendation?
- anzelina0
i stayed at the novotel : http://www.novotel.com/novotel/f…
decent, cheap, good location
- tkmeister0
i stayed at
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sh…wish i stayed at
http://montreal.intercontinental…
- tkmeister0
oh, super sexxe wasn't that great.
- Focker0
No super sexxe? that's too bad. did you find a good place?
- tkmeister0
i liked this place called Wanda's.
super sexxe had way too many fake boobs and too many old ones with too much make ups on.
the only highlight there was when a group of girls who are there for some party decided to go up and strip. there were like 6girls all drunk and undressing... crazy.
- non0
Who goes to Montreal for sex joints?
- Jaline0
You'd be surprised at how many people do go to Montreal for the sexxxxxx-y places. Or not. But I do know that I haven't seen a place like it ever in Canada. Maybe I don't get around much.
- tkmeister0
yeah, montreal is know for the bachelor destination. i went there because i've never been. next time, i'd spend a day then head to quebec or 1000 islands.
- ronnypudding0
I was acutally thinking of visiting too.
With Girlfriend.3 days.
Bad idea/Good idea?
- ********1
this is nice very nice
- They're the best, really good service. They have a cheaper alternative call Alt Hotels, there's one in Griffintown that could be a good option.zarkonite
- brandelec0
Visiting is a couple of weeks for 5-6 days.
Do's and Dont's?
- utopian0
Where is "Focker" at?
- brandelec0
Where's Bennnnnn at
- Bennn0
Old Port is the tourists place but you have to go there.
During winter the city is a little bit messy, lots of snow everywhere at the moment. The coldest time of the years are coming, beware the potential -25C, -30C that can feels like -40C with the wind... we have those in Jan and Feb. This morning it was -16C with the wind.
FYI -25C is -13F
There's more to do and the city looks better in the summer.
Try the restaurant Au pied de cochon. On of the top restaurant with amazing food. You won't regret it.
Robert Mapplethorpe expo at the Musée des Beaux Arts de Montréal.
Take a walk at the Place des Festivals, there's always stuff happening there outside, lights and multimedia projections and stuff.
On the Quai Jacques-Cartier in the Old Port, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday there are DJ's and techno music outside, it's called the Igloofest, dance party outside, go there. From 730PM to 0030AM
Planétarium + Biodôme + Insectarium + Jardin Botanique can be cool, specially if you're with kids. Same place as the Olympic Stadium, you need to take a taxi, bus or metro to get there.
Body World - Animals at the Montréal Science Center in the Old Port again http://www.montrealsciencecentre…
http://www.schwartzsdeli.com/ if you want to taste the best smoked meat ever. Lots of tourists, always a waiting line. Can combine it with a walk on St-Laurent street.
the Basilique Notre-Dame and the Oratoire Saint-Joseph if you're into churches.
Go on the Belvédère of the Mont-Royale, even in winter. You'll be on the mountain and have a view of the whole downtown and more.
Walk the Ste-Catherine street if you like stores.
There's also 32km of underground city. Check the map : http://www.stm.info/sites/defaul…
Thats a start :)
- amazing, thank youbrandelec
- not one strip joint?Gnash
- make a reservation now for the Pied de Cochon if you want a place.Bennn
- damn, that place's reservation is already overbrandelec
- :(
You can try Toqué! maybe the top restautant, but $$$$Bennn - Montréal Plaza is amazing too. a little bit outside the Center but worth it. https://montrealplaz…Bennn
- Agrikol is the restaurant of Arcade Fire singer and his wife, Haitian food. Never tried it.Bennn
- a good list: http://montreal.eate…Bennn
- Bennn0
oh and my fav museum is the Musée d'Art Contemporain (MAC) right on the Place des Festival. If you like contemporary Art. Cool place.
- Bennn0
are you planning to drive a car in the city?
If yes, beware the signs for no parking and else, can be very confusing. Also, when they take off the snow in the streets, they puts orange signs saying 'Déneigement 7AM - 19PM' that means they will take off the snow somewhere between 7AM and 7PM and if you leave your car there you'll get towed... that could be very complicated and a very frustating experience... you have to find your car back and pay a fee.
The solution to this is using public parking and pay.
- PM after 19? is that normal?HijoDMaite
- no. wrote fastBennn
- no carbrandelec
- I remember when I lived in MTL that the driving situation was absolutely not for the faint of heart. Much better to just get around by underground.Continuity
- You can make a lot on foot. Just wear boots. The sidewalks are a mess, lots of ice, snow, water... Wear warm clothes and winter coat.Bennn
- Oh I remember this well. I worked in St-Laurent when I was in MTL, and every fucking day, I'd have to navigate giant lakes of icy/muddy water at the ...Continuity
- Côte-Vertu bus stop. Fucking pure shit. Ugh. Fuck. Makes me see red just remembering it.Continuity
- Waterproof boots is mandatoryBennn
- Continuity0
Another cool place to see on a Saturday morning (if you're a foodie) is the Marché Jean-Talon (easily reached by underground). Le Marché Atwater is pretty cool, too, in the city centre, but it definitely more posh than Jean-Talon.
- Its a bit outside the Center. I live 5min from Marché J-T. Its a place to buy veggies and fruits y'know. And eat good stuff. Again, way more fun in summer.Bennn
- I seem to remember a really, really good bakery to visit for breakfast at J-T, arsed if I can remember the name, though.Continuity
- cheersbrandelec
