I got to see Vancouver, my first place in Canada to visit back in July and I really enjoyed it. Now I'm thinking of visiting Montreal. So if anyone is from there or been there, I would like to know what it's like there. What are some good places to see?? When is the best time to go there?? Etc. Most of all I would like to know what to expect when I get there?? Considering that it is a French speaking city?? Thanks.
2006-10-22 13:20:41 · 5 answers · asked by franz_duenas 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Montreal
I was in Montreal last week.
For me, this city looks sometimes like a British city (like London) and sometimes like a city from the USA.
People speak both French and English.
What I like :
the biodome : very interesting to see the reconstitution of different echosystems.
the museum Pointe à Calière, because there was a very interesting exhibition about prehistorical Japan
It was raining when I was there, so I didn't see much of the outside...
2006-10-26 03:38:43 · answer #1 · answered by tokala 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you live?????
I second what Global Geezer has written except that Montreal's Chinatown is an absolute nothing to someone who has seen Vancouver, BC!!!
Autumn is not just the best weather but also the most spectacular foliage colours in the world in the nearby mountaions and countryside (shared with, I admit, Vermont's).
Montreal is also a world multicultural and immigrant city -- you will hear many, many more accents than just Quebecois French! The immigrant commercial areas are also well worth strolling, shopping and eating in - they are spread out but are most concentrated on the north side.
Montreal's older neighborhoods' architecture is most charming, and there are no slummy areas to speak of.
Montreal has a fine public transportation system.
I suggest you would most enjoy staying at a European-style small hotel. They are concentrated in the near east side, near Metro Berri and the Quartier Latin. Three metro lines intersect there so it is convenient to get everywhere.
2006-10-24 09:21:03 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It has a lovely mix of Old and New World charm, often sitting juxtaposed to eachother. It is a very lively city,with a vibrant and life-affirming energy. Nightlife is excellent, cafe culture is very funky, especially at weekends, and even on Sundays. It also plays host to a continuous cycle of festivals and events, so there is always something interesting going on. Aesthetically, Montreal is a very beautiful city and also very clean, but certain areas do have a 'raffish' appeal.
Best time of year to go is in September, just at the start of the autumn. Montreal is glorious at this time of year; warm, sunny and very colourful. Summer can be hot and humid, but also fun and boisterous.
Yes, it is a French speaking city, but English is widely spoken and understood. That said, people do appreciate even a small effort on the tourists' part at speaking French. On the whole, locals are friendly, helpful, polite, good-natured, humorous, cultured and very welcoming. Rather like Canadians in general! It is also very safe and ordered, yet there is room for free-spirit.
Places to visit:
RUE SAINTE CATHERINE: Hub of city's nightlife. 30 city blocks of fun and excitement, also great shopping.
VIEUX MONTREAL: Characterful Old Town.
UNDERGROUND CITY: Functional subterranean mini-world, but quite interesting.
OLYMPIC VILLAGE: Legacy of 1976 Olympics. Glimpse at 1970s 'retro futurism.' Home to the signature Tour Olympique and impressive Jardin Botanique.
LA CHINE: Canal and towpath leading back to downtown area, makes for a very nice walk.
MONT ROYAL: Hill and extensive greenspace from which the city got its name. Back to nature you go...
PLATEAU MONT ROYAL: funky and fashionable neighbourhood near to the park. Upmarket shops and boutiques. Really cool cafes.
PARC LA FONTAINE: Peaceful urban park, good on Sundays.
CHINATOWN: Bustling Chinese quarter with lots of interesting stuff, centred along pedestrianised Rue de la Gaucheterie.
PARC JEAN DRAPEAU: Legacy of 1967 World Fair, on islands in the middle of the St Lawrence River, away from the main city island. Home to the casino, the bizarre Biosphere, and public art.
UPTOWN MONTREAL: not as much here, but there are pockets of culture such as Little Italy and the Marche Jean Talon.
Montreal is probably the most cosmopolitan city in Canada. Go there with an open mind and you will have a great time!
2006-10-23 08:46:18 · answer #3 · answered by The Global Geezer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Montreal is very modern but still has an old European feel to it. The clubs and bars are great for socializing. Food and culture is fantastic. If you are in to more of the old world charm it would be worth to take the drive from Montreal to Quebec City.
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