I'm travelling to Montreal between Christmas and New Years and would love some advice about what I shouldn't miss while there. We'll be there 4 days.
Thanks!
2007-12-20 09:11:18 · 7 answers · asked by SissyK 3 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Montreal
That Making character is a complete idiot!
La Ronde is only open between May and September moron!!!
And that Smart Canadian Girl ain't so smart after all according to her dumbass comment here...
What would you like to do while you're here by the way?
Check out the following link; it will give you a few ideas, I'm sure.
In the meantime, have a lovely Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
2007-12-21 11:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Lolita 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Montreal is interesting.
Check this out for more information.
http://www.fibcool.com/cheap-flights/2007/12/17/what-to-do-in-montreal/
At Downtown: Visit the following places:
7. Musee des Beaux-Arts
8. Musee McCord d’Historie Canadienne
9. Parc du Mont-Royal
10. Cathedrale-Basilique Marie-Reine-du-Monde
11. Christ Church Cathedral
12. Musee d’Art Contemporian de Montreal
At Vieux-Montreal: Visit the following places:
9. Basilique Notre-Dame
10. Le Centre des sciences de Montreal
11. Pointe-a-Calliere
12. Vieux-Port
13. Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours/Musee Marguerite-Bourgeoys
14. Hotel de Ville
15. Marche Bonsecours
16. Musee du Chateau Ramezay
Also visit:
1. Biodome de Montreal
2. Jardin Botanique
3.Stade Olympique
Explore the Montreal City maps here.
http://www.internetbizcenter.com/maps/montreal_city2.htm
2007-12-22 09:20:31 · answer #2 · answered by Energy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Jeez, I love people who make no effort to find out about places they're travelling, and then say they're 'boring'. If you couldn't find anything to do in Montreal in the summer, you had to have been TRYING to be bored - we're the destination in Canada for festivals and events in the summer!
I agree with the last poster - museums are great for this weather, and we have some good ones. The Contemporary arts museum is always good if you like that sort of thing, but we have many beautiful private galleries (such as the Candian Guild of Crafts on Sherbrooke with a fascinating history - it sells Inuit & Aboriginal art).
Beaver lake is beautiful, as is the lookout over the city if you continue up the mountain from the lake - you can buy a hot chocolate and see the incredible beautiful chalet that sits on the huge stone balcony overlooking the city. Apparently there's real food now there too! Not just drinks & snacks anymore... it's a gorgeous building with all stone floors and walls, huge windows... they used to have balls there all the time.
Other than that we have great indoor shopping downtown, with an underground 'city' that connects at least 4 shopping centres if my count is correct. There are amazing boutiques all along Saint Laurent street, if you can brave the weather dodging in and out of them!
Honestly I don't think you can go wrong downtown - shopping, eating, seeing the beautiful Christmas lights ... the weather might make you cringe but if you dress up warmly enough you can do it.
I have to reccommend Reubens on Saint Catherine for eating... there are two: NOT the small one that looks like a greasy spoon - the big one at 1116 Saint Catherine Street. It's classy but not stuffy, with great music and amazing service... the food speaks for itself & they have a great selection of wines & martinis. It's a great place to go after shopping or tramping around all day - big comfy booths & big plates ;)
Enjoy your trip! Check out the Montreal tourism website for more details.
2007-12-22 03:08:22 · answer #3 · answered by Silver_Sliver 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's so much to do in Montreal and theres been a lot of good suggestions so far. If you ever need any information while your in Montreal, you can always stop by the Tourist Information centre (its in the heart of downtown) 1255 Peel Street, or phone them up before you leave (its free from Canadian/US land lines) at 1-877-BONJOUR. The call centre is located in Montreal and they have a ton of information on year-round/winter attractions and activities as well as special events that will be happening when you're there.
2007-12-22 13:35:06 · answer #4 · answered by eyot 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've rarely agreed with Lolita's needlessly rude comments, but yeah, roller coasters and parkas don't mix!
Skate on Beaver Lake (or at the Old Port)
Eat at Schwartzes
Enjoy the comforts of the Underground City (is it ever still called that?)
Check out the Oratory
Might be a good time of year for museums, does get a bit chilly!
Barhop
2007-12-21 21:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Go To LaRondé ! its amazing !
Hugee Roller coaster there called the Goliath. amazing ride. ive been on it like 100 times.
2007-12-20 19:14:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
not much. i've been there this summer, and there was nothing much interesting about montreal. i don't have any sugggestions.
2007-12-20 18:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 7⤋