shaya

Re-Posting on US forum because I think I am more likely to get quick responses!

Author: shaya
Date: 07/02/2007, 01:08 pm
So we are driving to Montreal tomorrow - talk about a last minute trip! I normally love planning and researching so I am feeling entirely off my game.
We are staying at the Intercontinental and will be there for 3 nights. I know the Jazz festival is going on which sounds like great fun. What other recommendations do you have? We like history, museums, I like shopping and we both like sports.
Aslo, I swear the destination guide has shrunk. I used to be able to find a good bit of information there. Now, it seems there are mostly alphabetical listings of hotels and restaurants - ugh. I don't see any "Best in 3 or 5 Days" type of info.
Thanks for your help!



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Author: shaya
Date: 07/02/2007, 01:13 pm
Sorry - one other quick question. Does anyone have recommendations for a walking or bicycle tour?

martym

Walking tours http://www.guidatour.qc.ca/en/profil.htm
We enjoyed both enjoyed Garcon and Chez l'Epicier restaurants on our recent short trip to Montreal.

zootsi

There is so much to do in Montreal. It's perhaps the best city anywhere for biking. You can do the Lachine Canal bike, starting at Parc La Fontaine, or at the waterfront. You can also bike up to Jean Talon Market. Pick up a biking map at any one of the many bike shops in town.
The Fine Arts Museum is the 'big' museum in town. Also visit Notre Dame in the Old City.
There's tons of shopping downtown on St. Catherine, and more interesting shopping on St. Denis, Mt. Royal, and St. Laurent.
Another great afternoon activity is the Botanical Gardens, which are beautiful.

steviegene

jet boating was a hoot!
They take a giant jet boat through the rapids of the river in Montreal....you get absolutely soaking wet.
It was very memorable!

shaya

Thanks for your replies.

I think we'll have enough time to do a walking tour (Old MOntreal) one day and bicycling (perhaps the canal) the next. Just picked up 2 guidebooks - am getting more excited by the minute!

Thanks Zootsi for your replies on both boards !

ladystack

If you're looking for a nice Polish restaurant (excellent stuffed cabbage) try Stash's in Old Montreal -- Rachel Ray enjoys it. Lovely old European atmosphere, piano music and the best poppyseed cake. Old Montreal at night with it's beautifully lit old buildings, fountains and cobblestone street, waterfront settings, carriage rides, street entertainment is the best.

citywalks

There's a renovated canal district in Montreal with a really great bike path and you can rent bikes there. I'm sorry I forget the name but I'm sure you can find out when you get there.