Just outside of montreal for people who want to venture outside the city go to:

The Eastern Townships which is about 45 minutes south of montreal
www.easterntownships.cc or 1-800-355-5755

or the Laurentians(golf courses,bicycle paths etc )
call 1-800-561-6673
www.laurentians.com

Patty, do you work for Montreal Tourism? or just live there? You know so much about Montreal and the taxes etc..just wondering

Hi Scarlett,

Believe me, there's lots about my city-Montreal-that I don't know about. I just do some reading & generally "try" to help,nothing more. You are not the first person to ask me this. It's 2 things-I like to help people that come here and I love anything to do with travel itself-No, I don't work for Montreal Tourism but you can submit my name if you want(haha). About the taxes-yes, I know all about taxes here unfortunately. Where do you live, Scarlett?

Please note that visitors can be refunded 7% federal tax (TPS), but not the 7.5% provincial tax (TVQ) on hotel stays, if you meet the requirements. Note that many hotels distribute refund forms which are processed through third parties who deduct a substantial fee. For official details, see http://www.ccra-adrc.gc.ca/tax/nonre...ors/tax-e.html

Hi Patty,
Thanks for answering. It is nice that you like to help people.
I live in NYC and travel to Montreal once or twice a year. As a tourist in Montreal, I enjoy sharing my little bit of information also
It is a wonderful city and I have never met anyone that was not nice..what more can you say about a place~

Hi Scarlett,
I absolutely love NYC-it's one of my favourites. Next time you come, perhaps you can get in touch with me. I can give you my e-mail address.
Thank you for the compliment-it is much appreciated;very kind of you.