need help in planning 1st time trip to Montreal and Quebec City
Jul 26th, 2009, 12:27 PM
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need help in planning 1st time trip to Montreal and Quebec City
I am planning to visit these 2 cities in September. I will be using public transportation to go from 1 city to the other . I will be staying in each city for about 3-4 days. I am using a discount coupon for my stay in Montreal at the Saint Suplice. I need recommendations as to a hotel in Quebec City. I would like to stay in the old section of the city. A great bed and breakfast would be fine. I would like a 2-4 star hotel or bed and breakfast.
Also how long is the bus or train trip from Montreal to Quebec City
Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am a woman travelling alone .
Also how long is the bus or train trip from Montreal to Quebec City
Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am a woman travelling alone .
Jul 26th, 2009, 03:08 PM
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I just got back from traveling to Montreal, Quebec City, and Tadoussac with my teenage son and 20 year old daughter. We stayed at this B&B in Quebec City which I would highly recommend. (http://www.bbcanada.com/2055.html?showpage=1) The location was inside the walls and close to everything. I felt totally safe in all three places and often went out by myself (kids went their own ways also at times). I drove from Montreal to Quebec City and it took about 3 hours.
Jul 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM
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Our train trip between Montreal and Quebec City took nearly 3½ hours one way and closer to 3 hours the other.
It's pricey but the Auberge Saint-Antoine in the lower town was wonderful. Room had a patio and heated bathroom floors. Nearby, the Le Cochon Dingue serves up cheap breakfasts on weekdays.
We absolutely loved Quebec City. I was with my husband but think I would feel very safe there on my own.
It's pricey but the Auberge Saint-Antoine in the lower town was wonderful. Room had a patio and heated bathroom floors. Nearby, the Le Cochon Dingue serves up cheap breakfasts on weekdays.
We absolutely loved Quebec City. I was with my husband but think I would feel very safe there on my own.
Jul 28th, 2009, 05:25 AM
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Just wandering the old town in both locations is a treat in itself, but when you are in Montreal,take the Metro and go to Jean Tallon market.It has its own Metro stop. It is a fantastic place and really brings out the ethnic nature of the community. Well worth a morning's visit
Aug 1st, 2009, 07:54 PM
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Hi tdk -- click on my name and read my recent little trip report called "A short report on a long weekend: Quebec City". There are some good suggestions in there, many of them offered to us by fodorites.
