Two students going to Montreal/Quebec City for cheap
Feb 24th, 2013, 03:55 PM
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Two students going to Montreal/Quebec City for cheap
A friend and I are planning a graduation trip to Quebec in early July. We would like to stay in hostels in the downtown area of both cities, and are interested in the Jazz festival in Montreal. We were hoping to plan this trip on quite a small budget. We were planning on staying in Montreal from june 29- june 3 and then going to QC until the 7th. Is the bus system reliable? It's significantly cheaper than trains.
Are the youth hostels in good areas?
What neighborhoods should we visit specifically?
We're looking for recommendations for inexpensive tours and restaurants, as well as nighttime activities.
Thanks!
Rachel
Are the youth hostels in good areas?
What neighborhoods should we visit specifically?
We're looking for recommendations for inexpensive tours and restaurants, as well as nighttime activities.
Thanks!
Rachel
Feb 24th, 2013, 08:45 PM
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http://www.mcgill.ca/students/housing/summer
Congratulations on your graduation, happy trip planning and welcome to Fodors. Sometimes universities offer summer housing for budget travelers. It looks like McGill university offers such housing in numerous downtown locations. Above is the link to summer housing offers.
Good luck to you!
Congratulations on your graduation, happy trip planning and welcome to Fodors. Sometimes universities offer summer housing for budget travelers. It looks like McGill university offers such housing in numerous downtown locations. Above is the link to summer housing offers.
Good luck to you!
Feb 25th, 2013, 08:57 AM
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University de Quebec a Montreal (UQAM) also rents out its residences during the summer. The eastern building (Residence Est, on Rene-Levesque) is handy for the jazz festival, a couple of blocks from a major subway station and only two stops to the festival site. It's also on the edge of the Latin Quarter nightlife. Main concern on Trip Advisor is lack of air conditioning. Here is the site in French http://www.residences-uqam.qc.ca/hotel/ You will be served at reception in English if you need it. Some travel reservations sites such as Expedia will show you information in English although I'm not sure reservations are available yet. Telephone may be the best bet.
The jazz festival fills the downtown hotels so you need to reserve as soon as it is possible. Many events are free but the ticketed concerts also sell fast. Some shows are already available. June 28-July 7; you can watch the calendar at http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/default-en.aspx
The jazz festival fills the downtown hotels so you need to reserve as soon as it is possible. Many events are free but the ticketed concerts also sell fast. Some shows are already available. June 28-July 7; you can watch the calendar at http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/default-en.aspx
Feb 25th, 2013, 09:18 AM
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You will need to book rooms early, as the Jazz Festival attracts lots of people - it's the largest jazz festival in the world. Being on a budget, the jazz fest is pefect since there are all day long free outdoor concerts in the downtown, often several at once. As far as inexpensive dining, the BYOB restaurants on the Plateau are lots of fun. There is a large concentration of them on Duluth Street, just off St. Denis. Many have outdoor terraces, and there is everything from Afghan to Italian. Because of the jazz fest, the city will be very lively both night and day. There are plenty of hip clubs throughout the city if you want to get away from the crowds at the jazz fest. St. Denis is lined with outdoor cafes, clubs, shops, etc, etc. Other inexpensive activities would be exploring Jean Talon Market, the Notre Dame Basillica, and renting a bike at one of the many rental stations and biking the hundreds of miles of trails that cris-cross the city.
As far as Montral neighborhoods - the most interesting are the Plateau, Old Montreal, the downtown, and the Mile End. All these areas are quite safe, and great for strolling around.
Quebec City is quite a bit smaller, but also very interesting, with lots of French charm. There's always lots of activity on the prominade, and the views are fabulous. If possible stay in or near the old city in Quebec City.
As far as Montral neighborhoods - the most interesting are the Plateau, Old Montreal, the downtown, and the Mile End. All these areas are quite safe, and great for strolling around.
Quebec City is quite a bit smaller, but also very interesting, with lots of French charm. There's always lots of activity on the prominade, and the views are fabulous. If possible stay in or near the old city in Quebec City.
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The buses from Montreal to Quebec city are reliable and yes much cheaper than train. Aside from driving, I thinks it's the best way to get there.
I agree with zootsi, the most interesting neighborhoods are Plateau, Mile End and Old Montreal.
I agree with zootsi, the most interesting neighborhoods are Plateau, Mile End and Old Montreal.
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I want to share with everybody my story how I get study in Canada and apply for immigration.
It was not easy and long process and I try to get information throw agency and some company who looks like help with documents etc... But it was just a screamers who was interested to get they money and commission. And all information for application was difficult and closed.
By coincidence I met one girl in Interned who help me with all process and application and finally Iam here!
I tell to myself that if anybody ever need help and consultation I would be happy to do it! Because I was the same...
So I know that the most easiest way to Immigrate to Canada its throw study. A lot of International Student trying to get to University for 4-6 years. But it is not the easiest way. Because by the law you can not apply for immigration until the end of your programer. The price in University is too high for an international students. And after University you still need to get a work experience that helps you to archive your goal and immigrate. For myself I found out its not practical! I attend Database Administration program, because this job its exactly what government need now in my province.
I apply for study in college. Its much more cheaper than university and if college have some program that government interested in it will be non taxable too. Why I recommend college for immigration:
1. Its cheaper than university
2. A lot of colleges proved co-op programs that meant study and work practice
3. Possible to apply to work permit
4. Providing with free language courses
5. The college program takes 1-2 years maximum and after this you can apply for your Permanent Residence in Canada
And after then when you have you documents here you can always apply and study for free or very cheep in any university.
I also recommend to apply to Quebec, Montreal. Why I recommend Quebec for immigration:
1. Its more easiest from all other province
2. Its a French Colony and to get to learn French here gives you a lot of points for your immigration (you can learn in your College for free if you choose professional study programms or just separate)
3. Level of life more cheaper for student that in other province (accommodation, food, education...)
4. City Montreal its a mix of American and European culture here represented community from all over the world: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, American ets... Very easy for adaptation!
If someone need help or would like to get information, Iam open to share my experience because we are all an international students and Immigrants! Lets share our experience and knowledge...
My email: [email protected]
Good luck to all!!!!
))
It was not easy and long process and I try to get information throw agency and some company who looks like help with documents etc... But it was just a screamers who was interested to get they money and commission. And all information for application was difficult and closed.
By coincidence I met one girl in Interned who help me with all process and application and finally Iam here!
I tell to myself that if anybody ever need help and consultation I would be happy to do it! Because I was the same...
So I know that the most easiest way to Immigrate to Canada its throw study. A lot of International Student trying to get to University for 4-6 years. But it is not the easiest way. Because by the law you can not apply for immigration until the end of your programer. The price in University is too high for an international students. And after University you still need to get a work experience that helps you to archive your goal and immigrate. For myself I found out its not practical! I attend Database Administration program, because this job its exactly what government need now in my province.
I apply for study in college. Its much more cheaper than university and if college have some program that government interested in it will be non taxable too. Why I recommend college for immigration:
1. Its cheaper than university
2. A lot of colleges proved co-op programs that meant study and work practice
3. Possible to apply to work permit
4. Providing with free language courses
5. The college program takes 1-2 years maximum and after this you can apply for your Permanent Residence in Canada
And after then when you have you documents here you can always apply and study for free or very cheep in any university.
I also recommend to apply to Quebec, Montreal. Why I recommend Quebec for immigration:
1. Its more easiest from all other province
2. Its a French Colony and to get to learn French here gives you a lot of points for your immigration (you can learn in your College for free if you choose professional study programms or just separate)
3. Level of life more cheaper for student that in other province (accommodation, food, education...)
4. City Montreal its a mix of American and European culture here represented community from all over the world: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, Russian, Ukrainian, American ets... Very easy for adaptation!
If someone need help or would like to get information, Iam open to share my experience because we are all an international students and Immigrants!
Lets share our experience and knowledge... My email: [email protected]
Good luck to all!!!!
))
