What to see in Montreal
 

<BR>I will be in Montreal for only 1 or 2 days. Does anyone have an suggestions on what to see and do? I don't think we will have time to spend at museums. We would basically like to see the highlights. Anything that we shouldn't miss? <BR>Lee

Go to Old Montreal, which is down by the harbor, and walk around for an afternoon. Stay there for dinner at some restaurant you spotted during your aftrnoon walk. If there's more time, head for St. Lawrence Blvd. above Sherbrooke Street, and walk north. When you get to Swartz's Deli, stop for a sandwich (unless you are a vegetarian; a veggie friend was there with my wife theother day, and could only eat French Fries and a pickle) <BR>Go for a walk along St. Catherine's street, and when you get to Guy (slightly west of downtown,) go into the modern looking multi-store building, and buy some bagels from the bakery at the west end. Montreal's two greatest strengths are looking at things and eating. <BR> <BR>BAK <BR>

Go to Old Montreal, which is down by the harbor, and walk around for an afternoon. Stay there for dinner at some restaurant you spotted during your aftrnoon walk. If there's more time, head for St. Lawrence Blvd. above Sherbrooke Street, and walk north. When you get to Swartz's Deli, stop for a sandwich (unless you are a vegetarian; a veggie friend was there with my wife theother day, and could only eat French Fries and a pickle) <BR>Go for a walk along St. Catherine's street, and when you get to Guy (slightly west of downtown,) go into the modern looking multi-store building, and buy some bagels from the bakery at the west end. Montreal's two greatest strengths are looking at things and eating. <BR> <BR>BAK <BR>

<BR>Hey Leechase, i was there this summer and i have to tell you that it was a major disappointment!!! <BR>Go to the IMAX in old-montreal and find out that there's only 1 Englisch version picture a day...and it's the same shit in almost every attraction. <BR>THE FRENCH-CANADIANS ARE TAKING OVER HERE, so you know what to expect!!!

Hey, Leo. <BR> <BR>The next time you're in Montreal, write me, and I'll show you around. <BR> <BR>You've missed out on a GREAT city. <BR>

I would really recommend walking up Mount Royal. It takes about 20-30 minutes at a nice pace (I'm not a fast walker at all!), and the view is spectacular...take a camera for sure. Best done in the morning when you're fresh, then you can feel justified in pigging out later on. Montreal does have some terrific food. <BR> <BR>I would also recommend Notre Dame Basilica, just for its sheer majesty. I was there last in the fall and it was under major construction, but still a beauty. They really do hold masses inside, so I would dress appropriately. <BR>The Biodome is interesting if you have kids at all. Olympic stadium is nice to take a picture of. L'Air du Temps has terrific Jazz, in the old city. <BR> <BR>Hope you enjoy.

I agree with going to Old Montreal and Mont Royal. Don't be tempted to go to the Olympic Park and Botanical Gardens (Jardins Botanique). They are out of the heart of the city and not worth the metro ride. There was a museum down near Vieux Montreal that was really interesting as well. I forget what it's called unfortunately. It's also probably really touristy, but go for a boat ride on the Lachine Rapids. It's a great time and pretty inexpensive for the thrill.

Notre Dame is NOT to be missed (the scaffolding is gone now). The interior is positively breathtaking! We go to Montreal once or twice each year and visit Notre Dame every time. Vieux Montreal is positively charming. The best way to enjoy it is a horse and carriage ride. The commentary (you can choose not to have any if you like) is informative, interesting and quite amusing. If there's a long line of carriages available, be sure to bargain the price down! Tell whoever's pitching you'll go on the "long" ride for the "short" ride price. Another fine excursion is a boat tour, especially on a nice day. Our favorite spot for a bite to eat is Jardin Nelson off Place Jacques Cartier (crepes, salads, sandwiches) in a lovely garden setting - often with live music. I highly recommend Crescent Street, between St. Catherine and Maissoneuve, for nightlife. A dozen or more places to enjoy. Our favorite is the roof of Hotel de la Montagne (enter through Thursdays) where you can dance under the stars with glorious views of the city and the mountain. The cocktail lounge on the main floor is wonderful as well (excellent live jazz). A wonderful way to spend the afternoon is on rue St-Denis (take the metro to Sherbrooke and head northwest). Lined with shops, boutiques, bakeries, outdoor cafes (good nighlife here as well) all in beautiful Second Empire buildings, or rue Laurier in Outremont. Have lunch at Chez Levesque. If you love gardens, the Botanical Gardens are absolutely awesome - especially the Japanese and Chinese gardens. We always take the BUS, to enjoy the scenery over and back. If you want to do them "in a hurry", just hop on the tram and ride all over. A walk down rue McGill College and over St. Catherine toward Cresent is also a wonderful way to see the city, it's architecture, go shopping and eat! If you love ethnic food (Greek, Italian, Mediterranean), head for rue Prince Arthur. The food everywhere in Montreal is fabulous. For a real "experience" go to Toque or L'Express (reservations essential). You really can't enjoy much of Montreal in just one or two days - you'll want to return! We'll be there for New Year's 2000...

<BR>Hello Dominic, thanks for the offer but no thanks, i am not going back to Montreal. We've been several times to the western part of Canada and we had a great time,so we will go back there and leave Quebec for the French. <BR>Greetings, Leo

<BR>Ijust wanted to thank everyone for the great ideas. I know we will want to return to Montreal when we have more time; but your ideas will really help make our first visit enjoyable. <BR>Lee <BR>