I'm looking for suggestions for a long weekend in Montreal: where to stay, restaurants and outdoor cafes, music (jazz?), shopping, and even church on Sunday!

My husband & I went to Montreal last month; we loved it. I suggest you stay at Les Passants du Sans Soucy Auberge in Old Montreal. The inn itself was great and it's within walking distance of Jacques Cartier Square, the Old Port, Chinatown, and lots of outdoor cafes and restaurants. You can find out more about it using the Fodor's hotel finder. If you're into meat, eat at Gibby's, also in the Old Montreal area; it has the best steaks around. And I don't much about church-going but the Notre Dame Basilica is around the block from the inn. If you can't attend services there, at least go in and check it out; it's beautiful. Old Montreal has lots of boutique/gallery type stores for shopping but I hear the big shopping is on St. Catherine?? downtown. Bon voyage.

My husband and I went to Montreal in August of 1995. We stayed at a bed and breakfast owned by Mona Kraufman. It was wonderful! She can be reached through the B&B association there. What made her place so nice was that it was on the 9th floor of a highrise condo. It is located one block away from the Ritz. Right smack downtown. We rented a car but we did a lot of walking. Her highrise had a door man and security was tight. She had a lovely balcony which had a view of the mountain. Each morning she had cereal, wonderful breads, fresh fruit. She was a real laidback and interesting lady. She was extremely reasonable on her rates. She has only the one extra bedroom and guests share a bath with her as this is her home. We would definitely good back. Good luck.

We loved the Hotel de la Montagne located right downtown. You can walk to Vieux Montreal and lots of sights. The restaurant is splendid - beautiful Belle Epoque. Terrific food. The hotel has a wonderful lounge off the lobby with a piano bar/jazz combo. There's also a disco in a (soundproof) back room and an outdoor rooftop lounge with terrific views. There are fantastic sidewalk cafes at Place Jacques-Cartier in Vieux Montreal, especially the one on the corner at Rue de la Commune with the garden patio full of umbrella tables in the back (you'd never notice from the outside, there's a path next to the building). The menu choices and food are terrific there (sorry, can't think of the name of it). We also took a dinner cruise (we chose the one with the dixieland band) which was incredibly romantic. The skyline of the city as the sun sets and after dark was just gorgeous. Be sure to visit the Botanical Gardens. We also took a day trip to Quebec City (on a tour bus). Well worth the trip! Have a wonderful trip!

Stay at hotel de la montagne. It's quanint but elegant. The bathrooms are great with terrycloth robes provided.There is a pool on the top and a terrace for dining and listening to live music. Take a trip to the Laurentian mountains and stay at white rocks.There is also a fantadtic jazz and comedy fedstival in Montreal but I don't know when it is this summer.

Hi! Welcome to one of the most exciting cities in the world (that is, while we are still part of Canada!

For jazz & dinner, Biddles is a must. Go early, 'cause it's always packed.

For real shopping, not just tourist souvenirs, the "underground city", at Metro (subway) level from Place Ville-Marie to Eaton's & the Bay stores. Many exciting restaurants at all levels. For a different meal, go to the Ile- Ste Hélène for the "early explorers" supper at the old fort. Theaters in English only one, the Centaur, but don't miss the excellent French restaurant "Le Bonaparte" right next door after the show. We also have a brand new Casino, but just go there for a look. Don't spend too much time there, you can go back home broke! The Old Port "Le Vieux Port" is also interesting for an afternoon stroll. You get to see us Montrealers in our diverse fitness activities. don't miss Old Montreal.

Have a super time in my city!