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Inside Background
Culture 
On October 2, 1535, the French navigator Jacques Cartier went up to the...
Last edited: June 06, 2008
Health & Safety 
Montreal is a very safe place and people are very friendly, going out of their...
Last edited: November 18, 2009
History 
When the French traveller Jacques Cartier arrived at the small village near the...
Last edited: December 26, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Check out the official tourism site at:  www.tourism-montr...  The main tourist...
Last edited: January 04, 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Montreal is a great city in all 4 seasons (yes, there are actually all four...
Last edited: December 26, 2008
Introduction 
The joie de vivre is palpable and contagious in this vibrant, culturally...
Last edited: December 09, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
 1. Arriving by air  Montreal has three main airports, but international and...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Getting Around 
Car rentals are widely available in Montreal, but unless you're heading...
Last edited: June 23, 2009
Public Transportation 
Montreal has a clean, safe, and efficient transit system, which, along with...
Last edited: December 08, 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis are not all yellow, so look for the taxi light on top of any ordinary...
Last edited: December 14, 2009
Montreal Churches 
Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonsecours (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel) and...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Parking in Downtown Montreal 
Car parking questions keep cropping up every now and then, so here are a few...
Last edited: October 22, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The annual Just For Laughs festival is a large event that happens over a few...
Last edited: July 26, 2009
Family Travel 
Montreal is a family-friendly town and there are lots of things to see and do...
Last edited: August 13, 2006
First-time Visitors 
Montréal, a charming and unique North American town, is one of those cities in...
Last edited: July 02, 2009
Nightlife 
Montreal is world famous for its nightlife, and offers the full range of...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
Known as the city of 100 church bells, Montreal’s streets are filled with...
Last edited: November 13, 2008
Shopping 
Montreal is a shopper’s paradise. From the chic to the unique, Montreal has...
Last edited: August 09, 2009
Sports & Activities 
Montréal’s Old Port is a 2.5 km (1.5 mile) long recreational park perfect for...
Last edited: July 18, 2006
A Perfect Sunday In The Park 
If your idea of really getting to know a city goes beyond visiting museums...
Last edited: January 14, 2009
Historic Churches, Synagogues 
Chapelle Notre Dame de Bonsecours (Our Lady of Perpetual Help Chapel) and...
Last edited: November 27, 2008
Scenic Views 
There are two very good scenic views: 1. Mont Royal - South View from the...
Last edited: July 19, 2006
Travelling to Montreal with children? 
If you will be travelling to Montreal with young children, you should rent your...
Last edited: December 10, 2009
Canadian Railway Museum 
Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, is a short drive from downtown Montreal...
Last edited: September 07, 2009
Mile-End 
Mile-End, voted one of top three districs to live in Montreal by the Montreal...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal) 
Vieux-Montreal  is one of the most beautiful,  well preserved  and living "old...
Last edited: July 27, 2008
Orchid Nightclub 
Orchid Nightclub is an urban venue where it's not completely dressed down, but...
Last edited: May 25, 2009
Petit Musee 
Petit Musee is a very impressive collection for all Antique and antiquity...
Last edited: October 21, 2009
Plateau Mont-Royal 
The Plateau Mont-Royal is one the prettiest neighbohoods in Montreal. Filled...
Last edited: January 15, 2009
Rue Ste.-Catherine 
Ste-Catherine Street is divided in two parts by St-Laurent Boulevard: East and...
Last edited: July 19, 2009
St-Lambert Lock 
What is arguably most notable about this location for travelers is that this...
Last edited: August 21, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
Montreal restaurants......one thing is for sure, Montreal does not lack...
Last edited: March 07, 2008
Cheap Eats 
Here are a couple of inexpensive places to grab a bite: El Zaziummm (Mexican...
Last edited: August 22, 2009
Late-night Dining 
One thing to know about Montreal is the the city lives and dies by its...
Last edited: February 16, 2009
Apollo 
Website: http://www.apollo...
Last edited: April 03, 2009
Canada Hot Dog 
Canada Hot Dog first opened in 1964. From 1977 to 2005 it was operated by the...
Last edited: August 09, 2009
Le Gourmet Burger 
  LGB’s mission Statement:     By definition, the word "gourme t " entails a...
Last edited: October 23, 2009
Le Pois Penche 
Le Pois Penche perpetuates the style and spirit of Paris in the 1940s, the...
Last edited: November 22, 2009
Queue de Cheval 
La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse & Cigar Bar specializes in dry-aged USDA...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
Taverne Crescent 
Taverne Crescent's food is very good (try the Royale with Cheese) and the...
Last edited: March 03, 2009
Trinity Greek Restaurant 
Trinity Greek Restaurant is a Mediterranean estiatorio that combines the...
Last edited: December 01, 2008
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Inside Canada: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Coins/Notes  Canada has both paper money and coins.  There are currently six...
Last edited: November 08, 2009
Crossing the Border 
You can no longer cross the Canada-U.S. border using only a driver's licence...
Last edited: July 21, 2009
Emergencies 
 In case of all fire, police or medical emergencies, call 911 to contact help...
Last edited: May 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
French and English are the official languages of Canada and are most commonly...
Last edited: August 31, 2009
Telephones 
Telephones in Canada work exactly like telephones in the USA, and similarly to...
Last edited: August 26, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Gratuities are seldom included in Canadian restaurants.  It is...
Last edited: November 21, 2009
Canadian Cuisine 
Canada is a country of immigrants. With the exception of the Aboriginal...
Last edited: May 29, 2007
DWI or DUI - Driving convictions 
Thinking about traveling to Canada? You'd better reconsider if you have been...
Last edited: October 08, 2008
Electricity 
Canada's electrical supply and electrical outlets (sockets, wall plugs) are the...
Last edited: August 25, 2006
Fuel Prices 
In Canada the price of gasoline (petrol) is expressed in Canadian dollars per...
Last edited: December 21, 2008
Holidays in Canada 
Canada's Statutory Holidays  While there are a number of holidays in Canada...
Last edited: January 20, 2009
Metric System 
Canada officially uses the metric system of measurement.  Online Conversion...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
Rental Cars 
A car is often the only way to reach the picturesque landscapes for which...
Last edited: November 09, 2009
Taxes 
Goods and Services Tax (GST) This federal tax of 5% is added to almost every...
Last edited: December 08, 2008
Where Should I Go in Canada ? 
Canada is a huge country.  It is; approximately 9,984,670 sq. km / 3,855,103 sq...
Last edited: August 08, 2009
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