Montreal, Canada

[Bumrush99]

So, I'm taking a little trip to Montreal in a few weeks.. Anyone have advice on some of the good local hot spots to go to? For a beach bum like me I'm not sure how I'm going to handle the sub zero weather, but I definitely want to go snowboarding and want to explore the non-touristy areas of the city.

 

[tami]

do you know french?

 

[Bumrush99]

Yes, but not well enough to speak it at a high level. My grandparents tought me french when I was growing up, so my vocabulary basically stopped growing at the age of 5 🙂

 

[ConwayJim]

Montreal is a nice place, just stay out of the East end of the city, it could get ugly

 

[madogvt]

Originally posted by: Bumrush99
Yes, but not well enough to speak it at a high level. My grandparents tought me french when I was growing up, so my vocabulary basically stopped growing at the age of 5 🙂

Knowing some French will help with reading signs, etc. Don't forget ID (D/L and/or passport) especially if you're driving across the border.

Have heard good things about Mt. Tremblant ski/snowboard area, but have never been there. They're owned by the same parent company that owns Whistler/Blackcombe.

 

[orakle]

If you're looking for a couple good places to eat/have fun, PM me where you're staying and I'll see what I can think of.

 

[cyclistca]

Location of bars

Cresent Street (sp?)between Ste Catherines and Sherbrooke
St Laurent above Sherbrooke Street
St Denis around Sherbrooke Street

A walk on the mountain is nice

Shopping on Ste Catherine Street

 

[booger711]

go and drink

 

[Bumrush99]

Originally posted by: orakle22
If you're looking for a couple good places to eat/have fun, PM me where you're staying and I'll see what I can think of.

Cool.. Will do.. I'm set on the weekends, its the weekdays that concern me..

 

[Icepick]

Is St. Catherines still the best spot for strip clubs? It's been a while since i've been there.

 

[BChico]

Im going up for spring break in march any other ideas?