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This has been on the list for some time. Going to spend 4 days out there. We are not the B&B or 4 star type folks. When I travel for fishing, its usually the Best Western. Decent rooms, good price, and a pool.
Wondering if anyone can suggest a lodging strategy as well a couple of "must sees". I plan on spending a day fishing the St Lawrence, but am not bringing the boat.
Mark,
I think a first time visitor to Montreal should try to at least hit Old Montreal. Historic City Center: Old Montreal
and Mount Royal Park montreal.com - mount royal park (an Olmstead park by the way!)
Like Buffalo, there are tons of festivals in June & July, so check the calendar of events to see what might be happeing during your visit. montreal.com - festivals
As for lodging, I always stay "on the company dime" near the Bell Centre at the Hilton - not exactly inexpensive, so I can't recommend anything based on personal experience.
Montreal is one of my favorites cities in North America. I hope you enjoy your visit.
I go there often but don't stay at hotels so can't give advice there.
A lot of activity on Rue Ste Catherine.
One tip: Most people in the touristy areas speak English but if you learn a couple french words and phrases the locals will greatly appreciate that you are trying.
I go there often but don't stay at hotels so can't give advice there.
A lot of activity on Rue Ste Catherine.
One tip: Most people in the touristy areas speak English but if you learn a couple french words and phrases the locals will greatly appreciate that you are trying.
Agreed - Rue Ste. Catherine around Rue Crescent is a fun area for visitors looking for good dining options and nightlife.
Excellent advice on learning a few common phrases in French. I have seen marked differences in the way I'm treated in Montreal (semi-fluent in French) vs tourists who don't make an attempt.
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Just learn simple phrases like "please", "thank you" "how much does it cost",'where is the lavatory"... you get the idea... and also "I am sorry, I do not speak _____ well (insert language), I speak _________ (insert language)". It always works well, no matter where you are, because if you attempt to speak someone's language, they will know at least you tried.
My BIL had a hassle with people speaking English in Europe so used phrases, then told them he spoke Spanish and English...the idea he was multi-lingual made life a lot easier for him and my sister in France, Luxemborg, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.... none of which are English or Spanish language countries. People care that you TRY to communicate with them in their language.
Go walk the old city, go check out the Underground City.
Excellent advice on the language. I spent a few week in Paris studying finance at the Matif.
The people is Quebec are lovely if you make an attempt at French. If not, you will be seen as somewhat rude.
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