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Title:True North Strong & Free
Notice:Introduction in Note 535, For Sale/Wanted in 524
Moderator:POLAR::RICHARDSON
Created:Fri Jun 19 1987
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1040
Total number of notes:13668

460.0. "Vacation in Montreal" by MSBCS::KING (VSS BXB/LTN System Management Group DTN:293-5677) Mon Jun 17 1991 18:24

Hi,

	I'm thinking of taking a little vacation in Montreal.  I've never been 
there and need some info.  Is there a number I can call for tourist information?
(i.e. things to do in Monrteal)  What is the current exchange rate of American 
$$ to Canadian $$?  Is it best to change the money in Canada or in the U.S. 
before leaving?

	What is the public transportation system like there?  I'm going by bus 
and assume the bus depot is near a subway station or something like that.



Thanks,



Bryan
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460.1A Montreal.KAOFS::M_MORINWed Jun 19 1991 11:3024
The subway system is quite good.  Look for the signs that say "METRO" with an
arrow pointing downwards.  The bus?  I'm not sure, I've never taken the bus
in Montreal.  I'm pretty sure there is a Metro station very near the bus
station which is almost downtown.

I'm afraid I don't have a phone # for tourist info, but here are some things
to do in Montreal:

	o Expos ball game at the Olympic stadium

	o Water slides and amusement park on St-Helene Island (the water
	  slides are supposed to be among the best in the world).  I've been
	  a couple of times and enjoyed it.  You can easily get to St-Helene
	  Island by Metro.

	o Visit the old Montreal.

	o Good restaurants where you can bring your own wine on Prince-Arthur
	  street.

Hope that helps.

/M
460.2Some info on MontrealMSBCS::KINGVSS BXB/LTN System Management Group DTN:293-5677Wed Jun 19 1991 19:5918
         
         Hi,
              
              Thanks for your reply.  I got a call today from a very 
              nice lady in the Mill with lots of Montreal info.
         
              Also I have a Quebec Tourist Info number in Boston 
              (617)723-3366.
         
              The Canada Tourist Info number in Boston is 
              (617)523-1731.
         
         
         
         Thanks,
         
         
         Bryan
460.3a great city!TROA02::MSCHNEIDERvi.... the editor from hell!Wed Jun 19 1991 22:181
    A great city ... enjoy!
460.4More renseignmentsVAOU02::BOTMANPieter Botman - Vancouver SWSFri Jun 21 1991 00:3222
    Yes, the main bus station is directly above the Berri de Montigny
    metro station.
    
    Don't forget the old port, Jacques Cartier Square, they are in the
    old montreal district.  
    
    Also, McGill University, Univ of Montreal, Mount Royal (complete
    with huge cross, nice park, lake, carriage rides, etc), St Joseph's 
    oratory, Jazz clubs (le soleil levant), clubs featuring sing-alongs
    of french pop and folk songs on rue St. Denis (called boites a chanson)
    pop/rock clubs (club soda, le spectrum).  How about a tour of the
    olympic facilities (also on the metro line), and a dip in the olympic
    pool?  Explore Ile Ste Helene, also on the metro, former expo site, now
    a park, with old fort, rowing basin, a picturesque island in the middle
    of the St. Lawrence.  Also at the far end of Ile St. Helene is an
    amusement park from the expo days, called La Ronde.  Fun!
    
    Food: Try Dunn's for cheesecake, Schwartz' deli for montreal smoked
    meat, and Fairmont bagel bakery for incredible, authentic bagels.
    
    Bon voyage
    Pieter
460.5Metro station name changeCOVERT::COVERTJohn R. CovertFri Jun 21 1991 01:195
Berri de Montigny is now known as Berri-UQAM on most maps.

(UQAM = Univerity of Quebec at Montreal.)

/john
460.6Schwart's deliKAOFS::M_MORINFri Jun 21 1991 11:2110
BTW.

Schwart's deli is on St. Laurent st. which is near and parallel to St. Denis st.

Don't miss it.  On the way there, take the Prince Arthur st. route.

The smoked meat is worth it.

/Mario
460.7Jazz Festival '91ASIC::DARUWALATue Jun 25 1991 16:0710
    
    Any information on the Montreal Jazz Festival ?
    
    Is it his weekend ?  
    
    Any information on the performers and locations ?
    
    Thanks,
    
    /Adil.
460.8Latin Quarter info?JUMP4::JOYHappy at lastTue Mar 24 1992 15:159
    I will be staying at a B&B in the Latin Quarter of Montreal over Easter
    weekend. I was wondering if there are specific things to do/see in the
    Latin Quarter, how far is it to Vieux Montreal, is it a safe area for
    strolling, etc. I don't have the actual address of the B&B yet, just
    know its in the Latin Quarter.
    
    Thanks
    Debbie
460.9St. Louis Sq.JUMP4::JOYHappy at lastFri Mar 27 1992 14:287
    Re:.8
      The B&B is on Laval St., across from St. Louis Square. Is this near a
    Metro station?
    
    Thanks
    Debbie