Montreal Vacation & Tourism Guide
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As the second largest city in Canada, Montreal is an exciting cosmopolitan destination, with plenty of attractions for tourists all year long. Known for its French culture and charm, Montreal is a diverse city, providing a variety of museums, churches, neighborhoods, nighlife and parks.
Great Recommendations from Real Travelers
1. Sofitel Montreal
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 90 reviews from 4 sources
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" It is a great place to stay." — source Travelocity
"Friendly courteous staff, went beyond what they had to do for us at the front desk." — source Priceline
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1. Old Montreal
The historic city centre is rich in museums, shops, restaurants and grey stone architecture spread ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Old Montreal
Brian and Patty in Day 1 in Montreal said
describe Old Montreal. You can tell the Quebecois are very proud of their European (and more specifically, French) roots. In fact continue reading »
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2. Notre-Dame Basilica
Notre-Dame's twin towers have served as an Old Montreal landmark since the neo-Gothic basilica ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Notre-Dame Basilica
Howe in TKO MMA Fight in Montreal....sweet! said
>The next day we checked out the newer part of Montreal, walked around town and checked out the Notre Dame Basilica of Montreal continue reading »
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3. Biodôme de Montreal
Housed in a former stadium used in the 1976 Olympics, the educational and ... more
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4. Musee des Beaux Arts
One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution ... more
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5. St-Sulpice
This converted mansion stakes a legitimate claim to \"King of the Montreal Bars.\" Inside, each different room ... more
Real Travelers who've been to St-Sulpice
CoCo in Vacaaannnces ! said
découverte de la vie nocturne Montréalaise. Direct dans le bain! nous avons passé la soirée à la térrasse du St Sulpice continue reading »
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6. Old Dublin
The historic city centre is rich in museums, shops, restaurants and grey stone architecture spread ... more
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7. Musee d'Art Contemporain
This large museum of modern artistic work, with an emphasis on artists native to Quebec, includes ... more
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8. Olympic Stadium - Montreal
Roger Taillibert's magnificent building takes a beating in the court of public opinion, but it remains Montreal's most ... more
Real Travelers who've been to Olympic Stadium - Montreal
HungryJoe in Missing the bus said
looking olympic stadium. Montreal feels a bit like Paris (what with the french speaking and all). People happy to switch to english continue reading »
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9. Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA)
Housed in a much lauded modern building and the 125-year-old Shaughnessy House, this museum offers fascinating glimpses into architecture, ... more
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10. Casino de Montreal
Located on a beautiful island in the St. Lawrence River, this gaming house is for both tuxedoed high ... more
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1. Toque!
... nous tenions à mettre en valeur les produits du terroir québecois et le travail de ceux qui nous ravitaillent. Nous tenons plus que jamais à souligner la contribution de ces fournisseurs qui méritent le titre glorieux d'art... more
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2. Globe
... Globe founded its home 14 years ago in a trendy historic part of Montreal making this the place that will satisfy all your senses. That is what we do best. Are impressive 2-tier seafood platter is a great starter all year r... more
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3. Moishe's
... serious money for a slab of beef should bring their credit scores here. The oldest steak-and-seafood house in town is also arguably the finest, with fewer tourists than popular Gibby's in Vieux-Montréal. It has trade... more
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4. Wilensky's Light Lunch
... favorite has been serving sandwiches to hungry diners since 1932. The classic sandwich is simple but oh-so-tasty: slices of bologna and salami on a hard-to- categorize bun, with mustard. You can get cheese on that, but othe... more
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5. Ferreira
This sunny, warm and whimsically decorated restaurant is geared towards one thing: the appreciation of classic ... more
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6. Maestro S. V. P.
This bustling seafood bistro is located north of the more pretentious restaurants on St-Laurent, and surpasses ... more
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7. Primadonna
... you with its warmth and style, pampering you with flavours and sensations that will make you swoon, Primadonna was one of the first restaurants to reinvigorate and re-sophisticate Montreal's hip St. Laurent Boulevard, pavin... more
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8. Da Vinci
... in a beautiful 2 floor Victorian building in the heart of Downtown Montreal and close to all hotels and entertainment venues, Ristorante Da Vinci offers its guests elegant surroundings without being pretentious. Ristorante... more
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9. Au Pied de Cochon
... 6 nights per week, this Plateau restaurant has become something of a cult favorite, and we've drunk the Kool-Aid, too. Though it looks like another of the amiable but mediocre storefront restos that line most streets in the... more
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10. Pintxo
... "Peent-choo," the Basque word for tapas, this tucked-away resto draws from the Spanish Basque tradition, going in for exquisitely composed dishes at fair prices in pleasant surroundings. Cooking happens in an open kitchen i... more
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Derniers jours | Aug 23 09'
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Dernier party à l'appart, zone au BK, au Dollarama, shopping, manilles... On profite des derniers jours avec Marine et Ben. Continue reading »
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