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Justitia

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Fri Feb-10-06 10:21 AM
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Montreal questions....

Will be in Montreal beginning of October. I am a little flexible about number of days I can stay and would like some advice on it - does 2 or 3 days sound about right?

Any "must sees"?

I am trying to decide between hotels in Old Montreal, any suggestions?

I am traveling with my 82 yr old grandmom, so I want to treat her to a really nice experience, within walking distance of things to do, see, places to eat.

Thank you in advance for your suggestions!

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GoneOffShore

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Sat Feb-11-06 11:23 PM
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1. We went in October 2005

Stayed in a B&B just off of St. Denis. Great place and good value, but lots of stairs http://www.montrealbedandbreakfast.ca/ Really nice place and only a short walk from the Metro.
You have to visit Jean Talon Market - great vegetable market, cheeses, and a fabulous spice shop.
We only went up for a weekend to see a concert by Michel Sardou - the French pop singer.

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Justitia

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Mon Feb-13-06 04:42 PM
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4. Thanks for the B & B tip. The market sounds great. -eom

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Catchawave

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Sun Feb-12-06 11:45 AM
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2. I found a Top Ten Attractions list:

http://www.montrealcitytourist.com/montreal-attractions.html

That's a good start! Have you asked our friends in the DU Canada forum? I bet they know the best spots! And the ones to avoid!!!

Have fun :hi:

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Justitia

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Mon Feb-13-06 04:45 PM
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5. Thanks for the site, bookmarked it. Good suggestion re: the Canada forum,

why didn't I think of that? Duh!

:hi: backatcha

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Inland

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Mon Feb-13-06 03:38 PM
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3. You can do a lot in three days.

I enjoyed the cathedral Notre Dame immensely. Old Montreal was nice. Take a trip to the vantage point on Mont-Royale and see the city, and proceed around to the other side for a look at the St Joseph bigger than all hell church. I'm not sure about what to do about the walking.

I also took a few hours drive up to the mountains, but you might be a little late in the year for that.

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Justitia

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Mon Feb-13-06 04:48 PM
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6. Great tips! I wondered about the St. Joseph's church, read about it,

hadn't seen a pic yet, but it sounded like a "must see". Grand-mere & I definitely want to see all the sights, incl the beautiful architecture, after which we must stuff ourselves with crepes.

Turns out, we will be staying 2 nights, 2 full days.

Thanks again!

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Inland

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Mon Feb-13-06 10:28 PM
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7. Here's something else.

The area between UQAM and old montreal is pretty run down. It's like an urban scene in a seventies cop show. Prostitution and god knows what else on the streets. Don't take your gammy near there.

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DrDan

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Wed Mar-01-06 10:21 AM
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8. you MUST have a smoked meat sandwich

from Schwartz's.

They are to die for!

We were there a few months ago.

http://www.bootsnall.com/cgi-bin/gt/namericatravelguides/montreal/sep02meat.shtml

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DrDan

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Wed Mar-01-06 03:51 PM
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9. just got my March Gourmet magazine

big article on Montreal - actually several articles - to include hotels, food, etc

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Justitia

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Tue Mar-28-06 03:53 PM
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10. ooooh - Thank you! I will definitely pick up the mag at the bookstore. nt

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