Coming to Montreal next week what too see and do?

Book · Post by **Book** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:30 am

I will be in Montreal next week Mon-Fri with my wife on a business trip. This will be my first trip into Canada. What are some things that would be good to see and do? Thanks Book

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:21 am

Go up to the lookout on Mount Royal(free), the Olympic Stadium (up the tower), the Biodome, Insectarium, jetboating the Lachine Rapids, the old Port, see Old Montreal in a caleche rides (horse and buggy), relax at Beaver Lake park on the mountain, many restaurants (have a smoke meat at Ben's, Chenoy's, etc.)...and on and on...

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-2 ... gs_to_do-i

Have fun!

maple · Post by **maple** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:39 am

Woodsman, Book,

I'd say smoked meat at Schwartz's.

The other stuff sounds good. If you and your wife like nature stuff, the Biodome and Insectarium are great.

Maple

Allan · Post by **Allan** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:51 pm

Book,
Treat yourself to some eye candy on Cresent Street between DeMaisonneuve and St. Catherines, most evenings/nights, but especially Friday and Saturady nights.

Woodsman · Post by **Woodsman** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:03 pm

Bring along dark shades, so your wife doesn't see your stares at the Montreal beauties!

I have to agree with maple, Schwartz's is world reknown for the best smoke meat around.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 4:24 pm

Stop by Club Chez Paree (1258 Rue Stanley at Ste Catherine) for a beer or two while the wife is doing some shopping.

A.W · Post by **A.W** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:34 pm

Carl from Vermont wrote:Stop by Club Chez Paree (1258 Rue Stanley at Ste Catherine) for a beer or two while the wife is doing some shopping.

Carl. Just wondering how you know about this place?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 5:58 pm

Hey A.W,

Well,..it's a nice place to have a few brews before taking the short walk to the Belle Centre for a hockey game.

Or so I've been told.

Plus it's only about a 70 minute drive to Montreal from here.

Vince (not logged in) · Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:22 pm

Hey Book,

Ristorante MIRRA in the Village of Pointe Claire.
252 Bord-du-Lac (Lakeshore Blvd).
514-695-6222

Ask for Nick Lenti.
Tell him, Vince (from Sony-Ottawa) recommended his restaurant, i'm sure he'll take real good care of you and the wife.

If you and your wife LOVE italian food, this is the place.
Although Montreal is pretty friendly and people bend over backwards to accomodate English speaking visitors, Pointe Claire is an English speaking community.
If you're into live BLUE's music, cigars n scotch, take a short walk down the Blvd.

Ontario Bow Hunter · Post by **Ontario Bow Hunter** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 6:27 pm

Go up to the lookout on Mount Royal(free),

I'd say smoked meat at Schwartz's

These are two excellent suggestions!

Bring along dark shades, so your wife doesn't see your stares at the Montreal beauties!

But this one is the best advice,... careful driving!