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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
exlabdriver #412395 05/30/15 06:24 PM
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I agree with all the others, do one or the other. You can't do both justice in one trip.

I've spent a lot of time in Montreal, but somehow never got out much. Mostly I spent time with the ex's parents.

Great things about Montreal:

The food: gotta visit one of the famous Montreal deli's. Mmmm, Montreal smoked meat.

Festivals: I've never managed to attend one, but the comedy festival is one of the best in North America, as is their Jazz festival.

Check here for a list of festivals. There is something going on pretty much all the time.

The food: this is a city full of incredible restaurants. Things don't get humming until after 9:00pm for dinner.

The Mount Royal cemetery. No, really. It's incredibly beautiful.

The food: Quebec never did kill off its small dairies. There are no end of small local cheeses to try.

The night life. Can't help you with the scene as I was last there more than 10 years ago.

Old Montreal. Lots of good restaurants, lots of history, lots of buskers.

On Niagra, the falls and surrounding parks are great. Give the rest of the town a pass. A winery tour is a must if you enjoy wine at all. I can make some recommendations if you do that.

There is also 40 Creek up near Hamilton (1 hour from Niagra towards Toronto) if you are into Whiskey.

Toronto's China town is always fun and the Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Ontario Museum are worth checking out. They both attract top notch exhibits. If you've been to the Boston Aquarium you may be disappointed by the Ripley's aquarium, but the main tank is cool.

Hmm, if you are in the Niagra area during the weekend, I'd love to meet up with you. I've always wanted to meet someone that can put up with hangs out with Bob on a regular basis. smile <- for Bob...


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #412403 05/31/15 03:02 AM
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Thanks Fred!


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #412411 06/01/15 07:39 PM
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I'm way late but if it's not too late to add something....

Old Montreal is nice. Historical, lots of nice shops and galleries. Old Quebec is Much more quaint and historical feeling though. That is, if you ever get to Quebec City.

Finally, the important thing. If you go to Toronto and you do go to Spadina St. Be sure you take the
Spadina Bus !!!!!!


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #413038 06/25/15 10:15 PM
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Hmm, if you are in the Niagra area during the weekend, I'd love to meet up with you. I've always wanted to meet someone that can put up with hangs out with Bob on a regular basis. smile <- for Bob...


Sorry I missed you in Canada Fred! The conversation went like this:

Me: Honey, can we meet some of my Canadian speaker friends?"

My wife: Says nothing. Just had a look of confusion or shame on her face that I have "speaker" friends.


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #413039 06/25/15 10:21 PM
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Niagra Falls is a beautiful area. I felt a little out of sorts in the resort/casino area but I loved loved loved Niagra on the Lake. I wish I stayed there. Driving around up there is really easy. The funniest part while driving was a guy who stopped in a rotary even though he had the right of way. I am pretty sure it was because he saw my Massachusetts license plates.

I didn't go to either Toronto or Montreal. My wife was a little sad but I will go back another time. If I ever hit the lottery I am buying a house in Niagra on the Lake.


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #413065 06/27/15 04:06 PM
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I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Niagra On The Lake.

You should have told your wife Bob likes me. No, wait, that may not help.


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Re: Help me plan a trip to Montreal.
Lampshade #413069 06/27/15 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted By Lampshade
Niagra Falls is a beautiful area. I felt a little out of sorts in the resort/casino area but I loved loved loved Niagra on the Lake. I wish I stayed there. Driving around up there is really easy. The funniest part while driving was a guy who stopped in a rotary even though he had the right of way. I am pretty sure it was because he saw my Massachusetts license plates.

I didn't go to either Toronto or Montreal. My wife was a little sad but I will go back another time. If I ever hit the lottery I am buying a house in Niagra on the Lake.



Yep, I totally agree. Also, I don't know whether or not you drove that way, but, travelling along River Rd. from Niagara Falls to Niagara-on the-Lake features some exceptional homes, some with attached vineyards. Very impressive as well and quite pricey.

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