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Montreal, Quebec's largest city, is thriving. Having recovered from the sluggish economy and political infighting of the 90s, Montreal surges ahead with vibrancy. The business world prospers in the shape of the downtown skyscrapers and delicious restaurants pack a city that has become more beautiful than ever.

Montreal speaks two languages, French and English, but has one heart. With neo-Gothic architecture abound, visitors can see the roots of the French pioneers blended with the more recent British settlers. An incredible blend of the "vieux" and "new", its many lovely neighborhoods make Montreal unique. From the youthful party atmosphere of Old Town to its multi-lingual Chinatown, the city is remarkably easy to navigate whether by metro or foot. Even the snowy winter weather won't slow down visitors as many shops, cinemas and restaurants are built underground and linked by the metro and walkways. Food-lovers will be in heaven as there are fabulous French and internationally eclectic restaurants all over town.


Activities Dining Shopping Resources Nightlife  

Le Cirque Du Soleil
8400 2nd Avenue
Tel. 514.722.2324
www.cirquedusoleil.com
The birthplace of the one of the world’s most amazing acrobatic troupes, Montreal is still the home to Le Cirque du Soleil.


Old Port of Montreal
de la Commune Street
Tel. 800.971.PORT
www.oldportofmontreal.com
Nestled between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montreal, the Old Port offers numerous year round outdoor activities, exhibits and entertainment. Take a river cruise in the summer or ice skate on the outdoor rink in the winter. The Old Port welcomes seven million visitors each year who are seeking relaxation, enjoyment and pure fun.


The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Tel. 514.285.2000
www.mmfa.qc.ca
Boasting more than 30,000 objects, Canada’s oldest museum has strived to provide a heterogeneous collection of Canadian and international works. Inuit sculptures, for example, came on display in 2006. Canadian photography and ancient sub-Saharan works are among other examples of exhibitions.


Basilique Notre Dame-de-Montreal
110 rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Tel. 514.849.1070
www.basiliquenddm.org
This grand basilica was finished in 1829. A protestant architect, James O-Donnell, was so happy with his work that he purportedly converted to Catholicism. The grand neo-Gothic facade is 228 feet high and the neo-Romanesque interior has vaulted ceiling studded with 24-karat gold stars. The largest church bell in North America is in Montreal, weighing in at just over 12 tons.


Galerie Samuel
Lallouz1434 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel. 514.849.5844
www.galeriesamuellallouz.com
Several Canadian and American minimalist artists are on display at this shopping activity.


Parc Jean-Drapeau
Tel. 514.872.6120
www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en
Catch a movie at the beach, watch water polo players duke it out, go biking and hiking, or attend a concert next to the city at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Named for the visionary mayor who brought the World’s Fair to Montreal in 1967, the park encompasses two islands, one of which is made from earth carved out during construction of the subway.

Maison Boulud
1228 Sherbrooke St.West

Tel. 514.842.4224
www.maisonboulud.com/montreal

Daniel Boulud’s menu is driven by the seasons and bounty of Québec’s local purveyors. You’ll find specialties from Boulud’s New York City restaurants, including Lyonnaise charcuterie, Mediterranean flavors, and even some casual burgers, as well as dishes created just for Maison Boulud. The result: refined yet soulful contemporary French food, prepared here by Executive Chef Riccardo Bertolino.

Europea
1227 de la Montagne
Tel. 514.398.9229
www.europea.ca

“Culinary art at its finest” Fill up your senses as you discover the best of Québec food products exquisitely prepared by two French chefs. Discover a modern and creative cuisine in a warm and intimate ambiance.

Toqué
900 Place Jean-Paul Riopelle

Tel. 514.499.2084
www.restaurant-toque.com

Internationally renowned chef Norman Laprise has moved this popular restaurant to a new home on the fringes of Old Montreal. The new, sleek interior is a perfect backdrop for Laprise's outstanding menu.

La Queue de Cheval Steakhouse & Cigar
1221 Blvd. Rene-Levesque West
Tel. 514.390.0090
www.queuedecheval.com

Home to one of the best wine cellars worldwide, has beautiful wood finishes, vaulted ceilings and glowing chandeliers to add to the wonderful ambience of this favorite restaurant. This steakhouse is one of Canada’s premier fine dining steakhouse restaurants specializing in dry-aged USDA Prime beef and fresh seafood.

Le Bremner
361 Saint Paul Est
Tel. 514-544-0446

www.crownsalts.com/lebremner

Celebrity chef Chuck Hughes calls his latest baby, Le Bremner, "a kind of a seafood diner." Montreal foodies call it the hottest restaurant of the moment. And if Le Bremner ends up a repeat of Hughes' success with Garde Manger-- his original culinary haunt whose popularity is often attributed to Hughes' high profile via Food Network's Chuck's Day Off

Bouillon Bilk
1595 boul St-Laurent
Tel. 514.845.1595
www.bouillonbilk.com

Close to the Quartier des Spectacles and to downtown, this restaurant is giving the area a facelift by presenting diners with an original take on food.

Les 400 Coups
400 Notre-Dame Est.
Tel. 514 985 0400
www.les400coups.ca

Located in the Old Montréal neighborhood of Montréal, Les 400 Coups has a casual atmosphere and specializes in Bistro, Contemporary / Eclectic, Fusion and Market cuisine.

Barroco Restaurant
312 Rue Saint-Paul West (corner Saint-Pierre)
Tel. 514.544.5800
www.barroco.ca

Slightly off the beaten tourist track and located on the ground floor of an old Napoleonic greystone, Barroco will serve a menu of rustic French, Spanish, and Italian fare and a selection of private import wines.

Le Club Chasse Et Peche
423 rue St. Claude (Old Montreal)

Tel. 514.861.1112
www.leclubchasseetpeche.com

Designed to look like an intimate private club, Le Club has become one of the most popular restaurants in Montreal since it opened in late 2004.

Globe
3455 Boulevard St.-Laurent
Tel. 514.284.3823
www.restaurantglobe.com

Free-range meat and poultry and organic produce make this fine dining stalwart that opened in 1993 a good destination for live jazz or strawberry rhubarb martini.

Mona Moore
1446 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel. 514.842.0662
www.monamoore.com

For a truly sexy and chic shoe shop in Montreal, look no further than Mona Moore. It’s in the Golden Square Mile section and about a dozen designers’ works are on hand.

Henri Henri
189 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Tel. 514.288.0109
www.henrihenri.ca

The best hat store in Canada, Henri Henri is, also, perhaps the most famous. In the 50’s and 60’s, the store awarded individual NHL hockey players a free hat for scoring three goals or more in a game. Henri Henri is where the common sports term "hat trick" came from.

Kanuk
485 rue Rachel Est
Tel. 514.527.4494
www.kanuk.com

Every garment at Kanuk is made in Quebec and flashes the ubiquitous owl logo. Their jackets and long coats make Kanuk famous, but the company also has a wonderful line of classy and understated raincoats and anoraks for a brisk spring day.

Fourrures Mega
397 Mayor Street
Tel. 514.844.8651

This manufacturer has an easy-access showroom featuring furs for many different budgets. Montreal is a major fur city, and Mega has Russian sable, mink/leather coats, and beaver available.

La Maison Ogilvy
1307 rue Ste-Catherine Ouest
Tel. 514.842.7711
www.ogilvycanada.com

Distinguished British brand Aquascutum, Jones New York, Luisa Serano, Anne Fontaine, Betty Barclay, Margaret M, Hugo Boss and more call this department store home.

Nadya Toto
2057 rue de la Montagne
Tel. 514.350. 9090
www.nadyatoto.com

Nadya Toto is one of Canada’s finest designers. Her clothes are light and soft and always ready to wrap the body in comfort. Ruffled sleeves and nipped waists are characteristic of her lines.

Amphi-Bus
Tel. 514.849.5181
www.montreal-amphibus-tour.com
For a great harbor tour, try the amphibious vehicle tour that skirts around Old Montreal and then splashes into the harbor.

 

Spa Bota Bota
Old Port of Montreal
McGill entree
Corner de la Commune West and McGill
Tel. 514.284.0333
www.botabota.ca  

Bota Bota pulls you into a world of relaxation and infinite wonders, where gentle waves lull your soul. This floating spa combines luminance, tranquility, design and an astonishing 360 degree view.  Enjoy the relaxing and energizing properties of water circuit therapy.

Spa Scandinave
71 de la Commune West
Tel. 514.288.2009
www.scandinave.com/en/montreal
Located in Old Montreal, Scandinave Les Bains Vieux-Montréal is a 12,000 square foot thermal bath where you will find the age-old tradition of the Scandinavian bath and the benefits of massage in an authentic environment with a contemporary touch.


French Immersion Courses at LSC
Tel. 1.800.394.LEARN
www.linguaserviceworldwide.com/MontrealLSC.htm

Take a French course in the world’s second largest French-Speaking country. This school was founded in 1962 and is a supplier of language services to the Canadian Federal Government and a member of the International Association of Language Centers.


Ca Roule Bike Tours
Tel. 514.866.0633
www.caroulemontreal.com
With 350 kilometers of bike paths, Montreal is easily discoverable by bike.


For more information about attractions, festivals and other services visit:
www.tourisme-montreal.org


A list of some taxi companies in Montreal:

Atlas Taxi (Tel. 514.485.8585).
Champlain Taxi
(Tel. 514.273.2435 or 514/271-1111).
Co-op Taxi
(: 514/725-9885).
Unitaxi (Tel. 514.482.3000).


Hurley’s Irish Pub
1225 rue Crescent
Tel. 514.861.4111
www.hurleysirishpub.com

With 18 beers on tap, 40 single malts and eight whiskeys, Hurley’s is a fine place for lazy summer afternoon or evening. Try a local brew, such as a St. Ambroise Pale Ale or Duminot Cider.

Newtown
1476 rue Crescent
Tel. 514.284.6555
www.lenewtown.com  
A vibrant lounge atmosphere with a welcoming terrace, Don’t leave without trying their exotic & unique cocktails. 


Wiskey Café  

5800 St. Laurent Boul.
Tel. 514.278.2646
www.whiskycafe.com
Make your way here! Whisky Café offers one of the few sanctioned cigar lounges in the city. Choose from any number of fine Cuban cohibas of varying quality and enjoy a puff or three accompanied by one of their 150 whiskeys’ selection in this relaxed and friendly lounge environment.

Jello Martini Lounge
151 rue Ontario est
Tel. 514.285.2621
www.jellomartinilounge.com

Feeling retro chic? Jello’s specialty, delicious martinis, are offered in more than 50 different kinds. Along with its 1960’s colors and patterns, Jello’s live music every night livens up a cold Montreal night. Check out Aka Soulo on a Tuesday night. This is where the young and beautiful go.