Official tourist guides - VIA Rail Canada

2011-2012

TOURIST MAPS INSIDE

www.tourisme-montreal.org

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A butterfly’s wings are covered by thousands of scales that produce colours and scents.

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Some dahlias stand taller than a person.

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The Sun’s light takes approximately 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach the Earth.

Parrots can live more than 80 years.

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welcome! Welcome to Montréal! An international city recognized for its major festivals and culinary arts, Montréal offers a multitude of excellent cultural, sporting, and outdoor activities all year round. During your stay, you will notice that Montréal is also a city that is on the move, one that is evolving. We are working to both highlight the city’s rich heritage, and to place it firmly in the 21st century. Place d’Armes and the Quartier des spectacles attest eloquently to this endeavour. These are all good reasons to visit, or to come back to Montréal!

Gérald Tremblay Mayor of Montréal

Expressing itself equally as well in the language of Molière as in that of Shakespeare, Montréal is a place where happiness and contentment come easily, and whose long list of festivals make the city shine even more brightly on the international stage. The diversity and the richness of its fine cuisine, its large, abundant green spaces and its respect for the environment produce an exceptional quality of life, recognized unanimously by residents and visitors alike. Warm, welcoming, gourmet and sophisticated, Montréal has it all; you won’t be able to resist its many attractions. Welcome to Montréal!

The Honourable Charles Lapointe, P.C. President and CEO Tourisme Montréal

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contents GENERAL INFORMATION Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Québec’s Tourist Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 GUIDED TOURS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PRACTICAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . 15 OUTDOORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 SHOPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 RESTAURANTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 COURSES AND WORKSHOPS . . . . . . . . . 109 SPAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 ACCOMMODATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Where efficiency meets possibility

INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

districts DOWNTOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Map of Underground Pedestrian Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Map of Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 OLD MONTRÉAL AND OLD PORT . . . . . . 36 Map of Old Montréal and Old Port . . . . . 40 PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS . . . . . . . 55 Mount Royal and Surroundings . . . . . . . . 55 Plateau Mont-Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Hochelaga-Maisonneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Pôle des Rapides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 THE OUTSKIRTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Around Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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WHERE YOUR CITY MEETS THE WORLD

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Tourism information phone line for Montréal and the 22 regions of Québec 514 873-2015 / 1 877 BONJOUR (266-5687) From France: 0 800 90 77 77 From Belgium: 0 800 78 532 From United Kingdom: 0 800 051 7055

Tourist Welcome Office in Old Montréal

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Infotouriste Centre 1255 Peel Street, Suite 100 Í Peel 514 873-2015 / 1 877 BONJOUR (266-5687) www.bonjourquebec.com

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Tourist and Leisure Companion (see p. 15)

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Montréal Museums Pass accepted ( see p. 15)

Admission fee

Open daily: March 1 to June 20: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21 to August 31: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. September 1 to October 31: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 1 to February 28: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed December 25 and January 1

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174 Notre-Dame Street East Í Champ-de-Mars www.tourism-montreal.org [email protected]

Open daily from April to mid-November. Schedule varies according to season, festivals and holiday periods.

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Lighting Tour of Old Montréal (see p. 36)

Guided bus tours Guided walking tour Guided cycling tour Boat tour

TOURIST INFORMATION

tourist information

Airport shuttle Waterway transport Lookout

Québec at your fingertips

To receive any one of 20 regional tourist guides, to learn more about Québec or to make a reservation, call 1 877 BONJOUR (1 877 266-5687) or visit us at www.bonjourquebec.com Official tourist guides for the regions of Québec are produced by each Association Touristique Régionale (ATR) of Québec.

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1 Îles de la Madeleine 1 877 624-4437 2 Gaspésie 1 800 463-0323 3 Bas-Saint-Laurent 1 800 563-5268 4 Québec 1 877 783-1608 5 Charlevoix 1 800 667-2276 6 Chaudière-Appalaches 1 888 831-4411 7 Mauricie 1 800 567-7603 8 Eastern Townships 1 800 355-5755 9 Montérégie 1 866 469-0069 10 Lanaudière 1 800 363-2788 11 The Laurentians 1 800 561-6673 12 Montréal 1 800 363-7777 13 Outaouais 1 800 265-7822 14 Abitibi-Témiscamingue 1 800 808-0706 15 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean 1 877 253-8387 16 Manicouagan (Côte-Nord) 1 888 463-5319 17 Duplessis (Côte-Nord) 1 888 463-0808 18 James Bay 1 888 748-8140 19 Laval 1 877 465-2825 20 Centre-du-Québec 1 888 816-4007 21 Nunavik 1 888 594-3424 22 Eeyou Istchee 1 888 268-2682

tourismeilesdelamadeleine.com tourisme-gaspesie.com bassaintlaurent.ca quebecregion.com charlevoixtourism.com chaudiereappalaches.com mauricietourism.org easterntownships.org tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca lanaudiere.ca laurentians.com tourisme-montreal.org outaouaistourism.com abitibi-temiscamingue-tourism.org saguenaylacsaintjean.ca tourismemanicouagan.com tourismeduplessis.com tourismebaiejames.com tourismelaval.com tourismecentreduquebec.com nunavik-tourism.com creetourism.ca

Access to the region

Distances from Montréal km (miles) Atlanta . . . . . .1979 (1230) Baltimore . . . . .896 (557) Boston . . . . . . .499 (310) Chicago . . . . . .1363 (847) Detroit . . . . . . . .899 (559) Halifax . . . . . . .1224 (761) New York . . . . .607 (377) Ottawa . . . . . . . .200 (124)

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GUIDED TOURS, EXCURSIONS AND CRUISES

boat tours Amphi Tours

Lachine Canal Heritage Boat Tour Ç Charlevoix

514 283-6054 / 1 888 773-8888 • www.pc.gc.ca/canallachine

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2 de la Commune Street East Map p. 40 Ç Place-d'Armes 514 849-5181 • www.montreal-amphibus-tour.com

The vehicle “Amphibus” takes visitors through the streets of Old Montréal. Then, the amphibious bus splashes into the water for a stroll on the St. Lawrence River which offers a superb view of the city. Bateau-Mouche (cruises) at the Old Port of Montréal

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Jacques-Cartier Pier Map p. 40 Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Champ-de-Mars 514 849-9952 / 1 800 361-9952 • www.bateaumouche.ca

The Bateau-Mouche offers a splendid view of Montréal and its island thanks to its glass-covered frame and roof, and outdoor terrace on majestic and historical St. Lawrence River. Dinner cruise includes live entertainment and five or sevencourse meal. Open: Mid-May to mid-October: daily. 90-minute cruise: departure at 12:30 p.m. 60-minute cruises: departure at 11 a.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Dinner cruise: departure at 7 p.m. (boarding at 6 p.m.) (See ad p. 44) Croisières AML Cruises

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King-Edward Pier Map p. 40 Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Place-d'Armes 514 842-3871 / 1 800 563-4643 • www.croisieresaml.com

Discover the best view of the city aboard the Cavalier Maxim and enjoy the boat's terrace and dance floor with animation. Guided cruises, dinner cruises, brunches and special events are available. Open: Beginning of May to mid-October. (See ad p. 6) Jet Boating and Rafting the Lachine Rapids Clock Tower Pier Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Champ-de-Mars 514 284-9607 • www.jetboatingmontreal.com

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Discover the Lachine Canal, Montréal's cradle of industrial development. Experience a lockage and enjoy views of downtown. Open: May 21 to June 20 and September 11 to October 11: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, departures at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. June 24 to September 6: daily, departures at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Montréal Fishing Tours

GUIDED TOURS

guided tours, transportation and practical information

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Lachine's Public Quay Map p. 67 Ç Lionel-Groulx, bus 191 514 629-6385 • www.montrealfishingtours.com

Experienced guides reveal the best places on Lac Saint-Louis (St. Lawrence River) to reel in bass, walleye, and pike. Open: Daily from June to November, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservation required. Hotel pick-up upon request. Rafting - Jet Boating Montreal

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8912 LaSalle Blvd. Map p. 67 Ç Angrignon, bus 110 514 767-2230 / 1 800 324-7238 • www.raftingmontreal.com

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bus tours Amphi Tours

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2 de la Commune Street East Map p. 40 Ç Place-d'Armes 514 849-5181 • www.montreal-amphibus-tour.com

See text on this page. Coach Canada / Gray Line of Montréal

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1255 Peel Street, Suite 100 Map p. 30 Ç Peel 514 934-1222 / 1 800 461-1223 • www.coachcanada.com

Sightseeing tours conducted by accredited guides are available for individuals and groups. Voyages Fleur de Lys / Dupuis 1259 Berri Street, 6th Floor 514 939-9999 / 1 888 713-3311 • www.voyagesfleurdelys.com

A broad selection of motor coach day trips and multi-day stays.

See text page 77. (See ad p. 42)


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cycling tours

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Cycle Tours Montréal

H(1 Map p. 40

514 754-3691 • www.cycletoursmontreal.com

514 844-4021 / 1 800 363-4021 www.guidatour.qc.ca

Cycle Tours Montréal offers a variety of urban cycling tours. Quality rental bikes are available in a range of styles – urban, hybrid, vintage – and sizes. Open: Daily, April 1 to November 15.

Old Montréal Ghost Tours will allow you to discover the most hidden sides of Old Montréal during two different types of visit: traditional Ghost Walk and Ghost Hunt.

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Montréal On Wheels

27 de la Commune Street East Map p. 40 Ç Place-d'Armes 514 866-0633 / 1 877 866-0633 • www.caroulemontreal.com

See text page 76. My bicyclette 2985 C Saint-Patrick Street Ç Lionel-Groulx 514 998-6252 • www.mybicyclette.com

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514 754-3691 www.snowtoursmontreal.com

Explore major sights, discover unique districts, and enjoy activities like ice skating, snow tubing, crosscountry skiing, and snowshoeing. Winter clothing and boot rentals are available. Open: December to March, daily except on public holidays. VDM Global DMC

See text page 76.

walking tours

Snow Tours Montréal

514 933-6674 / 1 800 455-6674 www.vdmglobal.com

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Guaranteed departures for Old Montréal walking tours with a professional guide. Private tour guide services also available in several other languages. Open: Daily departures from June 25 to October 9. Saturday and Sunday, from May 14 to June 19. In English at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. In French and in Spanish at 11 a.m. Tickets on sale in front of the Notre-Dame Basilica boutique. VDM Global DMC

Two itineraries – Flavours and Aromas of Old Montréal and A Foodies Tour of Little Italy – lead you to discover authentic culinary creations in two of Montréal's most distinctive neighbourhoods.

customized tours and excursions Excel-Tours

514 990-7012 / 1 866 990-7012 www.excellencecharter.com

Excel-Tours features private chartered vehicles (1- to 56-passenger capacity) with bilingual drivers who provide airport shuttle service and city tours.

514 933-6674 / 1 800 455-6674 • www.vdmglobal.com

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calèche tours Old Montréal Ç Place-d'Armes

By day or by night, a variety of circuits are available to visitors wishing to explore Old Montreal aboard one of these romantic horse-driven carriages. The calèches leave from place Jacques Cartier, de la Commune street, place d'Armes and sometimes even from the top of Mount Royal.

special theme tours

Escapades en train (train getaways) Central Station Ç Bonaventure 514 287-8726 / 1 888 702-8726 • www.amt.qc.ca

Discover the surroundings of Montréal with our Escapades en train (train getaways) divided into four themes: Art, Culture and Tradition, Culinary Delights, Historic Tour and Rural Ramblings.

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Guidatour

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See text on this page. LIMOTOUR - Phénix Limousine 514 875-8715 / 1 888 504-4447 www.limotour.net

See text page 13. Montréal Guide Service div/CDM Associates 514 342-8994 www.montrealguideservice.com

Multilingual guided tours tailored to individuals or groups. Montréal Nitelife Tours Inc. 514 257-7737 / 1 866 221-5885 www.montrealnitelifetours.com

Professional itinerary planning and VIP packages to Montréal.

514 931-2742 / 1 866 931-2742 www.showflex.com

ShowFlex Tours is an inbound tour company specialized in the Japanese market. VDM Global DMC 514 933-6674 / 1 800 455-6674 • www.vdmglobal.com

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airport transportation

æ1 Map p. 30 Featuring 24-hour service, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, the airport-downtown 747 Express bus includes 9 stops in each direction. Cost: 8$. (See ad p. 17)

747 Express Bus

514 786-4636 • www.stm.info

bicking Bixi

Wonder International Travel

514 789-2494 / 1 877 820-2453 • www.bixi.com

205 Viger Street West, Suite 110 Ç Place-d'Armes 514 866-8818 / 1 866 782-6868 • www.wondertravel.net

A fleet of 15 to 56 seats buses to rent.

Accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from May to November. Bixi allows cyclists to borrow and return a bike at one of the 400 stations across the city.

local travel agents

car rental

352 Emery Street, 3rd Floor 514 769-0101 / 1 888 769-0101 • www.authentikcanada.com

514 266-6666 • www.locationvip.com

Authentik Canada

Montréal Nitelife Tours Inc. 514 257-7737 / 1 866 221-5885 www.montrealnitelifetours.com

TRANSPORTATION

ShowFlex Tours

Location VIP Montreal Broad range of exotic cars (Porsche, BMW, Mercedes, Hummer, Ferrari, Cadillac and Range Rover). Open: Daily, 24 hours a day.

limousines

LIMOTOUR - Phénix Limousine Vélo Québec Événements

514 875-8715 / 1 888 504-4447 • www.limotour.net

1251 Rachel Street East 514 521-8356 / 1 800 567-8356 • www.velo.qc.ca

Limousines, minibuses, luxury cars and more which can accommodate from 1 to 57 passengers.

Voyages Fleur de Lys / Dupuis

Limousine MontRoyal

1259 Berri Street, 6th Floor 514 939-9999 / 1 888 713-3311 • www.voyagesfleurdelys.com

514 363-6360 / 1 888 361-3355 • www.montroyal.com

Voyages TransAsie Ç Guy-Concordia 514 932-8388 / 1 888 932-8388 • www.vtctours.com

Minibuses and buses that can accommodate up to 55 passengers.

public transit

Société de transport de Montréal (STM) 514 786-4636 • www.stm.info

Wonder International Travel 205 Viger Street West, Suite 110 Ç Place-d'Armes 514 866-8818 / 1 866 782-6868 • www.wondertravel.net

TRANSPORTATION

airport and airlines Air Canada

1 888 247-2262 • www.aircanada.com/conventions

Air Transat

The STM offers tourists passes valid for a one, three or seven-day period, allowing them unlimited access to its bus and métro (subway) network. (See ad p. 17) Fares (bus and métro): Adult fare: $3.00 • Booklet of 6 tickets: $14.25 • Opus 10 passages: $22.50 • Weekly CAM hebdo: $22.00 • 1-day pass: $8 • 3-day pass: $16

taxis

Diamond Taxi

514 987-1666 • www.airtransat.com

514 273-6331 / 1 800 716-6727 • www.taxidiamond.com

Montréal - Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport Map p. 72

Taxi Coop Montréal 514 725-9885 • www.taxi-coop.com

514 394-7377 / 1 800 465-1213 • www.admtl.com

(See ad p. 8)

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trains and buses

VIA Rail Canada

Central Station

895 De La Gauchetière Street West Ç Bonaventure

Located in the heart of downtown, Central Station provides access to over 450 Canadian towns and links Montréal to many American destinations. Montréal Bus Central Station

The Canadian intercity rail transporter.

waterway transport CTMA Group

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505 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East Ç Berri-UQAM 514 842-2281 • www.stationcentrale.com

Quays of the Old Port Map p. 40 Ç Place-d'Armes 418 986-3278 / 1 888 986-3278 • www.ctma.ca

Montréal's Station centrale, or Bus Central Station, welcomes regional, national, and transborder travellers.

The CTMA Vacancier departs Montréal on Fridays, for a one-week cruise through the Îles de la Madeleine and along the Gaspé Peninsula.

Orléans Express Motorcoaches Montréal Central Station Bus Terminal 505 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East Ç Berri-UQAM 514 842-2281 / 1 888 999-3977 www.orleansexpress.com

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Québec's leading motorcoach firm that offers intercity transportation.

© STM 2008

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Central Station 895 De La Gauchetière Street West Ç Bonaventure 514 989-2626 / 1 888 842-7245 • www.viarail.ca

Iberville Passenger Terminal - Port of Montréal Pier Alexandra, Port of Montréal Ç Place-d'Armes 514 283-7011 • www.port-montreal.com

Each year, the Port of Montréal welcomes thousands of cruise ship passengers to its Iberville Passenger Terminal.

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Jacques-Cartier Pier Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Champ-de-Mars Map p. 40 514 281-8000 / 1 800 563-4643 • www.navettesmaritimes.com

A shuttle service allows pedestrians and cyclists to cross the St. Lawrence River from the Old Port to parc Jean-Drapeau and Longueuil. From the end of May to mid-October.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

accessibility for people with disabilities Accessibility for people with restricted physical ability Kéroul 514 252-3104 • www.keroul.qc.ca

Establishments have been assessed accessible according to criteria set by Kéroul and approved by the Ministère du Tourisme du Québec. For people with restricted physical ability, Kéroul provides information on tourism and culture.

F The handicapped person can enter and move around the establishment without assistance.

Cell Phone Use of a hand-held cell phone that does not have a "hands-free" function is prohibited while driving. Parking Downtown you can find many fee-parking lots as well as parking meters, which are free of charge after business hours (but mind your meter-they're checked often!). Some parking meters have been replaced by automatic pay stations. Numbered blue and white signs indicate where these parking spaces are available. Simply park your automobile and take note of the number of the parking spot. Next, go to the nearest automated pay station to pay the desired parking duration and take your ticket with you-there's no need to leave it in your vehicle.

emergency

Emergency: 911 Info santé health hotline: 811 Québec Poison Control Centre: 1 800 463-5060

filing a complaint

G The handicapped person requires assistance to

To make a complaint about the provision of tourism services in Québec, call or e-mail:

Tourist and Leisure Companion for persons living with a disability or a mental health problem

Ministère du Tourisme du Québec Direction de la qualité des produits et des services touristiques

450 771-0707 • www.vatl-tlcs.org

1 800 482-2433 • [email protected]

enter and move around the establishment.

E Look for the Tourist and Leisure Companion

Sticker (T.L.C.S.) which allows for free access for the companion of persons living with a disability or a mental health problem, when they visit tourist and leisure activity sites.

canadian currency

Canadian currency is the dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There are 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar bills and by coins, sometimes referred to as “Loonies” (the bird on the $1 is a loon) and “Twonies” ($2). Smaller coins are 1, 5, 10, and 25 cent pieces.

driving in Québec

Road signs and speed limit Québec uses the metric system, so speeds are indicated in kilometres and gas is sold in litres. Right turn Although turning right on a red light is authorized across Québec, rights on reds are strictly prohibited on the Island of Montréal.


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Maritime Shuttles of the St. Lawrence

la Vitrine

145 Sainte-Catherine Street West (from Octobre 2011: 2-22 Sainte-Catherine Street West) Ç Place-des-Arts 514 285-4545 / 1 866 924-5538 • www.lavitrine.com

La Vitrine showcases the full range of Montréal's cultural scene including a central information and last-minute ticket office. (See ad p. 27)

Montréal museums pass

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514 845-6873 • www.montrealmuseums.org

The Montréal Museums Pass opens the doors to 38 museums and comes in two forms: The first, for $60, includes only museums and is valid for three days within three weeks of the time it is first used. The second, for $65, gives access to museums and the Montréal public transit system. It is valid for three consecutive days after it is first used. The Pass can be bought at most participating museums and at 1255 Peel Street, Suite 100, 174 Notre-Dame Street East, 185 Sainte-Catherine Street West and hotels. (See ad p. 29)

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postage

Canada Post

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800 René-Lévesque Blvd. West ÇBonaventure 1 866 607-6301 • www.canadapost.ca

You can send packages and buy stamps at any Canada Post Office. There are also lots of postal outlets which are located within other businesses, like pharmacies. If you just need stamps, most of convenience stores (dépanneurs in French) also sell them.

taxes

There are two applicable taxes in Québec: a federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 5% and a Québec provincial tax (TVQ) of 8.5% (9.5% in 2012). A 3,5% accommodation tax is also in effect in Montréal.

tips

It is customary to tip restaurant waiters, taxi drivers and hairdressers 15% of the bill, before taxes. Hotel porters generally receive $2 per bag.

Rates for first class mail and postcards: Canada: $0.59 United States: $1.03 Other countries (by air): $1.75

majors events Igloofest – Winter outdoors with music and DJs Annually in January (January 12 to 28, 2012) www.igloofest.ca

Just For Laughs Festival Annually in July (July 10 to 31, 2011) www.hahaha.com (See ad p. 34)

MONTRÉAL HIGH LIGHTS Festival Winter festival (arts, light and cuisine) Annually in February (February 16 to 26, 2012) www.montrealhighlights.com

MONTRÉAL COMPLÈTEMENT CiRQUE International Circus Arts Festival Annually in July (July 11 to 24, 2011) www.montrealcompletementcirque.com

Les FrancoFolies de Montréal French music from around the world Annually in June (June 10 to 18, 2011) www.francofolies.com (See ad p. 35)

Osheaga, Music and Arts Festival Annually in July (July 27 to 31, 2011) www.osheaga.com

Grand Prix du Canada - F1 Annually in June (June 10 to 12, 2011) www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca Totem - Cirque du Soleil show June 16 to July 17, 2011 www.cirquedusoleil.com Festival International de Jazz de Montréal Annually in June (June 25 to July 4, 2011) www.montrealjazzfest.com (See ad p. 35)

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Montréal Fashion & Design Festival Annually in August (August 3 to 6, 2011) www.fashiondesignfest.com Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour By the Cirque du Soleil October 2 and 3, 2011; March 20, 21 and 22, 2012; July 6 and 7, 2012 www.cirquedusoleil.com

TAKE FLIGHT WITH THE STM

From downtown to the airport anytime. Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pass valid for 24 hours on the STM’s métro and bus network.

OR BUY A 1-DAY OR 3-DAY PASS

Unlimited travel by métro and bus anywhere in Montréal. Available at all métro stations, at the foreign exchange counters at Montréal-Trudeau Airport and the Infotouriste centre and at Montréal’s central bus terminal.

For more about fares, go to www.stm.info

© Tourisme Montréal, Alain Lemire • © Tourisme Montréal • © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin • © Les FrancoFolies de Montréal

Feeling …the pulse Montréal’s downtown scene is a bustling study in contrasts. Witness the Victorian brownstones that nuzzle skyscrapers, while the latest architectural marvels soar beside stately neo-Gothic churches. The stores, museums, galleries, restaurants and green spaces present a moving canvas peopled with the 9-5 crowd, students, locals and tourists. When night falls, the hectic pace surrenders to a more relaxed ambiance, as friends congregate for after-work cocktails on terraces, in bars, or at the city’s many festivals that fill the air with their resounding notes.

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trains, and buses also converging here. Approximately 500,000 people circulate daily on this network, where some 1,700 shops, 200 restaurants, 7 major hotels, museums, theaters, universities, and an arena can be found.

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1 Map p. 30 Bordered by René-Lévesque Blvd., Côte-des-Neiges Road, Mount Royal Park and University Street Ç Peel

Once home to Canada's anglophone, predominantly Scottish, upper class, this beautiful neighbourhood, named for the square mile it covered, is lined with gorgeous Victorian homes, leafy parks and trees, and a plethora of architectural masterpieces in Greek, Roman, Gothic, Medieval, and Renaissance revival styles. The presbyterian Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul (3415 Redpath • www.standrewstpaul.com), built in 1932, is one of the major institutions of Montréal's Scottish community. Museum Quarter 2

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Ç Guy-Concordia • 514 285-1600 www.quartierdumusee.com

Historical and architectural richness is what creates that special ambiance of this quarter. Here, high-end fashion and design boutiques, international and specialty shops, art galleries, jewellers, pubs, and exquisite fine dining establishments continue to attract visitors. Crescent, de la Montagne, and Sherbrooke Streets are the district’s main thoroughfares and form the hub of the district's vibrant business life. The Victorian buildings that adorn the area give it a particularly British flair. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 3 Map p. 30 / ad p. 21 1379-1380 Sherbrooke Street West F E H B $15 Ç Guy-Concordia • 514 285-2000 / 1 800 899-6873 www.mbam.qc.ca

Visitors can enjoy this museum’s extensive collection, unique in Canada, and its temporary shows, which combine artistic disciplines (fine arts, music, film, fashion, design) and feature innovative exhibition design. A new pavilion dedicated to Québec and Canadian art will be inaugurated in 2011, and Erskine and American Church will be converted into a concert hall. Open: Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., only temporary


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Ç Atwater Fashionable boutiques, superb art galleries, libraries and antique shops line Greene Avenue. At the corner of Wood Avenue, discretely nestled among well-preserved historic buildings, three black towers of steel and tinted glass, designed by the celebrated modernist architect Mies van der Rohe, rise above Westmount Square, an elegant business and shopping centre.

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Canadian Centre for Architecture 5 Map p. 30 1920 Baile Street G E B $10 Ç Guy-Concordia • 514 939-7026 www.cca.qc.ca

The CCA has received numerous awards for its design, which includes the Shaughnessy House, which is one of the 19th century Montréal mansions open to the public. In addition to exhibitions, the CCA organizes a wide variety of activities, including guided tours of the building, the garden or the current exhibitions, films, lectures and workshops. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Laser Quest 6 Map p. 30 1226 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Peel • 514 393-3000 www.laserquest.com

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This live action laser tag game takes place in a five-level maze, with music and fog. For all ages. Crescent Street 7

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With its bars, clubs, restaurants and discotheques, Crescent Street contains round-the-clock action. North of De Maisonneuve Boulevard, the street's sumptuous Victorian architecture housing luxury boutiques, haute couture showrooms, and art galleries has been carefully showcased, giving the thoroughfare a distinctive touch of elegance.

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Concordia University 8 Map p. 30 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West Ç Guy-Concordia • 514 848-2424 www.concordia.ca

Concordia University welcomes over 30,000 students every year. The campus comprises many pavilions, including the Grey Nun's Mother House and the acclaimed John Molson School of Business building. The McConnell Library Building (1400 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West) houses the Leonard & Bina Ellen Art Gallery, which focuses on the presentation and study of contemporary art from here and elsewhere.

circuit B – in the heart of Downtown Dorchester Square – Place du Canada 9 Map p. 30 Corner of Peel Street and René-Lévesque Blvd. West Ç Peel

Once the site of the Montréal Catholic Cemetery, between 1799 and 1854, these parks are lined with magnificent buildings, modern edifices and churches.

Sainte-Catherine Street 12 Map p. 30

Ç McGill Stretching for 15 kilometres across the city from east to west, the street is lined with the major department stores, shops and restaurants that have been the pride of Montréal for more than a century. No fewer than nine métro stations (the green line running parallel) serve the street, allowing visitors to discover diverse neighbourhoods as they travel along. McGill College Avenue 13 Map p. 30

Ç McGill Looking northward from the plaza at Place Ville Marie, visitors can appreciate the striking view showing the main gates of McGill University, and, further north, the breathtaking Mount Royal. Lined with modern buildings and wide promenades, the avenue is adorned with outdoor cafés, open-air seating areas, and interesting artwork. In front of the blue-tinted, glass towers (BNP Tower and Laurentian Bank Tower at 1981 McGill College Avenue) lies the sculpture entitled, The Illuminated Crowd, by Raymond Mason. McGill University

Sun Life Building 10 Map p. 30 1155 Metcalfe Street Ç Peel www.edificesunlife.ca

Inaugurated in 1918, this Beaux-Arts style building had long held the distinction of being the largest in the British Empire. During World War II, the British Crown Jewels, as well as the gold reserves of several European countries, were moved here for safekeeping. Cours Mont-Royal 11 Map p. 30 1455 Peel Street Ç Peel www.lcmr.ca

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14 Map p. 30 805 Sherbrooke Street West Ç McGill • 514 398-6555 www.mcgill.ca

Founded following a bequest from James McGill, a Montréal fur trader born in Glasgow, Scotland, McGill University received its charter from King George IV in 1821. The downtown campus comprises more than 80 buildings on 80 acres of land. Redpath Museum, McGill University 15 Map p. 30 859 Sherbrooke Street West Ç McGill • 514 398-4094 www.mcgill.ca/redpath

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This museum of natural history presents its permanent exhibit: History and Diversity of Québec, including fossils, minerals, and zoological specimens. World culture exhibits focus on Egypt, Africa, and Oceania. Highlights include dinosaurs and mummies. Open: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed on Saturday.

16 Map p. 30 / ad p. 23 690 Sherbrooke Street West Ç McGill • 514 398-7100 www.musee-mccord.qc.ca

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The McCord Museum celebrates Montreal life past and present—its people, its artisans, its communities, its metropolitan area. The Museum presents exhibitions that appeal to people from here and elsewhere, using a contemporary approach to look at the society. It also offers educational and cultural activities and innovative Internet projects. Open: June 24 to September 6: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Off season: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open on Monday Holidays. Christ Church Cathedral 17 Map p. 30 635 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç McGill • 514 843-6577 www.montrealcathedral.ca

1859. The Square between the Cathedral and the office tower is dedicated to Raoul Wallenberg, Hero of Humanity, who saved thousands of Jews from concentration camps during World War II. Open: Sunday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Phillips Square 18 Map p. 30 Corner of Sainte-Catherine Street West and Union Avenue Ç McGill

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A monument to Edward VII adorns the centre of this public space located close to several of Sainte-Catherine Street's major department stores and named after its donor, Thomas Phillips (in 1840). Today, we still find the famous Birks jewellery store, housed in a magnificent building (1864), and The Bay department store, originally called the Hudson's Bay Company, founded by the trappers and used as a fur resale outlet.

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Place Ville Marie 19 Map p. 30 / ad p. 89 Corner of McGill College Avenue and Cathcart Street Ç McGill • 514 861-9393 www.placevillemarie.com

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Place Ville Marie, designed by Chinese-American architect Ieoh Ming Pei, forms a vast multifunctional complex, which includes five office towers and a shopping centre. It’s construction launched the first phase of Montréal's underground city that extends over 33 km. On the plaza, visitors can admire Gerald Gladstone's impressive fountain and bronze sculpture, Female Landscape. Central Station 20 Map p. 30 895 De La Gauchetière Street West Ç Bonaventure

The result of a Public Works construction program that began in 1938, Central Station opened on July 14, 1943. The station's Departure Hall is decorated with a historic fresco that illustrates the lives of Canadians, their industries, their activities and dreams for the future. Businesses in Les Halles de la Gare include restaurants, bakeries, a liquor store, a pharmacy and a florist. Mary Queen of the World Cathedral 21 Map p. 30 Corner of René-Lévesque Blvd. and Mansfield Street Ç Bonaventure • 514 866-1661 www.cathedralecatholiquedemontreal.org

19th century in the heart of what was then the city's Anglo-Protestant sector. Inside, a superb gilded neo-Baroque baldachin overlooks the altar. In the transept, paintings by Georges Delfosse illustrate the historic beginnings of Montréal. Open: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Le 1000 De La Gauchetière and Atrium Le 1000 22 Map p. 30 / ad p. 22 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West Ç Bonaventure • 514 395-1000 www.le1000.com

This superb 51-storey building, a jewel in Montréal's skyline, exemplifies a new architectural philosophy through its artful use of materials. The indoor skating rink, set under a dome, welcomes beginner to expert skaters. Equipment rentals available. Planétarium de Montréal 23 Map p. 30 / ad p. 4-5 1000 Saint-Jacques Street G E H B $8 Ç Bonaventure • 514 872-4530 www.museumsnature.ca

The Montréal Planetarium is one of only a few of its kind in the world that still offers shows hosted live by experts, who explain the fascinating world of outer space.

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St. George's Anglican Church 24 Map p. 30 Corner of Peel Street and De La Gauchetière Street Ç Bonaventure • 514 866-7113 www.st-georges.org

Built in 1870, this church is a jewel of neo-Gothic architecture. Its interior features superb woodwork as well as a silk damask from Westminster Abbey in honour of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Services on Sundays, at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame and Bell Centre 25 Map p. 30 1909 des-Canadiens-de-Montreal Ave. Ç Lucien-L'Allier • 514 925-7777 www.temple.canadiens.com

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The Hall of Fame presents, through objects, pictures, and interactive screens, historic moments of the Montréal Canadiens, a team that has enlivened crowds since its founding in 1909. It reveals the history of the Stanley Cup, spirited rivalries, legendary performances, and more! The Montréal Canadiens, 24-time winners of the Stanley Cup, continue their plight in the National Hockey League. Matchs are held at the Bell Centre, an amphitheatre designed to seat more than 21,000 sports enthusiasts, which also hosts rock shows, classical concerts and family entertainment. Open: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.

circuit C – Quartier international Quartier international de Montréal 26 Map p. 30 A quadrilateral bordered by University, Saint-Jacques, and Saint-Urbain Streets and Viger Avenue G Ç Square-Victoria • 514 841-7772 www.qimtl.qc.ca

Dotted with many works of art from around the world, the neighbourhood is a transition point between the modern hub of the city and its more peaceful historic district, which includes high-end hotels, the Palais des congrès (Convention Centre), and the Centre CDP Capital, where an important Québec financial enterprise is housed. In the centre of the public square, named after the artist Jean-Paul Riopelle, sits his ensemble of sculptures, La Joute. Based on Riopelle’s specifications, a circle of fire was installed at this sculp-

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tural fountain. At night, projected mist and light create dramatic effects. Montréal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal) 27 Map p. 30 1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle F Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 871-8122 / 1 800 268-8122 www.congresmtl.com

The Montréal Convention Centre welcomes its visitors in a building that combines beauty and function and whose architecture builds on transparency and light. Among the highlights are the Lipstick Forest, an ensemble of pink trees, as imagined by artist Claude Cormier, with its front panels of coloured glass. The reflected play of light colours both the interior and exterior of the Palais. Restaurants and shops on the commercial gallery cater to a variety of visitor needs. ICAO 28 Map p. 30 999 University Street Ç Square-Victoria • 514 954-8219 www.icao.int

This building is the headquarters of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. Outside the Atrium entrance is a sculpture by the Québec artist Marcelle Ferron entitled "Le Miroir aux alouettes". The massive illuminated hall adjoining the skyscraper often hosts exhibits featuring Montréal artists. St. Patrick's Basilica 29 Map p. 30 460 René-Lévesque Blvd. West G T Ç Square-Victoria • 514 866-7379 www.stpatricksmtl.ca

Better known as "The Irish Church", the Basilica was constructed between 1843 and 1847, and is a fine evocation of the Gothic style of the 14th and 15th centuries. It is characterized by its huge pine columns, the oak carving in the nave as well as the carved pulpit and choir loft. Open: daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m

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Square Victoria 30 Map p. 30 Corner of Viger Avenue and Beaver Hall Hill Ç Square-Victoria www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Created during the 19th century, the Square was named after Queen Victoria (1819-1901). The monument dedicated to the illustrious monarch was the work of British sculptor Marshall Wood and was unveiled in 1872. The entrance to the métro station in the Square bears an authentic Paris métro railing. The Art Nouveau casting was designed by Hector Guimard in 1900 and was offered to the City of Montréal by the City of Paris, on the occasion of the 1967 World Exhibition. World Trade Centre Montréal 31 Map p. 30 747 du Square-Victoria Street G T Ç Square-Victoria • 514 982-9888 www.centredecommercemondial.com

The Centre is connected to the city's underground network as well as the prestigious St-James and InterContinental hotels. On the Ruelle des Fortifications, a statue of Amphitrite, Poseidon's wife, sits in a large fountain, not far from a remnant of the Berlin Wall, a gift to Montréal for its 350th anniversary. The Ruelle is located on the former site of the city's old walled fortifications.

circuit D – Quartier des spectacles Quartier des spectacles 33 Map p. 30 / ad p. 27 Bordered by René-Lévesque, Sherbrooke, City Councillors and Berri Streets Ç Place des Arts www.quartierdesspectacles.com

It’s Montréal's cultural heart that literally brightens the night thanks to an innovative lighting plan. More than 80 cultural venues offer an exceptionally diverse array of activities: festivals, movies, plays, dance performances, art exhibitions, technological art displays, music concerts, operas, and comedy shows. At the heart of the district is the Place des Festivals, a public space entirely dedicated to year-round festivals, urban entertainment, and leisure, and serving as an arena for free artistic activities of all shapes and sizes. The Place features a 235-jet fountain, the biggest interactive one in Canada! At La Vitrine, visitors can obtain information and tickets for Montréal's cultural events, both on site (145 Sainte-Catherine Street West and from October 2011 at 2.22 Sainte-Catherine Street West) and online (www.lavitrine.com). Luminous Pathway - Quartier des spectacles 34 Map p. 30

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32 Map p. 30 Corner of Saint-Laurent Blvd. and De La Gauchetière Street Ç Place-d'Armes

The Luminous Pathway highlights the full wealth of Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles. Light rises from the theaters and pulses to the rhythm of cultural activities, lending an identity to a whole neighbourhood and revealing its very essence. Look for the red dots!

Chinatown dates back to the 1860s when Chinese immigrants came to Canada to work in the mines and on the railroads. They settled mainly along De La Gauchetière Street near Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Chinatown’s narrow streets are lined with shops selling exotic foods, traditional crafts, martial arts accessories, herbs, and natural medicines. Acupunture and Asian medical services can also be found here. Sun Yat-Sen Place (corner of Clark and De La Gauchetière Streets) honours the philosopher and political figure recognized as the father of modern China. At the Chinese Catholic Mission of the Holy Spirit, 205 De La Gauchetière West, visitors can appreciate a remarkable painting of the stations of the cross by a Chinese artist and her son. The building was declared a historical monument in 1977.

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Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan 35 Map p. 30 305 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place des Arts • 514 288-8882 www.maisondufestival.com

The Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan is devoted to the dissemination and promotion of jazz music and musical practice. It houses the multipurpose Astral hall, La Balmoral bistro terrace, the TD Gallery Lounge dedicated to the dissemination of visual arts, a gift and souvenir shop, and an audiovisual documentation centre. Open: Galerie Lounge TD: Tuesday and Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebration of the Eucharist: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 12:15 p.m. Weekend Mass: Saturday, 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.

St. James United Church 36 Map p. 30 463 Sainte-Catherine Street West T Ç Place-des-Arts • 514 288-9245 www.stjamesunitedchurchmontreal.com

Église du Gesù 37 Map p. 30 1202 de Bleury Street T Ç Place des Arts • 514 861-4378 www.gesu.net

Église du Gesù takes its name from the church in Rome in which Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, is buried. Built in 1865 by the Irish architect Patrick C. Keeley, it is one of the oldest Baroque style churches in Montréal. Open: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

38 Map p. 30 / ad p. 33 185 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place-des-Arts • 514 847-6226 www.macm.org

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Canada's premier museum devoted exclusively to contemporary art, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal is a superb place to discover the wealth of Québec creativity and leading international trends in. Discover contemporary painting, drawing, engraving, sculpture, photography, installation, film, and video. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Open Monday on holidays weekends only.

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Built in 1889, this church, originally Methodist, has a Gothic-style exterior and Victorian interior. It is the largest Protestant church in Montréal. Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday worship service, 11 a.m.

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Place des Arts 39 Map p. 30 175 Sainte-Catherine Street West F Ç Place-des-Arts • 514 842-2112 / 1 866 842-2112 www.laplacedesarts.com

Place des Arts is the most important cultural complex in Canada. It’s indoor public spaces hold shows, concerts, exhibitions, and conferences. Outside, visitors can admire Pierre Granche’s 1992 sculpture entitled Comme si le temps…de la rue. The exterior plaza of the complex is the meeting place for major festivals. In autumn 2011, a new concert hall for the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal will be inaugurated. The hall will have 2,000 seats with a stage big enough for a choir of 200 and an orchestra of 120. Complexe Desjardins 40 Map p. 30 / ad p. 85 150 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place-des-Arts • 514 845-4636 www.complexedesjardins.com

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Built in 1976, the complexe Desjardins is home to 3 office tours, 110 boutiques and restaurants, a hotel, and an immense public square where a myriad of events are held all year long. The Complexe is located in the heart of downtown, the city's cultural core and the underground pedestrian network. Free wirwless internet access in the food court. Monument-National 41 Map p. 30 1182 Saint-Laurent Blvd. G 4 Ç Saint-Laurent • 514 871-9883 www.monument-national.qc.ca

Various concerts and theatrical performances, including productions from the National Theatre School of Canada, are shown here. Built in 1893, its architecture integrates elements of revived Baroque and Mannerist styles. Its magnificent façade is illuminated at night through a high tech system. Society for Arts and Technology [SAT] 42 Map p. 30 1201 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Ç Saint-Laurent • 514 844-2033 www.sat.qc.ca

The SAT is a transdisciplinary centre dedicated to research, creation, production, presentation, education, and conservation in the field of digital culture. The SAT provides a collaborative forum

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and practical context to develop innovative projects, as well as to debate current issues related to emerging technologies. Quartier latin 43 Map p. 30

Ç Berri-UQAM • 514 849-4906 www.quartierlatin.ca

The Quartier latin was the first home of Montréal's francophone middle class. Attracted by the proximity of the École Polytechnique and the Université Laval in Montréal, they began settling into the neighbourhood early in the 19th century. The displacement of educational institutions to Mount Royal, however, had an adverse effect on the neighbourhood, and it wasn't until the 1960s, with the creation of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) and the Collège du VieuxMontréal, the building of the métro, and a resurgence of cultural and commercial activity, that the Quartier latin was reborn. The UQAM campus (1430 Saint-Denis Street • www.uqam.ca) incorporates a number of heritage buildings, of which the most visible is the bell tower of the Église SaintJacques. The campus also includes a gallery whose programming is mainly devoted to contemporary art (1400 Berri Street, Local J-R120 • www.galerie.uqam.ca • Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 6 p.m.) and a centre of design, dedicated to architectural, industrial, graphic, and fashion design (1440 Sanguinet Street • Wednesday to Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. • www.centrededesign.com). Saint-Denis Street, the Quartier latin's main thoroughfare, provides a unique example of mid-19th century Victorian-style urban architecture and is home to over 100 restaurants, cafés, bistros, and shops. Grande Bibliothèque - Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec 44 Map p. 30 475 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East F H B T Ç Berri-UQAM • 514 873-1100 / 1 800 363-9028 www.banq.qc.ca

The Grande Bibliothèque houses Québec's largest collection of recent, rare, and old editions, multimedia documents, reference materials, maps and prints. It is also a multifunctional area, offering an auditorium, exhibition hall, café-restaurant, and outdoor facilities. Open: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Cinémathèque québécoise 45 Map p. 30 335 De Maisonneuve Blvd. East Ç Berri-UQAM • 514 842-9763 www.cinematheque.qc.ca

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Every year, the Cinémathèque québécoise projects more than 500 films, television programs and videos from all eras and countries and provides free access to its exhibitions. The Guy-L.-Coté Mediatheque is one of the most important cinema documentation centres in North America. Open: Médiathèque Guy-L.-Coté: Wednesday to Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. (until 5 p.m. during summer). Exhibitions: Tuesday, noon to 6 p.m.; Wednesday to Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday,

NFB CineRobotheque 46 Map p. 30 1564 Saint-Denis Street G E H Ç Berri-UQAM • 514 496-6887 www.onf.ca/cinerobotheque

The NFB's (National Film Board of Canada) offers a number of services, including individual viewing stations providing free access to over 10,000 films, as well as two theatres, a DVD sales and DVD rental counter, and workshops inspired by NFB films. Open: Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 9 p.m.

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Stepping back in time There is no place more conducive to a dreamy step back in time than the romantic district of Old Montréal. Its cobblestone streets have witnessed the passage of time for more than 360 years. Today, art galleries, artisans' boutiques, terraces, and cafés conduct business within the walls of these gracious 18th and 19th century buildings. Dusk enhances the area, as strategic lighting brings out the loveliness of these old stone facades even further. Nearby, in the Old Port, cyclists, joggers, and in-line skating enthusiasts of all ages enjoy the generous recreational paths year-round.

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Lighting Tour of Old Montréal 47 Map p. 40 Ç Champ-de-Mars 2 www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Montréal's historical buildings shine in all their splendour when night falls on the city. The splendid lighting was specially designed to emphasize the beautiful architectural details of these structures inherited from centuries past.

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Inaugurated in 1856, the old courthouse subscribed to the very sober neo-Classical tradition typical of the first half of the 19th century. The

City Hall 49 Map p. 40 275 Notre-Dame Street East G2 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 872-0077 www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

This building went up between 1872 and 1878, and survived a severe fire in 1922. It was from the balcony that French President General de Gaulle uttered his famous "Vive le Québec libre!" (Long live free Québec) during a state visit in 1967. Visitors can take a moment to admire the Hall of Honour or, better yet, sign up for a guided tour. Behind the City Hall, the two lines of stone running across the Champ-de-Mars are one of the few spots in present-day Montréal where physical evidence of the fortified town of yesteryear is still visible.


Place Jacques-Cartier and Place De La Dauversière 50 Map p. 40 Old Montréal Ç Champ-de-Mars www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

The gentle slope down from the Nelson monument affords a superb view of the Old Port. Built in 1804, and restored in 1998, on the old site of Château de Vaudreuil, Place Jacques-Cartier was used as a public market for many years. Today, passers-by and visitors spend time appreciating the street artists and roving entertainers that inhabit the space. Victorian street lamps and a flower market stall add to the charming ambiance. Facing City Hall, Place De La Dauversière is a magnificent public garden restored in 1997.

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1925 version (Ernest-Cormier building) featured a return to classic simplicity with an imposing colonnade. The modern courthouse at 1 NotreDame Street East now handles most cases while the Ernest-Cormier building houses the Québec Court of Appeal.

Marché Bonsecours 51 Map p. 40 / ad p. 45 350 Saint-Paul Street East G2 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 872-7730 www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca

The Marché Bonsecours was inaugurated in 1847. For over a century, it was the city's main meeting place for townspeople and agricultural producers. It also housed a concert hall and even served as

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city hall. Recent renovations have turned it once again into a bustling marketplace that also features sidewalk cafés, shops, and exhibitions. Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum and Notre-Damede-Bon-Secours Chapel 52 Map p. 40 / ad p. 37 400 Saint-Paul Street East E H B2$8 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 282-8670 www.marguerite-bourgeoys.com

This 300-year old chapel and its captivating history museum will amaze you! As you move through the exhibition rooms, including the magnificent crypt and the tower with a spectacular view of Old Montreal, you will find yourself covering more than 2000 years of history. Of special interest: the tomb of Sainte Marguerite Bourgeoys and the tower lookout. Pierre du Calvet House 53 Map p. 40 / ad p. 105 401 Bonsecours Street Ç Champ-de-Mars www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Built in the 18th century, this house is one of the most beautiful examples of the urban architecture developed in New France. Pierre du Calvet, its illustrious occupant, was a supporter of the American Revolution and held meetings with Benjamin Franklin, an envoy sent abroad by George Washington in 1775-1776. The house is now home to a first-class inn and the Montréal Bronze Museum, which showcases the work of bronze sculptures and paintings, by Quebec artist Gaétan Trottier. Open: Montréal Bronze Museum, Tuesday to Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Closed in January. Sir George-Etienne Cartier National Historic Site 54 Map p. 40 / ad p. 69 458 Notre-Dame Street East G E H B $4 to $8 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 283-2282 / 1 888 773-8888 www.parcscanada.gc.ca/cartier

Meticulously restored around 1860 according to the tastes and customs of the Montréal bourgeoisie, this site commemorates the life and work of Sir George-Étienne Cartier, renowned politician and Father of Confederation. Reservations required for guided visits and theatrical presentations.

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Château Ramezay – Historic Site and Museum of Montréal

circuit B – west of Old Montréal

55 Map p. 40 / ad p. 38 280 Notre-Dame Street East G E H B2 $10 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 861-3708 www.chateauramezay.qc.ca

Saint-Paul and de la Commune Streets

Built in the 18th century as a prestigious residence, the Château Ramezay invites you to relive more than 500 years of history, from the precontact Amerindian era to the 20th century. The Château Ramezay holds fascinating collections, which are shown in a variety of exhibitions, intermingled with multimedia portrayals of historical figures recounting, in six languages, highlights of their lives at the Château. Also visit the Governor’s Garden and experience the delights typical of an 18th century urban garden in New France. Open: mid-October to May 31: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; June 1 to midOctober: daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

56 Map p. 40 Old Montréal 2 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Many of the buildings in this area, which date from the 19th century and some of which were warehouses, have been renovated and today serve as boutiques, artists' studios, and even homes. The streets overflow with warm, inviting restaurants offering traditional Québécois fare. Busy nightclubs and jazz venues add spice to the neighbourhood at night. Cobblestone streets, particularly east of Saint-Laurent Boulevard, are crowded with horse-drawn carriages. Cours Le Royer (Hôtel-Dieu Stores) 57 Map p. 40 Corner of Saint-Paul West and Saint-Sulpice Streets Ç Place-d'Armes www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

These large buildings, formerly warehouses and stores, were erected on the site of the first Hôtel-

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Dieu hospital in the 1860s and 1870s. They eloquently attest to the commercial vitality of the area during the city's industrialization. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal 58 Map p. 40 / ad p. 39 110 Notre-Dame Street West G E H2$5 Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 842-2925 / 1 866 842-2925 www.basiliquenotredame.ca

A masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, Notre-Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and 1829. The magnificent interior in wood and the boldly modern design of the Notre-Dame-duSacré-Cœur Chapel, captivate hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Paintings, sculptures, and stained-glass windows illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish history. In the evening a sound and light show presents the founding of Montréal and the Notre-Dame Basilica. Open: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Place d'Armes 59 Map p. 40 Old Montréal 2 Ç Place-d'Armes www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Originally built at the end of the 17th century, Place d'Armes was remodeled in 2011. Its surrounding buildings represent significant moments in the history of Montréal. Since 1895, a statue of Paul de Chomedey, "Sieur de Maisonneuve", the founder of Montréal, has stood in the centre of the

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square. Not far is the city’s oldest building, the "Vieux Séminaire" (130 Notre-Dame Street West), erected between 1684 and 1687, by the Messrs of Saint-Sulpice who ran the Notre-Dame parish and were "seigneurs" of the island of Montréal for nearly two centuries. This historical structure is a prime example of institutional architecture in New France. The clock, which dates back to 1701, is possibly the oldest of its kind in North America. On the north side of the square sits the Bank of Montréal (119 Saint-Jacques Street West), which was founded in 1817. It is the oldest banking institution in Canada. The Bank of Montréal Museum is open to the public. DHC / Foundation for Contemporary Art 60 Map p. 40 451 Saint-Jean Street HBT Ç Square-Victoria • 514 849-3742 / 1 888 934-2278 www.dhc-art.org

DHC / Art is a permanent exhibition space for contemporary art. The Foundation presents shows, film screenings, and talks, and has an inclusive education and outreach program.

Place D'Youville

61 Map p. 40 360 Saint-Jacques Street Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 874-2959 www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

63 Map p. 40 Old Montréal 2 Ç Square-Victoria www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Saint-Jacques Street was once known as Canada's "Wall Street". Its heyday in the 1920s is reflected in the Royal Bank's former head office at 360 Saint-Jacques Street, erected in 1928, next to the attractive Molson Bank, built in 1866.

Built above the bed of the Little Saint-Pierre River, which was canalized in 1832, this place offers a stunning synthesis of history. An obelisk on the site recalls its first pioneers. On the south side, between Normand and Saint-Pierre Streets, you can see the former hospital of the Grey Nuns, part of which dates back to 1693. Buildings from the 1870s and the beginning of the 20th century underscore the importance of this business hub situated in proximity to the port. Between the Centre d'histoire and Pointe-à-Callière stands the site of the Grande Paix de Montréal, signed in 1701.

Centre d'histoire de Montréal 62 Map p. 40 335 Place d'Youville F E H B $6 Ç Square-Victoria • 514 872-3207 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm

With three floors and as many exhibitions, you'll live or re-live the rich and eventful history of our metropolis through sound environments, spectacular images, visual effects, personal testimonies, and intriguing artefacts. Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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OLD MONTRÉAL AND OLD PORT

Saint-Jacques Street and The Royal Bank

Marché Bonsecours, with its eclectic mix of professional artisan and artist boutiques as well as a fine selection of specialty shops featuring Montreal’s leading fashion designers, is the place to discover that special find, that one-of-a-kind original or that unique gift designed and created right here in Quebec.

350, rue Saint-Paul Est, Old Montréal Champ-de-Mars | www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca

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A fascinating experience in the heart of

Old Montréal

A stunning new show about Montréal

Rising above the birthplace of Montreal, Pointe-à-Callière offers a unique archaeological underground tour Embark on a spectacular voyage combining the past with immersive technology

Relive key moments in our city's history!

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History / © Stéphan Poulin, Tourisme Montréal

Tourisme Montréal would like to warmly congratulate Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of History and Archaeology, for garnering top honours in the Tourist Attractions, 100,000 visitors or more category, awarded during the 2010 Québec Tourism Awards gala (Grands Prix du tourisme québécois 2010). For the last 25 years, the Québec Tourism Awards have recognized the effort and dynamism of individuals and businesses working in the tourist industry.

Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History

EXHIBITIONS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES: Pointe-à-Callière's Port Symphonies – Annually in March

64 Map p. 40 / ad p. 46-47 350 Place Royale G E H B2$15 Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 872-9150 • www.pacmusee.qc.ca

Pointe-à-Callière's Cultural Feast – Annually in May (May 28 and 29, 2011)

Pointe-à-Callière is a national historic site rising above the actual remains of Montréal's birthplace. Through an authentic archaeological tour, the museum allows visitors to discover Native artefacts, the city’s first Catholic cemetery, its first marketplace, and lots more. Cutting-edge technology and a multimedia show bring Montréal's past to life. The Museum's contemporary building is linked by an underground passage to the Ancienne Douane, Montréal's first Custom House. Beneath the raised portion of Place Royale lies an archaeological crypt safeguarding more than six centuries of history. Open: June 25 to August 29: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular hours: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To Your Health, Caesar ! Wine and the Gauls – May 17 to October 16, 2011 Québec Archaeology Month – Annually in August (August 1 to 31, 2011) 18th-century Public Market – Annually in August (August 27 and 28, 2011) Jack O'Lantern: Halloween at Pointe-à-Callière – Annuelly in October (October 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2011) Eternal India – November 8, 2011 to mid-May 2012 Who is the real Santa Claus? – Annually in December (December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2011) Multimedia Show: Yours truly, Montréal – permanent

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circuit C – Quays of the Old Port Quays of the Old Port of Montréal 65 Map p. 40 / ad p. 49 de la Commune Street, between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montréal F E H T Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 496-7678 / 1 800 971-7678 www.quaisduvieuxport.com

This 2.7 km tourist and recreational park offers a wide array of outdoor activities and services: refrigerated skating rink, cruises and excursions, paddle boating, quadricycling, labyrinth, floating spa, exhibits, shows, and restaurants. The Quays of the Old Port also host many events at the Montréal Science Centre, the IMAX®TELUS theatre, as well as at the Clock Tower, erected in 1922 to commemorate the courage of the men of the Merchant Fleet who were lost during World War I. Visitors can admire a panoramic view of Montréal from the top of the tower. Approximately 30 international cruise ships carrying as many as 50,000 passengers dock at the Iberville Passenger Terminal each year. The Quays even have wi-fi. Shed 16 Labyrinth 66 Map p. 40 Clock Tower Pier, Quays of the Old Port of Montréal H $14 Ç Champ-de-Mars • 514 499-0099 www.labyrintheduhangar16.com

Every year, the Labyrinth offers a new maze adventure that challenges both body and mind. In October, the maze is transformed for Halloween. Open: May 14 to June 23 and August 29 to October 7: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. June 24 to August 28: daily, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Halloween Schedule from October 8 to October 30: Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Montréal Science Centre and Cinéma IMAX®TELUS Montréal Science Centre 67 Map p. 40 2 de la Commune Street West F E H B 4 Ç Place-d'Armes • 514 496-4724 / 1 877 496-4724 www.CentredesSciencesdeMontreal.com

The Montréal Science Centre invites you to discover its exploration halls, cultural and educational activities with a scientific and technological flavour, multimedia challenges, and unusual games. Visitors can also take advantage of special interactive areas, an interactive movie game, and an IMAX®TELUS theatre, which features images of unparalleled quality projected on a seven-storey screen. Open: Science Centre, daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (subject to change according to season).

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PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU © Casino de Montréal • © Tourisme Montréal, Robert Racette • © Ville de Montréal, André Pichette • © Tourisme Montréal, Renaud Frigon

Enjoying the islands Parc Jean-Drapeau has two islands to offer: Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame. Every summer and winter, Montrealers come by bike, car, subway, boat, and on their rollerblades, either to relax on the beach, enjoy the shady trails, have a picnic, attend an outdoor show or sports competition, or experience the thrilling rides at the large amusement park complex, La Ronde. After Expo 67 which was held here, the park retained a few of the exposition pavilions, including those belonging to France and Quebec which ultimately became the venue for the Casino de Montréal in the 1990s.

Île Sainte-Hélène

Biosphère, Environment Museum

68 Map p. 52 Parc Jean-Drapeau HT Ç Jean-Drapeau • 514 872-6120 www.parcjeandrapeau.com

69 Map p. 52 160 Tour-de-l'Isle Road, Île Sainte-Hélène Ç Jean-Drapeau • 514 283-5000 www.ec.gc.ca/biosphere

This island is a favourite destination to enjoy the Aquatic Complex's heated swimming pools and water games, museums, as well as heritage buildings. It is also a popular place for music lovers with its open air concerts in the summer.

An architectural masterpiece since Expo 67, Biosphère, Environment Museum is a great venue for information, awareness, and education on the major environmental issues related to water, air, climatic changes, sustainable development, and


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responsible consumption. Open: June 1 to October 31: daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 1 to May 31: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This large amusement park also produces a presitgious yearly fireworks competition, and, during every weekend in October, hosts the annual Halloween Fright Fest. Open: May to October.

Stewart Museum

Île Notre-Dame

70 Map p. 52 / ad p. 53 20 Tour-de-l'Isle Road, Île Sainte-Hélène Ç Jean-Drapeau • 514 861-6701 www.stewart-museum.org

E H B $13

The museum traces four centuries of history, from the discovery of the New World to the mid19th century. Open: June to mid-October: daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mid-October to June: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. La Ronde (Member of the Six Flags Family) 71 Map p. 52 Île Sainte-Hélène, Parc Jean-Drapeau E H $38 Ç Jean-Drapeau, bus 167 • 514 397-2000 www.laronde.com

La Ronde offers more than 40 rides and attractions, dazzling shows, and other entertainment.

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72 Map p. 52 Parc Jean-Drapeau HT Ç Jean-Drapeau, bus 167 • 514 872-6120 www.parcjeandrapeau.com

Parc Jean-Drapeau's Île Notre-Dame is a favourite destination for cyclists, in-line skating enthusiasts, and the motor-racing fans that come in large numbers for events held on Circuit GillesVilleneuve. The park is also the site of the magnificent Floralies gardens. With its network of canals, ideal for pedal boating, and its beach, the park is a truly special place for water-related activities. Open: Bicycle and in-line skating path: April 15 to early November.

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Formerly the French and Québec pavilions of Expo 67, the Casino de Montréal offers 120 gaming tables, including Poker Texas Hold'em, and over 3,000 slots machines on five floors of sheer entertainment! The complex also houses restaurants offering a wide choice of menus ranging from light lunch to gourmet dinner. Open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 18 and over.


74 Map p. 52 Cité-du-Havre www.habitat67.com

The land-filled jetty called Cité-du-Havre was built to protect the harbour from currents and ice. Habitat 67, a housing complex designed for the 1967 World Exhibition by then 23-year-old architect Moshe Safdie, was built on this reclaimed land.

PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU

73 Map p. 52 / ad p. 2-3 1 du Casino Avenue, Parc Jean-Drapeau Ç Jean-Drapeau, bus 167 514 392-2746 / 1 800 665-2274 www.casino-de-montreal.com

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Outdoor activities… close to downtown!

Beach Pedalo, kayak, mayak and canoe rentals Beach volleyball

Aquatic complex Fabulous outdoor pools Water games and trampolines for kids

Cycling paths Access to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve Bike rentals

Gardens and public art Information 514 872-6120

www.parcjeandrapeau.com

MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS © Claudio Hernandez • © Commission canadienne du tourisme, Pierre St-Jacques • © Tourisme Québec, Linda Turgeon • © Mathias Berthet

Meet the locals The best way to learn more of the city's neighbourhoods and its residents is by bike or on foot. Engaging and gregarious, Montrealers are only too happy to provide you with suggestions, from food and fun to a favourite path or grocery store. It's while walking through the streets of Little Italy, Plateau Mont-Royal, and Hochelaga-Maisonneuve that you'll get a true feel for the places and faces of this multi-layered city.

Mount Royal and Surroundings

Jewel of greenery in the heart of the city, Mount Royal was named by Jacques Cartier in 1535, but locals now affectionately refer to it as "the Mountain". Formally inaugurated in 1876, the park has since become the preferred viewing spot for nature lovers, bird watchers, and sports enthusiasts of all ages. Mount Royal is crisscrossed with numerous paths and offers superb lookout points with breathtaking views across the region. On its slopes are two of the city's oldest cemeteries, the campuses of two universities, as well as Saint Joseph's Oratory, which welcomes thousands of tourists and Montrealers annually.


Mount Royal Park 75 Map p. 57 From East, via Camillien-Houde Road From West, via Remembrance Road H T Ç Mont-Royal, bus 11 • 514 843-8240 www.lemontroyal.qc.ca

Inaugurated in 1876, Mount Royal Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect behind New York's Central Park. It is an ideal site for admiring a wide variety of plants and birds or for enjoying outdoor activities. At the Maison Smith, a permanent exhibition includes an interactive map with clips that can be downloaded to a cell phone or mp4 reader to

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discover the park’s beauty and richness. The walls of the spacious interior of the Mount Royal Chalet, inaugurated in 1932, are adorned with paintings tracing the history of Montréal. The Kondiaronk scenic lookout in front of the chalet offers a striking view of the downtown area and the river. Erected in 1924, the cross atop Mount Royal commemorates January 6, 1643, when Maisonneuve, Montréal's founder, kept his promise to carry a wooden cross to the summit of Mount Royal if the young colony survived flooding. The cross is 30 metres (98 feet) high and is illuminated at night. Mount Royal Cemetery 76 Map p. 57 1297 de la Forêt Road T Ç Mont-Royal, bus 11 • 514 279-7358 www.mountroyalcem.com

Founded in 1852, the Mount Royal Cemetery is one of the oldest rural cemeteries in North America. Its terraces, gardens, and paths allow for the observation of some 145 species of birds, as well as of century-old trees. Historical guided tours recall the lives of famous figures who are buried here.

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Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery 77 Map p. 57 4601 de la Côte-des-Neiges Road Ç Côte-des-Neiges • 514 735-1361 www.cimetierenddn.org

Since 1854, more than 900,000 people have been buried here, in this Canada's largest Catholic cemetery. Over the years, it has become both the natural habitat of local fauna and flora and the home of many rare species of trees. Université de Montréal 78 Map p. 57 2900 Édouard-Montpetit Blvd. Ç Université-de-Montréal • 514 343-6111 www.umontreal.ca

Founded in 1878, the Université de Montréal now contains 13 faculties. Together with its two affiliated schools, it represents one of North America's largest educational centres, ranking first in Québec and second in Canada for higher education and research. Its main Art Deco-style building, designed by Ernest Cormier, was completed in 1943.

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Centre d'exposition de l'Université de Montréal 79 Map p. 57 / ad p. 56 2940 de la Côte Ste-Catherine Road, local 0056 T F Ç Université-de-Montréal • 514 343-6111, ext. 4694 www.expo.umontreal.ca

At the forefront of modern museology, the Centre presents exhibitions on the humanities and arts. Highlighting the collection of the Université, the Centre focuses on interdisciplinary relationships through its shows and exhibits, which stir the imagination and prompt reflection. Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. (when there is an exhibition). Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal 80 Map p. 57 / ad p. 58 3800 Queen-Mary Road G H 4 Ç Côte-des-Neiges • 514 733-8211 / 1 877 672-8647 www.saint-joseph.org

This sanctuary is one of the world's most visited centres of pilgrimage. Its founder, Saint Brother André (canonized in 2010), had started its construction in 1904. Comprising a stately building whose dome reaches 97 metres (second only in height to Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome), a small

original chapel, a votive chapel, a crypt church, and a basilica that can accommodate over 2,200 people, this oratory dedicated to Saint Joseph contains many personal items (called ex-votos) left behind by pilgrims. Its magnificent organs and its carillon composed of 56 bells give audible testament to the world's great composers. Montréal Holocaust Memorial Museum 81 Map p. 57 5151 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road B$8 Ç Côte-Sainte-Catherine • 514 345-2605 www.mhmc.ca

This museum sensitizes visitors to the genocide of the Jews by the Nazis during the Second World War and elicits reflection upon the consequences associated with prejudice, racism, and antiSemitism. Open: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed on Saturday and on Jewish and statutory holidays.

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82 Map p. 57 Ç Place-des-Arts, autobus 80

Laurier Avenue is knowned for its restaurants, gourmet food shops and the speciality boutiques that teem with exclusive designer apparel, accessories, original furnishings, children's clothing, and toys. Du Parc Avenue, since the 1950s, has been the home of the Greek community, its restaurants, and pastry shops. Alongside du Parc Avenue lies Jeanne-Mance Park, named in honour of the founder of Montréal's first hospital, Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal. The park, originally a racetrack until 1820, has always been a great location for different leisure, sporting and cultural activities. Just across from Jeanne-Mance Park, on the slopes of Mount Royal, is the site of the tam-tam concerts, held every Sunday in the summertime. Bernard Avenue, located in a residential and business zone of Outremont, hosts turn-of-the-century architecture housing restaurants and design boutiques.


Plateau Mont-Royal

Multi-coloured houses, outdoor staircases and small, shaded streets are all part of the Plateau, where the country's greatest concentration of artists resides. Home to young professionals and artists alike, the Plateau is also where the "in" crowd likes to socialize. Others come to enjoy lunch, relax in La Fontaine Park, shop the unique boutiques on du Mont-Royal Avenue, or catch new music performances in the lovely refurbished theatres. Du Mont-Royal Avenue 83 Map p. 60

Ç Mont-Royal • 514 522-3797

MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS

Neighborhood streets

www.mont-royal.net

On du Mont-Royal are found a terrific range of original boutiques, restaurants, and cafés offering products that cannot be found anywhere else. In front of the métro station is the public space, Place Gérald-Godin, named after one of Québec's best-loved poets.

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Parc La Fontaine 84 Map p. 60 Corner of Sherbrooke Street and Parc La Fontaine Avenue

HT Ç Sherbrooke • 514 872-0311 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/grandsparcs All kinds of people flock to the Parc La Fontaine to relax in the shade of its trees or have a picnic and sunbathe. An outdoor theatre, the Théâtre de Verdure, presents events all summer long. During wintertime, the artificial pond is transformed into a skating rink. Saint-Denis Street – from Saint-Joseph Blvd. to Roy Street 85 Map p. 60

Ç Mont-Royal With its sidewalk cafés, lively bar scene, trendy boutiques and fine restaurants, Saint-Denis

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Street is an important shopping thoroughfare. Designers, art shops, and bookstores all beckon. And when shopping is done, strollers can rest their feet and watch the world go by from a sunny outdoor café! Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church 86 Map p. 60 309 Rachel Street East Ç Mont-Royal • 514 842-9811 www.eglisestjeanbaptiste.com

Built in 1875, this church burned in 1898 and 1911, but was rebuilt in 1912. A neo-Baroque inspired building of monumental proportions, it was at one time, the second largest church in Montréal. Concerts are given regularly.

87 Map p. 60 Between Sherbrooke Street and du Mont-Royal Avenue Ç Saint-Laurent www.boulevardsaintlaurent.com

Also known as "The Main", this boulevard has been a favourite of newcomers to Montréal since the 19th century and is lined with diverse shops (restaurants with global influences, designer boutiques, bars, and nightclubs). A symbolic thoroughfare reflecting the multiculturalism of Canada, it is the meeting place of the city's French-speaking, English-speaking, and immigrant communities. Musée des Hospitalières de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal 88 Map p. 60 201 des Pins Avenue West G E B $6 Ç Sherbrooke, bus 144 • 514 849-2919 www.museedeshospitalieres.qc.ca

Tracing the history of health and of religious heritage, this museum explores the founding of Montréal and its first hospital through the history of medicine and of the Hospitallers of St. Joseph in their mission to care for the sick. Open: midJune to mid-October: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. mid-October to mid-June: Wednesday to Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Prince-Arthur Street and Square Saint-Louis 89 Map p. 60

Ç Sherbrooke During the 1960s, Prince-Arthur Street was the hippie haven in Montréal. Today a favourite among pedestrian streets, it is extremely lively during summer. Street artists and musicians add character to this restaurant and café-terrasse strewn neighbourhood. Prince-Arthur Street leads to the architecturally rich Square Saint-Louis with its imposing 19th century houses. Attracting well-todo French-Canadian families to the area in the early 1800s, a number of artists also made their homes around Square Saint-Louis, including the renowned poet, Émile Nelligan.

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has a rich past but an even more promising future. Its cultural and recreational activities include public markets, converted warehouses and factories, and impressive churches. Those interested in architecture will be amazed at the many building styles. The 1976 Olympic Games took place at nearby facilities, and the area offers nature centres and ecomuseums with many resident species of flora and fauna. Biodôme de Montréal 90 Map p. 62 / ad p. 4-5 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue/Parking: 3000 Viau Street F E H B $14 to $16,50 Ç Viau • 514 868-3000 www.museumsnature.ca


Saint-Laurent Boulevard

The Biodôme comprises four Ecosystems (Tropical Rainforest, Laurentian Maple Forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence, and Sub-Polar Regions), where over 4,800 animals from 230 different species and 750 plant types coexist. Experienced nature interpreters accompany guests on this journey through the Americas. Montréal Tower / Olympic Park 91 Map p. 62 / ad p. 63 4141 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue/Parking: 3200 Viau Street G H $15 Ç Viau • 514 252-4737 / 1 877 997-0919 www.rio.gouv.qc.ca

Built for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, the Olympic Stadium is the Olympic Park's centrepiece, a bold design by French architect Roger Taillibert. A funicular-type elevator brings visitors to the top three observation floors of the tallest inclined tower in the world, which offers spectacular views of the city. Open: Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-June to beginning of September: until 7 p.m. Closed from beginning of January to midFebruary. Parc Maisonneuve 92 Map p. 62 4601 Sherbrooke Street East H T Ç Viau • 514 872-0311 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/grandsparcs

The Parc Maisonneuve is 63 hectares of green space with facilities for many sporting activities, including a lighted skating rink and a nine-hole municipal golf course.


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Montréal Insectarium 93 Map p. 62 / ad p. 4-5 4581 Sherbrooke Street East F E H B $12 to $16.50 Ç Pie-IX • 514 872-1400 • www.museumsnature.ca

The Insectarium is home to some 160,000 living and naturalized insect specimens, an ant farm, bumblebee and honeybee hives, and many other spellbinding vivariums. Entomologist interpreters teach visitors about the amazing diversity of insects. Open: Closed until June 2011. Montréal Botanical Garden 94 Map p. 62 / ad p. 4-5 4101 Sherbrooke Street East F E H B $12 to $16.50 Ç Pie-IX • 514 872-1400 • www.museumsnature.ca

With an extensive collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, the Tree House, and some 30 thematic gardens (including the Chinese, Japanese, and First Nations gardens), the Montréal Botanical Garden is one of the world's largest and finest. The Botanical Garden is also home to the Université de Montréal’s Biodiversity Centre, a new building that will house extensive collections of insects, plants and mushrooms. An exhibition hall will highlight the importance of these different species for the survival of

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mankind. Open: May 15 to September 9: daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. September 10 to October 31: daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. November 1 to May 14: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Château Dufresne Museum 95 Map p. 62 2929 Jeanne-d'Arc Street G E H B $7 Ç Pie-IX • 514 259-9201 • www.chateaudufresne.com

Built between 1915 and 1918, Château Dufresne is a Beaux-Arts style private mansion that was owned by the Dufresne brothers, two important members of Montréal's French-speaking bourgeoisie. Today, it houses the Château Dufresne Museum, dedicated to the history of Montréal's east side. The building boasts an interior décor painted by artist Guido Nincheri in the 1920s and is a testament to the tastes of the roaring era. Open: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marché Maisonneuve 96 Map p. 62 4445 Ontario Street East G Ç Pie-IX • 514 937-7754 • www.marchespublics-mtl.com

At the lively site of Marché Maisonneuve sits the original Beaux-Arts style building of the market,

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built just before World War I, and a fountain monument by Marius Dufresne. A modern building now houses the new market, whose stalls and shops offer flowers, fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, fish, baked goods, and locally-made products. Horizon Roc Climbing Centre 97 Map p. 62 2350 Dickson Street G H 4 Ç Assomption • 514 899-5000 • www.horizonroc.com

This centre offers climbing and roping features, for enthusiasts of all levels, with instruction available as well as for free climbing sessions.

The Village

With Sainte-Catherine Street as its main artery, The Village extends from east to west around the Beaudry métro station which bears the colours of the gay community. Known for its active nightlife, The Village is full of energy during the daytime too. The laid-back lifestyle, colourful atmosphere, beckoning bars and restaurants, and trendy spots attract equal numbers of people watchers and those who want to be seen.

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The Village Streets 98 Map p. 64

Ç Beaudry To really get a feel for the place, take a stroll along the narrow, winding, side streets, particularly Lartigue Street, and admire the carefully restored brick homes and shaded backyard gardens. Stroll along Amherst Street and visit the antique shops that specialize in objects from the 1930s to the 1960s. The southern end of the street affords a striking view of the elegant Clock Tower in the Old Port, while the Art Deco architecture of the impressive Saint-Jacques Market building and the Écomusée du fier monde are worthy of admiration. Église Saint-Pierre-Apôtre 99 Map p. 62 1201 de la Visitation Street G T Ç Beaudry • 514 524-3791 • www.stpierreapotre.org

The Saint-Pierre-Apôtre Church, built in 1851 and the first work of architect Victor Bourgeau, hosts the Chapel of Hope, the only chapel in the

12 of whom were hanged. Guided visits describe the prisoners' living conditions, the building's architecture, and the political motivations of the Patriotes. Open: Wednesday to Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Écomusée du fier monde 100 Map p. 64 2050 Amherst Street G E B $6 Ç Sherbrooke • 514 528-8444 • www.ecomusee.qc.ca

In an old Art Deco public bath, the Écomusée tells the history of a Montréal neighbourhood that was one of the birthplaces of Canada's industrial revolution. Open: Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Little Italy

Dubbed Little Italy when masses of Italians emigrated here at the end of the 19th century, Piccola Italia remains a bastion of the Italian community, one of Montréal's biggest cultural groups. Although its current demographics represent a greater cultural mix today, the area offers many quintessential Italian experiences with its trattorias, ristorantes, and caffès.


world dedicated to people living with or who have died of AIDS. Open: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Centre d'exposition La Prison-des-Patriotes 101 Map p. 64 903 De Lorimier Avenue G B T Ç Papineau • 514 254-6000, ext. 6245 www.mndp.qc.ca/prison.php

Within the walls of Montréal's old prison, known as the Pied-du-Courant, the Centre d'exposition La Prison-des-Patriotes tells the history of the rebellions of 1837 and 1838, the Patriotes and their enemies, as well as the imprisonment of 1,300 people,


Street Life in Little Italy 102 Map p. 65

Ç Jean-Talon Churches, shops, and cafés are always popular with both the Italian community and Montrealers alike. A community centre housing several Italian associations, the Casa d'Italia (505 Jean-Talon Street) was built in 1936 in the Modernist style by the architect Patsy Colangelo. You can see typical

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Montréal residential architecture of the early 20th century, with exterior, wrought iron, winding staircases. Saint-Laurent Boulevard and Dante Street are lined with trattorias, cafés, and shops. Marché Jean-Talon 103 Map p. 65 7070 Henri-Julien Street G Ç Jean-Talon • 514 937-7754 www.marchespublics-mtl.com

Since 1933, specialty shops featuring spices, oils, cheeses, meats, pastries, and exquisite local products have been sold here alongside fruits, vegetables. and flowers. Open: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pôle des Rapides

Discover over 100 kilometres of safe multi-use trails, perfect for biking, inline skating, and walking, from the edge of the Old Port to Lachine. Along the Lachine Canal, you will discover the many faces of a region that was once not only a hub of the fur trade, but also one of the city’s springboards of industrial development. The area boasts cultural and historic sites, a wide range of aquatic activities, events, parks, bird sanctuaries, lively neighbourhoods and much more. Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada 104 Map p. 67 / ad p. 69

GHT Ç Charlevoix • 514 283-6054 / 1 888 773-8888 www.pc.gc.ca/canallachine The Lachine Canal was built in 1825 as a means of bypassing the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. It provides a 14 kilometre bicycle and pedestrian pathway. During peak season, a guided boat tour is also offered to those interested in learning more about the waterway that continues to define the city of Montréal. The Lachine Lock Visitor Service Centre (500 des Iroquois Road) presents a permanent exhibition on the Lachine Canal. Marché Atwater 105 Map p. 67 138 Atwater Avenue G Ç Lionel-Groulx • 514 937-7754 www.marchespublics-mtl.com

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Here, butcher, fish, bakery, and cheese shops, in addition to fruit, vegetable, and flower vendors can all be found. The market is directly accessible from the maginifcent Lachine Canal cycling path. Open: Monday to Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Marché public de Lachine 106 Map p. 67 1865 Notre-Dame Street, Lachine Ç Angrignon, bus 195 • 514 937-7754 www.marchespublics-mtl.com

This market is home to specialty food, cheese, bakery, pastry, and fruit shops. The market is located along the Lachine Canal cycling path. Open: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. From May to October, truck farmers arrive on site early. Musée plein air de Lachine 107 Map p. 67 Parc René-Lévesque, waterfront parks and site of the Musée de Lachine, Lachine H T Ç Angrignon, bus 110 • 514 634-3478 http://lachine.ville.montreal.qc.ca/musee

With a collection of over 50 monumental sculptures, the Musée plein air de Lachine is among the largest open air museums in Canada. The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site of Canada 108 Map p. 67 / ad p. 69 1255 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Lachine G E H B $3,90 Ç Angrignon, bus 195 West • 514 637-7433 www.pc.gc.ca/fourrure

This old stone depot, dating from 1803, once contained local goods, as well as those imported from England, destined for trade. Interactive presentations, and self-guided and guided tours allow visitors to better understand this essential industry to the colony's growth. Open: May 16 to October 7, 2011: daily, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sisters of Saint Anne Historic Centre 109 Map p. 67 1280 Saint-Joseph Blvd., Lachine H B T Ç Angrignon, bus 195 • 514 637-4616 www.ssacong.org/musee

Visitors discover the history of the Sisters of Saint Anne and their foundress, Marie-Anne Blondin. During the summer, guides in period costumes welcome visitors and lead tours. Open: June 1 to

exterior has been completely renovated. The windmill’s 200-year history is presented in theatrical skits. Open: May 2 to August 30: Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Musée de Lachine 110 Map p. 67 1 du Musée Road, Lachine G H B T Ç Angrignon, bus 110 or 120 • 514 634-3478 http://lachine.ville.montreal.qc.ca/musee

The Musée de Lachine comprises an archaeological site and collection, some of the oldest and complete buildings on the island of Montréal, and an outdoor sculpture garden. Open: March 30 to June 19: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; June 21 to September 4: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; September 7 to November 27: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fleming Mill Historical Interpretation Centre 111 Map p. 67 9675 LaSalle Blvd., LaSalle H T Ç Angrignon, bus 110 or 106 • 514 367-6439 http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/lasalle

This restored windmill, five storeys high, is the only one in Québec of Anglo-Saxon influence. The


Parc des Rapides 112 Map p. 67 Corner of LaSalle Blvd. and 7th Avenue, LaSalle Ç De l'Église, bus 58 • 514 367-1000 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/grandsparcs

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A landscaped lookout has explanatory panels telling the story of the rapids and the former hydroelectric station. The park is also known as a refuge for migrating birds. The rapids live up to the wildest expectations of white water rafters and kayakers.


October 31: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. November 1 to May 31: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Les Berges cycle path 113 Map p. 67 The shores of the St. Lawrence River, Verdun, LaSalle and Lachine H 514 364-4490 • www.poledesrapides.com

This linear park stretches for nearly 21 uninterrupted kilometres (13 miles) along the banks of the majestic St. Lawrence River. The route can be travelled by bike, or on foot, rollerblades, and

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cross-country skis. Picnic areas and heritage sites are located near the shore. Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site 114 Map p. 67 / ad p. 68 2146 Place Dublin E H B 4 $10 Ç Charlevoix, bus 57 • 514 935-8136 www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca

to June 19 and from September 6 to December 18, guided tours from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. From June 21 to September 4, guided tours from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday. Espace VERRE

Purchased by Marguerite Bourgeoys in 1662, this magnificent 300-year-old house is one of the most beautiful examples of traditional Québec architecture. Converted into a museum in 1966, it showcases various aspects of rural life in the 17th century and the extraordinary experience of the King's Wards. Maison Saint-Gabriel will soon annex the Jeanne Le-Ber pavilion and enlarge its gardens. The museum also has a boutique, events area, patio and dining hall. Open: From January 8

115 Map p. 67 1200 Mill Street HT Ç McGill, bus 168 • 514 933-6849 www.espaceverre.qc.ca

Espace VERRE is a glassblowing and glass arts school, studio, and gallery housed in a former firehouse. Its workshops are open to the public, who can watch the artisans in action. The centre also exhibits and sells various glass items. Open: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last Sunday of the month, noon to 5 p.m.

A Museum, a Garden and History 2146 Place Dublin, Pointe Saint-Charles, Montréal Tel. : 514 935-8136 www.maisonsaint-gabriel.qc.ca

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What to do in Montréal MEG Montréal Festival – Emerging music Annually in July July 28 to 31, 2011 • 514 223-8415 First Peoples' Festival Annually in August August 2 to 9, 2011 • 514 278-4040

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Rogers Cup presented by National Bank – Tennis Annually in August August 5 to 14, 2011 • 514 273-1515

La Fête des Neiges de Montréal Annually in January January 21 to February 5, 2012 • 514 872-6120

Montréal Pride Celebrations – LGBT Annually in August August 9 to 14, 2011 • 514 903-6193

Montreal Chamber Music Festival Annually in May May 5 to 28, 2011 • 514 489-7444

Montréal World Film Festival Annually in August August 18 to 28, 2011 • 514 848-3883

Aires Libres – LGBT Annually in May May 18 to September 12, 2011 • 514 529-1168

NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by DODGE – Sport Annually in August August 19 and 20, 2011 • 514 397-0007

Festival TransAmériques – Dance and Theatre Annually in May May 26 to June 11, 2011 • 514 842-0704 The Montréal Bike Fest Annually in May May 29; June 1, 3 and 5, 2011 • 514 521-8356 MUTEK, International Festival – Emerging music Annually in June June 1 to 5, 2011 • 514 871-8646 L'International des Feux Loto-Québec – Fireworks competition Annually in June June 25; July 2, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27 and 30, 2011 514 397-2000

The Magic of Lanterns Annually in September September 9 to October 31, 2011 • 514 872-1400 Black & Blue Festival – LGBT Annually in October October 5 to 11, 2011 • 514 875-7026 Festival du nouveau cinéma Annually in October October 12 to 23, 2011 • 514 844-2172

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Divers/Cité – LGBT Annually in July July 25 to 31, 2011 • 514 285-4011


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The outskirts Whichever direction you take to head out of town leads to discovery only minutes away. Heading east, west, or north, you will come across pockets of natural beauty that are unexpected so close to a major urban centre, including lakes and rivers, quaint settlements, conservation areas, parks, eco-centres, and walking paths.

Nature Parks

Cité historia – Musée d'histoire du Sault-au-Récollet

116 Map p. 65 and 72 www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/grandsparcs

117 Map p. 65 10897 du Pont Street E H B T $48 Ç Henri-Bourassa, bus 69 East • 514 280-6709 www.citehistoria.qc.ca

See Outdoors Table page 78. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts have it all in Montréal with a network of six public parks in the city alone. These large, protected spaces that include woods, marshes, and even shoreline are ideal green - or white, depending on the season spaces to unwind or to engage in the sport of your choice (biking, windsurfing, swimming, crosscountry skiing, etc.). Open year round for the most part, these parks also offer a variety of special activities for the entire family, such as nature observation, and tours of an ecological farm or a miller's house, to name a few.

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A designated heritage venue, this site allows visitors to step back into an ancient village and relive over 300 years of history and industrial development. Offerings include exhibitions at the Maison du Meunier and Maison du Pressoir, self-guided audio tours, and a guided tourist train tour. Vestiges of former mills can also be seen. Open: La maison du Meunier and La maison du Pressoir: April 23 to September 5: daily, noon to 6 p.m. September 6 to October 23: daily, noon to 5 p.m.

118 Map p. 65 1847 Gouin Blvd. East Ç Henri-Bourassa, bus 69 East • 514 388-4050 www.lavisitation.blogspot.com

Built of fieldstone circa 1750 and designated a historic monument in 1974, it is the oldest Catholic church in Montréal. Wood sculptures and magnificent works by Montréal artists adorn the interior. Open: Daily 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saint-Michel Environmental Complex 119 Map p. 65 2345 Jarry Street East H $9 Ç Jarry, bus 193 East • 514 376-8648 / 1 888 376-8648 www.tohu.ca

This complex is located on an old quarry that served as a landfill site. At La TOHU, a project that won Canada Gold LEED certification, an ambiance combining the arts with environmental concerns awaits. Among other things, you will learn how biogases from garbage are transformed into electricity and how recycled materials are processed. La TOHU 120 Map p. 65 2345 Jarry Street East EH4 Ç Jarry, bus 193 East • 514 376-8648 / 1 888 376-8648 www.tohu.ca

La TOHU functions as a creative and performance centre for the circus arts. Its varied program

Taz, Roulodôme and Skatepark 121 Map p. 65 8931 Papineau Avenue H4 Ç Papineau, bus 45 North • 514 284-0051 www.taz.ca

Le TAZ is dedicated to the practice of inline skating, skateboarding, and BMX. Its facilities, open to both the general public and elite athletes, are safe and include beginner, intermediate, and professional level installations. Open: Roulodôme: Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Skatepark: Summer, daily, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.; fall and winter, Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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includes circus shows presented in a specially designed circular room, exhibitions on circus history, events with an environmental theme, community activities, celebrations, and guided tours.

Visitation Church at Sault-au-Récollet

Kinzo 122 Map p. 65 8780 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Ç Crémazie • 514 499-5017 / 1 877 387-5469 www.kinzo.ca

This game hall highlighted with multimedia animations and sound effects offer a unique and friendly entertainment experience. Food and bar service is provided at this 18 and over establishment. Open: Sunday to Wednesday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

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Canada’s biggest classical music festival www.lanaudiere.org 450 759-4343 . 1 800-561-4343 [ www.tourisme-montreal.org ]

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West Island Heritage Bicycle Trail 123 Map p. 72 1000 Saint-Jean Blvd, Suite 610, Pointe-Claire Ç Côte-Vertu, bus 216 • 514 694-0260 www.sdspoi.ca

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The West Island Heritage Bicycle Trail offers 70 kilometres of paths that let you discover the architectural, historic, and natural heritage of Montréal's westernmost areas. Cyclists can read descriptive plaques on 100 or so ancestral homes, explore the lush greenery of nature parks, and admire the stunning vistas of Saint-Louis Lake and Des Deux-Montagnes Lake.

Around Montréal

Stretching away from the confines of the city are numerous regions with an endless array of recreational pursuits for all ages and interests. Provincial parks, farms, vineyards, golf courses, country drives, and a zoo offer both familiar pleasures and new discoveries. Consider spending time at one of the region’s many resorts where daytime activities and nighttime pampering await.

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124 Map p. 72 85 Bourget Road, Rigaud $30 514 369-8242 / 1 877 886-5500 www.arbraska.com

Kids and families will enjoy adventuring amidst the trees of Arbraska, Rawdon, Rigaud, and StGrégoire. Rope bridges, Tarzan cords, zip lines, and hundreds of safe and ecological activities welcome the more daring for a challenging expedition or a moment of escape and relaxation. Cosmodôme 125 Map p. 72 2150 des Laurentides Highway, Laval F E H 4 $11.50 Ç Montmorency, bus 61 of the STL 450 978-3600 / 1 800 565-2267 www.cosmodome.org

This Science Center at the Cosmodôme helps you explore themes relating to the solar system, the history of the conquest of space, and a new perspective on our place in the universe. The Space Camp offers young individuals and groups the opportunity to experience a real-life astronaut's

Exporail / The Canadian Railway Museum 126 Map p. 67 110 Saint-Pierre Street, Highway 15, Exit 42 (route 132), Saint-Constant H 4 $17 450 632-2410 www.exporail.org

Exporail, The Canadian Railway Museum, features a collection of more than 160 wagons, including the 44 showcased in the Angus pavilion. The most important museum of its kind in Canada, it allows visitors to discover its immense site via an oldfashioned streetcar or a miniature train. Sucrerie de la Montagne 127 Map p. 72 300 Saint-Georges Road, Rigaud $30 to $40 450 451-0831 www.sucreriedelamontagne.com

the sugar shack, and visiting a century-old bakery. The old-time sugar feast is an all-you-caneat family-style meal animated by folk singers and the participation of visitors in the singing and dancing festivities. After the meal, a visit to the general store is a must. Open: Daily, 11 a.m to 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Upon reservation. Granby Zoo 128 Map p. 67 / ad p. 73 525 Saint-Hubert Street, Highway 10, exit 68 or 74, Granby

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training regimen and a simulated space mission. Open: Beginning of September to June 24: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 24 to beginning of September: daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

450 372-9113 / 1 877 472-6299 www.zoodegranby.com

On the trails of the Granby Zoo, visitors can observe over 1,000 animals from about 200 exotic species. Guests can attend some 20 presentations by zookeepers and educators. Granby Zoo also offers the latest in fairground attractions. Zoo admission gives access to the Amazoo Yoplait water park.

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Montréal is an outdoor activity paradise throughout four very distinctive seasons. It is also synonymous with water, the mountain, and exceptional parks and green spaces. It offers superb facilities for sailing, kayaking, rafting, swimming and more. Hundreds of kilometres of paths designed for biking, cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing await visitors. It is hardly surprising that tens of thousands of enthusiasts flock to the city each year to attend such major events as The Montréal Bike Fest and the Marathon Oasis.

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27 de la Commune Street East Ç Place-d’Armes 514 866-0633 / 1 877 866-0633 www.caroulemontreal.com

Situated along the Old Montréal bike path, Montréal On Wheels rents out a vast array of bicycles, including tandems, as well as child trailers, and rollerblades. The centre also offers guided bike tours for individuals and groups. Open: March to November. My bicyclette Map p. 67

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1251 Rachel Street East Ç Mont-Royal, bus 97 514 521-8356 / 1 800 567-8356 www.velo.qc.ca

2985 C Saint-Patrick Street Ç Lionel-Groulx 514 998-6252 www.mybicyclette.com

Here, you’ll find a café and, right next door, a boutique offering a wide selection of books, guides, maps and accessories for cyclists.

Located near the cycling track of the Lachine Canal, the company offers guided city tours as well as bike rental for all ages, on-site bicycle repairs and an array of bike accessories. Open: Every day, from April 15 to October 15.

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de la Commune Street Between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montréal Ç Place-d’Armes 514 849-9953 www.quaysoftheoldport.com

Jet Boating and Rafting the Lachine Rapids H4C3 Map p. 40 Clock Tower Pier, Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Champ-de-Mars 514 284-9607 www.jetboatingmontreal.com

The quadricycle can accommodate two to six persons who wish to tour the Quays of the Old port in a relaxed and enjoyable fashion. Open: April and May, September and October: weekends and holidays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. June, July and August: Every day, 10 a.m. to midnight. The schedule may vary depending on weather conditions.

Saute-Moutons offers jet boaters of all ages the chance to ride Lachine’s mighty and historic rapids. Speedboating: hop aboard for a wild ride on a high-speed boat capable of spinning 360s out on the frothy waters. Open: Jet Boating: May to mid-October: daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Speedboating: June 24 to September 1. (See ad p. 42)

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2985 B Saint-Patrick Street Ç Charlevoix 514 842-1306 / 1 877 935-2925 www.h2oadventures.com

Infotouriste Centre 1255 Peel Street, Suite 100 Ç Peel 514 873-9899 / 1 800 665-6527 www.sepaq.com

H2O Adventures offers kayak, peddle-boat or ecofriendly electric boat rentals that enable visitors to admire the city from the historic Lachine Canal. Open: May to September: daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The Sépaq offers an array of year-round outdoor activities and lodging facilities in natural environments. The network includes more than 600 cabins, 8,000 camping sites, 4 inns and numerous shelters. Nearby Montréal are Oka, du MontSaint-Bruno and des Îles-de-Boucherville national parks. Infotouriste Centre Office opens on Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sunday from September 3 to June 1.

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winter activities Snow Tours Montréal

514 754-3691 www.snowtoursmontreal.com

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Lachine's Public Quay Ç Lionel-Groulx, bus 191 514 629-6385 www.montrealfishingtours.com

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8912 LaSalle Blvd. Ç Angrignon, bus 110 514 767-2230 / 1 800 324-7238 www.raftingmontreal.com

Discover the famous Lachine Rapids by Raft or Hydro Jet (jet boating). Exciting and memorable adventures await groups of all ages. Reservations necessary. Open: May to September: daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (See ad p. 50)


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GOLF Club de Golf Le Challenger q1 514 335-5545 2525 des Nations Street, Saint-Laurent www.golflechallenger.com

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450 670-4653 www.golfdesiles.com

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514 631-4653 www.golfdorval.com

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514 488-4875 Meadowbrook Golf Club q4 8370 Côte Saint-Luc Road www.clubdegolfmeadowbrook.com Ç Villa-Maria, bus 103

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Lachine Pleasure Craft Harbour and Visitors’ Marina d 1 Ç Angrignon, bus 110 514 634-0646 500 places. Electricity, fresh water, gas station, laundry and pump out.

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514 875-1234 www.marinalaronde.com 125 places. Electricity, fresh water, gas station, pump out, showers, sanitary space and laundry room.

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Port d’escale of the Quays of the Old Port d 3 514 283-5414 / 1 866 496-7824 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.escalemontreal.com 125 places. Electricity, full sanitary services (including a laundromat) and pump out.

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Projects in development in Montréal 2-22 SAINTE-CATHERINE Downtown A future point of entry to the Quartier des spectacles, this cultural building will house La Vitrine (see page 16), the Galerie Vox, a bar and a terrace. CENTRE PHI Old Montréal A cultural centre that will present shows and exhibitions in addition to housing audio-visual recording studios, two restaurants, and one digital movie theatre. PLANÉTARIUM RIO TINTO ALCAN Hochelaga-Maisonneuve The Planetarium (currently located downtown) will relocate to join the Nature Museums where its facilities will be redesigned to include two star theatres, an exhibition hall, an activity room, an auditorium, a media library, a boutique and a restaurant. THE HÉLÈNE-DE-CHAMPLAIN PAVILLON Parc Jean-Drapeau A gastronomic complex that will include a restaurant, a culinary school, reception halls, and a library.

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SHOPPING / RESTAURANTS

shopping

© Tourisme Montréal • © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin • © Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin • © Ferreira Café

CUISINE Canadian Maple Delights Old Montréal and Old Port

84 Saint-Paul Street East 514 765-3456 Ç Place-d’Armes www.mapledelights.com Montréal Airport International Jetty Montréal - Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport Gelati, coffee, pastries, organic maple syrup and many more delicacies made from maple syrup are offered in this bistro-boutique. (See ad p. 83)

Chocolat Geneviève Grandbois Plateau Mont-Royal

162 Saint-Viateur Street West 514 394-1000 Ç Laurier, bus 46 www.chocolatsgg.com Handmade with the finest ingredients available, Chocolats Geneviève Grandbois offers a range of distinctive chocolates with a contemporary flair.

Europea Espace Boutique Old Montréal and Old Port

33 Notre-Dame Street West 514 844-1572 Ç Place-d’Armes www.europea.ca Europea Espace Boutique proposes its “lunch box”: a gourmet sandwich, a delicious pastry and a drink, all packed and ready to eat as you explore Montréal. The boutique also features a selection of unique gifts and souvenirs. Fairmount Bagel Bakery Plateau Mont-Royal

74 Fairmount Avenue West 514 272-0667 Ç Saint-Laurent, bus 55 North www.fairmountbagel.com Open since 1919, Fairmount Bagel Bakery sells traditional bagels baked in a wood-fired oven. (See ad p. 59)

Marché du Vieux Old Montréal and Old Port

217 Saint-Laurent Blvd. 514 393-2772 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.marcheduvieux.com This fine food store and bistro-café features a wide range of local products: smoked meat, Montréal bagels, foie gras, ice cream, local cheese, etc.


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shopping Suite 88 Chocolatier Plateau Mont-Royal

3957 Saint-Denis Street 514 844-3488 Ç Sherbrooke www.suite88.com Downtown 1225 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West 514 284-3488 Ç Peel Their shape, texture, and of course, exquisite taste, make Suite 88 chocolates real little jewels.

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES BIDZ, all about Beads & Jewellery Plateau Mont-Royal

3945-A Saint-Denis Street 514 286-2421 Ç Sherbrooke www.bidzshop.com BIDZ offers a vast array of metalized, natural wood, painted wood, glass, and semi-precious stone beads for creating unique pieces of jewellery.

Blank Plateau Mont-Royal

4276 Saint-Laurent Blvd. 514 313-6718 Ç Saint-Laurent, bus 55 www.wearblank.com Blank is a Québec-based company that sells affordable quality clothing, entirely made in Québec. Elysee Furs Downtown

150 Sainte-Catherine Street West, Suite 334 514 287-0805 Ç Place-des-Arts www.elyseefurs.ca Specialized in mink fur coats, Élysee Furs offers a wide selection of custom-made garments in sizes 4 to 46. Fourrures Dubarry Furs Old Montréal and Old Port

206 Saint-Paul Street West, Suite 101 514 844-7483 Ç Place-d’Armes www.dubarryfurs.com Dubarry Furs manufactures quality furs for men and women in a wide range of sizes. They offer a large selection of ready-to-wear and custom-made designs.

Harricana par Mariouche Pôle des Rapides

3000 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 287-6517 Ç Lionel-Groulx www.harricana.qc.ca The internationally recognized Harricana label from designer Mariouche Gagné is comprised exclusively of clothing and accessories made in Québec, from recycled fur and silk.

Harry Rosen Downtown

Cours Mont-Royal, 1455 Peel Street 514 284-3315 Ç Peel www.harryrosen.com Around Mount Royal Centre Rockland 514 735-6227 2305 Rockland Road Harry Rosen, one of Canada's leading quality menswear retailers, offers designer labels as well as an unprecedented commitment to personalized service.

Holt Renfrew 2 Downtown

1300 Sherbrooke Street West Ç Peel

514 842-5111 www.holtrenfrew.com

Holt Renfrew offers a vast selection of designer brands for men and women, cosmetics and fragrances. Jaf Downtown

619 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 877-9888 Ç McGill www.jaf.ca West of the Island 900 Décarie Blvd, Saint-Laurent 514 744-0985 A one-stop shop for men where you'll find brand name clothing and sportswear. Tuxedo rental and sales are also available.

L’Uomo Montréal Downtown

1452 Peel Street 514 844-1008 Ç Peel www.luomo-montreal.com An exclusive selection of men’s clothing European designer such as Kiton, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Zegna, Pal Zileri, Luigi Bianchi, Borrelli, Loro Piana, Cruciani, Edward Green and John Lobb.

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1190 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West 514 845-0461 Ç Peel www.m0851.com Downtown 667 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 842-2563 Ç McGill Plateau Mont-Royal 3526 Saint-Laurent Blvd. 514 849-9759 Ç Saint-Laurent, bus 55 North Laval 3035 Le Carrefour Blvd., Laval 450 934-6014 Ç Montmorency, bus 50 M0851 has built its international reputation on bags, clothing and accessories made of the finest leather, linen, nylon and cashmere – traditional fabrics that are perfectly in tune with its timeless designs.

Ogilvy Monsieur Downtown

La Maison Ogilvy 1307 Sainte-Catherine Street West 4th floor Ç Peel

514 842-7711 www.ogilvycanada.com


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Ogilvy Monsieur offers a selection of high-end international clothing for today's trend-setting man. Roland Dubuc Joaillier Old Montréal and Old Port

163 Saint-Paul Street West 514 844-1221 Ç Place-d’Armes www.rolanddubuc.com Roland Dubuc invites you to his studio-boutique to discover his jewels, made entirely from a single piece, like miniature sculptures.


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shopping Steilmann Downtown

La Maison Ogilvy 1307 Sainte-Catherine Street West, 2nd floor Ç Peel

514 842-7711

The Steilmann women’s clothing collection offers comfort and simplicity and is known for its variety of styles, from classic to cutting-edge.

Summer Boutiques Old Montréal and Old Port

King-Edward Pier, Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Place-d’Armes

514 496-7678 www.quaysoftheoldport.com

The containers lining the King-Edward Pier turn into 15 boutiques from May to September, featuring all kinds of products and accessories. Waxman Formal Wear Around Mount Royal

4605 du Parc Avenue Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North Since 1927, Waxman Formal Wear has specialized in the rental and sale of tuxedos.

514 845-8826 www.waxman.ca

LIFESTYLE Baldaquin Montréal Old Montréal and Old Port

63 de la Commune Street West 514 288-6366 Ç Place-d’Armes www.lebaldaquinmontreal.com Le Baldaquin Montréal offers an impressive collection of luxurious table, bed and bath linens. Canadian Guild of Crafts Downtown

1460-B Sherbrooke Street West 514 849-6091 Ç Guy-Concordia www.canadianguildofcrafts.com The Guild has a large collection of Inuit art and art of First Nations in Canada. The gallery also houses a wide selection of sculptures, carvings, tapestries, blown glass, wood pieces, as well as metal and handmade jewellery.

Galerie Elca London Old Montréal and Old Port

514 282-1173 www.elcalondon.com

224 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Place-d’Armes The only Montréal gallery exclusively dedicated to Inuit art. Galerie Gora Downtown

279 Sherbrooke Street West, Local 205 514 879-9694 Ç Place-des-Arts www.gallerygora.com Galerie Gora showcases contemporary works in painting, photography and sculpture by local and international artists.

Galerie Le Chariot Old Montréal and Old Port

446 Place Jacques-Cartier 514 875-4994 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.galerielechariot.com This gallery is known for its wide selection of Inuit and Iroquois sculptures – over 2,000 – which are on permanent display. (See ad p. 132) Galerie MX Old Montréal and Old Port

333 Viger Avenue West 514 315-8900 Ç Place-d’Armes www.galeriemx.com Galerie MX presents the works of contemporary artists such as Besner, Case-Fox, Claes, Lavoie, Niko, Milo and Prud'homme.

L’Art des artisans du Québec Downtown

Complexe Desjardins 150 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place-des-Arts

514 288-5379

The boutique presents the multiple talents of Québec artists, and features materials such as wood, pewter, glass, ceramic, etc.

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235 René-Lévesque Blvd. East, Suite 310 514 255-8700 Ç Saint-Laurent www.luxaeterna.ca Discover the Lux Æterna Collection, Noble Crystal: Clear Relic of the Earth, located in the heart of Montréal. It’s an occasion to admire the innate beauty of these natural treasures from the earth, each of exceptional quality. Unearth a small wonder amongst 7,000 stones, crystals, jewelry, stone sculptures, minerals, and unique collection pieces, from over 25 countries.

Marché Bonsecours 3 Old Montréal and Old Port

350 Saint-Paul Street East Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 872-7730 www.marchebonsecours.qc.ca

The Marché Bonsecours houses the boutiques of 15 different artists, designers and Québec artisans. (See ad p. 45) Poterie Manu Reva Plateau Mont-Royal

5141 Saint-Laurent Blvd. 514 948-1717 Ç Laurier www.poteriemanureva.com This charming store features the works of some 40 local potters. It specializes in lead-free functional pottery designed to make everyday living easier.


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Royer Around Mount Royal

207 Laurier Avenue West 514 273-8111 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.royerboutique.com Over 100 local artists offer contemporary yet practical designs. These creations made by glass blowers, jewellers, wood turners, engravers and ceramists reflect the character of Montréal.

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shopping SHOPPING CENTRES Complexe Desjardins 2 Downtown

150 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 845-4636 Ç Place-des-Arts www.complexedesjardins.com

The Complexe Desjardins comprises 110 boutiques and restaurants. It is located in the heart of downtown, the city's cultural core and the underground pedestrian network. (See ad p. 85)

Complexe Les Ailes 2 Downtown

677 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç McGill

514 288-3759 www.complexelesailes.com

The Complexe Les Ailes offers a premier line-up of top retailers such as Forever XXI, Tommy Hilfiger, m0851, New Balance Montreal, SAQ Signature and Swarovski. Tourists from outside of Québec will receive a gift with any purchase of $150 or more. Le Faubourg Sainte-Catherine Downtown

1616 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 939-3663 Ç Guy-Concordia www.lefaubourg.com Le Faubourg Sainte-Catherine is home to numerous boutiques and specialized services. Place Montréal Trust 3 Downtown

Corner of Sainte-Catherine Street 514 843-8000 and McGill College Avenue www.placemontrealtrust.com Ç McGill

Place Montréal Trust is home to over 70 stores, including absolute musts like Zara, Winners, Mexx, Indigo, StyleXchange, Jack & Jones, etc. Tourists from outside of Québec will receive a gift with any purchase of $150 or more. Place Ville Marie 3 Downtown

Corner of McGill College Avenue and Cathcart Street Ç McGill

514 861-9393 www.placevillemarie.com

The elegant shopping gallery features some 80 well-known shops, restaurants and services. (See ad p. 89) Promenades Cathédrale Downtown

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625 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 845-8230 Ç McGill www.promenadescathedrale.com

Promenades Cathédrale is both an engineering feat and underground shopping universe, with more than 60 boutiques and restaurants. The Bay downtown Montréal Downtown

585 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 281-4422 Ç McGill www.hbc.com/bay The Bay offers a selection of beauty products, fashion apparel and home fashion accessories.

The Montréal Eaton Centre 3 Downtown

705 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 288-3708 Ç McGill www.montrealeatoncentre.com The Montréal Eaton Centre is the largest downtown fashion destination with 175 stores, restaurants and services. The centre is home to GAP, Old Navy, Levi's and Lucky Brand Jeans. Tourists from outside of Québec will receive a gift with any purchase of $150 or more. (See ad p. 91)

SHOPPING STREETS Crescent Street Downtown

514 730-0045 Ç Peel www.crescentmontreal.com Famous for its specialty shops, art galleries and designer boutiques, Crescent Street is the ideal mix of style and class.

Greene Avenue Downtown

Ç Atwater

Fashionable boutiques, art galleries, antique shops and bookstores line this avenue.

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Shoppers go to Laurier Avenue West and Bernard Street for exclusive household furnishings, local and imported cutting-edge fashion designs as well as chic children's wear. Mont-Royal Avenue Plateau Mont-Royal

Ç Mont-Royal

www.mont-royal.net

The Avenue is lined with a multitude of one-of-a-kind boutiques and shops. It is also renowned for its many "friperies": funky shops that sell stylish second-hand clothing and accessories at reasonable prices. Saint-Denis Street Plateau Mont-Royal

Ç Mont-Royal

The boutiques are filled with creations by Québec's fashion designers, exclusive wares for the home as well as treasures in music and literature. Saint-Laurent Boulevard Plateau Mont-Royal

Ç Saint-Laurent bus 55 North


Laurier Avenue West and Bernard Street Ç Outremont Around Mount Royal

www.boulevardsaintlaurent.com

Here, Montréal's kaleidoscope of cultures have merged, creating a commercial hub whose myriad stores house a mix of wares as exciting as they are eclectic. Food, fashion, furniture-all find a home on this busy artery, a haven for shoppers of every budget and taste, from kitsch to ultra-chic. Saint-Paul Street Old Montréal and Old Port

Ç Champ-de-Mars

Buildings dating from the 19th century have been renovated and now house boutiques, artist’s studios, and the well-known Marché Bonsecours. Sainte-Catherine Street West Between Atwater Avenue and Saint-Urbain Street Ç Peel Downtown Sainte-Catherine Street is Montréal's main commercial artery. It is home to the city's largest stores as well as to an array of shops and several shopping centres. Sherbrooke Street West Downtown

Ç Guy-Concordia

This posh area of the city is now lined with designer boutiques, antique stores, art galleries and many other places to pick up unique and high-end trends. Streets of the Village The Village

Ç Beaudry

From chic to kitsch, the Village offers a unique shopping experience. A walk on Amherst Street is sure to delight home décor fans and vintage-look aficionados. Furniture and accessories from the 40’s to the 70’s are offered in many shops along this artery. Underground Pedestrian Network Downtown

Ç McGill

This is a vast network of pedestrian passageways which spreads 33 kilometres beneath downtown. There are about 1,700 shops and 200 restaurants.


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shopping SPECIALTY BOUTIQUES Boutique and Bookstore, 1379-1380 Sherbrooke Street West The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts 2 Ç Guy-Concordia Downtown

514 285-1600 www.mbam.qc.ca

The Museum Boutique and Bookstore has a wide selection of gift ideas, with high-quality, original items from diverse countries in a variety of price ranges. The Boutique also offers quality jewellery, sculptures and ceramics made exclusively for the Museum, inspired from works in the permanent collection.

Boutique of Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History Old Montréal and Old Port

150 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Place-d’Armes

514 872-9149 www.pacmuseum.qc.ca

The Museum's gift shop offers reproductions of artifacts, Native art, jewellery collections, sculpture and decorative accessories crafted by contemporary local and international artists and artisans. Boutique of the Montréal Biodôme 2 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue Ç Viau Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

514 868-3068 www.museumsnature.ca

The Boutique offers a selection of products from around the world, including plush animals, clothes, books, games, fair-trade products and fine Québec craftwork inspired by the plant and animal kingdoms. Boutique of the Montréal Planetarium 3 Downtown

1000 Saint-Jacques Street Ç Bonaventure


Astronomy buffs will love browsing the boutique for telescopes, star identifiers, binoculars and other “celestial” objects. Boutique of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal 3 Downtown

185 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place-des-Arts

514 847-6904 www.macm.org

Embodying the spirit of the MCM’s contemporary collection, the boutique offers a selection of original gifts and elegant design items. Fruits & Passion Downtown

677 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 496-0030 Ç McGill www.fruits-passion.com Fruits & Passion encourages its customers to relax in a fragrant bath, delight in the magic of a scented candle and indulge in the powers of essential oils.

Georges Laoun Optician Downtown

1368 Sherbrooke Street West 514 985-0015 Ç Guy-Concordia www.chezlaoun.com Plateau Mont-Royal 4012 Saint-Denis Street Ç Mont-Royal For over 50 years, this optician has been offering his clients a vast selection of eyewear and professional service.

Importations Guay Ltée Montérégie

350 Jct highways 15 and 87 Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle

450 246-2000 www.igldutyfree.com

This duty free shop offers a wide range of perfumes, jewellery, clothing, cosmetics and alcoholic beverages. La Casa del Habano Downtown

1434 Sherbrooke Street West 514 849-0037 Ç Guy-Concordia www.lacasadelhabano.ca The discerning cigar smoker’s choice destination. Their relaxing and spacious lounge is the ideal setting for enjoying your Havana.

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514 861-4427 www.lempreintecoop.com

This cooperative space for crafts arts offers a variety of products made by passionate Québec designers: jewellery, tableware, toys, ornaments, stationery and fashion accessories. Michel Brisson Old Montréal and Old Port

384 Saint-Paul Street West 514 285-1012 Ç Square-Victoria www.michelbrisson.com Unique in Québec, Michel Brisson is an extraordinary boutique bringing contemporary style to men through exclusive collections, personalized service, and free alterations. For a complete wardrobe, the shop offers numerous labels, from mid to high end, and from tailored suits to sportswear. Montréal Insectarium Gift Shop 2 Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4581 Sherbrooke Street East Ç Pie-IX



L'Empreinte coopérative, boutique galerie métiers d'art Old Montréal and Old Port

The Insectarium Gift Shop offers budding insect hunters a choice of nets, entomological boxes and all the equipment they need to collect and identify creepy crawlies. Montréal Tower Boutique Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

3200 Viau Street 514 252-4141 Ç Viau www.rio.gouv.qc.ca The Montréal Tower Boutique carries a variety of Québec products (maple syrup, barley sugar) and souvenirs.

Noël Éternel Old Montréal and Old Port

461 Saint-Sulpice Street 514 285-4944 Ç Place-d’Armes www.noeleternel.com This shop offers a multitude of collectible items locally made and from around the world, always in the most magical décor.

PLACE VILLE MARIE

PUTTING MONTRÉAL FASHION AND EVENTS CENTER STAGE SINCE 1962

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BOUTIQUES & RESTAURANTS


GALERIE PLACE VILLE MARIE On Cathcart Street, corner University, McGill College and Mansfield placevillemarie.com McGill and Bonaventure

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shopping

Sky Gifts and Flowers Old Montréal and Old Port

159 Saint-Antoine Street West, Local 139b 514 313-1118 Ç Place-d'Armes www.skyfleurs.com Sky is specializing in the sale of natural and artificial flowers, wedding bouquets and floral arrangements, plants, vases, and other gift ideas and accessories.

Souvenirs Neil Old Montréal and Old Port

24 Saint-Paul Street East 514 395-9083 Ç Place-d’Armes The boutique offers a vast collection of Inuit sculptures in addition to moccasins, masks, totem poles, maple sweets and other souvenirs.

The Montréal Botanical Garden 2 Gift Shop Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

4101 Sherbrooke Street East Ç Pie-IX


SPAS AND BEAUTY

The Montréal Botanical Garden Gift Shop offers a wide range of gardening products, horticultural and botanical books as well as decorative objects.

© Scandinave Les Bains Vieux-Montréal

Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau Old Montréal and Old Port

spas and beauty 358 de la Commune Street West Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Ç Square-Victoria

Scandinave Les Bains Vieux-Montréal 71 de la Commune Street West Ç Place-d’Armes Old Montréal and Old Port (See ad p. 43)

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514 284-0333 www.botabota.ca

514 288-2009 www.scandinave.com

Spa Eastman Montréal Downtown

666 Sherbrooke Street West, 16th Floor 514 845-8455 Ç McGill www.spa-eastman.com

Strøm Nordic Spa Pôle des Rapides

1001 de la Forêt Boulevard Ç Square-Victoria, bus 168 South

514 761-2772 www.stromspa.com

restaurants DOWNTOWN Alexandre et fils France

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1454 Peel Street Ç Peel

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1083 côte du Beaver Hall Ç Square-Victoria

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1155 Guy Street Ç Guy-Concordia

Beaver Hall France

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1073 Beaver Hall Hill Ç Square-Victoria

Ben & Florentine Breakfast Lunch France

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514 395-0222 www.benandflorentine.com

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245 Sherbrooke Street West Ç Place-des-Arts

514 543-9750 www.brasseriebenelux.com

Andiamo! Mediterranean Beau Rivage (Bistro) Hôtel Maritime Plaza North America

BENELUX brasserie Brewpub and café North America

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514 288-5105 www.chezalexandre.com 514 861-2634 www.andiamo.ca 514 932-1411 www.hotelmaritime.com 514 866-1331 www.beaverhall.ca


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Centrally located between the Quartier des Spectacles and downtown, BENELUX is a brewpub well-known for its relaxed and modern atmosphere. Its selection of top-quality homemade beers, namely the Belgian styled and West Coastinspired brews, make it the ideal setting for a lively happy hour or an evening get-together with friends. For a great casual meal, try the homemade entrées, delicious paninis or famous European hot-dogs. Birks Café par Europea France

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1240 Phillips-Square Street Ç McGill

Bistrot La Fabrique Québec (new cuisine)

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3609 Saint-Denis Street Ç Sherbrooke

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185 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Place-des-Arts

Bofinger PUB and American BBQ É North America

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1250 University Street Ç McGill

Brasserie Le Pois Penché France

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1230 De Maisonneuve Street West Ç Peel

Brasserie T! Québec (new cuisine)

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1425 Jeanne-Mance Street Ç Place-des-Arts

Bistro Le Contemporain Québec (new cuisine)

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514 397-2468 www.birks.com 514 544-5038 www.bistrotlafabrique.com 514 847-6900 www.macm.org 514 750-9095 www.bofinger.ca 514 667-5050 www.lepoispenche.com 514 282-0808 www.brasserie-t.com

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restaurants Brisket Montréal & Salon Krausmann Québec (Traditional)

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1093 Beaver Hall Hill Ç Square-Victoria

514 878-3641 www.briskets.ca

For over 25 years, customers from far and wide have been converging on Brisket Montréal for its delectable traditional smoked meat. But Brisket’s secret to success doesn’t only lie on the unique taste of its smoked meat: its relaxing surroundings, classical decor, as well as its outstanding and charming service all contribute to its international reputation. Recommended by Guide du routard.

Brutopia, brasseur artisan North America

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1219 Crescent Street Ç Lucien-L'Allier

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2313 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Atwater

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Resto Burgers&Benedicts North America

514 393-9277 www.brutopia.net 514 228-5210

This restaurant serves its specialties, delicious hamburgers and benedicts, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a great place to enjoy breakfasts and lunches with family, friends or colleagues.

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Café Vasco da Gama Mediterranean

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514 286-2688 www.vascodagama.ca

Cavalli Ristorante & Bar Italy

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514 843-5100 www.ristorantecavalli.com

Chez Antoine Delta Centre-Ville North America

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777 University Street Ç Square-Victoria

514 879-1370 www.deltahotels.com

Chez Chine F $$ Holiday Inn Select Montréal Downtown Asia

99 Viger Street West Ç Place-d'Armes

514 878-4013 www.yul-downtown.hiselect.com

Chez Cora (Downtown) North America

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1240 Drummond Street Ç Peel

514 286-6171 www.chezcora.com

Chez Cora (du Parc) North America

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3465 du Parc Avenue Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North


Chez la Mère Michel France

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1209 Guy Street Ç Guy-Concordia

514 934-0473 www.chezlameremichel.ca

Circos Café Resto-Bar Mediterranean

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380 Sherbrooke Street West Ç Place-des-Arts

514 840-0010 www.circosrestaurant.com

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1635-7 Saint-Denis Street Ç Berri-UQAM

514 288-2225 www.restaurantconfusion.com

Confusion welcomes you to share the feel-good ambiance, the tasty tapas, and the flavours of seafood or duck dishes, to name a few. Small-sized plates are perfect for sharing and easy on the wallet, so sit comfortably, and let the art and passion of the gourmet chef and his unique team thrill your taste buds.

Decca77 É Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

1077 Drummond Street Ç Bonaventure

514 934-1077 www.decca77.com

Pressed foie gras, veal loin and braised cheeks-these are just some of the tasty creations suggested by Chef Daren Bergeron. Three floors and three wine cellars, featuring all around the world vintages, are all dedicated to gastronomic fulfilment. The theme of modern elegance carries through to the kitchen's decor. Délicieux Xiang Asia

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1051 Saint-Laurent Blvd Ç Saint-Laurent

Dominion Square Tavern É North America

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1243 Metcalfe Street Ç Peel

F Bar É Mediterranean

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1485 Jeanne-Mance Street Ç Place-des-Arts

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Fourquet Fourchette du Palais GÉ Palais des congrès Québec (Traditional)

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265 Saint-Antoine Street West Ç Place-d'Armes

gaZette Québec (new cuisine)

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270 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 380-3477 Ç Place-d'Armes www.gazetterestaurantmontreal.com

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2313 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 228-5225 Ç Atwater 690 Sainte Catherine Street West 514 393-3808 Ç McGill www.guidoandangelina.com

Ferreira Café Mediterranean

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Guido & Angelina Italy

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Confusion/ Tapas du Monde France

514 871-8388 514 564-5056 www.tavernedominion.com 514 289-4558 www.fbar.ca 514 848-0988 www.ferreiracafe.com 514 789-6370 www.fourquet-fourchette.com

Serving up traditional Italian dishes with modern touches, the restaurant offers set and customized menus for lunch, dinner, and cocktail events. Wines are available by the glass or bottle, and include classics and rare finds at exceptional value. "G&A" has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors, who can watch their favorite game or enjoy the music in a stylish atmosphere. Holt’s Café F Québec (new cuisine)

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514 842-3750 www.holtrenfrew.com

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restaurants House of Jazz North America

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KoKo Restaurant + Bar Italy La Queue de cheval Bar-Steakhouse North America

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2060 Aylmer Street Ç McGill

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8 Sherbrooke Street West Ç Saint-Laurent

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1221 René-Lévesque Blvd West Ç Lucien-L'Allier

514 842-8656 www.houseofjazz.ca

514 657-5656 www.kokomontreal.com

514 390-0090 www.queuedecheval.com

Le Belvédère É $$ Hilton Montréal Bonaventure North America


514 878-2332 www.hilton.com

Le Castillon É $$$ Hilton Montréal Bonaventure Québec (Traditional)


514 878-2332 www.hiltonmontreal.com

Le Commensal McGill College Ave. Québec (new cuisine)

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1204 McGill College Avenue Ç McGill

514 871-1480 www.commensal.com

Le Commensal Saint-Denis Street Québec (new cuisine)

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1720 Saint-Denis Street Ç Berri-UQAM

514 845-2627 www.commensal.com

Le Faubourg Sainte-Catherine (restaurants) North America

1616 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Guy-Concordia

Le Jardin du Ritz / Dining Room Ritz-Carlton Montréal France

$$$


Le Mas Des Oliviers France

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1216 Bishop Street Ç Guy-Concordia

514 939-3663 www.lefaubourg.com 514 842-4212 www.ritzmontreal.com

514 861-6733 www.lemasdesoliviers.ca

900 René-Lévesque Blvd West Ç Bonaventure

Le Pavillon Nanpic Asia

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75A De La Gauchetière Street West Ç Place-d'Armes

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514 985-6252 www.omnihotels.com

Le Vignoble F $$ Hôtel Gouverneur Place Dupuis North America

1415 Saint-Hubert Street Ç Berri-UQAM

514 842-4881 www.gouverneur.com

Les Beaux Jeudis France

1449 Crescent Street Ç Peel

Le Petit Opus Café Bar Hôtel Omni Mont-Royal North America

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514 861-3511 www.fairmont.com 514 395-8106

514 288-5656 www.thursdaysbar.com


Le Montréalais $$ Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth North America

For more than 40 years, Les Beaux Jeudis has been pampering patrons with its solid formula of classical French favourites which include steak tartare, rack of lamb "à la Provence" and flambéed New York steak with crushed black pepper. The past three decades have seen a continuous flow of guests who appreciate the authentic cuisine as much as the chic ambiance. L'Ô - Restaurant and Lounge É France

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1180 de la Montagne Street Ç Lucien-L'Allier

m:brgr North America

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2025 Drummond Street Ç Peel

Newtown Mediterranean

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514 861-6000 www.restaurantlo.com 514 906-2747 www.mbrgr.com 514 284-6555 www.lenewtown.com

A vibrant lounge atmosphere with a welcoming terrace, exquisite dining and aromas evoking the warmth and sensuality of the Mediterranean, this is the delightful culinary experience that awaits guests at Newtown. Chef Martin Juneau (Best Canadian Chef, 2011 Canadian Culinary Championships), creates menus with expertly-blended flavours from the earth and sea. O.Noir G Mediterranean

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1631 Sainte-Catherine Street West Ç Guy-Concordia

514 937-9727 www.onoir.com

O.Noir offers a food, drink and conversation experience like never before... in the dark! Savouring dishes without sight heightens our sense of smell and taste, a perfect way to enjoy a menu of enticing Mediterranean-style cuisine. Guests will also gain a better understanding of what it's like to be blind, just like its entire wait staff. OSCO! G InterContinental Montréal France Otto Italy

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360 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 847-8729 Ç Square-Victoria www.montreal.intercontinental.com

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901 du Square-Victoria Street Ç Square-Victoria


514 395-3180 www.ristoranteotto.com

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restaurants Renoir F É Sofitel Montréal France

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Restaurant Aroma Delta Montréal Mediterranean

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475 du Président-Kennedy Avenue Ç Place-des-Arts

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1227 de la Montagne Street Ç Peel

Restaurant Dévi India

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Restaurant Europea Québec (new cuisine)

514 788-3038 www.restaurant-renoir.com 514 286-1986 www.deltamontreal.com 514 286-0303 www.devimontreal.com 514 398-9229 www.europea.ca See ad p. 98

Restaurant Julien France

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1191 Union Street Ç McGill

514 871-1581 www.restaurantjulien.com

Restaurant Julien is renowned not only for the exceptional quality of its refined cuisine but also for its courteous attentive staff, both exceeding the highest standards of culinary etiquette. Traditional French dishes, created by Master chef Carl Bourgon, are served in a relaxed elegant Paris-inspired decor. Restaurant La Coupole France

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1325 René Lévesque Blvd West Ç Lucien-L'Allier

514 373-2300 www.restaurantlacoupole.ca

Restaurant Mr. Ma Asia

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2077 Stanley Street Ç Peel

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Corner of Cathcart and Mansfield Ç Peel

Restaurant Samuel $$ de Champlain F Montréal Marriott Château Champlain North America

1 Place du Canada Ç Bonaventure

Restaurant Toqué! G Québec (new cuisine)

900 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle Ç Square-Victoria

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514 845-9015 www.restaurantletaj.com 514 866-8000 514 878-9000 www.marriotthotels.com/yulcc

514 499-2084 www.restaurant-toque.com

Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux Normand Laprise has made it a mission to offer innovative cuisine with exceptional ingredients. At lunchtime, Toqué! serves a simplified menu in a bright and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, Toqué! offers the ultimate gastronomy experience, while the bar section serves a variety of house cocktails and an exquisite wine selection, along with a small menu to savour in early or late evening. The restaurant is rated Five Diamonds with CAA-AAA. Ristorante Bice Italy

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1504 Sherbrooke Street West Ç Guy-Concordia

Sir Winston Churchill Pub Complex É North America

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1455-59 Crescent Street Ç Peel


Restaurant Le Taj India

514 937-6009 www.bicemontreal.com 514 288-3814 www.swcpc.com

WHY MORE CANADIANS DON’T move south.

One visit to The Keg and you’ll know why so many Canadians can never stay away for long. Try Canada’s first choice for steak tonight.

www.kegsteakhouse.com

Old Montreal Keg 25, rue Saint-Paul Est (514) 871-9093 Place Ville-Marie Keg 5, Place Ville-Marie (514) 868-1999 [ www.tourisme-montreal.org ]

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restaurants The Beaver Club G $$$$ Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth France

900 René-Lévesque Blvd West Ç Bonaventure

514 861-3511 www.beaverclub.ca

The Beaver Club restaurant has been considered a Montréal culinary institution for the last 50 years. Renowned for its innovative haute cuisine that features the best local ingredients, it has earned prestigious distinctions such as the CAA-AAA Four Diamonds, the Dirona Award, the 4-Star Debeur Award and the Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence. Chef Martin Paquet's seasonal creations are sure to provide a memorable experience.

The Keg Steakhouse & Bar (Place Ville-Marie) North America

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5 Place Ville-Marie Ç McGill

Tour de Ville Delta Centre-Ville Mediterranean

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777 University Street Ç Square-Victoria

Upstairs Jazz Bar & Grill É North America

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1254 Mackay Street Ç Guy-Concordia

Wienstein & Gavino's Pasta Bar Factory É Italy

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514 868-1999 www.kegsteakhouse.com See ad p. 99

514 879-4777 www.deltacentreville.com 514 931-6808 www.upstairsjazz.com See ad p. 96


514 288-2231 www.wiensteinandgavinos.com

Situated on popular Crescent Street, Wienstein & Gavino's buzzes with its own energy on three floors. Its Mediterranean menu showcases traditional dishes with a modern twist. Guests will also enjoy its great bar and extensive wine list.

Zéro8 É Québec (new cuisine)

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90 Stanstead Street Bromont

514 658-5552 www.zero8.com

EASTERN TOWNSHIPS Les Quatre Canards Québec (new cuisine)

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450 534-3433 www.chateaubromont.com

LAURENTIANS AND TREMBLANT Bistro à Champlain France

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75 Masson Road Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson

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6389 Saint-Laurent Blvd Ç Beaubien

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1160 Saint-Henri Road Sainte-Marthe

450 228-4988 www.bistroachamplain.com

LITTEL ITALY Apollo Restaurant & Traiteur Québec (new cuisine)

514 274-0153 www.apolloglobe.com

MONTÉRÉGIE Gallant Sugar Shack Québec (Traditional)

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450 459-4241 www.gallant.qc.ca

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1171 Saint-Henri Road Sainte-Marthe

Sucrerie de la Montagne Québec (Traditional)

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300 Saint-Georges Road Rigaud

Vieux Kitzbühel $$ Restaurant & Inn (Restaurant) Continental Europe

450 459-4241 www.gallant.qc.ca 450 451-0831 www.sucreriedelamontagne.com

505 Perrot Blvd Île Perrot

514 453-5521 www.vieuxkitz.com

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5940 de la Côte-des-Neiges Road Ç Côte-des-Neiges


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6685 Saint-Jacques Street West Ç Vendôme, bus 90 West


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112 Bernard Street West Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North

514 272-0777 www.assommoir.ca

Restaurant Leméac France

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1045 Laurier Avenue West Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North

St-Viateur Bagel & Café (Monkland) North America

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5627 Monkland Avenue Ç Villa-Maria

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MOUNT ROYAL AND SURROUNDINGS Chez Cora (Côte-des-Neiges) North America

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Chez Cora (Saint-Jacques) North America L'Assommoir Bernard Street West Mediterranean

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Restaurant des Gallant Québec (new cuisine)

514 270-0999 www.restaurantlemeac.com 514 487-8051 www.stviateurbagel.com See ad p. 57

NORTH OF THE ISLAND Bistro des Moulins North America

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10897 du Pont Street Ç Henri-Bourassa, bus 69 East

514 850-4222 www.citehistoria.qc.ca

OLD MONTRÉAL AND OLD PORT Accords Wine Bar É and Restaurant Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

21 Notre-Dame Street West Ç Place-d'Armes

Aix Cuisine du Terroir Hôtel Place d'Armes Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

711 Place d'Armes Hill Ç Place-d'Armes

Balcon Cabaret Music-Hall É Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

304 Notre-Dame Street East Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 528-9766 www.lebalcon.ca

Barroco France

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312 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Square-Victoria

514 544-5800 www.barroco.ca

Bateau-Mouche (cruises) $$$$ at the Old Port of Montréal É France


Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Jacques-Cartier Pier Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 282-2020 www.accords.ca 514 904-1201 www.aixcuisine.com

514 849-9952 www.bateaumouche.ca See ad p. 44

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restaurants belvü croisière-boutique Québec (new cuisine)

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Bocata Tapas & Wine Bar Mediterranean

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Quays of the Old Port of Montréal Jacques-Cartier Pier Ç Champ-de-Mars

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310 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Square-Victoria

Bonaparte $$ Auberge & Restaurant Bonaparte France Boris Bistro France

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514 303-3111 www.belvu.ca

514 507-8727 www.bocata.ca

443 Saint-François-Xavier Street 514 844-4368 Ç Place-d'Armes www.restaurantbonaparte.com See ad p. 104

465 McGill Street Ç Square-Victoria

514 848-9575 www.borisbistro.com See ad p. 103

Canadian Maple Delights Québec (Traditional)

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84 Saint-Paul Street East Ç Place-d'Armes

514 765-3456 www.mapledelights.com See ad p. 83

Gelati, coffee, pastries, organic maple syrup and many more delicacies made from maple syrup are beautifully displayed on the shelves of this bistroboutique, where guests are treated to the myriad flavours of maple, in a warm ambiance. Furthermore, visitors might want to stop by the on-site museum to discover the secrets of maple products. Other address: Montréal - Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Casa de Mateo North America

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Chez L'Épicier Québec (new cuisine)

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438 Saint-François-Xavier Street Ç Place-d'Armes

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514 844-7448 www.casademateo.com 514 878-2232 www.chezlepicier.com

Chez L’Épicier is a restaurant that offers a fresh, surprisingly creative, and refined menu. For the past ten years, Chef Laurent Godbout has reinvented Québec gastronomy using local products that revive the palate. Chez L’Épicier is more than just a restaurant, it is also a fine grocery where one can obtain a wide array of local and imported products, as well as take out dishes that will satisfy even the greatest gourmets. Chez Queux France Croisières AML Cruises North America

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Quays of the Old Port of Montréal King-Edward Pier Ç Place-d'Armes

514 866-5194 www.chezqueux.com 514 842-3871 www.croisieresaml.com See ad p. 6

Dinner in the Sky Québec (new cuisine)

$$$$

1 866 648-3487 www.dinnerinthesky.ca

DNA Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

355 Marguerite-d'Youville Street Ç Square-Victoria

Europea Espace Boutique Québec (new cuisine)

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514 844-1572 www.europea.ca

Gandhi India

$

230 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Place-d'Armes

514 845-5866 www.restaurantgandhi.com

Garçonnière É Québec (new cuisine)

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514 543-8274 www.bargarconniere.com

514 287-3362 www.dnarestaurant.com

$

407 Place Jacques-Cartier Ç Champ-de-Mars

L'Auberge Saint-Gabriel GÉ Québec (new cuisine)

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426 Saint-Gabriel Street Ç Place-d'Armes

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La Cage aux Sports Old Port É Québec (new cuisine)

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La Sauvagine France

$$

115E Saint-Paul Street East Ç Champ-de-Mars

Le Bourlingueur France

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363 Saint-François-Xavier Street Ç Place-d'Armes

Le Cabaret du Roy Restaurant Québec (Traditional)

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363 de la Commune Street East Ç Champ-de-Mars

L'Assommoir Notre-Dame Street West Mediterranean

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514 861-5731 www.jardinnelson.com 514 878-3561 www.lesaint-gabriel.com 514 272-0777 www.assommoir.ca 514 288-1115 www.cage.ca 514 861-3210 www.sauvagine-montreal.com


Jardin Nelson North America

514 845-3646 www.lebourlingueur.ca 514 907-9000 www.oyez.ca

Taken by storm by a band of buccaneers, Le Cabaret du Roy transports guests to the world of piracy in New France. Patrons can feast in local fish and game animals, as well as try their luck at gaming and winning prizes throughout the night. Younger seafarers are welcome in the early evening.

Le Club Chasse et Pêche Restaurant Bar Salon Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

423 Saint-Claude Street Ç Champ-de-Mars

Le Local Québec (new cuisine)

$$$$

740 William Street Ç Square-Victoria, bus 168

514 861-1112 www.leclubchasseetpeche.com 514 397-7737 www.restolelocal.com/index_en.html

Urban ambience !

A garden of tranquility in the heart of the historic district. Bistro menu and selected wines. Refreshing !

Boris Bistro 465, McGill Montréal – Québec H2Y 2H1 514 848-9575 www.borisbistro.com [ www.tourisme-montreal.org ]

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restaurants Les Filles du Roy (Maison Pierre du Calvet) Québec (new cuisine)

405 Bonsecours Street Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 849-3535 www.pierreducalvet.ca See ad p. 105

Marché du Vieux Québec (Traditional)

$

217 Saint-Laurent Blvd Ç Champ-de-Mars

Maska Resto Bar Lounge É Québec (new cuisine)

$$

452, Place Jacques-Cartier Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 544-7557 www.maskarestobar.ca

Méchant Bœuf Bar-Brasserie North America

$$


514 788-4020 www.mechantboeuf.com

Modavie Wine Bar Jazz Mediterranean

$$

1 Saint-Paul Street West Ç Champ-de-Mars

Narcisse Bistro + Bar à vin É France

$$

97 de la Commune Street East Ç Place-d'Armes

Pub St-Paul É North America

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Restaurant Galianos Pasta & Bar Italy

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410 Saint-Vincent Street Ç Champ-de-Mars

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Restaurant Holder France

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514 393-2772 www.marcheduvieux.com

514 287-9582 www.modavie.com 514 392-1649 www.narcissebistro.com 514 874-0485 www.pubstpaul.com 514 861-5039 www.restaurantgalianos.com 514 849-0333 www.restaurantholder.com

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514 871-9135 www.restoversion.com

Fine Mediterranean-inspired and market-fresh cuisine. Guests eating at the dining room or out on the superb terrace enjoy a warm welcome, remarkable service, as well as an unforgettable culinary experience.

Restaurant Le Fripon France

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436 Place Jacques-Cartier Ç Champ-de-Mars

514 861-1386 www.lefripon.com

Located in a superb historic house on Place Jacques-Cartier in Old Montréal, Le Fripon offers, in its brand new bistro concept, a mouth-watering menu that is sure to please. The bar, a perfect place for cocktail hour and sports nights, offers more than 300 imported and microbrewery beers. Every summer, Le Fripon sets up a pretty terrace decorated with flowers and cooled down on hot summer days, with a view on the public square. Restaurant Solmar Mediterranean

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Restaurant L'Autre Version Mediterranean

514 861-4562 www.solmar-montreal.com

Opened in 1972, Solmar has been a pioneer of Portuguese cuisine in Montréal. At its current location since 1979, in a two-century-old building, the establishment focuses on fish and other seafood, with mystical fado performances on weekends complementing the atmosphere. La Sauvagine, on the ground floor, offers market fresh cuisine and specializes in Québec game. A wrap-around outdoor terrace is accessible. Restaurant Szechuan Asia

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400 Notre-Dame Street West Ç Square-Victoria

S Le Restaurant É Québec (new cuisine)

$$$


514 844-4456 514 350-1155 www.slerestaurant.com

“UNIQUE IN MONTRÉAL” Irresistible and romantic Small “Hôtel-Château” Historic mansion built in 1725 Fine French and regional cuisine Gastronomic and Romance packages www.pierreducalvet.ca H P H   C C  R  « L   R  » R L F F R [ www.tourisme-montreal.org ]

405 Bonsecours St. Old Montréal

514.282.1725 105

restaurants The Keg Steakhouse & Bar (Old Montréal) É North America

$$


514 871-9093 www.kegsteakhouse.com

Vallier, Bistro et comptoir É North America

$$


514 842-2905 www.vallierrestaurant.com

Verses Restaurant France

$$$


514 788-4000 www.versesrestaurant.com

Vieux-Port Steakhouse North America

$$


XO Le Restaurant Hôtel Le St-James Québec (new cuisine)

$$$$

355 Saint-Jacques Street West Ç Square-Victoria

Buffet La Bonne Carte Casino de Montréal North America

$$

1 du Casino Avenue Ç Jean-Drapeau

514 392-2709 www.casino-de-montreal.com

Nuances Casino de Montréal France

$$$$


514 392-2708 www.restaurantnuances.com

Via Fortuna É Casino de Montréal Italy

$$



$$$


514 848-0644 www.buonanotte.com

$$

921 du Mont-Royal Avenue East Ç Mont-Royal

514 598-8282 www.cafeeldorado.ca

$$$


514 847-9218 www.cafemelies.com

Chez Cora (Mont-Royal) North America

$


Laïka Québec (new cuisine)

$$


Le Filet Québec (new cuisine)

$$$

219 du Mont-Royal Avenue West Ç Mont-Royal, bus 97

Maestro S.V.P. Mediterranean

$$$


514 842-6447 www.maestrosvp.com

$$$


514 844-0027 www.medgrill.com

See ad p. 99

514 866-3175 www.vieuxportsteakhouse.com 514 841-5000 www.xolerestaurant.com

PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU

PLATEAU MONT-ROYAL Buonanotte Italy

É

Café El Dorado North America Café Méliès France

É

Med Bar & Grill Italy

106

G

É

514 525-9495 www.chezcora.com 514 842-8088 www.laikamontreal.com 514 360-6060

$$$$


514 845-3509 www.moishes.ca

Primadonna Italy

$$$


514 282-6644 www.ristoranteprimadonna.com

Restaurant de l'Institut Hôtel de L'Institut Québec (new cuisine)

$$


514 282-5161 www.ithq.qc.ca

Restaurant Globe Québec (new cuisine)

$$$


514 284-3823 www.restaurantglobe.com

Schwartz's Québec (Traditional)

$


514 842-4813 www.schwartzsdeli.com

St-Viateur Bagel & Café (Mont-Royal) North America

$


514 528-6361 www.stviateurbagel.com

Tasso, mezze bar Mediterranean

$$


Le Hangar É Québec (new cuisine)

$

1011 Wellington Street Ç Bonaventure, bus 515

514 878-2112 www.resto-lehangar.com

Restaurant et Taverne Magnan North America

$$

2602 Saint-Patrick Street Ç Charlevoix

514 935-9647 www.maisonmagnan.com

Le Saloon GÉ North America

$$

1333 Sainte-Catherine Street East Ç Papineau

Restaurant Carte Blanche France

$$

1159 Ontario Street East 514 313-8019 Ç Beaudry www.restaurant-carteblanche.com/en/

Restaurant Chez Ma Grosse Truie Chérie Québec (Traditional)

$

1801 Ontario Street East Ç Papineau, bus 45


Moishes Steakhouse North America

See ad p. 57

514 842-0867 www.tassobaramezze.com

PÔLE DES RAPIDES

G

THE VILLAGE


514 522-1333 www.lesaloon.ca

514 522-8784 www.chezmagrossetruiecherie.com

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NIGHTLIFE

NIGHTLIFE – SPECIALIZED SERVICES Montréal Nitelife Tours BARS AND NIGHTCLUBS Bar Le Carré au Casino de Montréal F Parc Jean-Drapeau

514 257-7737 www.montrealnitelifetours.com 1 du Casino Avenue Ç Jean-Drapeau, bus 167


Bar Le cheval au Casino de Montréal Parc Jean-Drapeau

F

1 du Casino Avenue Ç Jean-Drapeau, bus 167


Bar Le Jardin d’hiver au Casino de Montréal Parc Jean-Drapeau

F



1 place du Canada Ç Bonaventure

514 878-9000 www.marriotthotels.com/yulcc



Le Deux Pierrots Old Montréal


514 861-1270 www.lespierrots.com

Le Sarah B. Hôtel InterContinental Montréal Downtown

360 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 987-9900 Ç Square-Victoria www.montreal.intercontinental.com

Parking Night Club The Village

1296 Amherst Street Ç Beaudry

Phillips Lounge Downtown

1184 place Phillips Ç McGill

Bar le Sénateur Montréal Marriott Château Champlain Downtown Bar Poker au Casino de Montréal Parc Jean-Drapeau

F

514 282-1199 www.parkingbar.com 514 871-1184 www.phillipslounge.com

WHERE TO GO OUT Downtown With its bars, clubs, restaurants and discotheques, Crescent Street is witness to round-the-clock action. Meanwhile, at the heart of the Quartier latin, colourful crowds gather in the busy micro-breweries and bars along Saint-Denis and Ontario Streets. Old Montréal Chansonniers belt out folk tunes from bars along Saint-Paul Street, while supper clubs offer gentler interludes. Seductive lounges beckon from boutique hotels – part of a night fabric that leaves no room for ennui. Plateau Mont-Royal With its mega concentration of bars and clubs in which to see and be seen, the Plateau is the preferred playing field for Montréal’s “in” crowd. There are the colourful terraces that dot Saint-Denis Street and a unique selection of “watering holes” along Mont-Royal too. Late night spots both tried and new, line Saint-Laurent Boulevard, where locals and visitors alike who live for the night, are well served. The Village Lounges, bars, boîtes, afterhours clubs, and female impersonators are all part of the Village entertainment scene. Montréal’s gay community is notorious for its insatiable party appetites. No wonder its reputation has garnered international notice.

108

COURSES AND WORKSHOPS

courses and workshops ART Espace VERRE Pôle des Rapides

1200 Mill Street Ç McGill, bus 168

COOKING COURSES Apollo Restaurant & Traiteur Little Italy

6389 Saint-Laurent Blvd. Ç Beaubien

Ateliers et Saveurs Old Montréal and Old Port

444 Saint-François-Xavier Street Ç Place-d’Armes

L'Atelier par Europea Downtown

1227 de la Montagne Street Ç Peel

DANCE WORKSHOPS Agora de la danse Plateau Mont-Royal

840 Cherrier Street Ç Sherbrooke

SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES Language Studies Canada Downtown

© Studio Maya

514 933-6849 www.espaceverre.qc.ca 514 274-0153 www.apolloglobe.com

514 849-2866 www.ateliersetsaveurs.com 514 397-9367 www.europea.ca 514 525-7575 www.agoradanse.com

1610 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 939-9911 / 1 800 361-5470 Suite 401 www.lsc-canada.com Ç Guy-Concordia

LaSalle College Downtown

2000 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 939-2006 / 1 800 363-3541 Ç Atwater www.clasalle.com

University of Quebec in Montreal Summer Language School Downtown



514 987-3000 www.langues.immersion.uqam.ca/en

109

accommodation

Information The Direction de la qualité des produits et services touristiques of Tourisme Québec is responsible for regulating and issuing permits to all establishments offering tourist accommodations. Please forward any comments to the following address: Direction de la qualité des produits et des services touristiques Ministère du tourisme du Québec 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. East, Suite 400, Québec (Québec) G1R 2B5 Telephone : 418 643-2230 / 1 800 463-5009 Classification An establishment’s classification is determined using a weighted evaluation system that looks at its facilities and services, while taking account of the specific features of each class of establishment. The levels, from 1 to 5 stars or suns, reflect the establishment’s comfort and services. For more information on classification programs, contact the Corporation de l'industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ), at 1 866 499-0550, or visit its Web site, at www.citq.info.

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Classification Based on Category of Accommodation Hotel establishments: establishments offering accommodation in one or more adjacent buildings. Up to 5 stars B&Bs: private residences operated as lodging establishments by their owners or occupants. Such establishments offer a maximum of five rooms; rates include breakfast on the premises. Up to 5 suns Tourist homes: furnished chalets, apartments or homes including a mandatory kitchenette. Up to 5 stars Youth hostels: accommodation in rooms or dormitories. Presence of restaurant services or equipment required for preparing meals. Up to 5 stars Education facilities: educational facilities that rent to visitors rooms normally reserved for resident students. Up to 5 stars Host villages: establishments offering accommodation and breakfast, lunch or dinner in family homes receiving up to a maximum of six guests and offering group animation services. Up to 5 stars Vacation centres: establishments offering accommodation, restaurant services or the possibility for guests to cook their own meals. On-site leisure equipment. Up to 5 stars Campgrounds: see p. 123

Definitions of Classification Levels

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Exceptional comfort. Luxury establishment offering many services and amenities. Superior comfort establishment of outstanding quality offering a range of services and amenities. Very comfortable establishment of better quality offering several services and amenities. Comfortable establishment offering good quality as well as some services and amenities. Establishment offering services and a basic level of comfort. Evaluation underway

Rates This tourist guide cannot provide the full range of rates for each establishment since prices vary according to the number of persons, the facilities, the selected plan and the features of the units. Most prices published in this guide represent the lowest rate per unit during the off-season and the highest rate per unit during peak season. Prices published herein are indicative in nature, do not include taxes and are valid until March 2012. Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Taxes Provincial sales tax (QST), federal goods and services tax (GST) as well as a special accommodation tax of 3,5% per room-night will be added to your bill in Montréal. For further information regarding taxes, see page 16. Amazing deals at amazing prices! The Tourism Montréal getaway deals offer discounts and exclusive offers. Find it all at: www.tourisme-montreal.org/offers

110

Legend

U Free or paid parking L Free or pay-per-use Internet æFree transportation to airport

-

Green key or RéserVert

u Health club r Indoor swimming pool $ Kitchenette o Outdoor swimming pool ] Pets allowed

+ Restaurant x Sauna à Smoking room

È

Washing machines ($)

W Wireless Internet j Year-round outdoor swimming pool

V Youth hostel member of Hostelling International

Prices listed do not include taxes, serve as indicators and are valid until March 2012.

Rooms: Total number

Rates $/2 pers. Min. Max.

ACCOMMODATION

Ç Nearest métro station (subway) F Total access for the handicapped G Partial access for the handicapped R Air conditioned * Babysitting service É Bar / Bienvenue cyclistes S Cable or satellite TV . Fitness centre

Services

DOWNTOWN / HOTELS Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 861-3511 / 1 800 441-1414 Ç Bonaventure www.fairmont.com

#####

Hôtel Le Crystal 1100 de la Montagne Street 514 861-5550 / 1 877 861-5550 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.hotellecrystal.com

#####

InterContinental Montréal 360 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 987-9900 / 1 800 361-3600 Ç Square-Victoria www.montreal.intercontinental.com

#####

Loews Hôtel Vogue 1425 de la Montagne Street 514 285-5555 / 1 800 465-6654 Ç Peel www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Montreal-Hotel/Overview.aspx

#####

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile 1155 Sherbrooke Street West 514 285-9000 Ç Peel www.sofitelmontreal.com

#####

Accor Novotel Montréal Centre 1180 de la Montagne Street 514 861-6000 / 1 866 861-6112 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.novotel.com

####

Best Western Plus Montréal Downtown 1240 Drummond Street 514 866-6492 / 1 800 361-3000 Ç Peel www.hoteleuropa.com

####

Best Western Ville-Marie Hotel & Suites 3407 Peel Street 514 288-4141 / 1 800 361-7791 Ç Peel www.hotelvillemarie.com

####

Centre Sheraton (Le) 1201 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 878-2000 / 1 866 716-8101 Ç Peel www.sheratoncentremontreal.com/sweetdeal

####

Château Versailles 1659 Sherbrooke Street West 514 933-3611 / 1 888 933-8111 Ç Guy-Concordia www.chateauversaillesmontreal.com

####

Delta Centre-Ville (on University) 777 University Street 514 879-1370 / 1 800 268-1133 Ç Square-Victoria www.deltacentreville.com

####

Delta Montréal 475 du Président-Kennedy Avenue 514 286-1986 / 1 877 286-1986 Ç Place-des-Arts www.deltamontreal.com

####


1037 169

599

F-UR]É.uà $*LWr+S

131 189 3000

UR]É.u$ *LWrj+xS

357 169

659

F?UR]É. u*LWr+xS

142 179 1500

GUR]É.à* LW+SÈ

258 185

695

G-UR]É. à*L+xS

227

99

499

G-UR]É.à *L+S

180

99

159

RÉ.à $*W+x

170 100

426

G-URÉ.$* LW+S

825 159

599

F-UR]É.u *LWr+xS

65

155

650

UR].*L WxS

711 119

199

F-UR]É.u à*Lr+xS

456 159

269

G-UR]É.uà *Lr+xSÈ 111


Rooms: Total number


Services

DOWNTOWN / HOTELS (CONTINUED)

112

Embassy Suites by Hilton Montréal 208 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 288-8886 / 1 800 362-2779 Ç Place-d’Armes www.montreal.embassysuites.com

####

Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Centre-ville 380 Sherbrooke Street West 514 840-0010 / 1 877 840-0010 Ç Place-des-Arts www.hiltongardenmontreal.com

####

Hilton Montréal Bonaventure 900 De La Gauchetière Street West 514 878-2332 / 1 800 267-2575 Ç Bonaventure www.hiltonmontreal.com

####

Holiday Inn Montréal-Midtown 420 Sherbrooke Street West 514 842-6111 / 1 800 387-3042 Ç Place-des-Arts www.holidayinn.com/yul-midtown

####

Holiday Inn Select Montréal Downtown 99 Viger Avenue West 514 878-9888 / 1 888 878-9888 Ç Place-d’Armes www.yul-downtown.hiselect.com

####

Hôtel Chez Swann 1444 Drummond Street 514 842-7070 / 1 877 568-7070 Ç Peel www.hotelchezswann.com

####

Hôtel de la Montagne 1430 de la Montagne Street 514 288-5656 / 1 800 361-6262 Ç Peel www.hoteldelamontagne.com/en/forfaits/passion

####

Hôtel du Fort 1390 du Fort Street 514 938-8333 / 1 800 565-6333 Ç Guy-Concordia www.hoteldufort.com

####

Hôtel Espresso Montréal 1005 Guy Street 514 938-4611 / 1 877 468-3550 Ç Guy-Concordia www.hotelespresso.ca

####

Hôtel Gouverneur Place Dupuis (See ad p. 126) 1415 Saint-Hubert Street 514 842-4881 / 1 888 910-1111 Ç Berri-UQAM www.gouverneur.com

####

Hôtel Le Cantlie Suites 1110 Sherbrooke Street West 514 842-2000 / 1 800 567-1110 Ç Peel www.hotelcantlie.com

####

Hôtel Le Germain 2050 Mansfield Street 514 849-2050 / 1 877 333-2050 Ç Peel www.hotelgermain.com

####

Hôtel Le Relais Lyonnais 1595 Saint-Denis Street 514 448-2999 / 1 877 448-2999 Ç Berri-UQAM www.lerelaislyonnais.com

####

Hôtel Maritime Plaza 1155 Guy Street 514 932-1411 / 1 800 363-6255 Ç Guy-Concordia www.hotelmaritime.com

####

Hôtel Omni Mont-Royal (See ad p. 126) 1050 Sherbrooke Street West 514 284-1110 / 1 800 843-6664 Ç Peel www.omnihotels.com

####

Hyatt Regency Montréal 1255 Jeanne-Mance Street 514 982-1234 / 1 800 361-8234 Ç Place-des-Arts www.montreal.hyatt.com

####

210 149

999

-UR]É.à$ *LW+SÈ

221 119

249

-URÉ.LW r+xSÈ

395 160

595

F-UR]É.à *Lj+S

488

99

310

G-UR]É.uà *LWr+xSÈ

235 109

375

F-URÉ.uà LWr+xSÈ

175

345

URÉ.LW+S

142 160

225

UR]Éà*L Wo+S

124 129

395

G-UR.à$* LWS

205 110

180

UR]É.u LWo+xS

352 125

199

F-UR]É.à *LWr+xS

256 119

499

URÉ.à$* LWo+SÈ

101 230

500

UR]É.* LW+S

125

125

RàW+

214 109

500

-URÉ.$* LWr+S

299 139

699

GR]É.u à*LWo+x

605 129

569

GURÉ.uà *LWr+xS

23

7


Rooms: Total number


Services

Le Méridien Versailles-Montréal 1808 Sherbrooke Street West 514 933-8111 / 1 888 933-8111 Ç Guy-Concordia www.lemeridienversailleshotel.com

####

Le St-Martin Hotel Particulier Downtown 980 De Maisonneuve Blvd. West 514 843-3000 / 1 877 843-3003 Ç Peel www.lestmartinmontreal.com

####

Le Westin Montréal 270 Saint-Antoine Street West 514 380-3333 / 1 877 961-8111 Ç Place-d’Armes www.westinmontreal.com/montrealhotelspecials.html

####

Montréal Marriott Château Champlain 1 Place du Canada 514 878-9000 Ç Bonaventure www.montrealchateauchamplain.com

####

Opus Montréal 10 Sherbrooke Street West 514 843-6000 / 1 866 744-6346 Ç Saint-Laurent www.opusmontreal.com

####

Ritz-Carlton Montréal 1228 Sherbrooke Street West 514 842-4212 / 1 800 363-0366 Ç Peel www.ritzmontreal.com

####

W Montréal 901 Square-Victoria Street 514 395-3100 / 1 888 627-7081 Ç Square-Victoria www.whotels.com/montreal

####

Auberge Le jardin d’Antoine 2024 Saint-Denis Street 514 843-4506 / 1 800 361-4506 Ç Berri-UQAM www.aubergelejardindantoine.com

###

Auberge Le Pomerol 819 de Maisonneuve Blvd. East 514 526-5511 / 1 800 361-6896 Ç Berri-UQAM www.aubergelepomerol.com

###

Candlewood Suites Montréal 191 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 667-5002 / 1 866 835-7707 Ç Saint-Laurent www.cwsmontreal.com

###

Days Inn Montréal Downtown 215 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 393-3388 / 1 800 668-3872 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.daysinnmontreal.com

###

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Montréal Downtown 155 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 448-7100 / 1 866 398-7100 Ç Saint-Laurent www.hiemontreal.com

###

Hôtel Château de l’Argoat 524 Sherbrooke Street East 514 842-2046 Ç Sherbrooke www.hotel-chateau-argoat.qc.ca

###

Hôtel Dauphin Montréal Downtown (Convention Centre) (See ad p. 127) 1025 de Bleury Street 514 788-3888 / 1 888 784-3888 Ç Place-d’Armes http://hoteldauphin.ca

###

Hôtel Le Roberval 505 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 286-5215 / 1 877 552-2992 Ç Berri-UQAM www.leroberval.com

###

Hôtel Lord Berri 1199 Berri Street 514 845-9236 / 1 888 363-0363 Ç Berri-UQAM www.lordberri.com

###


108 149

975

UR]É.* LW+S

123 195

750

-URÉ.*LW j+S

454 189

289

-UR]É.* LWr+xS

611 149

629

F-URÉ.u* LWr+xS

136 159

339

GR]É.+

130 305 10000

UR]É.*L rj+xS

152 199

729

G-UR]É.u *LW+S

25

104

185

RLWS

27

108

200

URÉ/.$ LW+S

130 109

154

-UR].à$ LSÈ

123

95

350

G-URÉLW+S

161 114

219

G-UR].à$ LSÈ

25

60

170

UR]/*L WSÈ

72

149

225

-UR.LWSÈ

66

99

175

UR/$LSÈ

154

85

345

GURÉ*LW+ SÈ

ACCOMMODATION


113


Rooms: Total number


Services


114

Hôtel Manoir des Alpes (See ad p. 127) 1245 Saint-André Street 514 845-9803 / 1 800 465-2929 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotelmanoirdesalpes.qc.ca

###

Hôtel St-Denis 1254 Saint-Denis Street 514 849-4526 / 1 800 363-3364 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotel-st-denis.com

###

Hôtel Travelodge Montréal Centre 50 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 874-9090 / 1 800 363-6535 Ç Place-d’Armes www.travelodgemontrealcentre.com

###

Montréal Y Hotel 1355 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 866-9942 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.ydesfemmesmtl.org

###

Le Nouvel Hôtel 1740 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 931-8841 / 1 800 363-6063 Ç Guy-Concordia www.lenouvelhotel.com

###

Parc Suites Hotel 3463 du Parc Avenue 514 985-5656 / 1 800 949-8630 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.parcsuites.com

###

Quality Hotel by Invest Hotels 3440 du Parc Avenue 514 849-1413 / 1 800 268-6116 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.qualityhoteldowntownmontreal.com

###

Quality Inn Downtown 1214 Crescent Street 514 878-2711 / 1 800 228-5151 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.choicehotels.ca/cn139

###

Abri du Voyageur Hôtel 9 Sainte-Catherine Street West 514 849-2922 / 1 866 302-2922 Ç Saint-Laurent www.abri-voyageur.ca

##

Accomodation Viger Centre-Ville Hôtel 1001 Saint-Hubert Street 514 845-6058 / 1 800 845-6058 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.hotelviger.com

##

Hôtel Élégant 1683 Saint-Hubert Street 514 521-9797 / 1 866 552-9797 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotelelegant.ca

##

Hôtel Européenne 1620 Saint-Hubert Street 514 282-8749 / 1 888 560-8749 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotel-europeenne.com

##

Hotel Quartier-Latin Montréal 1763 Saint-Denis Street 514 842-8444 / 1 866 843-8444 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotel-quartierlatin.com

##

Hotel Villa 57 Sainte-Catherine Street East 514 849-5043 / 1 800 298-9409 Ç Saint-Laurent www.hotelvilla.ca

##

Le Simone B & B 1571 Saint-André Street 514 524-2002 / 1 888 849-8866 Ç Berri-UQAM www.lesimone.com

##

Maison Brunet 1035 Saint-Hubert Street 514 845-6351 Ç Berri-UQAM www.maisonbrunet.ca

##

29

80

125

GURàLWS

53

95

180

GURàLW+S

244

75

260

-UR]/* LW+S

30

75

130

FR]L+S

177 129

499

G-URÉ.u$ LWo+xS

8

99

189

URà$LWS

140

89

385

G-UR]ÉàL W+S

96

119

119

-R]àLW+S

39

48

115

Rà$W

25

88

123

Rà

44

79

119

UR]àLWS

29

79

99

UR]àLWS

39

79

119

UR]àLWS

26

48

149

RàLWSÈ

10

64

124

R]$LWS

9

60

110

R]à$*L W+SÈ


Rooms: Total number


Services

Manoir Ambrose 3422 Stanley Street 514 288-6922 / 1 888 688-6922 Ç Peel www.manoirambrose.com

##

Montréal Espace Confort 2050 Saint-Denis Street 514 849-0505 Ç Berri-UQAM www.montrealespaceconfort.com

##

Castel St-Denis Hotel 2099 Saint-Denis Street 514 842-9719 Ç Sherbrooke www.castelsaintdenis.qc.ca Zero1 1 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 871-9696 / 1 855 301-0001 Ç Saint-Laurent www.zero1-mtl.com

# :

22

95

170

URLWSÈ

25

65

189

R]É$L W+SÈ

18

60

80

RLWS

164

119

499

É.LWÈ+SR

160 141

365

G-UR].à$ *LWr+SÈ

50

169

449

UR]É$L WSÈ

190 145

595

G-UR].$* LWSÈ

218 119

149

-UR].$* LrxS

126 109

268

-UR].à$ *LWrxSÈ

97

80

159

UR/.$LSÈ

150

85

159

UR.à$L rxS

ACCOMMODATION


DOWNTOWN / APARTMENT HOTELS AND FURNISHED APARTMENTS Le Square Phillips Hôtel & Suites (See ad p. 125) 1193 Place Phillips 514 393-1193 / 1 866 393-1193 Ç McGill www.squarephillips.com

Apartments: Total number

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Loft Hotel 334 Terrace St-Denis 514 439-1818 / 1 888 414-5638 Ç Berri-UQAM www.lofthotel.ca

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Residence Inn by Marriott - Montréal Downtown 2045 Peel Street 514 982-6064 / 1 888 999-9494 Ç Peel www.residenceinn-mtl.com

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Marriott Residence Inn Montréal Westmount 2170 Lincoln Avenue 514 935-9224 / 1 800 678-6323 Ç Atwater www.residencemontreal.com

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Appartement-Hôtel (L’) (See ad p. 125) 455 Sherbrooke Street West 514 284-3634 / 1 800 363-3010 Ç Place-des-Arts www.appartementhotel.com

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Hôtel Les Suites Labelle 1205 Labelle Street 514 840-1151 / 1 866 602-1151 Ç Berri-UQAM www.hotellabelle.com

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La Tour Belvédère Apartment Hotel (See ad p. 128) 2175 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West 514 935-9052 / 1 888 922-9052 Ç Atwater www.tourbelvedere.com

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Oasis Hôtel Montréal 2115 Saint-Urbain Street 514 934-1774 Ç Place-des-Arts www.oasishotelmontreal.com

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Trylon Apartments 3463 Sainte-Famille Street 514 843-3971 / 1 877 843-3971 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.trylon.ca

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Hôtel & suites place des arts 270 Sherbrooke Street West 514 995-7515 Ç Place-des-Arts www.hotelplacedesarts.com

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12

73

140

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55

95

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115

175

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DOWNTOWN / BED AND BREAKFASTS Au Cœur Urbain 3766 de la Côte-des-Neiges Road 514 439-4003 Ç Guy-Concordia, autobus 535 www.giteaucoeururbain.com


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115


Rooms: Total number


Services

DOWNTOWN / BED AND BREAKFASTS (CONTINUED) À l’adresse du Centre-Ville 1673 Saint-Christophe Street 514 528-9516 / 1 866 528-9516 Ç Berri-UQAM www.aladresseducentreville.com

Rooms: Total number

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Angelica Blue Bed & Breakfast 1213 Sainte-Élisabeth Street 514 288-5969 Ç Berri-UQAM www.angelicablue.com

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Jade Blue Bed and Breakfast 1225 de Bullion Avenue 514 878-9843 / 1 800 878-5048 Ç Saint-Laurent www.jadeblue.net

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Gîte touristique Le Saint-André-des-Arts 1654 Saint-André Street 514 527-7118 Ç Berri-UQAM www.bnb-montreal.com/en

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Gîte Révolution 2091 Saint-Urbain Street 514 842-0938 Ç Place-des-Arts www.bbrevolution.com

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6

95

160

RLW

5

85

155

URLWS

5

85

155

RLWSÈ

5

80

100

R$WS

5

65

160

UR$LWSÈ

32

60

70

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498

48

78

GR$L+

369

48

78

Fà$L

424

110

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370

85

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86

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75

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DOWNTOWN / EDUCATION FACILITIES AND YOUTH HOSTELS Auberge YWCA Montréal 1355 René-Lévesque Blvd. West 514 866-9942 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.ydesfemmesmtl.org

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Aux Résidences de l’UQAM Est 303 René-Lévesque Blvd. East 514 987-6669 Ç Berri-UQAM www.residences-uqam.qc.ca/hotel

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Aux Résidences de l’UQAM Ouest 2100 Saint-Urbain Street 514 987-7747 Ç Place-des-Arts www.residences-uqam.qc.ca/hotel

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New Residence Hall - McGill University 3625 du Parc Avenue 514 398-5200 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.mcgill.ca/residences/summer

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Concordia University Residences 1185 Saint-Mathieu Street 514 848-2424 Ç Guy-Concordia

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HI-Montréal Youth Hostel 1030 Mackay Street 514 843-3317 / 1 866 843-3317 Ç Lucien-L’Allier www.hostellingmontreal.com

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McGill University Traditional Residences 3935 University Street 514 398-5200 Ç McGill www.mcgill.ca/residences/summer

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55

76

1087

OLD MONTRÉAL / HOTELS Hotel Le St-James 355 Saint-Jacques Street 514 841-3111 / 1 866 841-3111 Ç Square-Victoria www.hotellestjames.com

116

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Auberge Bonaparte 447 Saint-François-Xavier Street 514 844-1448 Ç Place-d’Armes www.bonaparte.com

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Auberge du Vieux-Port 97 de la Commune Street East 514 876-0081 / 1 888 660-7678 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.aubergeduvieuxport.com

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400 5900

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31

150

240

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51

149

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Services

Hostellerie Pierre du Calvet a.d. 1725 405 Bonsecours Street 514 282-1725 / 1 866 544-1725 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.pierreducalvet.ca

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Hotel Gault 449 Sainte-Hélène Street 514 904-1616 / 1 866 904-1616 Ç Square-Victoria www.hotelgault.com

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Hôtel Nelligan 106 Saint-Paul Street West 514 788-2040 / 1 877 788-2040 Ç Place-d’Armes www.hotelnelligan.com

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Hôtel St-Paul 355 McGill Street 514 380-2222 / 1 866 380-2202 Ç Square-Victoria www.hotelstpaul.com

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Le Place d’Armes Hôtel & Suites 55 Saint-Jacques Street West 514 842-1887 / 1 888 450-1887 Ç Place-d’Armes www.hotelplacedarmes.com

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Le Saint-Sulpice Hôtel - Montréal 414 Saint-Sulpice Street 514 288-1000 / 1 877 785-7423 Ç Place-d’Armes www.lesaintsulpice.com

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Lhotel (See ad p. 124) 262 Saint-Jacques Street West 514 985-0019 / 1 877 553-0019 Ç Square-Victoria www.lhotelmontreal.com

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Marriott SpringHill Suites Old Montréal 445 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Street 514 875-4333 / 1 877 875-4333 Ç Place-d’Armes www.springhillmontreal.com

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Auberge Bonsecours 353 Saint-Paul Street East 514 396-2662 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.aubergebonsecours.com

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Le Petit Hôtel 168 Saint-Paul Street West 514 940-0360 / 1 877 530-0360 Ç Place-d’Armes www.petithotelmontreal.com

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Auberge Casa de Matéo 440 Saint-François-Xavier Street 514 286-9589 Ç Place-d’Armes www.casademateo.com

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Hôtel Champ-de-Mars 756 Berri Street 514 844-0767 / 1 888 997-0767 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.hotelchampdemars.com

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9

295

485

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30

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105 149 1750

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120 179 1000

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133 139 1500

URÉ.u* LW+S

108 179 2099

UR]É.u$ *LW+xS

61

URÉ.*LWS

190 1900

124 145

219

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7

150

245

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24

149

699

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22

80

175

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26

115

250

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24

195

250

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10

115

250

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5

95

135

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ACCOMMODATION

OLD MONTRÉAL / HOTELS (CONTINUED)

OLD MONTRÉAL / FURNISHED APARTMENTS Lofts du Vieux-Port 97 de la Commune Street East 514 876-0081 / 1 866 660-7678 Ç Champ-de-Mars www.loftsduvieuxport.com Habitation du Vieux-Montréal 401 Saint-Laurent Blvd. 514 397-0099 Ç Place-d’Armes www.habitationvieuxmontreal.ca

Apartments: Total number

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OLD MONTRÉAL / BED AND BREAKFASTS Couette et Chocolat Gîte B and B 1074 Saint-Dominique Street 514 876-3960 Ç Saint-Laurent www.couetteetchocolat.net


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117


Rooms: Total number


Services

MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS / HOTELS Hôtel de L’Institut 3535 Saint-Denis Street Plateau Mont-Royal 514 282-5120 / 1 800 361-5111 Ç Sherbrooke www.ithq.qc.ca/hotel

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Hotel Kutuma 3708 Saint-Denis Street Plateau Mont-Royal 514 844-0111 / 1 866 358-8862 Ç Sherbrooke www.kutuma.com

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Hôtel Ruby Foo’s 7655 Décarie Blvd. Around Mount Royal 514 731-7701 / 1 800 361-5419 Ç Namur www.hotelrubyfoos.com

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Hotel Universel Montreal 5000 Sherbrooke Street East Hochelaga-Maisonneuve 514 253-3365 / 1 800 567-0223 Ç Viau www.auberge-universel.com

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Auberge de La Fontaine 1301 Rachel Street East Plateau Mont-Royal 514 597-0166 / 1 800 597-0597 Ç Mont-Royal www.aubergedelafontaine.com

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Auberge du Carré St-Louis 3466 Saint-Denis Street Plateau Mont-Royal 514 982-9307 / 1 866 430-9307 Ç Sherbrooke www.aubergecarrestlouis.com

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Auberge Manoir Ville-Marie B&B Inn (See ad p. 127) 3130 Sainte-Catherine Street East Hochelaga-Maisonneuve 514 522-3333 / 1 866 755-2333 Ç Préfontaine www.manoirvillemarie.com

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Hôtel Armor Manoir Sherbrooke 157 Sherbrooke Street East Plateau Mont-Royal 514 285-0895 / 1 800 203-5485 Ç Saint-Laurent www.armormanoir.com

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Hotel Royal Terrace (See ad p. 128) 5225 de la Côte-des-Neiges Road Around Mount Royal 514 739-6391 / 1 800 567-0804 Ç Côte-des-Neiges www.terrasse-royale.com

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Quality Hotel Midtown 6445 Décarie Blvd. Around Mount Royal 514 739-3800 / 1 866 465-3800 Ç Plamondon www.qualityhotelmidtown.com

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Anne ma soeur Anne Hôtel-Studio 4119 Saint-Denis Street Plateau Mont-Royal 514 281-3187 / 1 877 281-3187 Ç Sherbrooke www.annemasoeuranne.com

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Hôtel de Paris 901 Sherbrooke Street East Plateau Mont-Royal 514 522-6861 Ç Sherbrooke www.hotel-montreal.com

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Hôtel La Résidence du Voyageur 847 Sherbrooke Street East Plateau Mont-Royal 514 527-9515 Ç Sherbrooke www.hotelresidencevoyager.com

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Hôtel Park Avenue 4544 du Parc Avenue Around Mount Royal 514 274-5000 Ç Mont-Royal, bus 97 West www.hotelparkave.com

118

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42

140

200

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9

115

350

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198 134

310

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230 125

179

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21

119

279

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15

99

170

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20

79

179

UR$LWS

22

149

149

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56

105

135

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104

99

310

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32

80

230

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37

69

169

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28

65

175

RàLWÈ

56

60

95

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Rooms: Total number


Services

Absolument Montréal B&B 1790 Amherst Street The Village 514 223-0017 / 1 866 360-1351 Ç Beaudry www.absolumentmontreal.com

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Accueil Chez François B&B 4031 Papineau Street Plateau Mont-Royal 514 239-4638 Ç Papineau, bus 45 North www.chezfrancois.ca

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Alexandre Logan (1870) 1631 Alexandre-de-Sève Street The Village 514 598-0555 / 1 866 895-0555 Ç Beaudry www.alexandrelogan.com

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The Sir Montcalm 1453 Montcalm Street The Village 514 522-7747 Ç Beaudry www.sirmontcalm.com

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A Bed & Breakfast - Downtown Montréal 3458 Laval Avenue Plateau Mont-Royal 514 289-9749 / 1 800 267-5180 Ç Sherbrooke www.bbmontreal.ca

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Atmosphère 1933 Panet Street The Village 514 510-7976 / 1 877 376-7976 Ç Beaudry www.atmospherebb.com

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Aubergell.com - Auberge L’un et L’autre 1641 Amherst Street The Village 514 597-0878 Ç Berri-UQAM www.aubergell.com

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Casa Bianca 4351 de l’Esplanade Avenue Plateau Mont-Royal 514 312-3837 / 1 866 775-4431 Ç Place-des-Arts, bus 80 North www.casabianca.ca

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Gîte Le Cartier 1219 Cartier Street The Village 514 917-1829 / 1 877 524-0495 Ç Papineau www.bblecartier.com

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La Loggia, Art B&B 1637 Amherst Street The Village 514 524-2493 / 1 866 520-2493 Ç Beaudry www.laloggia.ca

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Le Sieur de Joliette 2617 Joliette Street Hochelaga-Maisonneuve 514 526-0439 Ç Joliette www.lesieurdejoliette.com

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5

109

245

UR$LWS

5

120

150

URLWS

5

90

159

RLWS

5

105

269

UR$LWS

4

70

105

URLW

3

90

225

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5

87

165

UR]É$LWS

5

119

229

URWS

2

60

125

R$LWS

5

125

180

R]$LWS

4

115

145

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HÉBERGEMENT ACCOMMODATION

MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS / BED AND BREAKFASTS

MONTRÉAL NEIGHBOURHOODS / EDUCATION FACILITIES AND YOUTH HOSTELS Les Studios Hôtel - Université de Montréal 2450 Édouard-Montpetit Blvd. Around Mount Royal 514 343-8006 Ç Édouard-Montpetit www.studioshotel.ca

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Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf 5625 Decelles Street Around Mount Royal 514 342-1320 Ç Côte-des-Neiges www.brebeuf.qc.ca

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Le Gîte du Plateau Mont-Royal 185 Sherbrooke Street East Plateau Mont-Royal 514 284-1276 / 1 877 350-4483 Ç Sherbrooke www.hostelmontreal.com

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55

120

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120

45

45

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21

65

90

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119


Rooms: Total number


Services

THE OUTSKIRTS MONTRÉAL-PIERRE-ELLIOTT-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / HOTELS

120

Best Western Plus, Montréal Airport 13000 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road, Dorval 514 631-4811 / 1 800 361-2254 www.bwdorval.ca

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Crowne Plaza Montreal Airport 6600 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road, Saint-Laurent 514 344-1999 / 1 877 344-1999 Ç Du Collège, bus 202 or 460 www.crowneplaza.com/montrealarpt

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Montreal Airport 700 Michel Jasmin Avenue, Dorval 514 631-2424 / 1 877 731-2424 www.marriott.com

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Hilton Garden Inn Montréal/Dorval Airport 7800 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road, Saint-Laurent 514 788-5120 / 1 866 788-2518 www.hiltongardendorval.com

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montreal Airport 10,888 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road 514 422-8080 / 1 877 420-8080 Ç Côte-Vertu, bus 202 and 460 www.merchantsvilla.com

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Holiday Inn Montréal Airport 6500 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road, Saint-Laurent 514 739-3391 / 1 800 361-5430 www.rosdevhotels.com

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Hôtel Montréal Aéroport - Airport 12505 Côte-de-Liesse Road, Dorval 514 631-2411 / 1 800 567-2411 www.airportmontrealhotel.com

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Marriott Courtyard Montréal Airport 7000 Robert-Joncas Place, Saint-Laurent 514 339-5333 / 1 888 339-5993 www.marriott.com/yulap

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Marriott Residence Inn Montréal Airport 6500 Robert-Joncas Place, Saint-Laurent 514 336-9333 / 1 877 336-9334 www.marriott.com/yulra

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Montréal Airport Marriott Hotel 800 Place Leigh-Capreol, Dorval 514 636-6700 / 1 866 580-6279 Ç Lionel-Groulx, bus 221 and 204 www.montrealairportmarriott.com

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Quality Hotel Dorval 7700 de la Côte-de-Liesse Road, Saint-Laurent 514 731-7821 / 1 800 361-6243 www.qualityhoteldorval.com

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Quality Suites Montréal Aéroport 6300 Transcanada Highway, Pointe-Claire 514 426-5060 / 1 877 574-6835 www.choicehotels.ca/cn333

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Aloft Montréal Airport 500 McMillan Avenue, Dorval 514 633-0900 / 1 877 462-5638 www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels

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Comfort Inn Montréal Aéroport Pointe-Claire 700 Saint-Jean Blvd., Pointe-Claire 514 697-6210 / 1 800 465-6116 www.choicehotels.ca/cn334

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Comfort Inn, Dorval 340 Michel-Jasmin Street, Dorval 514 636-3391 / 1 800 228-5150 www.choicehotels.ca/cn330

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173 120

169

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222 109

375

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162 105

259

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159 117

275

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154 148

178

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258

89

199

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470 109

309

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160 179

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169 189

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279 169

450

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159 109

175

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161 140

310

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136

99

229

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99

79

195

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98

90

200

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Rooms: Total number


Services

THE OUTSKIRTS

Days Inn & Conference Centre Montréal Airport 4545 de la Côte-Vertu Blvd. West, Saint-Laurent 514 332-2720 / 1 877 604-0002 Ç Côte-Vertu, bus 174 www.daysinn-airport.com

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99

189

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1

100

100

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132

75

350

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72

94

104

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68

126

330

URàLS

64

52

223

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157 100

285

F-UR]Éà LW+S

209

65

190

URÉà$L W+SÈ

56

75

150

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32

60

125

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2

115

135

URLWS

4

130

140

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92

EAST, NORTH AND WEST OF THE ISLAND / HOTELS AND MOTELS Brise d’Auteuil 2-10550 d’Auteuil Avenue North End 514 381-8765 Ç Henri-Bourassa www.brisedauteuil.com

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Auberge Royal Versailles (Hotel) 7200 Sherbrooke Street East East of the island 514 256-1613 / 1 888 832-1416 Ç Radisson www.royalversailles.com

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Hôtel Le Prestige 12555 Sherbrooke Street East East of the island 514 640-5500 / 1 877 918-5500 Ç Honoré-Beaugrand, bus 186 www.hotelleprestige.com

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Hotel-Motel Ideal Lajeunesse 10195 Lajeunesse Street North End 514 389-8434 / 1 888 389-8434 Ç Sauvé http://motelideal.com

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Motel Pignons Rouges 15777 Sherbrooke Street East East of the island 514 642-2131 / 1 800 905-6668 Ç Honoré-Beaugrand, bus 186 www.pignonsrouges.com

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Quality Hotel Montreal East 8100 Neuville Avenue, Anjou East of the island 514 493-6363 / 1 800 267-3837 Ç Radisson, bus 44 www.qualityhotelmontrealeast.com

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Excel Montréal Hôtel - Motel 5250 Jarry Street East, Saint-Léonard East of the island 514 322-8640 / 1 800 561-5210 Ç Cadillac, bus 32 North www.excelnewstar.com

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Hôtel Newstar 5250 Jarry Street East East of the island 514 322-8640 / 1 800 561-5210 Ç Cadillac, bus 32 North www.excelnewstar.com

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Motel Le Paysan 12400 Sherbrooke Street East East of the island 514 640-1415 Ç Honoré-Beaugrand, bus 186 www.motelpaysan.com

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HÉBERGEMENT ACCOMMODATION

MONTRÉAL-PIERRE-ELLIOTT-TRUDEAU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT / HOTELS (CONTINUED)

EAST, NORTH AND WEST OF THE ISLAND / BED AND BREAKFASTS À la Carte Bed and Breakfast 5477 10th Avenue East of the island 514 593-4005 / 1 877 388-4005 Ç Joliette, bus 67 North www.alacartebnb.com

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Gîte Dézéry 3545 Dézéry Street East of the island 514 972-4654 Ç Préfontaine www.gitedezery.com

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121


Rooms: Total number


Services

AROUND MONTRÉAL / HOTELS AND MOTELS Château Vaudreuil Suites Hotel 21700 Transcanada Highway, Vaudreuil-Dorion Montérégie 450 455-0955 / 1 800 363-7896 www.chateau-vaudreuil.com

122

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Château Bromont 90 Stanstead Street, Bromont Eastern Townships 450 534-3433 / 1 888 276-6668 www.chateaubromont.com

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Gallant Inn, Restaurant and Spa 1171 Saint-Henri Road, Sainte-Marthe Montérégie 450 459-4241 / 1 800 641-4241 www.gallant.qc.ca

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Hilton Montréal / Laval 2225 Highway des Laurentides, Laval Laval 450 682-2225 / 1 800 363-7948 Ç Henri-Bourassa, bus 60 for Laval www.hilton.com

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Holiday Inn Laval Montreal 2900 Le Carrefour Blvd., Laval Laval 450 682-9000 / 1 888 333-3140 Ç Montmorency, bus 50 www.hilaval.com

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Hotel La Sapinière 1244 de la Sapinière Road, Val-David Laurentians and Tremblant 819 322-2020 / 1 800 567-6635 www.sapiniere.com

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Hotel Mortagne 1228 Nobel Street, Boucherville Montérégie 450 655-9966 / 1 877 655-9966 www.hotelmortagne.com

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Sheraton Laval and Laval Convention Centre 2440 Highway des Laurentides, Laval Laval 450 687-2440 / 1 800 667-2440 Ç Montmorency www.sheraton.com/laval

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Auberge Harris 576 Champlain Street, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Montérégie 450 348-3821 / 1 800 668-3821 www.aubergeharris.com

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Hôtel Dauphin Montréal (Longueuil) 1055 Saint-Laurent Street West, Longueuil Montérégie 450 646-0110 / 1 866 646-0110 Ç Longueuil http://hoteldauphin.ca

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Hôtel WelcomINNS 1195 Ampère Street, Boucherville Montérégie 450 449-1011 / 1 800 779-2659 www.hotelwelcominns.com

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Vieux Kitzbühel Restaurant & Inn (Inn) 505 Perrot Blvd., Île Perrot Montérégie 514 453-5521 / 1 888 453-5521 www.vieuxkitz.com

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Motel Champlain 7600 Marie-Victorin Blvd., Brossard Montérégie 450 671-2299 www.champlainmotel.com

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Motel Ste-Catherine 3000 Marie-Victorin Blvd., Sainte-Catherine Montérégie 450 632-2350 www.motelstecatherine.net

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116 165

210

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164 150

350

GURÉ.u* LWro+S

25

119

260

GUR]É.u LWo+xS

169 119

199

F-URÉ.àL r+xS

176 119

205

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64

125

195

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130 159

279

F-URÉ.uL Wr+xS

244 109

259

G-UR]É.u LWr+xS

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95

185

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80

95

195

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116 120

190

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125

195

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60

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Rooms: Total number


Services

Côté Nord Tremblant 141 Tour du Lac Road, Lac-Supérieur Laurentians and Tremblant 819 688-5201 / 1 888 268-3667 www.cotenordtremblant.com

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Fiddler Lake Resort 1000 Route 329, Mille-Isles Laurentians and Tremblant 514 447-2524 / 1 888 891-8687 www.fiddlerlakeresort.com

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Mont Tremblant Ski Resort 1000 des Voyageurs Road, Mont-Tremblant Laurentians and Tremblant 819 681-2000 / 1 888 738-1777 www.lessuitestremblant.com

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56

165

865

U]É$*L Wo+SÈ

70

260 1199

UR$*LW roxSÈ

1000 109 1499

GRÉ.uà$ *roj+x

ACCOMMODATION

AROUND MONTRÉAL / RESORTS

AROUND MONTRÉAL / CAMPGROUND Legend:

& Convenience store 7 Showers and toilets

ß Washing machines ($)

_ Propane gas

J Dumping station

l Playground

D Electricity

Campground classification The Conseil de Développement du Camping au Québec (CDCQ) is responsible for applying the rating program for camping establishments. This program rates both the quality of the establishment’s facilities and its offerings in terms of services and activities. As such, campgrounds are rated on a scale of 1 to 5 stars and are evaluated every other year. Note that this rating program has been mandatory since 2004 in accordance with government regulations. To know more about the campground rating program and the definitions of the various rating levels, call the CDCQ at 514 252-3333 or visit the Web site: www.campingquebec.com Camping Alouette 3449 De l’industrie Road Highway 20, exit 105 Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil Montérégie 450 464-1661 / 1 888 464-7829 www.campingalouette.com


Sites: Total number

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123

124

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SquarePhillips

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D DHC / Foundation for Contemporary Art . .44 Dorchester Square – Place du Canada .20 Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Driving in Québec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Du Mont-Royal Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 E Écomusée du fier monde . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Église du Gesù . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Église Saint-Pierre-Apôtre . . . . . . . . . . .64 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Espace VERRE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16, 69 Exporail / The Canadian Railway Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 F Filing a complaint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Fleming Mill Historical Interpretation Centre . . . . . . . . . . . .67 G Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Granby Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Grande Bibliothèque – Bibliothèque et archives nationales du Québec . .32


Greene Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Guided Tours, Excursions and Cruises .11 Amphi Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Authentik Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Bateau-Mouche (cruises) at the Old Port of Montréal . . . . . . . . . .11 Calèche tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Coach Canada / Gray Line of Montréal . . . . . . . . .11 Croisières AML Cruises . . . . . . . . . .11 Cycle Tours Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Excel-Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Escapades en train (train getaways) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Guidatour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Jet Boating and Rafting the Lachine Rapids . . . . . . . . . . .11 Lachine Canal Heritage Boat Tour . .11 LIMOTOUR – Phénix Limousine . . . .12 Montréal Guide Service div/ CDM Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Montréal Nitelife Tours Inc. . . . .12, 13 Montréal On Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 My bicyclette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Rafting – Jet Boating Montreal . . . . . .11 ShowFlex Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Snow Tours Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . .12 VDM Global DMC . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 13 Vélo Québec Événements . . . . . . . . .13 Voyages Fleur de Lys / Dupuis . . . . .13 Voyages TransAsie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Wonder International Travel . . . . . . .13 H H2O Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Habitat 67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Hochelaga-Maisonneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Horizon Roc Climbing Centre . . . . . . . . .64 I Iberville Passenger Terminal Port of Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ICAO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Île Notre-Dame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Île Sainte-Hélène . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Infotouriste Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 J Jet Boating and Rafting the Lachine Rapids . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 K Kayak Sans Frontières . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Kinzo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

L La Maison des cyclistes . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 La Ronde (Member of the Six Flags Family) . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 La TOHU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 La Vitrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Lachine Canal National Historic Site of Canada . . . . . . . .66, 78 Laser Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Le 1000 De La Gauchetière and Atrium Le 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Les Berges cycle path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Lighting Tour of Old Montréal . . . . . . . . .36 Limousines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Luminous Pathway - Quartier des spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 M Maison du Festival Rio Tinto Alcan . . . .28

Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Maps (see Contents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Marché Atwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Marché Bonsecours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Marché Jean-Talon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Marché Maisonneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Marché public de Lachine . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Maritime Shuttles of the St. Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Marguerite-Bourgeoys Museum and NotreDame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel . . . .38 Marinas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Mary Queen of the World Cathedral . . . .22 McCord Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 McGill College Avenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 McGill University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Métro (map) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Montréal Botanical Garden . . . . . . . .62, 78 Montréal Bus Central Station . . . . . . . . .14 Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame and Bell Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Montréal Convention Centre (Palais des congrès de Montréal) . .26 Montréal Fishing Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Montréal Holocaust Memorial Museum .58 Montréal Insectarium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Montréal museums pass . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Montréal Neighbourhoods . . . . . . . . . . .55 Montréal On Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Montréal—Pierre-Elliott Trudeau International Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Montréal Science Centre and Cinema IMAX®TELUS Montréal Science Centre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Montréal Tower / Olympic Park . . . . . . .61 Monument-National . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Mount Royal and Surroundings . . . . . . .55 Mount Royal Cemetery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Mount Royal Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55, 78 Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal . .29 Musée de Lachine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Musée des Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal . . . . . . . . .61 Musée plein air de Lachine . . . . . . . . . . .66 Museum Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 My bicyclette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 N Nature Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Nautical Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Neighbourhood Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Nightlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 NFB CineRobotheque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal . . . . .44 Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery . . . .56

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747 Express Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

O Old Montréal and Old Port . . . . . . . . . . .36 Orléans Express Motorcoaches . . . . . . .14 Outdoors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 P Parc Angrignon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Parc des Rapides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67, 78 Parc Jean-Drapeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51, 78 Parc La Fontaine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 78 Parc Maisonneuve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61, 78 Parc-nature de la Pointe-aux-Prairies . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Parc-nature du Bois-de-Liesse . . . . . . .78 Parc-nature du Bois-de-l’île-Bizard . . . . . . . . . . .78 Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques . . . . . . . . . . .78 Parc-nature de l’Anse-à-l’Orme . . . . . . .78

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Parc-nature de l’Île-de-la-Visitation . . . . . . . . . . .78 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Phillips Square . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Pierre du Calvet House . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Place d’Armes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Place d’Youville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Place des Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Place Jacques-Cartier and place De La Dauversière . . . . . . . . .37 Place Ville Marie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Planétarium de Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Plateau Mont-Royal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History . . . . . . .48 Pôle des Rapides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Postage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Practical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Prince-Arthur Street and Square Saint-Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Projects in development in Montréal . . .80 Promenade Père-Marquette et Parc René-Lévesque . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Public Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Q Quadricycle International . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Quartier des spectacles . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Quartier international de Montréal . . . .26 Quartier latin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Quays of the Old Port of Montréal . . .50, 78 R Rafting – Jet Boating Montreal . . . . . . . .77 Redpath Museum, McGill University . . .20 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

S Saint-Denis Street – from Saint-Joseph Blvd. to Roy Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Saint-Jacques Street and The Royal Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church . . . . . . . . . .60 Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal .58 Saint-Laurent Boulevard . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Saint-Michel Environmental Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71, 78 Saint-Paul and de la Commune Streets . . . . . . . . . .42 Sainte-Catherine Street . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Sépaq (Société des Établissements de Plein Air du Québec) . . . . . . . . . .77 Shed 16 Labyrinth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Sir George-Etienne Cartier National Historic Site of Canada . . . . . . . . . . .38 Sisters of Saint Anne Historic Centre . .66 Snow Tours Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Société de transport de Montréal (STM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Society for Arts and Technology (SAT) . .32 Spas and Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Square Victoria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 St. George’s Anglican Church . . . . . . . . .26 St. James United Church . . . . . . . . . . . .29 St. Patrick’s Basilica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Stewart Museum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Street Life in Little Italy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Sucrerie de la Montagne . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Sun Life Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

T Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Taz, Roulodôme and Skatepark . . . . . . .71 Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site of Canada . . . . . . . . . . .66 The Golden Square Mile . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts . . . .19 The Outskirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 The Three Courthouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 The Village . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 The Village Streets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Tourist Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Tourist Welcome Office in Old Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Trains and Buses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 U Underground Pedestrian Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18, 24, 25 Uniprix Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Université de Montréal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 V VIA Rail Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Visitation Church at Sault-au-Récollet . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 W Waterway Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 West Island Heritage Bicycle Trail . . . . .72 Winter activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 World Trade Centre Montréal . . . . . . . . .28

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