Places to go near Montréal??

[JenMet77]

Hey there!
I'm new here, so don't know how well this is going to go down.....

I'm coming over the Montreal for a few days in the summer and wanted to know if anyone out there knew of any nice places to go around there by car, to get out into the countryside/mountains for a couple of days?

Anywhere anyone could recommend? With nice views etc etc. Any nice hotels (not too expensive!).

Would be very interested if anyone could give me some info!

Cheers.
JM

 

[pyritechips]

Hello JenMet77 and welcome to TSG!

Well, I'm from Montreal but haven't lived there for some time. I won't be any good at recommending any hotels but there's a few things you must see:

1) Old Montreal(Vieux Montreal) - This cobblestoned area is beautiful, with ancient stone buildings, sidewalk artisans and excellent pubs and restaurants.

2)Mount Royal - Don't just look at it; go up onto it and enjoy the wonderful park. You can also look out over the city.

3) To get out of town and see the countryside I recommend the Laurentians. This a a hilly region north of the city. It is fed by a modern highway(Autoroute) but the rest of it is strictly country only an hour from Montreal.

Montreal has an extensive subway("Metro") system and is excellent for getting around the city quickly. There is also an "underground city" of hotels and all kinds of shops directly connected to the subway stations. See the Metro here: http://www.stcum.qc.ca/English/metro/a-mapmet.htm

Here is a site outlining Montreal culture. Make sure to click the "Popular Attractions" link:http://www.montrealinternational.com/en/vivre/culture.aspx#[/url]

I hope this is of some help.

 

[angelize56]

Welcome to TSG JM77!

Hey Jim....you forgot "Jim's Place"!

 

[pyritechips]

Here's a couple of other good sites:

http://www.montreal.com/tourism/

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501843-montreal_vacations-i

 

[angelize56]

http://www.campusaccess.com/campus_web/travel/t4city_monsite.htm

 

[pyritechips]

Hey Jim....you forgot "Jim's Place"!

That's illegal in Quebec; the sign must be French. The sign should read "Chez Jim".

 

[angelize56]

Oui! I hear you're open 24/7!

 

[pyritechips]

Here's another link to Montreal hotels:

http://montreal-hotels.travelwand.com/

 

[puterilitr8]

Traffic is too hectic, I like Quebec City much better! Older and wiser!

 

[JenMet77]

You guys are too cool!
Thanks, will look at that and get back if any questions.
Have to get a hotel sorted - don't want to get there and have nowhere to sleep!
Ciao for now.
JM

 

[buddhafabio]

there is this neat place i cannot rememberer the name. it very near .....oh wait thats right it the USA

 

[JenMet77]

That's not funny!
Am going to Chicago too after Montreal, if that's any better for you!

 

[buddhafabio]

sorry just showing my since of humor. chicago is a nice lil town. i been there once. wouldnt mind the four hour drive to visit it agian someday.

 

[GreenIs]

yeah... try ontario... it's friendlier we actually like it if you speak english, and promise not to ignore you.

*me runs, before Jim sees. *

 

[Gibble]

yeah... try ontario... it's friendlier we actually like it if you speak english, and promise not to ignore you.

*me runs, before Jim sees. *

Odd, when I was in Ottawa, I found more people refusing to speak english than when I was in Gattineau.