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In the October issue of TRAVELER, we feature 22 superb weekend getaways. One of our selections is Montreal, a Canadian city with a touch of France. As TRAVELER editor in chief and Montreal native Keith Bellows says, “No city is more romantic, more lovely, more cultured, more cosmopolitan, or has more spark and élan than Montreal.” We think you’ll be inspired to visit after reading Bellows’s tale. So here we offer the very best links on travel to Montreal. |
BASICS
Entering Canada
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_13.htm#customs
Instructions on customs requirements from Tourism Montreal
Getting There
www.admtl.com/index-e.html
Flight-departure and flight-arrival information for Montreal’s airports—plus, airport customer service and general information
Making Telephone Calls
www.teleport.com/~iexportc/countryc.htm
A comprehensive listing of telephone codes for cities in Canada
Checking Weather Forecasts
www.weather.com/weather/cities/ca__montreal.html
A three-day forecast and daily updates, as reported by the Weather Channel
ESSENTIALS
Where to Eat
www.bar-resto.com
A database of Montreal’s restaurants and bars—with links and short overviews
www.restaurant.ca/mtl/search_frm_en.shtml
A directory of restaurants in Montreal by Restaurant Canada—searchable by area, price range, cuisine, and special features
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_3.htm
A dining guide created by Tourisme Montréal, with information on various restaurants organized by type of cuisine
Where to Stay
montreal.funtastiktravel.com/Montreal/MontrealHotel.html
Listings of Montreal hotels, with information on rates, availability, and amenities
www.placestostay.com/search/HotelSearch?
city=Montreal&country=Canada&submit.y=4&submit.x=34&hotel=
Links, descriptions, and room rates for Montreal hotels and
bed-and-breakfasts
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_2.htm
An overview of accommodations in Montreal by Tourisme Montréal with information on hotels and bed-and-breakfasts and listings of campgrounds and hostels in nearby regions
How to Get Around
www.stcum.qc.ca/English/a-somm.htm
Information on routes, fares, and schedules for the public metro and bus systems
www.viarail.ca
Information on schedules, reservations, and fares for Canada’s railway system
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_12_4.htm
Tourisme Montréal’s overview on modes of transportation to, from, and within Montreal—including airline listings, bus services, car rentals, railway systems, limousine services, and public transit
THINGS TO DO
Attraction Sites
www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/montreal/attractions.html
Information on Montreal attractions—plus, links to area hotels, weather, restaurants, maps, and travel tips
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_1.htm
Listings of places to visit in Montreal, organized by activity and region
Cultural Activities
www.montrealonline.com/museums/index.html
Information on art exhibits and other cultural events in Montreal
www.tourism-montreal.org/1_0/1_4.htm
An extensive calendar of events—art exhibits, dance performances, theatrical productions, and more
travel.e-scape.net/canada/quebec/montreal/museums.html
An overview on Montreal’s museums, organized by type of exhibit
Nightlife and Entertainment
www.campusaccess.com/campus_web/travel/t4city_monnght.htm
Write-ups on Montreal bars and clubs—plus, links to museums and restaurants
www.montrealinfo.com/bars
Links for information on Montreal cigar lounges, comedy clubs, jazz and blues clubs, and more
Recreation and Sports Links
www.ojori.com/outdoor/er12.htm
Information on 29 different modes of outdoor recreation in Montreal, including golfing, biking, canoeing, scuba diving, and skiing
www.sportsreport.net
Offers the lowdown on Montreal’s sports scene
TRAVEL GUIDES
Currency Converter
www.xe.net/ucc
Exchange rates among several countries, including the U.S. and Canada
Map Links
www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/montreal/maps.html
A clickable street map of Montreal
musicm.mcgill.ca/netads/http/maps.html
Provides maps for greater Montreal, downtown Montreal, and tourist sections
MEDIA
Books
travel.roughguides.com/content/4945/index.htm
Online guide by Rough Guides, includes overviews on dining, accommodations, entertainment, and attractions
www.relocatecanada.com/bookstore/booksmontreal.html
A listing of Montreal books that cover an array of topics, including travel
Newspapers
www.montrealgazette.com
News information by the daily Montreal Gazette
www.globeandmail.com
News information by the daily The Globe and Mail
www.afterhour.com
An alternative weekly newspaper, After Hour
www.montrealmirror.com
An alternative weekly newspaper, Montreal Mirror
Radio
www.canehdian.com/radio/bycity/montreal.html
Includes links to the home pages of nine different local radio stations
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tourisme Montréal
www.tourism-montreal.org
Information on attractions, accommodations, dining, shopping, transportation, and more
