For the tourist in you!

For the tourist in you!
© Benoît Durocher
To add to the enjoyment of your visit, we’ve listed a few tourist attractions
in the surrounding area likely to be of interest you. However, since we
can’t guarantee the reliability of all the information, we suggest you contact
the various organizations for any additional information.
Public Transport
Public transport is a great way to see the city. Hop on the metro and in just 10 minutes you’re at a museum,
restaurant or in Old Montreal. Affordable and reliable, the metro can be accessed via the city’s Underground
Pedestrian Network: two of the four main lines connect downtown to major tourism sites as well as to
numerous bus stops and train stations.
Metro operating hours are Monday to Friday and Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Saturday from 5:30
a.m. to 1:30 a.m. The average wait time between trains is eight minutes and three minutes during rush hour.
Featuring nine stops in each direction, the 747 service is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year between
Montreal’s central bus terminal (Berri-UQAM metro station) and Montreal-Trudeau airport. The eight new
buses, specially-designed for this service, are easily identified by their airborne look:
Buses on the 747 route are equipped with three luggage racks for the convenience of travellers. The $8 fare
is payable in cash aboard the bus – coins only, bills are not accepted. It also provides travellers with a
transit pass valid on the STM bus and metro network for the next 24 hours. Other public transit fares can
also be used for the express service, at no additional cost, including regular and reduced-fare weekly and
monthly CAM cards, 1-day and 3-day passes, and monthly TRAM cards, for zones 1 to 8.
For more information about public transportation in Montreal, please visit www.stm.info.
Fare information
1 trip
$3.00
2 trips
6 trips
$5.50
$14.25
Unlimited evening pass
(6 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
1-day card (24h)
3-day card (consecutive)
$4.00
$8.00
$16.00
Taxi
If you prefer getting around by taxi, it’s easy to flag one down on the street. You’ll also find them at one of
the city’s many taxi stands or in front of most major hotels. A trip to the airport from downtown will cost you a
flat rate of $38 – not including tip.
Rates:
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$3.30 Meter price at client presence
$1.60 per kilometre
$0.60 per minute for waiting time
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Montreal Metro Map
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Old Montreal
INFORMATION
www.old.montreal.qc.ca
GETTING THERE
Champ-de-Mars
Located between the river and the city centre, Old Montreal and the Old Port will take you on a historic tour of a great
North American metropolis. So much of Montreal's unique past is still visible today – from the place where the city was
founded in 1642, to physical evidence of all periods, such as the French colony’s winding paths, remarkable 18th- and
19th-century architecture and the first Canadian skyscrapers. Architectural lighting has made the Old Port and Old
Montreal more romantic and charming than ever, highlighting their rich past and the museums, boutiques, sidewalk
cafés and public places that are alive with activities all year long.
Montreal’s underground city
INFORMATION
www.montrealkiosk.com/montreal-tour/Underground-City.php
A veritable city beneath street level, La Ville souterraine as it’s called in French, contains over 32 kilometres of tunnels,
making this indoor city the largest underground complex in the world.
The tunnels connect residential complexes, shopping malls, universities, luxury residences and hotels. They also
house a wide range of restaurants and shops, from the ultra chic to the moderately priced. In fact, the underground city
comprises close to 35% of all commercial space in downtown Montreal. Through the underground network Montrealers
can travel from one point to another without having to brave the cold Canadian winter, and shop in the comfort of the
indoor city.[1]
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underground_city,_Montreal
Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal
INFORMATION
www.macm.org
GETTING THERE
Place-des-arts
OPENING HOURS
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. (free entrance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Experience a stimulating journey of discovery. Enter a museum where the future is now! Located in the very heart of
Montreal's cultural and commercial district, the Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal is the only museum in Canada
devoted exclusively to today's art. Presented in a thoroughly modern architectural setting, the exhibitions can be
surprising, stimulating or even provocative. The high-quality galleries, museum facilities and exhibitions earned the
museum the Grand Prix from the Montreal Urban Community Arts Council. Since its founding in 1964, the museum has
introduced over 2.5 million visitors to big names in the visual arts.
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
INFORMATION
http://www.mmfa.qc.ca
GETTING THERE
Guy-Concordia
OPENING HOURS
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, true to its vocation of acquiring and promoting the work of Canadian and
international artists past and present, has a mission to attract the broadest and most heterogeneous public possible,
and to provide that public with first-hand access to a universal artistic heritage. Founded in 1860, one of the first
museums in North America to amass an encyclopedic collection worthy of the name, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
has, over its existence, built up a collection of over 33,000 objects – painting, sculpture, works on paper, prints and
drawings, photographs and decorative art objects - from Antiquity to today. Year after year, the Museum continues to
acquire new works to enrich its collections of Ancient Cultures, European Art, Canadian Art, Inuit and Amerindian Art,
Contemporary Art and Decorative Arts. In order to make our cultural heritage accessible to the greatest number of
people, the Museum has adopted a policy of free admission to its galleries displaying works from the collections.
Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal Museum of Archeology and History
INFORMATION
http://www.pacmusee.qc.ca
GETTING THERE
Place d’armes
OPENING HOURS
Monday: closed
Tuesday to Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Birthplace of Montreal and an authentic archaeological site, Pointe-à-Callière leads visitors through six centuries of
history, from Amerindian days to the present. The Museum opened in 1992, the result of over 10 years of
archaeological digs. It is an original and surprising museum, offering a fascinating experience combining treasures
from the past with advanced technology. Don't miss the multimedia show, Montréal, Tales of a City, and two
permanent exhibitions, Where Montréal Was Born and Montréal Love Stories – The Cultural Connection. The Museum
also presents two national or international temporary exhibitions every year on historical or archaeological themes.
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
INFORMATION
http://www.basiliquenddm.org/
GETTING THERE
Place d’armes
OPENING HOURS
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
A Gothic Revival masterpiece, Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal was built between 1824 and 1829. The majestic
carved, painted and gilded wooden interior includes paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows illustrating the
early history of the parish and of Montreal itself. Music from an organ made by the famous Casavant firm in SaintHyacinthe makes the very air vibrate during religious ceremonies. The Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Chapel was
rebuilt in 1980, following a fire, and is decorated with a magnificent bronze reredos by Canadian sculptor Charles
Daudelin.
In evening, come to celebrate the founding of Montreal and Notre-Dame Basilica with the city's most spectacular sound
and light show. The show uses the latest multimedia techniques to present the historical, cultural, architectural and
spiritual heritage of the Basilica, as well as its exceptional works of art.
Olympic Stadium and the Montreal Tower Observatory
INFORMATION
http://www.rio.gouv.qc.ca/pub/parc/historique_po_a.jsp?locale=en
GETTING THERE
Viau
OPENING HOURS
Every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Montreal Olympic Stadium, built for the Summer Olympics of 1976, was designed by French architect Roger
Taillibert and is equipped with a retractable roof according to the original plans The Montreal Tower Observatory is
located in the highest inclined tower in the world, with its 165-metre elevation and 45-degree angle. The Tower of Pisa,
by comparison, has a 5-degree angle. The Observatory is at the top of a building that, in and of itself, totals 14,606
square metres and weighs 16,363 metric tons – comparable to three aircraft carriers. The view of Montreal is as unique
as it is exceptional. On a clear day, visitors can see up to 80 kilometres all around, including the Laurentian Mountains.
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Biodôme
INFORMATION
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/biodome
GETTING THERE
Viau
OPENING HOURS
Every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Montreal Biodôme is based on a unique concept. It features detailed recreations of four different ecosystems of
the Americas under one roof – plant, animal, climate, and environment – including the tropical rainforest and the St.
Lawrence marine ecosystem. Some 14 million visitors have toured the delightfully unique Biodôme since it opened in
1992. Sustainable development and environmental protection are part of the Biodôme’s history. The goal of its creators
was to educate the public about the importance of protecting nature and our environment, of which we are only one
part. The concept of an ecosystem, which recognizes that all elements of a given environment are interdependent, was
relatively recent when the Biodôme was created.
Casino de Montréal
INFORMATION
http://www.casinosduquebec.com/montreal
GETTING THERE
Jean-Drapeau then bus 167 “Casino”
OPENING HOURS
24 hours a day, seven days a week
Located in the former Expo'67 French Pavilion (Pavillon de la France), the Casino de Montréal features more than 120
gaming tables, including 18 Texas Hold'em poker tables, more than 3,000 slot machines and 1 electronic Texas
Hold'em poker table.
ENJOY THESE MANY ATTRACTIONS!
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Restaurants
Montreal’s classics
St-Viateur Bagel
Schwartz’s
1127 Mont-Royal Ave. E. (corner du Parc)
H2G 1X9
Mont-Royal
Tel. 514 528-6361
3895 St-Laurent Blvd. (corner Napoléon) H2W 1X9
Saint-Laurent
Tel. 514 842-4813
Founded in 1996, the St. Viateur Bagel & Café is
located on Mont Royal Avenue in a neighbourhood
called "Le Plateau." The community also attracts a
large concentration of young, French-speaking
Canadians. In keeping with the important traditions of
the original St. Viateur bagel shop, the St. Viateur
Bagel & Café bakes all of its hand-rolled bagels in a
wood-burning oven, which is the backdrop of the trendy
Mont Royal Avenue café. Here, patrons have the
choice of either ordering bags of bagels to take-out, or
sitting down to enjoy a leisurely café-style meal.
World famous original smoked meat! World-renowned
Schwartz's restaurant has been serving the best
smoked meat from its original recipe of spices since
1928. Imagine walking through the door and taking a
step back 75 years into "Main Street" history in
Montreal. A "true" Montreal landmark that has
welcomed celebrities and visitors from all over the
world. Schwartz's was founded in 1928 by Reuben
Schwartz, a Jewish immigrant from Romania, and the
restaurant has been in the same location ever since,
on St-Laurent Boulevard, where it is now tucked in
between funky storefronts and trendy boutiques. The
restaurant is a single white-tiled room containing
several rows of long narrow tables. Come and enjoy a
unique experience. We've protected our tradition for
over 75 years by maintaining the standards of old.
Unlike other smoked-meat purveyors, who add
chemicals to their briskets, Schwartz's prepares
smoked meat the old-fashioned way using a secret
blend of fine herbs and spices marinated for 10 days.
Its meat is smoked daily and contains no preservatives;
just the award-winning taste and freshness that have
brought celebrities from all around the world to
Schwartz’s tables. So sit back and enjoy yourselves.
You never know who you might see...
Vegetarian
Le commensal
Lola rosa
1204 McGill College Ave. (corner Cathcart) H3B 4J8
McGill
Tel. 514 871-1480
545 Milton St. (corner Aylmer) H2X 1W5
McGill
Tel. 514 287-9337
Today, Commensal S.E.C. has seven vegetarian
restaurants and offers a line of prepared dishes under
the brand CommensalTM. Prepare yourself for a
culinary experience that offers a wide array of healthy
and delicious vegetarian dishes. The success of its
vegetarian dishes hinges equally on innovative recipes,
the high quality of the ingredients used and the art of
appreciating these dishes. Le commensal’s aim is to
provide customers with a unique experience and the
pleasure of eating healthy foods.
Lola Rosa Café is a restaurant that specializes in
contemporary vegetarian and vegan dishes. Although
Lola Rosa has the word “café” in its title, it is really a
restaurant with a café atmosphere. The restaurant has
a funky lounge-type ambiance, with art exhibits from
local artists and the occasional live musician. The
setting is very artsy and community-oriented. A great
place to meet friends either for a snack or a meal; the
food is healthy and fresh.
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Bring Your Own Wine
L’Académie
2100 Crescent St. H3G 2B8
Peel
Tel. 514 664-4455
4051 St-Denis St. (corner Duluth) H2W 2M7
Mont-Royal
Tel. 514 849-2249
French and Italian Cuisine / Bring Your Own Wine or Beer. L'Académie Restaurants has established a unique
reputation for value, service and ambiance since the opening of its first location in 1984. Its "raison d'être" has always
been to offer fine cuisine in an elegant ambiance at reasonable prices. More popular dishes include duck magret, rack
of lamb, generous portions of mussels and fries, as well as several choices of fresh pasta and sauces. Bring your own
wine and savour the fine dining, graciously presented at Restaurant L'Académie.
Steakhouses
The Keg
FireGrill
5 Place Ville-Marie, Suite 12500 (corner Mansfield)
H3B 2G2
Bonaventure
Tel. 514 868-1999
1490 Stanley St. (corner Ste-Catherine) H3A 1P7
Peel
Tel. 514 842-0020
25 St-Paul St. East (corner St-Jean Baptiste)
H2Y 1G2
Champ-de-Mars
Tel. 514 871-9093
Great Keg steaks, a casual atmosphere, and friendly,
knowledgeable service are the proud trademarks of
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Visit, and experience
firsthand The Keg philosophy of welcoming you not as
a customer, but as a guest. Every location offers a truly
comfortable and satisfying dining atmosphere
accompanied by a fun and casual bar setting. Each is a
welcoming destination on its own, and together they
create an energetic and inviting, uniquely gratifying
restaurant experience.
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Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, FireGrill
Restaurant & Bar offers an extensive menu of grilled
dishes such as steak, BBQ baby-back ribs, seafood
and chicken. Everything matters at FireGrill. Quality is
the sum of hundreds of details. Some are small, many
are subtle, but none are unimportant. The bottom line
is pleasing the customer. The open kitchen is where
the magic happens every time you come for lunch or
supper. Using the freshest and finest ingredients, the
cuisine is based on tastes that are ever evolving and
reflect the influence of a variety of cultures, not to
mention the flavours of Montreal itself. Patrons can
enjoy perfectly aged steak grilled to perfection,
succulent ribs basking in mesquite B.B.Q. sauce, or try
the daily fresh fish, followed by any of the irresistible
desserts. The restaurant’s bar is the ideal place for
after dinner drinks. The aim is to make you feel right at
home while enjoying the tastiest grilled food ever to
touch your palate. Of course, as a company, FireGrill
makes sure that its patrons are its first priority. That’s
why all its staff is trained to reward them with the
highest standards in the industry. When people choose
to visit this restaurant, they’re given every reason to
come back, and to look forward to coming back
tomorrow, and every day after that.
Bistro
Les 3 brasseurs
Bières et compagnie
732 Ste-Catherine St. West (corner McGill College)
H3B 1B9
McGill
Tel. 514 788-6333
4350 St-Denis St. (corner Marie Anne East)
H2J 2L1
Mont-Royal
Tel. 514 844-0394
1660 St-Denis St. (corner De Maisonneuve)
H2X 3K6
Berri-UQAM
Tel. 514 845-1660
The menu at Bières & Compagnie is the creation of
chef Pascale Labelle. It is based on a cosmopolitan
concept and inspired by the memories the aroma a
good beer evokes. For example, 30 varieties of
mussels served with fries, sausage plates chosen with
the utmost care, and excellent salads. They also serve
dishes made with beer, venison and specialty
hamburgers, as well as their celebrated filet mignon. All
you can eat mussels on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Wednesdays.
1356 St-Catherine St. West (corner Crescent)
H3G 1P6
Peel
Tel. 514 788-9788
A microbrewery-restaurant concept originating from
generations of brewing tradition, Les 3 brasseurs is an
international chain of restaurants headquartered in
France, with operations including four Montreal
restaurants. Discover an authentic beer-tasting
experience you won’t find anywhere else: beer brewed
right on site, right in front of you and in the purest of
traditions.
Sushi
Shô Dan
Kanda (all you can eat)
2020 Metcalfe St. (corner De Maisonneuve)
H3A 1X8
Peel
Tel. 514 987-9987
537 Ste-Catherine St. West H3B 1B2
McGill
Tel. 514 288-3868
The à la carte menu at Shô-Dan is very elaborate,
creative and ideal for those who want to take a chance.
Among the specialties are the succulent blueberry
sushi, Blue Shadow and the sushi pizza, served on a
bed of rice with spicy mayonnaise and smoked salmon.
Many different creations are offered that change every
week. The plates are presented in the traditional
Japanese aesthetic and reflect the artistic talent of the
chefs. Hospitable service is offered by a young and
dynamic team that is always smiling.
For a light afternoon snack or an all-you-can-eat meal,
Kanda is every student’s favourite sushi restaurant.
To distinguish itself from other sushi restaurants, ShôDan accepts special orders. The chefs will try to satisfy
your every wish. It is also possible and quite gratifying,
to add a perfectly matched wine to your sushi
selection.
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Exotic
3 Amigos
Carlos and Pepe’s
1657 Ste-Catherine St. West (corner St-Mathieu) H3H
1L9
Guy-Concordia
Tel. 514 939-3329
1420 Peel St. (corner Place Mont Royal) H3A 1S8
Peel
Tel. 514 288-3090
1621 St-Denis St. H2X 3K3
Berri-UQÀM
Tel. 514 987-6868
Restaurant 3 Amigos offers daily specials that you
simply can't resist. It's the perfect restaurant for any
special occasion. 3 Amigos offers a very diversified
menu: pastas, fajitas, tacos, hamburgers, chili, and
enchiladas with an excellent quality/price value.
Le Milsa rotisserie brésilienne
(All-you-can-eat meat)
1445 Bishop St. (corner Ste-Catherine) H3G 2E4
Guy-Concordia
Tel. 514 844-4550
Welcome to "Churrascaria"! In Brazil, the "Churrasco"
is a culinary institution, holding meat in the highest
esteem. In the heart of Montreal, you are invited to
discover this exceptional taste, prepared according to
the most noble and pure traditions. This voyage will
take you further than the mere contents of your plate;
here you will also savour the intoxicating atmosphere
of Brazil. The Latin feel, the warm rustic setting ... you’ll
find all the right ingredients to ensure you a most
delicious experience. In the kitchen, the pieces of meat
are grilled on long skewers, according to a unique timehonoured tradition. In total, 10 different specialties
(beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey) are on offer. At the
Milsa you are invited to indulge in the culinary
pleasures as well as the welcoming atmosphere,
whether with friends or family. Its dancers and their
powerful rhythms will transform your meal into a
spectacular event.
The Churrasqueiros are experts equipped with
sharpened knives who walk around the dining area to
serve, on demand, your favourite cuts of meat...
directly onto your plate! All this is performed in the
traditionally warm Brazilian spirit. In Brazil, as these
Churrasqueiros constantly circulate from table to table,
this type of restaurant can also be called "rodizio," an
expression coming from the word "rodar" that means
"turning”. Here, you can be served as much as you
wish to eat for only $30 per person! Enjoy the warmth
of Brazil in the heart of your plate!
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Take the time to enjoy the flavourful meals the chefs
prepare for you in this warm and welcoming
establishment. Fajitas, quesadillas, burritos; let yourself
be seduced by the restaurant’s exotic charm and take
in the highly-seasoned cuisine and friendly
atmosphere. Good food in good company. Perfect, isn’t
it?
Mango Bay
1202 Bishop St. (corner René-Lévesque) H3G 2E3
Guy-Concordia
Tel. 514 875-7082
Mango Bay Restaurant is a delightful Caribbean refuge
nestled in the heart of downtown Montreal on Bishop
Street. The owners are experienced chefs, entertainers
and of Caribbean origin, which explains the authenticity
of the décor and the flavourful, traditional cuisine.
Warm tropical colours, exotic plants, and local artwork
depicting traditional Caribbean themes, all set the tone
for your unique culinary vacation. At the centre of the
restaurant you will be drawn to the fireplace that has
been transformed into the ideal tropical landscape
complete with a waterfall and lush tropical forest. The
professional staff will make you at ease upon arrival by
welcoming you into their restaurant oasis.
The menu offers a variety of delicious Caribbean
dishes that will impress even the most discerning
connoisseur. Starters such as fishcakes, patties and,
spicy wings will whet your appetite for the main course
featuring Mango Chicken, the house specialty Jerk
Chicken, a variety of fresh fish dishes, and much more,
all complemented by rice and vegetables. The
restaurant also offers mixed drinks featuring house
specialties that will transport you to an Oceanside
experience. They also offer Red Stripe a Jamaican
lager-style beer.
Italian
Wienstein & Gavino’s
Guido & Angelina
1434 Crescent St. (corner Ste-Catherine) H3G 2B6
Peel
Tel.: 514 288-2231
690 Ste-Catherine St. West (corner University)
H3B 1B9
McGill
Tel. 514 393-3808
Wienstein & Gavino’s Pasta Bar Factory is committed
to offering its fine patrons an atmosphere that
celebrates some of life`s most beautiful treasures:
Food, wine, & music! Located on Crescent Street, the
liveliest street in the heart of downtown Montreal, the
W&G family welcomes you to a most unique and
enjoyable experience, blending exciting atmosphere
and innovative cuisine, all to stimulate the most
discriminating of tastes. The menu reads ambitiously
with a wide range of dishes sure to please any palate.
From a variety of mixed grilled antipasti, homemade,
fresh pasta sauces, tender meats from the grill, and
desserts such as Torta al Cioccolato, each plate
deserves its own trophy. W&G caters to the single
diner just as well it as it does to large groups. Whether
it’s a celebration or a corporate gathering, the
restaurant’s chefs will delight in preparing personalized
menus to suite your palate. The energy and excitement
of W&G blends well with the warm surroundings,
allowing diverse and international guests to conclude
that... Life is beautiful!
Guido & Angelina is located in front of the Eaton
Centre in Downtown Montréal. Guido & Angelina
restaurant offers a wide variety of Italian specialties
prepared in an open kitchen with fresh products of
exquisite quality.
Desserts
Juliette et chocolat
Broadway Cheesecake
3600 St-Laurent Blvd. (corner Prince-Arthur) H2X 2V4
Saint-Laurent
Tel. 438 380-1090
655 President-Kennedy Ave. H3A 1K1
McGill
Tel. 514 849-2255
1615, St-Denis St.(corner de Maisonneuve)
H2X 3K3
Berri-UQAM
Tel. 514 287-3555
Broadway Cheesecake Co. is absolute heaven for all
you cheesecake lovers. With over 40 kinds of
cheesecakes, Broadway Cheesecake Co. does not fall
short of satisfying all of your needs (and taste buds).
They serve everything from raspberry white chocolate
cheesecake to tiramisu, crème brulée or baklava
cheesecake. They have basically turned every single
kind of dessert into a cheesecake delight..
Offers origin chocolates (chocolate from specific
countries), vintages (from specific plantations), and
great vintages with unique flavours, served Grandma’s
style or Classic style, dark, milk or white, in shots, milkshakes and smoothies with fruit. Or if you’re feeling
adventurous with spices, and even blended with
alcohol for delicious cocktails. Whatever the
combination you choose, you’re guaranteed to melt!
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Shopping
Here are a few locations that will help you plan your shopping experience in downtown Montreal.
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Useful tips
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St-Laurent Boulevard divides the city in two: East and West.
Bars close at 3 a.m.
A tip for a good service in restaurants is around 15% of the bill before taxes.
The anti-smoking law has prohibited smoking in all public establishments including bars and restaurants
since May 31, 2006,
The Quebec sales tax (QST) of 8.5% is added to the federal tax (5%) and applies to most goods and
services purchased in Quebec.
Sources:
www.stm.info
www.restomontreal.ca
www.tourisme-montreal.org
www.lavitrine.com
www.commensal.com
www.lacademie.ca
www.carlosandpepes.com
www.les3brasseurs.ca/
www.destinationcentreville.com
www.qctop.com/articles/vacance-montreal.htm
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