Montreal, Quebec

by Dorothy , D&D B&B

Come to Montreal, Quebec and experience the tres chic of France without the major expense.

Getting there:
Montreal is served by Dorval International Airport. The airport is approximately 20 kilometres (12 miles) west of downtown Montreal. Buses, limousines and taxis provide quick, efficient shuttle service between the airport, the major hotels and the City Centre Air Terminal. For detailed information on flights to and from Montreal please see the Aéroports de Montréal website.

If you are coming by train you will be travelling by either VIA Rail (within Canada) or Amtrak (from the United States), arriving at Central Station in downtown.

Where to stay:

CBBHosts recommends spending two or three nights, at least, at D&D's B&B, in a room tastefully decorated with antiques and your comfort in mind, and a king-size bed and en suite bathroom for your pleasure.

Plan on spending at least 3 days exploring Montreal at your leisure. Wake up in the morning with a delicious breakfast to start, then while sipping your coffee, plan your day. Then off you go exploring the wonderful sights and sounds of Montreal.

What to do:

Much to do, and much to see. Spend the day in Old Montreal and the Old Port. Walk cobblestone streets and feel like you have stepped back into time with the architecture of such lovely old buildings. Spend some quite time in the Notre Dame Catherdal, a minature version of the original located in Paris, France.

If culture, art or antiques are dear to your heart, well, Montreal has it for you. Spend hours browsing the many and plentiful antique shops along Notre Dame Antique alley, or chose the many museums available for your pleasure: The McCord Museum, PacMuseum, Margerrite-Bourgeoys are just a few. . If architecture is your pleasure, try the Canadian Centre for Architecture or the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

There is also the Environment Canada's Biosphere, the Montreal Biodom and of course the Montreal Botanical Garden and the Montreal Insectarium or Montreal Planetarium or the Montreal Science Centre. Phew! So much to do, so little time.

For the adventurous, spend the afternoon Jet boating or rafting the Lachine Rapids, or rent a bicycle and head down the bicycle/walking path that takes you along the Lachine canal from one of the island of Montreal to the other end of the island.

Eating well:

Montreal is world-famous for its exemplary cuisine. It is said, with certain truth, that it is impossible to find a bad meal in Montreal.

Explore St. Denis or St. Laurent street with their many lovely shops and outside cafes. For the gourmet in you, spend a few hours exploring Atwater farmer's market, located within a 10 minute walk of D&D's B&B. Any kind of sweet treats, daily made bread, fruits, local and imported cheese, anything you heart - and tummy - may desire.

For the romantic, book a dinner cruise on the Le Bateau-Mouche, an elegant Parisian riverboat with their gourmet meals catered by Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel, live musicians performing romantic French songs, an upper deck housing an excluvisve VIP lounge and outdoor terrace. The whole time you are cruising the wonderful waterways of Montreal.

Restaurants ... are just too many to mention. And the nightlife is second to none, here in Montreal.

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