Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Montreal

Montreal Guide from a McGillian...
  • EAT:
  1. Blvd St-Laurent is the food strip of Montréal
  2. Crescent Street : The Victorian architecture of the buildings adds a touch of elegance to the luxury shops that line this avenue
  3. Monsieur Felix & Mr Norton Biscuits (sells only cookies like Ms fields’ cookies)
    This is one of my fondest memories of
    Montréal and one of the best homemade cookies I’ve ever had. It's a bit pricey but quality and taste is to die for that I'd save up for a dozen of these back after exams. Each cookie is freshly made and they use seasonal ingredients so uniqueness is guaranteed. It’s a Montréal company that branched out a bit in Eastern Canada in Toronto and Ottawa. :P
  4. Rockaberry – pies; a must try if you have the time. Super love namin back in the day
    4275 St Denis Street, Montreal, Quebec H2J 2K9, Canada
    TEL:
    514-844-9479

  5. Eat a Ruben Sandwich @ Rueben St. Catherine’s Street
    888 rue Ste-Catherine O, Montréal - (514) 861-1255
    OR
    @ Schwartz' Delicatessen smoked meat sandwich
    3895 Boulevard Saint Laurent, Montréal - (514) 842-4813
  • SEE:
  1. Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) – there’s also a walking tour of this area; there are also quays to check out
  2. Biodôme de Montréal : The finest ecosystems of the Americas are recreated with stunning realism, complete with plants and animals.
  3. Biosphère, Environment Museum : This environment museum informs, educates and raises the public’s awareness on major environmental issues.
  4. Canadian Centre for Architecture : This museum and international research centre also includes the Shaughnessy House and a sculpture garden.
  5. Champ de Mars : This public space is one of the few areas still containing physical evidence of the ancient fortified town.
  6. Montréal Museum of Contemporary Art
  7. Ecomuseum Zoo Indigenous fauna and flora can be observed in their own natural habitats.
  8. McGill University – of course! :P
  9. Exporail / The Canadian Railway Museum : It’s the most important Canadian museum of its kind, with a collection of more than 160 cars.
  10. Chinatown Its narrow streets are lined with shops selling exotic foods and traditional crafts.
  11. City Hall : Witness to Montréal’s history, this building becomes absolutely spectacular at dusk when it gets all lit up.
  12. Complexe Desjardins : Home to a hotel and vast public square, this office tower complex also houses numerous boutiques and restaurants
  • SHOP:
  1. Ogelvy – high end dept store
  2. Rue St-Denis – upscale/trendy street for food and shopping
  3. Cresent Street – food and shopping
For other information about Montréal or if you need assistance when you are in Montréal, please refer to the below:-

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