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I have to drive into Montreal from Ontario on Saturday. From what I can tell all the highways into the city are shut down due to construction. I need directions that will get me into the downtown core. [more inside]
posted by sardonyx around Montreal, QC at 7:27 PM - 5 answers

Due to life circumstances and general loneliness, I'm somewhat considering going to stay with my parents, who I haven't seen in a year, for an extended period around the holidays. (Please assume I'll take all reasonable COVID precautions and quarantine as part of this process.) This would require an international flight. It occurred to me recently that even though the flight I need is available for sale, it may end up getting canceled, making this trip impossible. How can I best investigate my options? [more inside]
posted by mekily around Montreal, QC at 8:28 AM - 14 answers

Two women traveling. We love great restaurants (especially really unique ones), moseying through terrific shops, and amazing museums. I'd appreciate any suggestions for must dos and sees. Also any suggestion for the best neighborhood to stay would be welcomed.
posted by beccaj around Montreal, QC at 4:11 PM - 11 answers

Seeking advice about traveling to Montreal at the holidays. [more inside]
posted by trixie119 around Montreal, QC at 11:32 AM - 8 answers

We are going to be in Montreal for work in early to mid October, and towards the end of the month will be traveling to Toronto for our flights out of Canada. Towards the end of October, we want to get out of Montreal and stay somewhere we can see autumn colours. Can you recommend either an area where we should look, or even a specific place to stay, with the restrictions described below the line? We are limited by not driving (though could combine, within reason, bus+taxi or train+taxi). [more inside]
posted by tavegyl around Montreal, QC at 3:57 PM - 6 answers

I think? I am going to visit Montreal for a few days in mid-March. I will be alone, not going for work, just to bum around and get away from my kinda stressful day-to-day. I am looking for recommendations for 1) hotel 2) spas 3) eateries and 4) sites/things to do. Specific needs/wants within. [more inside]
posted by soren_lorensen around Montreal, QC at 4:59 PM - 22 answers

I'll be in Montreal for a quick work trip next week. Hit me up with cheap-to-middling eats (bagels? poutine? Ramen? Italian?) and maybe a coffee shop for me to relax and people watch? [more inside]
posted by PussKillian around Montreal, QC at 10:17 AM - 10 answers

I will soon be flying to Montreal (from Europe) arriving around 15:30. How long, roughly, will it take for me to complete the arrivals process? I am hoping to catch a bus from the airport to Quebec City and was wondering which bus I will likely end up catching. Thanks!
posted by iamsuper around Montreal, QC at 2:57 PM - 5 answers

Driving up to Montreal from Vermont for a weekday meetup with friends who will be staying in le Plateau. What is my best parking strategy? [more inside]
posted by baseballpajamas around Montreal, QC at 3:22 PM - 5 answers

Taking a US-based teen to McGill for a tour of both the campus and to get a sense of Montreal this April and I'm looking for suggestions for hotels and must-sees. Thanks!
posted by Ink-stained wretch around Montreal, QC at 8:27 PM - 4 answers

We just have the night and morning there, and want to make the most of it. [more inside]
posted by The Notorious B.F.G. around Montreal, QC at 10:49 PM - 2 answers

Should room service ever enter your room to pick up trays that may or may not exist, when they think no one is there? [more inside]
posted by Keysig around Montreal, QC at 6:48 PM - 47 answers

We're going to be spending a few days in Montreal in August, and I'm hoping to get your recommendations for local dining. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog around Montreal, QC at 3:02 PM - 19 answers

We're going to Montreal this summer! We've been before but not for a decade, what's new and exciting and can't be missed? We like fine dining, secondhand menswear, homosexual bonhomie, tours of engineering projects, and the werid/unusual.
posted by The Whelk around Montreal, QC at 4:45 AM - 6 answers

Bonjour/Hello! Next weekend we'll be heading up to Montreal and I haven't been in over a decade. So what's cool these days? [more inside]
posted by dame around Montreal, QC at 11:29 AM - 7 answers

Hello All, My husband and I will be traveling to Montreal for the Christmas Holiday. We will be arriving on Christmas night and leaving New Years Day. As a traveler I tend to want to live as a local when visiting another city/country. And one of my favorite things to do on Christmas Night is drink cheap beers in a dive bar. As such, I was hoping that someone might be able to tell me if there are any good dive bars in Montreal that will be open on Christmas Night that would be good for libations and merriment. We will be staying in the Mile End Neighborhood of Montreal. Thanks and Cheers!
posted by maryrosefromthedead around Montreal, QC at 4:42 PM - 1 answer

Looking for offbeat, interesting things to do, places to meet people in my age range, traditional or alternative art galleries to visit, craft breweries, live music venues? and anything else that's a must see! Also looking for help on how to handle selling artwork internationally. [more inside]
posted by LonelyOnes around Montreal, QC at 8:51 AM - 8 answers

My SO and I are driving to Montreal this weekend. It will be the first time I'm in the city with a car for an extended period of time and I'm not sure what to do with it. [more inside]
posted by Fred Wesley around Montreal, QC at 10:09 AM - 12 answers

Traveling to Canada via ship from New York one way in early October, and need to get home again after a stop in Nova Scotia and then spending a few days in Montreal. There will be 4 of us, including my elderly dad, who for some reason is set on driving back to Philly. [more inside]
posted by citygirl around Montreal, QC at 6:35 PM - 11 answers

I'm temporarily in Montreal and need to do some work online for my job back home. My laptop is on the fritz and I need access to a computer for several hours per day. Can anyone confirm whether there is an open internet cafe downtown? The closer to Berri station the better.
posted by oceanview around Montreal, QC at 2:12 PM - 10 answers