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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

My girlfriend and I will be visiting Montréal in a couple of weeks, and I have a few questions on both suggested sights to see, and local etiquette. [more inside]
posted by Nice Guy Mike around Montreal, QC at 10:45 AM - 10 answers

My wife and I are going to Montreal for our anniversary, and are trying to figure out whether or not we should bring our skateboards. [more inside]
posted by gnar_gnar around Montreal, QC at 12:33 PM - 10 answers

I'm going to be in Montreal from 4/10 to 4/24, and I'm looking for the weirdo hotspots! [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon around Montreal, QC at 4:49 PM - 9 answers

Considering a family trip this summer. What's fun for a family in Montreal? [more inside]
posted by gnutron around Montreal, QC at 9:13 AM - 9 answers

We are planning a vacation in September of this year and noticed that the Canadian dollar is forecasted to drop as low as ~.55 USD. What is the best way to capitalize on the exchange rate favorably (as US citizens) and how long should we wait/watch the rates to get reservations? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre around Montreal, QC at 6:32 PM - 2 answers

Flying into Montreal during Black and Blue. What's the festival like? Also accepting all suggestions re: Montreal in October. [more inside]
posted by monologish around Montreal, QC at 9:22 AM - 6 answers

I'm looking for books about Canada, specifically Montreal, and also books set in Montreal. What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by garlic around Montreal, QC at 12:52 PM - 22 answers

My friend and I are headed to Montreal for 4 days in August and would like some tips on what to see and do. We've got the usual stuff down but are looking to add some more (less touristy) things to add to the list. [more inside]
posted by figaro around Montreal, QC at 6:19 PM - 25 answers

I am planning a road trip from NJ to Mackinac Island, Michigan the first weekend of August. We are thinking about taking the long way home and stopping off in Montreal. Here's the catch. I know nothing about Quebec or Montreal. Hope me? [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb around Montreal, QC at 9:23 PM - 14 answers

Hi, my SO and I are taking the train from NYC to Quebec City and/or Montreal between Christmas and New Year's. I have never been to Montreal or QC or taken such a long train ride, and I would welcome general tips and suggestions about the trip. We will not be renting a car, but we are savvy transit-users and walkers. More questions inside: [more inside]
posted by one more robot around Montreal, QC at 5:46 PM - 13 answers

My hubby and I will be in Montreal from this Thursday night until Saturday night. Are there are any events going on that we should check out? First time in the city for both of us. [more inside]
posted by cozenedindigo around Montreal, QC at 6:55 PM - 4 answers

My boyfriend and I will be in Montreal for a long weekend June 25 through June 28, and we're looking for non-pretentious, mixed-crowd bars and clubs with good electronic music or hip hop. This should be easy, no? [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna around Montreal, QC at 9:42 AM - 7 answers

I will be in Montreal from July 5 to July 11. Anything cool happening? [more inside]
posted by isnotchicago around Montreal, QC at 6:14 PM - 5 answers