List 10 Great Reasons To Visit Montreal
soulmarcosa
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I've been invited to DJ a mod event there at the end of August and want to find things to do. I know nothing about the city. I like hiking, museums and vegan food. I could care less about record shopping unless there's a place with true gems. Thanks anyone who can help, and of I'd be down to meet any Strutteurs Montrealers who want to meet someone from LA via NC.
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I spent a cool afternoon at Mont Royal. Nice little hike.....no too crowded.....touristy.......nice view.....trails.....etc.
the mont-royal hike is a great way to see the city and enjoy the atmosphere afterwars on a sunday (probably after your gig)
there is incredible vegan food at crudessence (well situated locations) and some other local spots
the ladies and ontreal crowds are awesome to dj for
good local acts to check for
great city to visit on the fly (no need for a car)
depending on the lenght of your stay i can give you more advice
also if you like beer then you are in heaven
museums are solid as well
top 5 cities in North America (excluding winter).
best food, deepest cultural palette, astounding nightlife, remarkable reverence for architecture and art(ists), highly affordable even by canadian standard....
....now that you mention it, you should be so lucky.
I plan on spending a couple of weekends there this summer. I dare say... I like the city more than Toronto. If it wasn't for the excruciating winters I think I would move there.
PCMR can definitely hook you up with a list of things to do. He gave me a great itinerary for my first visit there! Bought a few records and shared a spliff last summer. I hope to link with him again this summer - if his kids aren't taking up all his time!
I will say, if you're traveling alone or with non-français then bring along a simple French cheat sheet, with shit like directions, days of the week, etc. Civic stuff. Most people in the metro area are bi-lingual (at least) so don't worry about speaking it.
And there's some great digging there, don't dismiss that outright. It's still fun.
If we haven't moved to California by then, I will meet you there.
Please to hit us up with your top 10 Mod tracks.
schwartz's
romados
jardin nelson
cafe grand
crudessence (vegan)
i must make up for it
keep us posted on the developments but bottomline just accept
^^^ never tried this one. ^^^
My spot was http://www.yelp.com/biz/coco-rico-montreal
but that's mainly because it was 2 blocks from my crib. the sandos were good tho.
I did too
I still can't live with myself
Seriously though. Montreal is great. You won't regret going.
I was on Saint Marc and Saint Mathieu as a little kid, but I have no idea about the city anymore.
Thank You.
A lot of the good things to do/eat/etc are around the Plateau or the Mile-End, or the very nice area surrounding Laurier park.
Proximity to a park is key in the summer, i'd say, but everything is pretty close and reachable by foot or bike.
you are pretty much describing villeray/parc ex...lots of local ethnic (hate that word) grocery shops delicious restos nice neighbourhood vibe but not bougie like plateau still can take a night bus home on the main streets pretty perfect and more of a real montreal experience
holla when you are in town for the good dj night recommendations
those were good times
Thank You! I did find a spot there - by Jean Talon and Fabre metros, but she's booked for my dates.
How are Cotes des Neiges and Shaunnessy Village?
it is however its own world kindof insulated fomr the rest of the city which can be cool
cote des neiges has all the services and one bus directly to downtown but slightly less access than other spots
still recommended though