Montreal Trip: NEED THINGS TO DO

[calvinmun]

Me and 3 buddies are going down to montreal and we have NOTHING planned. Our hotel is going to be in downtown, anyone recommend anything to do or any great things that happen in montreal that we will have fun doing, were staying for 3 days and we need some plans, fast! were going next week! :lol:

[doltbuster]

Hey, I'm going to Montreal in a few weeks also. Tell me how it goes and if there are anything worth doing.

Can't really give you any advice on what to do there but try looking here:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Montreal

[Aristophanes]

We'll be going in a couple of weeks and this is what we have planned...yeah, very touristy:

Notre-Dame Basilica
Old Montreal
Biodome de Montreal
Mont Royal
Olympic Stadium
St. Catherine Street

Ok, maybe not too much fun for 3 guys.

There are always the endless number of strip clubs...

[almostfreeman]

other than the ballet ... hmmm ... casino?

[markj]

contact strippers....

[me0kat]

well the main tourist attractions have all been covered ^^^^

If you like shopping, there's a bunch of stores on St Catherines, Eaton Centre mall is there, Place Montreal Trust is another mall.
The major festivals are pretty over by now, but if you'll be here by beginning august or the end of the month, there's some free french outdoor concerts.

http://www.francofolies.com/Francos2007/accueil_en.aspx
From July 26 to Aug 5.,.. that'll be around Place Des Arts Metro, not too far away from all the shopping on Ste Catherine

Starting Aug 1 is also gay pride week.. more free outdoors event stuff, if you're into free music or just the fun of the crowds.
http://www.diverscite.org/anglais/index.htm

That'll be around Berri-UQAM Metro.

[ben_liu]

i hope u get fondled calvinmun. ;) yea yea yea? what is ur age young men,? i don't think strip joints are accessible for minors.

[GangStarr]

eat at schwartzs deli. Ask your hotel and thank me later.

that and the ballet, aka strip clubs. Club supersex is awesome

[SwiZz]

Club supersex is awesome

But it's also non-contact ;)

[The Master]

But it's also non-contact ;)

That is where you are wrong. I was just there 3 days ago.They had signs everywhere stating" contact lap dances for $10". Anyways it wasn't all that good. Yea they had two stages and the women were average but I've been to better ones in the Falls and in Hamilton. I would definitely recommend going to st catherines street. A lot of pubs with a ton of good looking women. Oh and for breakfast YOU MUST go to a restaurant called "Eggsensation". They give you a lot of food for really cheap!

[frankal101]

When i think Montreal i think Strippers, Food, and Comedy... The first one has been covered, so on to the other two...

For food forget about chain restaurants, exotic expensive dining, and anything mcdonald's like... Go straight to Plateau area of Montreal (close to downtown - try Deleuth st in particular). When in montreal you have to sample French cuisine... This means fois grois, Steak frites (steak and fries), and mussles (although that is the short list - there is much much more). Ask a cabbie to take you to Delueth street and they will know where you want to go... Stop off at a store to get some wine and beer (all the places around there are bring your own wine or beer). You could pretty much go into any place on Delueth (depending on your personal tastes) and enjoy a meal like a true native of Montreal. Most of the places are small and specialized, although not expensive. You will sample many culinary delicacies in a unique atmosphere.. The food is world class - absolutely amazing by culinary standards... For BYOB restos try A La Decouverte (french), Au 917 (another fabulous french resto), Academie (a little more upscale yet very popular with locals and trendy - amazing food)... For non BYOB try L'Express - this is an institution (another french)... I think you know what my culinary bias is...
I cant resist to throw this one in - if you like meat (and I mean MEAT capitalized) you wil want to go to Pied au Cochon - they actually have a fois gras poutine on the menu along with a page full of gamey meaty dishes...

For breakfast try Cosmos - one of a kind experience.. greasy yes, but unmatched in taste...

overall have a look at this website - http://www.montrealfood.com/restob.html

i will leave you to use google to find all of the above...

another worthwhile way to spend time is comedy clubs - there are several clubs that are worthwhile to go to - especially weekends. Montreal has a great comedy scene, so dedicating part of a night on a weekend to a comedy show should be a blast! once again check google for specific clubs...

[CoffeeAddict]

Au Pied Du Cochon is a MUST MUST MUST!!!!
I also highly agree that L'Express is a MUST

Both restuarants are fantastic and you'd be doing yourself a disservice not going to at least one of them. 4 guys would love this food unless you just like eating pizza and wings.

[go leafs]

L'Express is definitely awesome!! and if you want a meal of cheap food/drinks, check out Peel Pub; they have some nice specials (eg $6 pitchers ;) )

[Steeve Urkel]

You can also see some Cirque du Soleil shows or other circus shows there.
Not too sure on the prices tho.



Chinatown is also neat to go to,

also St laurent st for shopping, lots of neat stores there.

The "musee des beaux arts" is quite popular (in eng it is the art gallery).

I've been to these clubs and they were fun, usually quite busy:

http://www.worldsbestbars.com/city/montreal/stereo-montreal.htm

Stereo
858 Ste-Catherine St East
Montreal,
Telephone: +1 514 286 0325
Hours:Fri-Sat 10pm-11am


Cult after-hours club and bar that’s as big as your bedroom but punches way above its weight. The spectacular sound system and hi-tech swivel lighting make it one for the music purist, partly why Muzik rated it among the top 10 clubs in the world. Why else would Paul Oakenfold play there? The after-hours club session only starts at 2am, and there’s usually a terminable queue outside, but bide your time and it’s worth the wait, one for your late-night annals. Drinks are fresh and perky and fire up all the cutting-edge hipsters. By 10am the dance floor is heaving and the day is breaking

Tokyo Bar
3709 St-Laurent
Montreal,
Telephone: +1 514 842 6838
www.tokyobar.com


Small, classy club bar and terrace, recently renovated, in the happening St Laurent district. Predictably, it’s packed with the beautiful people, but there’s more than enough space to get Lost in Translation. It’s got two main rooms, one a club space that features live-bands and DJs, the other a funky lounge-like saloon. There are also two terraces, including a roof-top spot overlooking the street. Music runs from hip- hop to house to disco and thankfully the crowd don’t take themselves too seriously. Martinis are the name of the game and they claim to have served one million of them. We’re in no position to contest the claim but judging by the four-deep crowds at the various bars, they may be right.

-Tokyo bar is really nice!

this bar was fun, they play mainly house/dance music and the people there are pretty nice :)

http://www.lesalondaome.com/

Stereo club is also fun, but i think it is an after hours place- haven't been there in quite a while!

[quikky]

Got out on La Boom club on Stanley street.

You can also finish it up at the "Chez Paré" strip-club just beside :)

[yuprules]

I live in Montreal, sad that everyone comes here for strippers...there are tons of other things to do. What about LaRonde (amusement park)?

Or visiting the huge flea market up north (end of the 13, continue straight onto 640 West, take first exit...turn left at underpass...take SECOND traffic light and head toward open air Cinema (weekends only till 4PMish, earlier the better).

How about visiting Chinatown and having some dim sum (lunch)?

Visit Old Montreal?

[fo_shizzle]

I was in Montreal last month and if you're looking for hotties go to Bonne Notte for dinner/drinks. Opera on Saturday is also abundant with hot women.

I agree Schwartz for lunch is a must! Late night, smoked meat poutine at Mama's (near Tokyo Bar from what I remember)