Laura's Guidebook
Sightseeing
You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes about 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From July to September | 7 days a week! Go to their website to book your ticket! Visit the website for more info and full schedule
Navette fluviale
You can take the ferry from Pointe-aux-Trembles, to go to Montreal Old Port where there’s restaurants, museums, historic places / monuments, etc. Exact location where you can take the ferry is: St-Jean-Baptise Street / Notre-Dame Street. Free parking. Takes about 30min to get to MTL Old Port. From July to September | 7 days a week! Go to their website to book your ticket! Visit the website for more info and full schedule
Amazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
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Montreal Botanical Garden
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EAmazing sceneries. Be ready for spending a full day at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Make sure to bring your most comfortable shoes, and an umbrella in case weather announces rain. Things to see are mostly outdoor.
Mount Royal
One of the best views of Montreal city: a must visit
Parc Jean-Drapeau
A local favorite
Historic site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
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Tháp đồng hồ
1 Rue Quai de l'HorlogeHistoric site. Great view. Enjoy the sand on your toes at the ‘beach’ spot
Throwback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
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350 Rue Saint Paul Est
350 Rue Saint-Paul EastThrowback tours - Throwback Tours is a company based in Montreal that offers historical tours of Montreal in classic convertibles. It's a new and fun way to see the city! To book: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17571716
When: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm,
Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm
Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm.
This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
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Tháp quan sát Place Ville Marie
01 Place Ville MarieWhen: Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 am to 10:30pm,
Thursday and Friday, 11:30am to 11pm
Saturday, 10am to 11pm, Sunday 10am to 10pm.
This observatory has hands-down one of the best views in the city: see the city from 185 meters from the observatory itself, or view it as you sip a drink at Les Enfants Terribles.
When: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm
The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
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Vườn quốc gia Îles-de-Boucherville
55 Île Sainte MargueriteWhen: Monday – Sunday, 8:00am – 7:00pm
The Parc national des îles de Boucherville is one of Montreal's best-kept secrets. Peaceful nature, fresh air and a number of activities are at the visitor's disposal. The park is the perfect escape on a warm summer day when the heat of the city gets to be too much.
Canada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
3800 Chem. Queen MaryCanada's biggest church building. You can see it from quite a distance, but you can also enjoy the view from the balcony
Despite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
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Lachine Canal
Despite the traffic, it's totally worth it as it's one of the most beautiful rides in the city that takes you from the Old Port all the way to the borough of Lachine
Biking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
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Cầu Jacques Cartier
134 Pont Jacques-CartierBiking along one of Montreal's many bridges gives you a sweeping view of the city. It's not even that long of a ride and when you're on the other side, explore the South Shore!
Visit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
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Chinatown
Visit Montreal’s Chinatown after you finish your visit of the Underground city
Curious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station
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Biosphere Environmental Museum
160 Chem. du Tour de l'isleCurious about Science? Check out this amazing location 10min from Berri-Uqam metro station
Food scene
KINTON RAMEN
1211 Rue BishopGreat ramen 🍜 and other Japanese delicacies
Best brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Petinos Saint-Leonard
7196 Boulevard LangelierBest brunch in town: they have multiple locations but this one is the closest to the apartment
Another great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
L'Oeufrier Crémazie
1501 Boul Crémazie EAnother great place for brunch in town: multiple locations! L'Oeufrier serves up some of the best breakfast poutine ever. In addition to their other on-point breakfast fare.
Thanjai Restaurant
4759 Av. Van HorneBest indian restaurant in town
Want to try the Quebec iconic poutine? Must visit La Banquise
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La Banquise
994 Rue Rachel EstWant to try the Quebec iconic poutine? Must visit La Banquise
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentBest smoked meat in town
Dunn's Famous
1249 Rue MetcalfeLate night and hungry? Try this 24hr restaurant
Jarry Smoked Meat
6549 Rue Jarry ELate night and hungry? Try this place for very affordable food. Open 24hr
French / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
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Restaurant La Raclette
1059 Rue GilfordFrench / Switzerland fine cuisine. Pricey but absolutely worth it! - reservation required especially during weekends
Love salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
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Mandys
2067 Rue CrescentLove salads? Try Mandy’s. Not your traditional salad though! (PS: They have multiple locations)
French style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
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Louise boulangerie
6835 Boul. Saint-LaurentFrench style bakery: fresh bread, croissants, and all the delicacies are awaiting at Louise!
One of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
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Cafe Larue & Fils
244 Rue de Castelnau EOne of our favorite coffee shop in town. A must try! They have 2 locations
Light brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
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Arts Café
201 Av. Fairmount OLight brunch menu, a funky mix of Mediterranean & Oriental cuisine (check their menu before you go). Accompanied with exquisite coffee. If you’re looking for a more traditional North American menu, stop by L’Oeufrier right on the corner then stop by the Arts Café to get a coffee to digest ;)
Tripolis
679 Rue Saint-RochBest greek food - very affordable
Le Vieux Velo
59 Rue Beaubien EAffordable egg benedict & best coffee. Must try
Tomate Basilic
12585 Rue Sherbrooke ESet-price Italian meals & a kids' menu in a simple setting with a patio.
Kem Coba
2525 Rue des OrmeauxBest ice cream in town
Au goût tropical
8720 Rue HochelagaTasty and yummy Caribbean food
Boulangerie MariePain (Montréal)
8990 Rue Sherbrooke EFresh bread and other baked goodies
Indoor activities
Biodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
Biodome
4777 Avenue Pierre-De CoubertinBiodome of Montreal is a must do for when you visit the city. It is unfortunately currently CLOSED until December 2019
Love nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
Montreal Insectarium
4581 Rue Sherbrooke EstLove nature? Go visit the Insectarium. Unfortunately, it is currently CLOSED UNTIL 2021
Great for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
4801 Avenue Pierre-De CoubertinGreat for families & especially the kids will love it! Discover the planets and what’s all around
bowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
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Forum Sports Bar & GamesCentre
2313 Rue Sainte-Catherine Obowler, pool player, basketball thrower, or arcade lover? This place has it all. Two floors of every game you can think of.
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
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Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la ForêtVisit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
Visit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
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Strøm Spa Nordique
1001 Bd de la ForêtVisit Nuns Island by spending a day at Storm Spa Nordique
While waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)
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Scandinave Spa Vieux-Montréal
71 Rue de la Commune OWhile waiting for the next ferry to go back to Pointe-aux-Trembles, take some time at the spa :)
Shopping / Groceries
Centre Eaton de Montréal
705 Rue Sainte-CatherineOne of the best shopping mall, after Carrefour Laval
CF Carrefour Laval
3003 Boul. le CarrefourThe biggest shopping mall
Bonsecours Market
350 Rue Saint-Paul EA pretty great place to buy local products.
Religious
Address: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien)
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 5K7.
Full program on website.
If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. Visit: UPC Saint Laurent EPU - YT Channel for online services
United Pentecostal Church of St. Laurent
1375 Rue PoirierAddress: 1375 rue Poirier, (Corner O'Brien)
Saint-Laurent, QC
H4L 5K7.
Full program on website.
If you want to go to church on Sunday, or during the evening week days or even watch the online services, this is the place! Services are in English, Spanish, French, Tamul. Visit: UPC Saint Laurent EPU - YT Channel for online services
Closest to the apartment on rue Beaubien Est, this church has Sunday services & evening weekday services.
Address: 5415 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1T 1W7.
Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service
Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer
Sunday: 10am - Morning service
5:30pm - Evening service
Online services are also available at: Jpeniel Pour Jesus - YT Channel
Église Pentecotiste Unie de l'Est de Montréal
8729 Rue HochelagaClosest to the apartment on rue Beaubien Est, this church has Sunday services & evening weekday services.
Address: 5415 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1T 1W7.
Schedule: Monday 7:30pm - Bible Study
Friday 7:30pm - Youth Service
Saturday 7:00pm - Men & Ladies prayer
Sunday: 10am - Morning service
5:30pm - Evening service
Online services are also available at: Jpeniel Pour Jesus - YT Channel