MONTREAL, "THE CITY OF SAINTS"
BY CLAY LARROY
Across the America many couples are having
wonderful wedding after months of planning. The bride and groom will need a
honeymoon to rest and recuperate. Vacations
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free relaxed environment. Couples that take vacations together build memories
that will last a lifetime. Couples vacations and travel can be a most rewarding
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First-time visitors never fail to be surprised by Montreal;
French-speaking with grand old buildings and a European vibe, it sits apart
from other North American cities.
In
fact, it really is like no other. Montreal combines old-warm charm and
metropolitan energy, small-town warmth and friendliness with vibrant,
cosmopolitan cool and bohemian vibes with lively, upbeat sparks. Unlike the
modern sprawls sometimes associated with other Canadian urban centers, Montreal
is anything but samey. In fact, it’s intoxicating diversity - when it comes to
ethnicity, culture, language and cuisine - is what makes this city tick.
For
gourmands, the city has plenty to offer; it claims to have the largest number
of eateries per capita in North America. Food and drink are celebrated with
gusto with a number of enticing culinary events throughout the year. In
addition, the city's public markets are something to truly savor - tuck into
delicious regional specialties like crepes and fried squid and ubiquitous maple
food products as you browse countless stalls selling tantalizing treats.
When
it comes to sightseeing, there's plenty to gawp at. Thanks to a relatively
small downtown area and squeaky-clean public transport system, tourists can
explore the city safe in knowledge that they won't get lost, or indeed hassled.
Enjoy
a horse-drawn carriage ride (calèche) along the St Laurence River in Old
Montreal and amble down to the buzzing harbor front replete with cyclists,
roller-bladders, pedal boats and passers-by. Stroll to The Plateau where
wrought-iron staircases, designer fashion boutiques, a thriving arts scene and
snazzy nightspots pepper its funky streets. Pop over to Mile End, once the home
to the city's Jewish and Italian communities, and now a cool district with
quirky restaurants, cafes, shops and bars to explore. Spend some time in
Downtown offering a fabulous mix of soaring skyscrapers and heritage buildings
intermingled with quaint boutiques. Soak up the peaceful vibes in The Village,
one of the largest gay districts in North America, where you can dine al fresco
in the summer when the main drag, Sainte-Catherine Street, becomes pedestrianized.
Sip a cappuccino in Little Italy, home to one of the city's best markets, the
Jean-Talon Market, or escape from the urban hustle to Pôle des Rapides, a
21km-long (12 miles) recreational park just minutes from downtown where you can
enjoy a lazy cruise along the locks of the Lachine Canal.
Meanwhile, Montreal is the gateway to some incredible natural surroundings - steal away to the Laurentians for a day or weekend trip to sample its golf courses, spa hotels and tiny mountain villages. Or head southeast to the Montérégie, home to orchards, vineyards and maple groves. Meanwhile, the Eastern Townships draw legions of cyclists, thanks to 500km (310 miles) of winding biking trails through unspoiled countryside and towns characterized by Victorian architecture.
Back
in the city itself, plan your visit to coincide with one of the city's cultural
or sporting events - from fireworks or food, to jazz music or chamber music,
international tennis or the Grand Prix, there's sure to be something on to
pique your
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
It was my dream playing for the Montreal Canadiens - it was my dad's team.
Guy Lafleur
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