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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 17, 2002
Pros: Mt. Royal (when the path is not a sheet of ice)
Cons: climate, crowds, lack of low cal food, cabin fever
Summary: This site is meant for discussing Montreal as a travel destination, but I live here and want to tell you what it's like. I warn you that what I have to say is very negative, but it's the truth.
The climate is awful. The winters are getting ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 1, 2002
Pros: I wake up every morning in this city.
Cons: many in my CAUTION section, read on.
Summary: This is an honest account of my city. I criticize what needs to be criticized and praise what should be praised. Sure it's long and detailed, but I've organized it in a manner so it is easy to read. You will learn things you never new about my city ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 27, 2002
Pros: Winter=Skiing, Summer=Festivals, Cheap eats at trendy restaurants in Plateau Mount Royal. Lots of young people!
Cons: No events in spring/fall. Road rage - caution if u get rental car.
Summary: I went to Montreal in the winter - the city is just beautiful when it's covered in snow. If you go in the winter, the best thing to do is ski. Regardless if you ski or not, I'd highly recommend taking:
1. Scarf (one that is soft and warm, to wrap ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 4, 2001
Pros: Montreal is a safe, clean city, with an excellent transit system.
Cons: Montreal seems tame in comparison to U.S. cities. That's a good thing.
Summary: Let me start by saying this may be long, but it isn't a comprehensive review. This is just a journal of what we experienced. One couple's trip. When I read epinions posts before our trip, there were 70+ prior opinions on Montreal, and many read like ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 20, 2001
Pros: A taste of Europe in North America, the vibrant city life
Cons: Some people refuse to speak English
Summary: Background
I have been to Montreal once with some friends. We went out to Boston and then drove up to Montreal for two days in August of 2000. We drove up through New Hampshire and Vermont, which are two of the most beautiful states in our nation. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 10, 2001
Pros: There are alot of things to do, see, and places to eat
Cons: The city needs to be "cleaned up"
Summary: We had visited Canada several times but never stayed in Montreal. This summer after a week spent in Old Quebec my family moved on to Montreal. We had arranged to rent an apartment in Old Montreal. We had rented an apartment in Old Quebec and loved it. ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 25, 2001
Pros: Romantic
Cons: Expensive and crowded
Summary: On Aug 16, 2001, we left Miami on Air Canada (read about this flight under my Air Canada opinion) for a Tauck Tour, "The Romantic Gaspe by Rail." Canada had a drought for 37 days and the rains came for the entire 8 days we were traveling, which, as you ... read more
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Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 17, 2001
Pros: Fun Great-Nightlife Economical Food Great Public-Transportation Young Exchange Rate
Cons: Weather in the winter! Navigation in the city defies logic!
Summary: I planned a last minute trip to Montreal as it is a short drive away from NYC. Summer weekend - cooler weather, lower prices, and something different.
I've been to Montreal a few times and find it more inviting after each visit. I'll cover ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2001
Pros: Old Montreal, the architecture, the people
Cons: Language can be a small problem
Summary: My Wife and I arrived on a Saturday. We were greeted like royalty at the Marriott Chateau Champlain even though we are mere tourists. The bellman, Peter has worked her for 14 years and gave us quite a bit of the history as well as some insights as to ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 25, 2001
Pros: They speak French, more progressive laws
Cons: Lot's of graffiti, discrimination towards English speakers.
Summary: I am writing this opinion as a New Englander living somewhat close to the province of Quebec. I have visited this city as part of a tour for friends that visit me.
I should start by saying if you have visions of some European like city then ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 11, 2001
Pros: Great night-life, the exchange rate, cheap hotel rates, the variety of places to go
Cons: running into someone that doesn't like Americans (rare)
Summary: Montreal is one one the craziest places I've been to in North America. On my own nightlife scale, it rates up there with Las Vegas and New York City as far as variety and energy are concerned. Be warned! This place is not for the squeamish. On any given ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 20, 2001
Pros: people are great, lots of things to do.
Cons: you might not always find English-speaking people, but it is rare in montreal.
Summary: This is my city. I actually live in the suburbs of it. People travelling often say that they like it here because Montrealers are very nice. Music groups I saw in concert all said Montreal was their favorite city apart from their hometowns (how naive ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 4, 2001
Pros: The cleanest city in historically rich, cool underground malls, great health care
Cons: Winters are extremely cold and taxes are high
Summary: It seems customary for people in the United States to have a negative perception of our northern neighbor, Canada. However this is rather ignorant because Montreal, Canada is one of the greatest cities in the world. Not only is it very clean and ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 2, 2001
Pros: good people, great shopping,fun attractions
Cons: hotel stunk, a long drive
Summary: When a few of my friends decided to go to Montreal over Spring Break, I thought it would be a good adventure, so I decided to tag along. I didn't really have high expectations because I had never been there before. I was definitely pleased with the ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 24, 2001
Pros: Bilingual French-English Cultures; Fabulous Restaurants; Old World Charm & Modern City Conveniences
Cons: NONE
Summary: Bienvenue! Please, let me welcome you to my town - Montreal.
Before I take you on a tour of my city, I want to admit to you that I was born in Montreal, and have lived here most of my adult life. I spent the first nine years of ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 23, 2000
Pros: Safe and easy to get to.
Cons: Lacking in tourist traps.
Summary: Getting There
I arrived in Montreal via VIA rail from Ottawa. I can not sing the praises of VIA rail enough. VIA rail IS the way to travel in Canada.(If you want more information you can read my Ottawa opinion). Montreal is about a 2 hour ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 25, 2000
Pros: Wonderful restaurants and shopping
Cons: A lot of walking
Summary: Montreal is a city worth visiting. It has many historical sites, such as the Notre-Dame Basilica, Hotel de Ville, Place d'Armes-, Place Royale and my favorite, the Place Montreal Trust Mall.
We had been told that Montreal had an underground mall and ... read more
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Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 24, 2000
Pros: Beautiful city
Cons: Bitter cold in the winter & French is the Mother Language
Summary: To visit Montreal is to visit a world as it might have been if France had established the colonies in America. A city rich in history, there is an air of Old World-ness. Tracing it's origins back to the earliest days of exploration of the "New ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 12, 2000
Pros: Great lifestyle possible.
Cons: Ignorant politics keep interfering.
Summary: Typically, folks have nothing but praise for their home town. I guess I will be no different. I was born in Montreal and have lived there my entire life except for the year 2000 when I worked down in Baltimore on a work contract. Montreal is ... read more
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Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 10, 2000
Pros: culture, history,food,value
Cons: getting into town by car, traffic
Summary:
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Montreal is my favorite city to visit, and I do enjoy it each time I get a chance to go back. The blending of two languages and two cultures in upbeat and exiting city makes Montreal ... read more
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