 Growing up, summer meant
vacations, and vacations meant quality family time, what my mother,
Victoria
V. Argen, calls, "creating memories." According to Luxury
Experience
Company President, Edward F. Nesta,
"people travel for emotion, passion, and knowledge." Looking to combine
these
two philosophies, my teen nephew, Steven M. Argen, and I flew
to Montréal, Canada for a
family vacation where he had the
opportunity to learn French as well as experience the many attractions
and
adventures of this enchanted city.
Looking for a nearby yet
exciting long-weekend getaway, we selected Montréal as our destination. Founded
in 1642 and established in 1832, Montréal is the second largest Canadian city
and is less than a 60-minute flight from New York.
The city is a delightful
mélange of the old and the new, where cobblestone streets of Vieux- Montréal
(Old Montréal) are equally at home as the modern skyscrapers of downtown. It is
a city of gracious charm and culture that is waiting to embrace you in its
arms. Although English is widely spoken, French is the official language, which
allowed Steven to learn and practice speaking French.
In July 2010, we flew Air Canada
from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in New York to the Montréal-Pierre Elliott
Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The service was professional and
courteous and the flight time was a mere 58 minutes, which was just enough time
for the flight attendants to bring us a drink and a snack before landing.
Steven Entering Allanté Limousine
After passing through
Customs, we traveled in luxurious style with Allanté
Limousine Service in a sleek black 6-passenger limousine as our
professional and courteous driver Jean-François whisked us the short distance
of 16 miles (25 km) from the airport to our downtown hotel. I relaxed for the
ride while Steven had fun testing all of the controls.
Allanté Limousine Service
11530 Narcisse Dionne
Montréal, QC H1E 7C9
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-643-0262
Toll Free:
1-877-643-0262
Fax:
+1-514-643-0438
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Website: www.AllanteLimousine.com
Looking for comfort as well
as convenience, we stayed at the family-friendly 456-room Delta
Montréal located in the heart of downtown which provided us with easy
walking access to shopping, museums, historic sights, and attractions.
Guestroom
The Delta Montréal Hotel amenities
included a 20-meter saltwater swimming pool, a fitness center, whirlpool, 2
saunas, a business center with complimentary Internet, play area for young
children, two squash courts, a sundry shop, and a restaurant where we began
each day with a buffet breakfast and hot Belgian waffles laden with maple
syrup.
Spacious guestrooms are large
enough to accommodate families. Other key family amenities include: free
accommodation for children 17 or under when staying with a parent or guardian;
"eat for free" from the special children's menu for children 6 and under; "eat
for half price" for children ages 7 - 12 from the regular menu or at list price
for the children's menu; and an age-specific "Kids' Essentials" kit for infants
to 7 years given at check-in.
Delta Montréal Hotel
475 avenue President-Kennedy
Montréal, QC H3A 1J7
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-286-1986
Toll-Free:
1-877-286-1986
Fax:
+1-514-284-4306
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Website: www.DeltaMontreal.com
There is much for families to
do and see in Montréal that will appeal to all age groups, amusement parks,
attractions, historic sights, museums, culture, shopping, and adventures. I
enjoyed sharing some of my favorite spots with Steven beginning with a ride to
the top of Mount Royal where we had a
spectacular view of the city, as well as discovering new sights, so that Steven
and I could create our own special memories of our trip.
Debra and Steven Viewing Montreal from Mount Royal
Adventures
Since Steven and I enjoy a
bit of excitement in our lives, we got wet and wild jet boating with Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet
Boat Tours on a one-hour ride on the Lachine Rapids on the Saint-Lawrence River.
Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours
The name Saute Moutons
translates from French to English as "saute" to jump, and "moutons" as sheep,
which the Québeçois, (people of the province of Québec) call the white caps of the
rapids. This thrilling adventure was part sightseeing tour that began at the
historic Clock Tower Pier and part white water rapids tour that felt
like riding a bucking bronco at the rodeo as we hung on tight to the rail as
our jet boat jumped the rapids.
Fashionably Ready for Jumping the Rapids
Part of the fun was the
wearing the "fashionable" safety clothing provided by Saute Moutons, which kept
us mostly dry when the waves crashed over the jet boat as we made our way into
the rapids. Soaked but happy with our adrenaline running high, we disembarked
with the desire to do it again!
Jumping the Rapids
Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours operate from June through September from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Departures are from the Jacques
Cartier Pier in the Old Port of Montréal. 2010 Pricing: Adults: $65.00, Youth
(13 to 18): $55.00, and Children (6 to 12) $45.00. Check the website for
additional information and programs.
Steven Giving the Thumbs Up for Saute Moutons Lachine
Read more about Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours in
the Adventures section.
 Saute Moutons Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours
47 de la Commune West
Montréal, QC H2Y 2C6
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-284-9607
Fax:
+1-514-287-9401
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Website: www.JetBoatingMontreal.com
 This trip could be called the
many modes of Montréal transportation as we rode airplanes, trains, limos,
boats, underground trains, amusement park rides, and even a quadricycle with Quadricycle
International.
We followed our morning water
adventure with a fun land adventure experiencing the Quays of the Old Port of
Montréal on a quadricycle, which was a covered four-wheeler bike with manual
steering and multi-foot propulsion. Steven took over the steering as we pedaled
along the quay stopping to admire the sights along the way.
Quadricycle International operates from April until May 28 on Saturday, Sunday,
and legal holidays from 11:00 am
until 8:00 pm, from May 28
until September 6 daily from 10:00 am
until midnight, and from September 6 until October 31 on Saturday, Sunday, and
legal holidays from11:00 am until 8:00
pm. Quadricycles can accommodate from 2-6 passengers. Check their
website for rates.
Quadricycle International
Jacques Cartier Quay
Montréal, QC
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-849-9953
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Website: www.QuadricycleIntl.com
Evening Entertainment
Cirque Éloize - iD
We spent a thrill-filled
evening under the large tent with Cirque Éloize, which has been a leader in contemporary
circus arts since 1993. We both love the circus, and the production of
iD by Director Jeannot Painchaud (July 8 - 25, 2010), provided us
with an exciting evening where 14 artists performed 10 circus disciplines
including juggling, aerial acts, contortionism, trampowall, combined with
theatre, action, urban breakdance, hip-hop, and music, as these daredevils
catapulted their way into our hearts.
Cirque Éloize - iD
Please visit the Cirque
Éloize website for information on upcoming productions in Montréal, as well as
touring performances.
 Cirque Éloize
417 rue Berri
Montréal, QC H2Y 3E1
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-596-3838
Fax:
+1-514-596-3938
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Website: www.Cirque-Eloize.com
We experienced a bit of
history and a bit of fantasy with The Old Montréal Ghost on a
90-minute New France Ghost Hunt which took us through the streets and
back alleyways of Old Montréal. Armed with a special map we went off in search
of "ghosts" who when encountered shared their interesting and sometimes
"ghoulish" stories with us.
The Old Montréal Ghost Tour
The New France Ghost Hunts
take place on Friday. During August 2010, the dates are the 6th and the
20th at 8:30 pm. Tours
last approximately 90 minutes. Pricing: Adults: $21.50, Student (ID required)
$18.50, Children (12 and under) $12.50.
In addition to The New France
Ghost Hunts, there are The Old Montréal Traditional Ghost Tours that
depart the west side of Old Montréal on Sundays and Thursdays from July
4th until August 29th at 8:30
pm. In September, the tours depart at 8:30 pm on September 4th and the 18th;
and in October, the tours take place on the 2nd and the 16th.
Steven Chats with a Ghost
Please visit the website for
tour days and times, as well as for additional information and programs. All
tours leave from the site of the Old-Port at the corner of De Callière Street and de la Commune Street. Tickets are also
available on the evening prior to departure from 7:30 pm at the ticket office located at 360
St-François-Xavier.
 The Old Montréal Ghost
360 St-François-Xavier
Vieux-Montréal, QC
Canada
Telephone: +1-514-844-4021
Toll-Free:
1-800-363-4021
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Website: www.FantomMontreal.com
La Ronde Amusement Park
What would summer be for a
teen without a trip to an amusement park? We visited La
Ronde, part of Six Flags, which is Eastern Canada's largest
amusement park, located on Sainte-Hélène Island in the Parc Jean-Drapeau, a short
distance from downtown and easily accessible by subway, as cars are not allowed
on the island.
La Ronde Roller Coaster
Built in 1967, La Ronde
offers more than 40 rides and attractions including a beast of a roller coaster
called "Goliath" that is billed as "one of North America's highest and fastest
roller coasters." This ride lives up to its name and is definitely not for the
faint of heart.
La Ronde Wild Ride
Not to fear, there are rides
appropriate for all ages, as well as games, shows, and food-courts. Visit the
La Ronde website for hours and information.
 La Ronde
2 Chemin Macdonald, Île Sainte-Hélène
Montréal, QC H3C 6A3
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-397-2000
Website: www.LaRonde.com
Churches, Museums,
Attractions, and Culture
We visited the Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours,
also called the Sailors Church, built in 1771, the oldest stone chapel
in Old Montréal, that is easily distinguished by the large statue of the Virgin
Mary on the roof that faces the harbor.
Chapelle
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
The interior features a
hand-painted ceiling and many carved replica ships hanging from the vault of
the ceiling that were gifts from sailors asking for protection during voyages.
Interesting to note, is the modern container ship located in the front of the
chapel as well as the older ships, as sailors continue this tradition.
Carved Replica Ship
Also of note are the stained
glass windows depicting the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary by D. Adolphe
Beaulieu (1910), metal heart votive offerings, and the tomb of Saint Marguerite
Bourgeoys, founder of Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours.
Musée Marguerite Bourgeoys
There is also an interesting
museum (Musée Marguerite Bourgeoys) on the premises dedicated to the
founder, Marguerite Bourgeoys. Admission is charged. Please visit the website for details.
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
400, rue Saint-Paul Est
Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 1H4
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-282-8670
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Website: www.Marguerite-Bourgeoys.com
Montréal was the home of the 1976
Summer Olympic Games, and we took a very interesting guided tour of the Olympic Stadium. For those
interested in having an "Olympic" experience, visitors may pay an additional
fee to use the swimming pool and other exercise facilities.
Olympic Village
Stadium Tours are conducted daily in English during high season
(mid-June to beginning of September) on the hour beginning at 10:00 am with the last tour of the
day at 5:00 pm. During low
season (fall-winter) there are 5 bilingual tours daily at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:30
pm, 2:30 pm,
and 3:30 pm. Admission is
charged: Adults: $8.00, Seniors and Students: $6.00, Children (5-17): $4.00,
and Children (4 and under): Free.
Steven Touring Olympic Swimming Pool
We also rode the funicular to
the top of the Montréal Tower, the highest inclined tower in
the world with an impressive height of 575 feet (175 meters) with a 45-degree
angle. To provide a point of comparison, the angle of the Tower of Pisa is only 5 degrees. After a 2-minute
ride to the Observatory at the top of the tower, we were rewarded with
spectacular 360-degree views of Montréal, the Olympic Village, and the Laurentian Mountains.
Montréal Tower and Stadium
The Montréal Tower is open daily during
high season (mid-June until Labor Day - beginning of September) from 9:00 am until 7:00 pm. During the low season, (Labor Day -
beginning of September to mid-June) the tower is open daily from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission is charged: Adults: $15.00,
Seniors and Students: $11.25, Children (5-17): $7.50, and Children (4 and
under): Free.
Olympic Park
4141, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montréal, QC H1V 3N7
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514 252-4141
Toll-Free: 1-877 997-0919
Fax:
+1-514 252-0372
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Website: www.ParcOlympique.ca
The Jardin Botanique de Montréal (Montréal Botanical Garden) is a lovely oasis located just a few minutes from the
Olympic Park and downtown. Although gardening may not typically rank high with
young teens, the Montréal Botanical Garden is hardly a typical
garden.
Jardin Botanique de Montréal
 The garden, founded in 1936,
has a collection of over 21,000 taxa, which include 11,000 different
species of plants, and another 10,000 hybrids. Ranked
as one of the top botanical gardens in the world, there is much to explore
including its 10 greenhouses, Alpine Garden, Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden,
Perennial Garden, Rose Garden, Shade Garden, Court of the Senses especially
designed for the visually impaired to experience plants through the sense of
taste, smell, touch, and sound; and so much more. There is a free-mini train
that circles the garden and makes frequent stops with commentary in English and
French to enhance your visit.
The Jardin Botanique de
Montréal (Montréal Botanical Garden) is open Tuesday through Sunday from
November 1st until May 14thth until September 9th
the garden is open daily from 9:00 am
until 6:00 pm; September 10thst from 9:00
am until 9:00 pm.
Visit the website for additional information. from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm; from May 15
until October 31.
Jardin Botanique de Montréal
Admission is charged. Low
Season Admission (November through mid-May): Adults: $14.00, Age 65+ and
Students: $10.50. Ages 5-17: $7.00, Ages 2-4: $2.00, Under 2: Free. High Season
Admission: Mid-May until the end of October: Adults: $16.50, Age 65+ and
Students: $12.50. Ages 5-17 : $8.25, Ages 2-4: $2.50, Under 2: Free.
Jardin Botanique de Montréal (Montréal Botanical Garden)
4101 rue Sherbrooke Est
(east)
Montréal, QC H1X 2B2
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-872-1400
Website: www.MuseumsNature.ca
We visited the Musée d'Art
Contemporain located in the heart of downtown on rue Saint-Catherine
Ouest where we saw the exhibition of works by Canadian abstract artist Paul-Emile
Borduas (1905-1960) + François Lacasse, Guy Pellerin, Roland
Poulin, and Irene F. Whittome. The exhibition featured some of the
highlights of the collection of 123 works consisting of 72 paintings, 50 works
on paper, and a sculpture by Paul-Emile Borduas dating from the early 1920s
until his death in Paris in 1960. We had the good fortune to
arrive just as a gallery tour was beginning which provided additional insight
into this talented artist.
Musée d'Art
Contemporain
The Musée d'Art
Contemporain is open Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 am - 6:00
pm, and Wednesday from 11:00
am - 9:00 pm.
The museum is closed Mondays, with the exception of public holidays. Admission:
Adults: $8.00, Seniors (60+): $6.00, Students (30 and under with Student ID):
$4.00, Family: (maximum 4 persons including at least 1 adult with adolescents
aged 12 to 17): $16.00, Children under 12 and members: Free, and Wednesday
evenings from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm: Free.
Musée d'Art Contemporain
185, rue Saint-Catherine
Ouest (west at the corner of Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, QC Canada
H2X 3X5
Telephone:
+1-514-847-6226
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Website: www.macm.org
We visited the hands-on Centre des Sciences de Montréal
(Montréal Science Centre) where we enjoyed experiencing the many
exhibits that make learning fun. In addition to two floors of exhibitions,
there is also an IMAX Theatre.
Steven at Centre des Sciences de
Montréal
The Centre des Sciences de
Montréal is open Monday - Friday from 9:00
am - 4:00 pm,
and Saturday - Sunday from 10:00 am
- 5:00 pm. Admission
prices vary according to program. Please check their website for information.
 Centre des Sciences de
Montréal
Located at the end of
Boulevard Saint-Laurent (Pier King Edward)
Montréal, QC
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-496-4629
Toll-Free:
1-877-496-4724
Website: www.MontrealScienceCentre.com
Love solving puzzles? Kids of
all ages may enjoy Shed 16 Labyrinth, which
kept us enthralled for over 90-minutes as we followed clues to find our way
through an intricate indoor maze. We climbed over obstacles, slid down tunnel
slides, and came to many dead ends in the maze before finally finding our way
out laughing all the way.
Shed 16 Labyrinth is open
from May 15 until June 23 on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays from 11:30 am until 5:30 pm; from June 24 until August 22 Shed 16
is open daily from 11:00 am
to 9:00 pm; and from
August 23 to October 8 on Saturdays, Sundays and official holidays from 11:30 am until 5:30 pm.
Shed 16 Labyrinth
Halloween Special: Saturdays,
Sundays and official holidays from October 9 to 31from 11:30 am until 5:30 p.m. Extreme Halloween:
Fridays and Saturdays on October 22, 23, 29, and 30 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Admission (Ages 16+): $18.00
Admission is charged. Adults
(Ages 18-59): $ 14.00, Seniors (60+): $13.00, Teens (13-17): $13, Children
(4-12): $10.50, Children (3 and under): Free. Family Packages (Family of 3):
$34.50, (Family of 4): $44, (Family of 5): $53.50. Check their website for
complete listing of programs.
Shopping
Down the street from Chapelle
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours in Old Montréal is the Marché Bonsecours, built in
the Classical Revival style circa 1847, which was the former site of city hall
until 1878, and is designated as one of Canada's heritage sites. We enjoyed
browsing through the many shops that featured high-quality Québec artisan
crafts.
Old Montréal
We also enjoyed tasting and
purchasing the many artisanal maple products from the vendors located in front
of the Marché Bonsecours.
The Marché Bonsecours
opens at 10:00 am and with
varying closing hours according to the season. From April 1 - June 23, and
September 5 - December 31, it is open Sunday - Thursday until 6:00 pm, and on Friday and Saturday
until 9:00 pm; daily from
June 24 - September 4 until 9:00 pm;
and from January 1 - March 31, it is open daily until 6:00 pm.
Marché Bonsecours
350, rue Saint-Paul Est
Vieux-Montréal, QC
Canada
Telephone: +1-514-872-7730
Website: www.MarcheBonSecours.qc.ca
We strolled through Old
Montréal and soaked up the cobblestone atmosphere, browsed in the many shops,
purchased more maple products once Steven discovered the discovered the
delicious hard maple syrup candies, and also made time for some quality bench
time to relax and enjoy dishes of maple syrup sweetened ice cream.
Stained Glass Art in Underground
We experienced downtown
shopping on Rue Sainte-Catherine the longest shopping street in North
America, and when a torrential afternoon rainstorm hit, we simply laughed and
headed indoors to continue shopping in Montréal's all-weather underground,
which covers over 20 miles (33 kms) with excellent shopping throughout.
Where to Dine
The Montréal culinary scene
is richly diverse with family-friendly restaurants that have menus that will
appeal to even the finickiest of eaters.
We had a very tasty lunch at Boccacino's Restaurant-Bar
where the ambience was comfortable and inviting with wood tables flanked
with wood and black leather chairs, wood and marble floor, and brick walls.
Boccacino's Restaurant-Bar
 Boccacino's Restaurant-Bar
features interesting appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, grilled
items, and specialty main courses. Steven enjoyed a healthy but hearty Manzanillo
sandwich made with grilled chicken, melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mixed peppers,
avocados, spicy mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes served on grilled baguette
bread accompanied by a mountain of crispy french fries.
I had a lovely light lunch of
a salad made with grilled shrimp, mixed field greens, cherry tomatoes, sliced
red peppers, sliced strawberries, raspberries, and sliced almonds, with a poppy
seed dressing.
Grilled Shrimp Salad
Boccacino's is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Boccacino's Restaurant-Bar
1251 McGill College Avenue
Montréal, QC H3B 2Y4
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-861-5742
Fax:
+1-514-861-1534
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Website: www.Boccacinos.com
We also had a delicious lunch
at Jardin
Nelson located in the heart of Old Montréal while listening to a jazz
duo. The open-air courtyard restaurant has the feel of New Orleans with its stone and steel girder
walls decorated with a plethora of beautiful hanging flower baskets. Large
canvas umbrellas and retractable awnings provided shelter from sun and rain yet
allow a glimpse of the sky. Square tables flanked French-style slatted folding
chairs on the stone floor.
Jardin Nelson
 Jardin Nelson features a
selection of large filled crêpes, salads, pasta, pizza, and main courses.
Steven had a pork filet crêpe made with sweet batter, and filled with sliced
pork filet, fresh tomato, red onion, black Kalamata olives, cheddar,
mozzarella, feta cheese, and tzatziki sauce accompanied by a salad made with
julienne zucchini, cabbage, and dried cranberries.
I had a Newburg crêpe made
with sweet batter and filled with Newburg sauce, lobster, scampies, shrimps,
scallops, mozzarella, and cheddar cheese, also accompanied with the salad.
Live Jazz at Jardin Nelson
 Jardin Nelson features live jazz music from noon until late evening and is open from
mid-April until the end of April from Thursday through Sunday with service from
11:30 am. From May 1st
until the end of September, the restaurant is open daily from 11:30 am weekdays and from 10:00 am on Saturdays, Sundays, and
public holidays. From October until Thanksgiving, Jardin Nelson is open from
Thursday until Sunday. Consult their website for additional information.
Jardin Nelson
407 Place Jacques-Cartier
Vieux-Montréal, QC H2Y 3B1
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-861-5731
Fax:
+1-514-861-5733
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Website: www.JardinNelson.com
We had dinner at Pizzedelic, a cozy and intimate
restaurant located in Old Montréal where the ambience features exposed brick
walls graced with large framed black and white photographs, and the culinary
focus is of course, pizza with thin and flaky crusts. They also have a nice
selection of pastas, salads, and main courses.
Prosciutto and Rocket Pizza
Pizzas are square and come in
two sizes, small and large, and as a point of reference, the small size filled
a large plate. Steven had a tempting rocket pizza made with prosciutto,
arugula, balsamic vinaigrette, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
California Shrimp Pizza
I had a delicious California shrimp pizza made with black
tiger shrimp, sundried tomatoes, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, white wine,
feta, and pesto.
Pizzedelic is open for lunch and diner.
Pizzedelic
39 Notre-Dame West
Montréal, QC H2Y 1S5
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-286-1200
Fax:
+1-514-288-2184
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Website: www.Pizzedelic-Montreal.com
We also had dinner at Reuben's Deli-Steaks-Desserts,
established in 1976, located in the heart of downtown where the ambience is
comfortable and the focus is on smoked meat, and large deli-type gourmet
sandwiches. They also have a nice selection of salads, seafood, steaks and
chops, charbroiled chicken, burgers, pizza, and pasta. Portions are generous.
Steven continued his healthy
eating with a gorgeous teriyaki beef salad made with grilled peppered strip
loin with teriyaki sauce served on a bed of mixed field greens, with baby corn,
bean sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, and shredded carrots tossed in sesame oil
vinaigrette, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.
Teriyaki Beef Salad
I had a lovely 10-ounce grilled
salmon that was drizzled with lemon and olive oil and served with mixed grilled
vegetables and wild rice pilaf.
Grilled Salmon
Reuben's
Deli-Steaks-Desserts is open for
lunch and dinner.
Reuben's Deli-Steaks-Desserts
1116 Sainte-Catherine Street West
Montréal, QC H3B 1H4
Canada
Telephone:
+1-514-866-1029
Fax:
+1-514-871-2457
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Website: www.ReubensDeli.com
After a fabulous long
weekend, we traveled back to the airport in style once again with Allanté
Limousine Service. After checking-in at the airport and passing through
Customs, we boarded the Air Canada flight en-route for LaGuardia
Airport (LGA) in New York
with our luggage filled with souvenirs of our trip, and our hearts filled with
wonderful family vacation memories to last a lifetime.
Steven M. Argen's Comments on the Trip: "I had the coolest trip with my aunt to Montréal. We
did so much, jet boating, which was a blast, we went through a huge labyrinth,
we toured the city, and we went to a science museum with lots of great
exhibits.
Steven Sampling Québec Maple Syrup Products
The food was also amazing,
mile-high salads, meat pizzas, and pork-filled crêpes. There were also so many
delicious maple products, which I enjoyed sampling as many as I could. Montréal
was a great place to visit, there were fun things for everyone, whether you are
a kid or an adult, and I hope to return again!"
Important Information for Montréal:
The currency of Canada
is the Canadian Dollar (CAD). As of July 2010, the exchange rate was 1 US
Dollar (USD) to 1.04 Canadian Dollar, and 1 (EUR) to 1.32 Canadian Dollar
(CAD). The Canadian Dollar is divided into 100 cents, with coin denominations
of .01, .05, .10, and .25, 1 dollar, and 2 dollar coins; bank note
denominations are: 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars.
Electricity is 110 volts/60
cycles, which is used throughout North America.
Bring a converter if your appliances do not have dual voltage and plug adapters
if traveling from outside North America.
French is the official
language of Montréal, and while many people speak English, it is always helpful
to have some basic language knowledge when traveling.
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Basic Vocabulary
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English
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French
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Do you speak English?
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Parlez-vous anglais?
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I do not understand
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Je ne comprends pas.
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Hello
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Bonjour
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Good-bye
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Au
revoir
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Good evening
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Bonsoir
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Good night
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Bonne nuit
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Please
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S'il vous plaît
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Excuse me
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excusez-moi
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I would like
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Je voudrais
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Thank you
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Merci/Merci beaucoup
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You're Welcome
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de rien
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Yes/No
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Oui/Non
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Where is?
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Oû est?
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Airplane
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avion
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Airport
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l'aéroport
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Boat/Ferry
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bateau
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Bus
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autobus
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Hotel
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hôtel
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Taxi
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taxi
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Ticket
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billet
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Train
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train
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Train station
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gare ferrovaire
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Here/There
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ici/là
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Close/far
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près/loin
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Right/left/straight ahead
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à droit/à gauche/tout droit
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How much is it?
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Combien?
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The price?
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Le prix?
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Open/Closed
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ouverte/ferme
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Time
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Temps
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Monday
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lundi
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Tuesday
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mardi
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Wednesday
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mercredi
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Thursday
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jeudi
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Friday
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vedredi
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Saturday
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samedi
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Sunday
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dimanche
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Morning/Day/Night
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matin/jour/nuit
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Today/Tomorrow
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aujourd'hui/demain
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Health
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Santé
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Back
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au dos
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Dentist
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dentiste
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Doctor
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médecin
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Fever
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fèvre
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Flu
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la grippe
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Headache
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mal de tête
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Help!
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Au secours!
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Hospital
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hôpital
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Ill
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Mal
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Pharmacy
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pharmacie
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Stomach
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au ventre
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Throat
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à la gorge
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Restaurant
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Restaurant
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Breakfast
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petite déjeuner
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Lunch
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déjeuner
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Dinner
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dîner
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Bread
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pain
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Butter
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beurre
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Beef
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boeuf
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Cheese
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fromage
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Chicken
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pulet
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Clams
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palourdes
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Cod
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morue
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Crab
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crabe
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Duck
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canard
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Eggs
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œufs
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Fish
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poisson
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Lamb
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agneau
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Lobster
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homard
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Meat
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viande
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Oysters
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huîtres
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Pork
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porc
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Poultry
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volaille
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Prawns
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crevettes
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Salad
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salade
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Salmon
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saumon
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Seafood
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fruits de mer
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Scallops
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pétancles
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Shrimp
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crevettes
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Tuna
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thon
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Vegetables
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légumes
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Vegetarian
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végétarien
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The check
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l'addition
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Dessert
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Dessert
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Cake
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gâteau
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Ice cream
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glace
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Pastry
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pâtisserie
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Pie
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tarte
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Beverages
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Boissons
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Coffee
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café
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Tea
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thé
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Ice
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glaçons
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Juice
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jus
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Lemon
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citron
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Milk
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lait
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Sugar
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sucre
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Water/Mineral Water
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eau/eau minérale
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Beer
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bière
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Wine
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vin
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Read other articles on Montréal
in the Destinations, Hotels and Resorts, Adventures, Arts, Restaurants, and Chefs' Recipes sections.
 For more information on Montréal,
please visit the websites: www.Tourism-Montreal.org, www.QuebecRegion.com,
and www.BonjourQuebec.com.
For information on Air
Canada, please visit the website: www.AirCanada.com or contact them at
1-888-247-2262.
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