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The subway system is quite good.  Look for the signs that say "METRO" with an
arrow pointing downwards.  The bus?  I'm not sure, I've never taken the bus
in Montreal.  I'm pretty sure there is a Metro station very near the bus
station which is almost downtown.

I'm afraid I don't have a phone # for tourist info, but here are some things
to do in Montreal:

	o Expos ball game at the Olympic stadium

	o Water slides and amusement park on St-Helene Island (the water
	  slides are supposed to be among the best in the world).  I've been
	  a couple of times and enjoyed it.  You can easily get to St-Helene
	  Island by Metro.

	o Visit the old Montreal.

	o Good restaurants where you can bring your own wine on Prince-Arthur
	  street.

Hope that helps.

/M

         
         Hi,
              
              Thanks for your reply.  I got a call today from a very 
              nice lady in the Mill with lots of Montreal info.
         
              Also I have a Quebec Tourist Info number in Boston 
              (617)723-3366.
         
              The Canada Tourist Info number in Boston is 
              (617)523-1731.
         
         
         
         Thanks,
         
         
         Bryan

    A great city ... enjoy!

    Yes, the main bus station is directly above the Berri de Montigny
    metro station.
    
    Don't forget the old port, Jacques Cartier Square, they are in the
    old montreal district.  
    
    Also, McGill University, Univ of Montreal, Mount Royal (complete
    with huge cross, nice park, lake, carriage rides, etc), St Joseph's 
    oratory, Jazz clubs (le soleil levant), clubs featuring sing-alongs
    of french pop and folk songs on rue St. Denis (called boites a chanson)
    pop/rock clubs (club soda, le spectrum).  How about a tour of the
    olympic facilities (also on the metro line), and a dip in the olympic
    pool?  Explore Ile Ste Helene, also on the metro, former expo site, now
    a park, with old fort, rowing basin, a picturesque island in the middle
    of the St. Lawrence.  Also at the far end of Ile St. Helene is an
    amusement park from the expo days, called La Ronde.  Fun!
    
    Food: Try Dunn's for cheesecake, Schwartz' deli for montreal smoked
    meat, and Fairmont bagel bakery for incredible, authentic bagels.
    
    Bon voyage
    Pieter

Berri de Montigny is now known as Berri-UQAM on most maps.

(UQAM = Univerity of Quebec at Montreal.)

/john

BTW.

Schwart's deli is on St. Laurent st. which is near and parallel to St. Denis st.

Don't miss it.  On the way there, take the Prince Arthur st. route.

The smoked meat is worth it.

/Mario

    
    Any information on the Montreal Jazz Festival ?
    
    Is it his weekend ?  
    
    Any information on the performers and locations ?
    
    Thanks,
    
    /Adil.

    I will be staying at a B&B in the Latin Quarter of Montreal over Easter
    weekend. I was wondering if there are specific things to do/see in the
    Latin Quarter, how far is it to Vieux Montreal, is it a safe area for
    strolling, etc. I don't have the actual address of the B&B yet, just
    know its in the Latin Quarter.
    
    Thanks
    Debbie
    

    Re:.8
      The B&B is on Laval St., across from St. Louis Square. Is this near a
    Metro station?
    
    Thanks
    Debbie