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The Budget Destination Guide:
Montreal, Canada
Why the World Loves Montreal: Montreal from an Ex-Pat's Point of View
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In one sentence: Montreal is a must visit in Canada. Wearing the title of Canada�s Cultural Capital, the city boasts some of North America�s finest dining, world famous arts and music festivals, and the most outstanding and unrivalled nightlife north of New York City on the continent. Hailed as the bastion of European culture and mentality in Canada, Montreal�s French foundations and anglo-Canadian cast meld together into a vibrant metropolis that has earned its laurels. Fortunately, for travelers to Montreal, this taste of Europe does not come with a European price tag- so here�s your Montreal budget travel guide to one of the best things Canada has to offer.
Montreal is located on the Island of Montreal sitting on the St Lawrence river. With a population of over 1.6 million people, this primarily French speaking city is located in the southwest corner of the province of Quebec; neatly situated five hours drive east of Toronto, five hours north of New York city, five hours from Boston, and a mere forty-five minutes from Vermont. With an abundance of winter sports close at hand at Mont Tremblant as well as other winter festivals, and summers filled with world-class music and comedy festivals, Montreal truly is a destination for all seasons.
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Getting to Montreal
By Air
There are two airports in Montreal- the first, and the primary passenger airport is Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport. The Second, Montr�al-Mirabel International Airport, which had once been envisioned as Montreal�s premiere airport, now serves almost exclusively cargo related flights.
Servicing over one hundred destinations worldwide Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport offers one of the largest duty free shops in North America.
The airport is a quick 20 minute ride from the city by cab, though the Soci�t� de transport de Montr�al (Montreal Transportation Society � STM) does provide public transport to and from the airport. Visit their link above for more information.
By Rail
With VIA Rail headquarters located in Montreal, travel to and from Montreal by train is easy. Connected Canada wide by VIA rail train services, and serving Toronto and Quebec City destinations daily, Montreal is easily accessible. In addition to this Amtrack�s Adirondack route services to and from Montreal regularly.
All of these services are available at the central train station, located at 895 de la Gauchetiere West, underneath Montreal�s historic and luxurious Queen Elizabeth Hotel.
By Road
Buses to and from Montreal are a budget wise move. With cheap bus tickets to and from Montreal all time, the bus is always a prudent consideration for those traveling on a tighter budget.
The bus station is easily found at Berri Uqam Station, 505 boul. de Maisonneuve E- for more information call the Station Centrale d'autobus Montr�al at 514 842-2281.
Because of its proximity to the United States and Ontario, Montreal is easily accessible by major highways. Visiting the Transport Quebec website should provide you with up to date information on road accessibility and conditions in and around Montreal.
Where to Stay In Montreal
Accomodations in montreal range from five-star, world famous hotels like Hotel Le St. James and the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel to the student-budget hostels and dorms like Le G�te du Plateau Mont-Royal Le G�te du Plateau Mont-Royal. Seasonality affects rates and availabilities, so it is best to check ahead. This is compounded by the fact that Montreal hosts some of the world�s finest international academic institutions, and summer graduation time teems with out-of-towners as well as those making pilgrimage to some of the best music festivals in North America, like the Montreal Jazz Fest.
Check out the official Tourism Montreal website for a clear and searchable database of the plethora of Montreal accommodation types and price-ranges available for your trip.
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