"Montreal, Quebec!" Montreal by jamiesno


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Welcome to my Montreal page. I have been to Montreal a couple of times now. Once as part of my honeymoon and several times as stop over trips to other destinations.

It is one of my favorite cities, it is lively, the people are very european in nature and I have enjoyed ever visit so far immensely!

The name of the city of Montreal derives from mont Réal, an orthographic variant introduced either in French, or by an Italian map maker ("Mount Royal" is monte Reale in Italian). The name had been unofficially applied to the city, formerly Ville-Marie, by the 18th century.

Mount Royal (French: mont Royal) is a mountain on the Island of Montreal, immediately north of downtown Montréal, Québec, Canada, the city to which it gave its name.

Thoughts on Montreal

Without a doubt one of Canada's best cities and one of my own favorites.

You'll enjoy the old port area, Montreal is considered one of Canada's most european cities. The shopping is great here.

Probably another reason I like Montreal so much is the fact I am an avid Montreal Canadiens (Habs) fan. Canada's best hockey team winning more Stanley Cups than anyone else in the world. The numbers don't lie!!

The downtown of Montreal is also very entertaining and you'll notice the overall atmosphere is simply different here in Montreal!

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:The atmosphere, history and the Habs!
  • Cons:None really but knowing french would be cool!
  • In a nutshell:A great atmosphere in the air!
  • Last visit to Montreal: Jan 2002
  • Intro Updated Oct 27, 2005
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  • babu59 Jan 10, 2007 at 11:58 AM Report Abuse

    THE house of Pierre Trudeau is the one next to it (left side in the right theres a park). You have PART of the house in that picture...lol its funny we all make the same mistake. I know one of his son, Sasha Trudeau lives there now. Hope this will help.

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    cjg1 Jan 10, 2007 at 11:56 AM Report Abuse

    Hi. I'm told the home you meant to get is the one on the left of your pic. Although everyone seems to think this is it.

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    catalysta Dec 22, 2005 at 8:15 AM Report Abuse

    Great job on a lovely city, Jamie! Crescent Street looks totally fun...Wendy

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    wcph Aug 28, 2005 at 5:41 PM Report Abuse

    Very nice page and photos.

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    windsorgirl Apr 3, 2005 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

    Hey Jamie, long time no see. I'm sure your new son is keeping you busy! I'll have a brief stopover in Montreal this July, hopefully I'll be able to use a tip or two from your pages, thanks!

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    freya_heaven Mar 27, 2005 at 12:09 PM Report Abuse

    Very enjoyable page Jamie, thanks. Love the basilica photo on your travelogue. So many great places to explore in Canada! (~_~)

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    antistar Jan 6, 2005 at 5:35 AM Report Abuse

    I almost came to work in Montreal, and I may yet still. Nice pictures and informative tips!

  • madamx Dec 30, 2004 at 6:19 PM Report Abuse

    Hey, where are the shopping tips? ;o) Great overview of the city, Jamie -- will have to return to Montreal again, it's been to long. ~ Helen

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    easyoar Dec 29, 2004 at 10:46 AM Report Abuse

    I thought you were going to miss the Olympic Stadium for a minute... I've had one of Bens Sandwiches - great ;-) As for the warning, surely it's better NOT to look up ?!? On the head is better than in the face...

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    ezaguryk Dec 25, 2004 at 12:57 PM Report Abuse

    Hey!!!!!! how was you night!!!!! hope that excelent..........did you recived amny present ja ja ja ja ja ja ja ja

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