City Information
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Montreal Dorval International Airport is 24 km from the city, a 7-hr flight from London. Montreal Mirabel, 56 km from the city, is just for cargo and charters. Both airports have all the usual banking and catering facilities plus duty-free shops and car hire operators.

Airport to City Transportation
Dorval 
The journey from Dorval by taxi takes about 30 mins and costs approximately C$28. La Québecoise bus service costs C$11 one way to downtown and C$19.75 return: it runs every 30 mins from 0700 to 0100. It’s best to reserve bus tickets through your travel agent to avoid taxes. 
Mirabel 
From Mirabel, allow 45-50 mins journey time by taxi and expect to pay up to C$70. Fares on La Québecoise bus are C$20 one way and C$30 return, though its schedule changes daily. As at Dorval, it’s best to reserve a bus ticket through your traval agent. 
Orientation
Montreal borders the St Lawrence River, which runs almost north to south, though Montrealers refer to it as east to west. The city is dominated by Mont-Royal, and the population is mostly Francophone. However, most are bilingual in French and English, so the actual language balance is more even. North (on Montreal terms) of Mont Royal is the wealthy neighbourhood of Outremont, home to the city’s well-to-do Francophone contingent, while in the south, Westmount is where the affluent Anglophone community resides. Downtown is centred around the crossing of Rue Ste-Catherine and Rue Peel, south of Mont-Royal. Vieux Montréal is the old city, established in 1642 on the riverbank and now the well-preserved domain of businesses and banks. 
On cold winter days, visitors may prefer to head underground to see the city centre’s Ville Souterraine. This underground world makes it possible to check into your hotel, lunch, shop, see a movie, attend a concert, conduct business, go shopping and have a swim, all without ever having to venture out into the icy weather above. Over time, the major new developments have eventually been joined up in this massive maze. 
Excursions
North of Montreal, the Laurentians is a sought-after vacation destination complete with mountains, lakes, storybook villages and a plethora of year-round activities. In winter months, Montrealers flock to Saint-Sauveur and Mont Tremblant for skiing, snowshoeing, skidooing and – especially – the après ski party atmosphere. In summertime, it’s frequented by boating, hiking and golfing enthusiasts. Most popular of all may be autumn, when tourists and locals visit in droves to admire the spectacular colours of the maple trees. 
Limocar Laurentides runs a bus service to the Laurentians, departing from the Voyageur terminus: 505 Blvd De Maisonneuve E, Montreal. It stops in most towns of the Laurentians. 
Situated some 80 km east of Montreal, the Eastern Townships takes in some of Quebec’s most picturesque countryside. It sprawls across 13,100 sq km of mountains, forests, rolling farmland, sparkling lakes (Memphrémagog, Massawippi) and well-known tourist centres (Bromont, Magog/Orford, North Hatley). It also boasts an astounding variety of activities: cycling, horseback riding, antiquing, summer theatre, golf, skiing and so on. 
Autocar National Ltd runs a bus service to the Eastern Townships, departing from the Voyageur terminus, 505 Blvd De Maisonneuve E, Montreal. It stops in most towns in the Eastern Townships.
Getting Around
Taxis can be hailed in the street or found ranked outside hotels and terminals. Most short trips downtown cost about C$5. Watch out for the cab drivers if you’re on foot (the joke is they’re like New York cabbies with blindfolds on). In fact, be very careful in general, even if you have the right of way or are standing at a pedestrian crossing. 
STCUM runs the Metro and bus network. Four underground lines traverse the city, with the gaps in between being serviced by some 175 bus routes. Tickets are interchangeable on both systems and are priced at C$2 per trip. Tourist cards are available at C$7 per day, C$14 for three days, or $13.50 for a week. Transfer machines are located just inside the turnstiles at each station. The Montreal Metro is one of the most spectacular transport systems in the world – clean and quiet, characterized by hundreds of colorful murals, stained-glass windows and ceramic designs that adorn the network’s 65 stations. 
For a touch of tourist romance, horse-drawn carriages (calèches) can be hired for a tour of Old Montreal-Mont Royal. Pleasant, too, is a harbour cruise for some fine views of the city. Several companies run tours, and tickets can be bought from kiosks in the Quai de l’Horloge or at main hotels. 
What to see
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts: One of the country's oldest and most important art institutions, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has a permanent collection extending from antiquity to the present day. A wide-ranging schedule of temporary exhibitions greatly contributes to the museum's reputation. 1379-80 Sherbrooke St W. Metro: Peel/Guy-Concordia. 
Casino de Montréal: Of interest to gamblers and non-gamblers alike, the latter for the stately gardens and graceful interiors. Located on Ile Notre-Dame, it accommodates 5,000 people, with 112 gaming tables and 2,700 slot machines, a private dining room, five restaurants and a snack bar. Full conference/banqueting facilities are available, including boardrooms and an executive dining room. 1 Ave du Casino. Metro: Ile St-Hélène. Free admission and parking. From May to Oct, there’s a free shuttle from Dorchester Sq, on the hour from 1200-2300. 
Montreal Biodôme: Montreal’s only environmental museum, the Biodôme brings together four natural ecosystems in a single space. Inside, experience the natural habitats of birds, mammals and fish: tropical forest, Laurentian forest, the Saint-Laurent marine environment and even the polar world. Wander through rocky landscapes, waterfalls, majestic trees and more. 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Av. Parking at 3000 Viau St. Metro: Viau.  
Château Ramezay Museum: Built in 1705 for Claude de Ramezay, this fabulous palace was home to the city’s royal French governors before being taken over by the British. In 1775, the Americans invaded and used the château as their HQ. Benjamin Franklin stayed here for a time. In 1895, it was converted to a museum and today it houses numerous artefacts dating back to the 18c. Do go and see the original vaults and kitchens in the cellar. 280 Rue Notre-Dame, east of Place Jacques-Cartier. Metro: Champ-de-Mars. 
Maison de Sir Georges-Etienne Cartier: Two houses, both restored to their original 1860 Victorian appearance. One contains an exhibition devoted to his career, the other traces the life and times of the Father of Canada’s Confederation in 1867. 458 Rue Notre-Dame E.  
Montreal Insectarium: The world’s most beautiful and exotic insects find a home at the Montreal Insectarium, located on the grounds of the Botanical Garden. From tiny butterflies to beetles the size of a phone book, this impressive collection –- including many live specimens – is not for the squeamish. For the truly adventurous, on-site chefs offer tastings of a few deep-fried specimens. 
Marché Bonsecours: One of old Montreal’s landmarks, this was built mid-19c to accommodate a public market, concerts and exhibitions, as well as the City Hall and early Canadian Parliament. The fine, neo-classical architecture is reminiscent of ancient Greece. Fancy boutiques, galleries, restaurant and modern grocery store. 
Notre-Dame Basilica: Built between 1824 and 1829, Notre-Dame Basilica features a magnificent interior, complete with sculpted wood, gold leaf, paintings, sculptures and stained-glass windows. Throughout the year, the majestic sound of the symphonic organ, created by the renowned Casavant firm in Saint-Hyacinthe (Quebec), can be heard during religious ceremonies. The eastern wall of the apse is dominated by an imposing bronze altarpiece designed by Canadian sculptor Charles Daudelin.
Montreal Canadiens at the Forum: Ice hockey is massive in Canada, and nowhere more so than in Montreal, where the Canadiens are the Manchester Utd of the sport. They regularly play in front of 20,000 baying fans and have won the Stanley Cup a record 24 times since 1929. The North American hockey season runs from Oct to May. Nicknamed Les Habitants, the team are the toast of the city and a visit to the Centre Molson for a home game is a real thrill (visitors should have no trouble in getting tickets).  
Ville Souterraine (Underground Montreal): This futuristic subterranean metropolis was conceived in the 50s as a full-service, underground city, where Montrealers could go about their day-to-day business without having to venture outside due to adverse weather conditions. The first of these all-purpose complexes – Place Ville-Marie – was designed by I M Pei in 1962, and 17 others have followed, all interconnected by the Metro and 29 km of walkways. It contains residential, business and recreational units, plus access to street-level shops, hotels, restaurants, cinemas, apartment blocks, banks and bus stops. 
World Trade Center: An architectural success, fusing historic buildings with post-modern indoor courts. The focal point is the Ruelle des Fortifications, a 600ft glass-covered passage that follows the original line of the old city walls. Its interior is flooded with natural light picked up by a magnificent granite reflecting pool.  
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The best place to shop is in the complexes of Underground Montreal. This network of below-street-level malls contains some 2,000 shops, 250 restaurants, eight hotels, numerous banks, sports facilities and cinemas. Place Ville-Marie alone houses well over 100 boutiques, and the vast Cours de la Place, an elaborate art deco food hall. From here, walkways connect to the nearby Place Bonaventure (125 shops) and Place du Canada, both notable for their excellent shopping and fine choice of restaurants and bars. 
Above ground, hit the Rue Sherbrooke for the best of fashion, art and luxury designer items. The Rue Crescent has upmarket boutiques, hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs, pavement cafés – there’s always a party atmosphere. Rue St-Laurent majors in funky, style-guru kit, particularly budget and charity garb, off-the-wall clothing and accessories – for more traditional menswear, go to Rue Peel. 
If you’ve got an hour or so to kill and fancy a browse, rummage through the antique shops on Rue Notre-Dame between Guy and Atwater. Prices fluctuate alarmingly, but the odd bargain can still be rooted out. For a one-stop-shop extravaganza, head for Montreal’s famous department store – La Baie. 
Where to walk
Montreal is an ideal city for walking. Its layout is disciplined, making it easy to navigate. The main areas of historical interest are the Latin Quarter and the Old Port, both harbouring vibrant street scenes and plenty of excellent and tempting restaurants. 
Much of the Old Port was recently developed into a huge outdoor entertainment centre with bike lanes, pleasure cruisers, IMAX cinema and myriad Covent Garden-style street acts. It also hosts cultural festivals and a great flea market at the weekend. 
During clement weather, a brisk walk up the 765-ft Mont Royal to the Belvédère is recommended, but it is a good climb and comfortable walking shoes are required. To get there from downtown, walk up the Rue Peel to the car park in the Parc du Mont-Royal, then follow a path to the summit. Montreal was named after its mountain, first climbed in 1535 by the great Jacques Cartier. With its large wooded parks, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, the designer of New York’s Central Park, it is one of the most popular green spaces in the city. Either walk to the top or take a trip up on a horse-drawn calèche – which you’ll hit en route to the summit – for majestic views of the city, island and St Lawrence River.