Seems to be lots of shit to do. I wasn't really looking, but there were plenty of flyers/street press-y things about. Keep in mind it is also the city of the retardedly awesome festival, so there is Jazz Fest, Comedy Fest, etc. by way of special events. The 'hip' area is called Plateau, which is vaguely around Mont Royal. There, can be found Little Italy, where there is indeed proper coffee to be had. There is also a fuck-off big market, which has a fairly impressive array of produce. Also, plenty of little cafes, brunch places and the like. Tbh, the time I spent there was more focused on eating than drinking, but the one cocktail place we went to was cool (pharmacy themed). Not surprisingly, the french food is pretty rad.fooishbar wrote:what's it like for bars and general interesting shit to do? i'm already resigned to subpar coffee because i hate tim horton's - maple syrup also not a fave, heh.
I dunno. It's reasonably similar to Melbs in it's attitude and tendency to wear black (people compare Montreal vs Toronto to Melbs vs Sydney.) I found people to be pretty chilled and open to newcomers - my mates have been there a year and have a fairly comprehensive social circle. There are plenty of french-french peeps about, but the 'snobby french' attitude is not. (Btw, speaking French is handy, but by no means essential.)
I think all of the complaints I've heard are about the cold, so if that's not an issue, I'd say it's a pretty good option
Strange. So sorry, I dont beleive i can actually provide what I suggested I could!!! 
gives you a new lease on life planning a trip ey. fucking WIN
Wasnt it stoooopid, im going to keep pushing him or his wife for proper secret places.
), but every time i see a stupidly cheap flight i almost feel obliged to book it.
