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The hip side

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This vibrating node of youth culture has a plethora of amazing places to see and to be. Half the pleasure in Montreal is in the less central busily humming neighbourhoods.

Author: Genevieve

Day 1 - Montreal

Maam Bolduc is a cosy spot to start of a trip to Montreal. The close and warm environment along with the creative and delicious breakfasts get you started for the day. The ambience of this little resto reflects the attitude and energy of the Plateau Mont - Royal area in general: laid back, but with some hustle. Galerie L'art du Faux is a galery that specializes in "faux" paintings, copies of famous (or less famous) works of art. It is great to pop by to peruse. Schwartz's is one of the quintessential Montreal experiences, not only for the quality of the food but for the famous brusqueness of the waiters. After you've had your fill (which you'll appreciate after waiting in line for a sandwich for a half an hour) and been shooed out of the resto as quickly as possible head down on foot to the Montreal Just for Laughs Museum. It showcases the Montreal fall festival all year round. It is worth it to make your way up the Main (St. Laurent Street) on foot, there is a little something for everyone here, shops, bars, cafés and a neverending stream of pedestrians. The beginning of the evening is scheduled in little Portugal, at Chez Doval, and the end of the evening up the street at the ultimately hip Plateau bar, Billy Kun.

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Maam' Bolduc

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4351 Avenue de Lorimier
H2H 2B3 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 527 3884

Hostel Chez Jean Montréal

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4136 Rue Henri Julien
Montreal, Canada

Parc Avenue

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Parc Avenue at Sherbrooke Street
H2V 4G9 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 873 2015(Tourist Information)

Jean-Talon Market

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7070 rue Henri-Julien
(Near Jean-Talon)
H2S 3A3 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 277 1588 / +1 514 277 1379

Montreal Half-Day Bike Tour

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Montreal, Canada

Sugaring Off

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Montreal,

Plateau Mont-Royal

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Parc Ave east to Papineau Avenue
(Sherbrooke north to Laurier)
H2T 1P9 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 873 2015 (Tourist Information)

Galerie Graff

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963, rue Rachel Est
(Near Boyer)
H2J 2J4 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 526 2626

Musée d'Art Contemporain Boutique

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185 rue Ste-Catherine ouest
At rue Jeanne-Mance, downtown
H2X 3X5 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514/847-6904

Arahova

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256 St-Viateur Avenue West
(Near Jeanne-Mance)
H9R 4Y2 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 274 7828

McKibbin's Irish Pub

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1426 Bishop Street
H3G 2E6 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 288 1580

Coco Rico

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3907 Boulevard St-Laurent
(At Napoléon)
H2W 1X9 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 849 5554

Brulerie St Denis

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1587 St Denis Street
(Near Ontario)
H2X 3K3 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 286 9159

Les Foufounes Electriques

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87 Ste-Catherine est
Near bd. St-Laurent, Quartier Latin
H2X 1K5 Montreal, Canada

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514/844-5539

Ste-Elisabeth (Le)

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1412 Ste-Élisabeth Street
(Near Ste-Catherine)
H2X 3C6 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 286 4302

Cinema du Parc

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3575 Avenue du Parc
H2X 3P9 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 281 1900

Champs

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3956 bd. St-Laurent
Near rue Duluth
H2W 1Y3 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514/987-6444

Blizzarts

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3956A Saint Laurent Boulevard
(Near Duluth)
H2W 1Y3 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 843 4860

Quartier Latin Pub

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318 Ontario Street East
(Near St-Denis)
H2X 1H6 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 845 3301

Galerie L'Art du Faux

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3932A St-Denis Street
(Near Duluth)
H2W 2M2 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 845 3864

Schwartz's Delicatessen

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3895 Saint Laurent Boulevard
H2W 1X9 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 842 4813

Just For Laughs Museum

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2111 St-Laurent Boulevard
(Near Sherbrooke)
H2X 2T5 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 845 4000

Saint-Laurent Boulevard

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St-Lawrence River north to city limits
H2W 1X9 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 286 0334

Chez Doval

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150 rue Marie-Anne East
H2W 1A5 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 843 3390

Bily Kun

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354 Mont-Royal Ave East
(Near St-Denis)
H2T 1P9 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 845 5392

Day 2 - Montreal

Don't let the exterior of this diner turn you away, the grub is better than the decor might lead you to believe. Today's explorations take you on a journey through a little bit of the history of Montreal's jewish community. The holocaust museum can be an emotional experience, but is well worth the short hike to get there. (Not a literal hike - take the bus or metro to get to Outremont if you don't have a car in town) Take the easy trek back to the centre of the action and spend the late morning / early afternoon meandering along the hidden paths that cross the Mountain. The park, designed by Olmstead, who also designed Central Park in New York City, is crossed by Duluth Street where you will find Santropol café a block from the park- your lunch stop! Their sandwiches are mountains in their own right, and difficult to finish without help. They use primarily organic foods, and across the street their other half works as a volunteer - based meals on wheels project. If you are feeling artsy - fartsy after lunch Oboro is a good stop - otherwise wander along Duluth street until you find something that piques your fancy. The best part of the day is the part that involves submersing yourself entirely in Montreal's adopted religion, the celebration of hockey. McKibbin's pub is a good place to watch the game. Their fries are not what they used to be - but the ambience is wonderful. If you're pickier about food, and want as cheerful (if not quite as raucus) an atmosphere, Hurley's pub on Crescent street, South of St. Catherine's street, has a great "Bookie Special (hot sandwich) and the service is impeccable. Either way - you are in for a good time. This is playoff season! Let the games begin!

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Beauty's

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93 Mont-Royal Avenue West
(At St-Urbain)
H2T 2S5 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 849 8883

Montreal Holocaust Memorial Centre

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5151, chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine
(Near Westbury)
H3W 1M6 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 345 2605

Mount Royal Park

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1260 Chemin Remembrance
(des Pins Ave north to Voie Camillien-Houde)
H3H 1A2 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 843 8240

Café Santropol

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3990 St-Urbain Street
(At Duluth)
H2W 1T7 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 842 3110

Oboro

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4001 Berri Street
(Near Duluth)
H2L 4H2 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 844 3250

McKibbin's Irish Pub

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1426 Bishop Street
H3G 2E6 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 288 1580

Montreal Canadiens

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1260 de la Gauchetière Ave W
(Molson Centre)
H3B 5E8 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

+1 514 790 1245 / +1 800 361 4595

Vol de Nuit

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14 rue Prince Arthur Street East
(At St-Laurent)
H2X 1B1 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 845 6243

Day 3 - Montreal

Café Cherrier shows off the French influence on the city. This small bistro-style place opens early enough for an early brunch, and serves a great eggs Florentine. Making your way North for the day, spend some time meandering through the little streets that link the Plateau with the Mile End, a newly yuppified and yet still artsy-funky neighbourhood. St - Viateur and Bernerd avenue are the main drags, and each has its charms. Both spill over with people on the weekends, and are still heavily busy throughout the week; especially since the Ubisoft corporation moved into the area.

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Café Cherrier

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3635 rue St-Denis
At rue Cherrier
H2X 3L6 Montreal, Canada

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514/843-4308

St Denis Street

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rue St-Denis
H2X 1Y9 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 873 2015(Tourist Information)

Mile End

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Avenue du Parc
H2V 1Y1 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 873 2015(Tourist Information)

Chilenita (La)

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152 rue Napoléon
(At de Bullion)
H2W 1K8 Montreal, Canada

Phone:

514 286 6075

Bernard Avenue

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St-Laurent Boulevard west to Outremont Avenue
H2V 1T5 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 873 2015(Tourist Information)

Pucapuca

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5400 St-Laurent Boulevard
(Near St-Viateur)
H2T 1S1 Montreal, Canada

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+1 514 272 8029

Whisky Café

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5800 bd. St-Laurent
At rue Bernard
H2T 1T3 Montreal, Canada

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514/278-2646

Day 4 - Montreal

Don't expect more than a couple diner benches and a counter to eat at in this hole-in-the-wall morning stop-over. Try the traditional beans - they are what the place is named after, after all! Montreal is not only known for the funky side of town, but the more traditionally touristy spots are popular for a reason. A trip down to the Old Port of Montreal, by the Champs-de-Mars is an absolute must on a visit to this city; as are the Belgian style fries at Frites Alors!

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