Montreal: Old Montreal and the Ghost Tour

On June 29, 2006 I headed off in the comfort of a first-class Via Rail train -- no traffic, no stress, just an opportunity to relax. Following a bucolic ride through the green countryside of Ontario we entered Quebec and shortly after I arrived at Montreal's Gare Central. Following the check-in at my extremely centrally located hotel I set off on my first personal encounter with Montreal: a driving tour of the city with a personal guide which gave me a great idea of the lay of the land. We visited all the key sights of Montreal and had a delicious lunch in a well-known French Bistro. After several more hours of exploration I had a comprehensive overview of the city and was ready for a stroll through Old Montreal. On my first evening I also enjoyed a memorable dinner with jazz music in the background at Modavie, a historic restaurant in Vieux Montreal. My knowledge of Old Montreal and insight into the early French settlers got even better as a result of taking the Old Montreal Ghost Tour which brought me up close to some interesting characters from Montreal's history.

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• Montreal
• Quebec
• Jazz
• Festival
• bike
• tour
• casino
• architecture

[travelandtransitions]

My pleasure. Old Montreal is a beautiful place - I hope to be back soon.

[u2thego]

Love that city!!!

[minstral2]

I used to live in Montreal. In fact I just moved from there to Winnipeg. Montreal is a very special City especially places like Mount Royal, St Joseph's, Mary Queen of the World, Windsor Station,St Helens Island...heck there is so much to see and do there.

Thanks for the trip back.

[l0lboy11]

OMFG IM GOING ON VIA RAIL TRAIN TO MONTREAL TOMORROW =O

[BloodyFingerz]

montreal is big on nightlife and the underground shit that goes on here.. other then that its a piece of fucking shit.. I

[thebench]

you fucking piece of shit youre commenting on every tourist video of montreal you fuckin english basterd

[JewelBocks]

You can see the greystone facades of the buildings mostly built by Scottish immigrants to the province of Quebec in the 1800s.

[JewelBocks]

I really love the building in the opening segment. It was built by the British in the early history of Montreal. It is done in the English palladian style.

[julienhabs28]

depennds. how old are you

[whereamigoingnow]

Like to know who's playin,Good song!Ahhh Montreal Que. Canada................

[TrueAsain]

What was the name of the song?

[minstral2]

The Biodome is ok, but the Eco Museum is better. (Out on the West Island). I lived on the South Shore so the only bowling alley I know is Champion Lanes on Taschereau Blvd in Greenfield Park. I think Saturdays are Black light bowling days...its really cool.