Lina's Guidebook

Lina
Lina's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is one of Montreal's historical places. It traces back to the fur trade.
391 locals recommend
Lachine Canal
391 locals recommend
This is one of Montreal's historical places. It traces back to the fur trade.
Are you thinking of going on a little walk? It's only a few minutes from your apartment. Don't miss this opportunity to see the water and amazing views of the sunset.
33 locals recommend
René Lévesque Park
398 Chem. du Canal
33 locals recommend
Are you thinking of going on a little walk? It's only a few minutes from your apartment. Don't miss this opportunity to see the water and amazing views of the sunset.
Go for a walk in the woods while in the middle of the city and check out the view, or just hang out at the bottom of the hill near Park Ave. on Sunday and experience tam tams
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
1477 locals recommend
Go for a walk in the woods while in the middle of the city and check out the view, or just hang out at the bottom of the hill near Park Ave. on Sunday and experience tam tams

Food Scene

Mexican food! Who doesn't love a Margarita in the summer! The sightseeing of this restaurant is adorable, ask for the tortilla soup, it is so tasty. This restaurant is run by a family, what a great way to support a small business.
20 locals recommend
El Meson
1678 Bd Saint-Joseph
20 locals recommend
Mexican food! Who doesn't love a Margarita in the summer! The sightseeing of this restaurant is adorable, ask for the tortilla soup, it is so tasty. This restaurant is run by a family, what a great way to support a small business.
The view says it all, and affordable food!
13 locals recommend
Lasalle Drive-In Restaurant
8760 Bd LaSalle
13 locals recommend
The view says it all, and affordable food!

Neighbourhoods

A must see historical place.
1148 locals recommend
Old Port of Montreal
1148 locals recommend
A must see historical place.
Museums, shopping malls, bars and restaurants.
260 locals recommend
Downtown Montreal
260 locals recommend
Museums, shopping malls, bars and restaurants.
A French influenced, trendy area
52 locals recommend
Plateau Mont-Royal
52 locals recommend
A French influenced, trendy area

City advice

Ways to save

Groceries (to save money)

Near the apartment: - Maxi - Waltmart
Useful phrases

101 French

So-so / It's okay – Comme ci, comme ça (Literally: “like this, like that”) Same as always – Comme d'hab. It could be worse – Ça pourrait être pire. You're welcome – Je t'en prie. Don't mention it / You're welcome – De rien. Goodbye – Au revoir. See you soon – À bientôt!
Getting around

Renting a bike (bixi)

there is bike system in Montreal called BIXI . please double check the link https://bixi.com/en http://onelink.to/zvepxt the closest station is a block from our apartment!