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 Leisurely Old Port tour |
Jacques-Cartier Pier (Clock Tower) Montreal, QC H2Y 4B2 Canada +1 514 496 7678 http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/ |
With a choice of three separate tours including the Western, Central and Eastern areas, the Balade Tram covers the entire Old Port. It is a leisurely ride and you can get on and off as you wish. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you will learn the history of such things as the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, the Bonsecours Basin, grain elevators, various markets, islands and the history of ship building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Engine delights |
110 rue Saint-Pierre Montreal, QC J5A 2G9 Canada +1 514 632 2410 http://www.exporail.org/ |
This nationally known railway museum showcases a quarter million artifacts, documents and other articles related to Canada's railway history. The real stars, however, are the 140 locomotives and other rolling stock, many of which are in working order. The CPR 144 is the oldest existing locomotive in the country, while The Rocket was Montreal's inaugural electric streetcar. Several trains and streetcars offer rides on a daily basis. The museum is best accessed from the Mercier Bridge, Highways 132 east and 209 south. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 In business since 1910 |
1001 Place du Canada (Near Metcalfe) Montreal, QC H3B 1G2 Canada +1 514 934 1222 |
This bus service has been showing visitors the sites and highlights of Montreal since it started up in 1910, when horses still pulled the carriages. There are many tours offered, but the best known is the Greater Montreal Guided Tram Tour; a three-hour sightseeing extravaganza that takes you to hundreds of interesting places, complete with commentary from an onboard guide. It leaves from the Infotouriste Centre on Place du Canada. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Whisper quiet and lightning quick |
Throughout the city Montreal, QC Canada +1 514 280 5100 http://www.stcum.qc.ca/ |
Montreal's Métro is clean, efficient, and, thanks to its rubber wheels, quiet. Four lines serve nearly every corner of the city, as well as a convenient stop on Île Ste-Hélène and one in Longueuil, on the South Shore. Platforms are labelled according to the final destination of the train. The cash fare is $2.50 and entitles you to one unlimited trip on the Métro and bus system. Weekly passes are available. Each station was designed by a different architect to reflect and enhance its particular neighbourhood. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: François Proulx  |
 Photo: Nika Vee |
 Photo: François Proulx |
 Photo: Nika Vee |
 Photo: Frédérick Ranger |
 All Services |
505 de Maisonneuve Boulevard East (At Berri) Montreal, QC H2L 4R6 Canada +1 514 842 2281 |
This terminal, whence all services depart, is conveniently located at 505 de Maisonneuve Blvd East, at Berri, connected to the Berri-UQAM Métro station. Though not in the most salubrious area of town, the bus station is totally safe during the day. Lone women might want to take basic precautions late at night. Aim to arrive 45 minutes prior to your departure in order to allow for ticket queues, as in most cases you cannot book in advance. Rest assured that domestic carriers are honor-bound to carry any and all passengers on their services. Though all downtown amenities are within a few blocks of the terminal, the building itself is fairly bleak and offers nothing in the way of good food. Passengers would do well to pack provisions before they arrive. Review © 2007, Wcities |
