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Preparing your trip to Montreal: advices & hints - things to do and to obey

Montreal 1. Tourists arriving at the airport of Montreal should first find a stall of Guide D'aeroport Montreal-Trudeau on the first level. The stall provides several guiding leaflets for free. The leaflets contain useful information on the city, public transportation routes and ticket costs.
2. The city offers several tourist information centers which also provide tourists with useful data, leaflets and city maps. The largest tourist information center is the Infotouriste Centre. The office sells tickets for cultural events as well as informs on the exact dates and time schedule of every event.
3. Tourists looking for numerous sightseeing tours and excursions should better get a so called “museum card” which enables them of visiting of 20 museums and galleries. A cost of the museum card for a day will be about 15 dollars meanwhile a three day museum card will cost about 30 dollars.
4. The city is convenient to cruise by underground as this way lets tourists avoid heavy traffic jams and helps to sufficiently save time. A cost of the trip is about 3 dollars. Taxi is available any time of the day and night which is highly recommended to call by phone. A taxi driver should necessarily be rewarded with cash of 10 – 15% of the cost according to counter.
5. Local shops and supermarkets put rather high price tags for foods; that is why prudent tourists are recommended to set off to one of the local markets. The city has adopted a system of cashless transfers that is why tourist should not keep substantial sums of cash. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
6. Currency can be exchanged in one of the numerous currency exchange offices. The densest concentration of currency exchange offices is seen in the Ste-Catherine street. One should keep in mind that private exchange offices charge high transactions fees which should be specified before a transaction.
7. All public libraries have free Wi-Fi which makes them a perfect alternative to expensive internet cafés. Only registered reads can enter the library with their own laptops meanwhile guests are offered to use library computers.
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8. The optimum rates for international calls are offered by street call boxes. The best way to pay for a call is with a GLOBO card. Thus one will get the most profitable rates. Street call boxes offer the same optimum rates for intercity call, however for such calls one should better look for call boxes accepting coins.
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Habitat 67

From the series “The Most Bizarre and Fancy Living Houses”
Check on the map:   Distance from Montreal center - 5.7 km.
Habitat 67 is characterized not only by the original exterior design, but also by a very unusual room layout. The structure of each apartment contains from one to five cubes, from each, even the smallest apartment, the view opens to three heavenly directions. Some apartments have the beautiful open terraces with trees, the other apartments are complemented with the glazed exterior walkways. Recently, the parkourfans disturbed the quiet of the locals. The young people consider the unusual residential complex with the numerous terraces and constructions as an ideal training place. … Read further

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Ottawa
2. Alcohol drinks as well as tobacco goods are sold only in specialized stores. These types of products feature two rates – daytime and nighttime. In some stores these rates can sufficiently differ. It should be noted that tobacco goods and alcohol drinks are sold only to adults. That is why in order to avoid misunderstanding and troubles one should have an authorized ... Open »
Quebec City
2. Travelers, who plan to rent a car, should remember that traffic is very difficult in the old part of the city. Most of the local streets have one-way traffic only. You may also encounter problems when searching for a place to park. 3. Bus remains the most common form of public transport. The bus fare is approximately 2.5 dollars. Tickets are valid on all bus routes, and ... Open »
Massachusetts
2. It is convenient to travel around metropolitan area of the state by public transport. Those who expect to move a lot and visit distant cities are recommended to rent a car, as it offers travelers an opportunity to move freely throughout the territory of Massachusetts. 3. Local roads are usually relatively free of traffic. The fact is that the state's population density is ... Open »
Cambridge
2. The majority of hotels, restaurants, cafes and other public places are equipped with free Wi-Fi. However, some institutions may charge a small fee for this service. 3. Line supply voltage in the majority of hotels is 120V. Local hotels are equipped with the standard American-style wall sockets. Make sure to check the compatibility of the appliances that you plan to ... Open »
Toronto
2. Those planning to rent a car have to remember about strict rules of the road and heavy fines for violations. During the trip, all passengers must fasten their seat belts; one of the most serious violations is driving while being drunk. 3. Toronto is a very cosmopolitan and welcoming city. Tourists always can ask local people or police officers who are on duty at all ... Open »
Niagara Falls
2. Tourists will find many restaurants and cafes representing various cuisines of the world. The most expensive ones are located on the main streets, so budget travelers should look for a good place to have lunch and dinner at some distance. 3. Not only nightclubs and bars, but also two high-class casinos are open in the evening. It must be said that interesting ... Open »
Travelling to Montreal - advices and tips. What should be provisioned in advance, the rules you might want to follow, and the things you better avoid doing in Montreal. We help you to make your trip smooth and easy, with no unexpected surprises.
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