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Forum: Canada May 5th, 2013, 03:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 481
Posted By Ephraim
Take a taxi, it is CAD$40 plus tip. Just a...

Take a taxi, it is CAD$40 plus tip.

Just a note... "Old Town" (Vieux Ville) refers to Quebec City, in Montreal it is Old Montreal (Vieux Montreal) or lesser used... the Old Port (Vieux Port). If...
Forum: Canada April 15th, 2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By Ephraim
NOPE. Old Montreal is expensive real estate, so...

NOPE. Old Montreal is expensive real estate, so either you have fine dining restaurants or you have junk food, but not the good stuff. You will have to make it to the Plateau if you want good...
Forum: Canada April 6th, 2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,154
Posted By Ephraim
You can also fly into Burlington, take Greyhound...

You can also fly into Burlington, take Greyhound into Montreal (the airport is the bus terminal) and then take the bus or train to Quebec City.
Forum: Canada March 20th, 2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By Ephraim
Old Montreal is the must see in Old Montreal....

Old Montreal is the must see in Old Montreal. It's a compact area, so just walk around and you will see it. The museums, the houses, the neighbourhood. Notre Dame is probably the biggest of the...
Forum: Canada March 12th, 2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By Ephraim
There are a number of good walking and bicycle...

There are a number of good walking and bicycle tours. All of which are better than anything on a bus. As I said, you can do most of what the bus does with city bus 715. $3 bus ticket.
Forum: Canada March 12th, 2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 888
Posted By Ephraim
Are you talking about Montreal or Quebec City,...

Are you talking about Montreal or Quebec City, because Old Town is in Quebec City, in Montreal we have Old Montreal.

Bus 715 in Montreal does most of the route that the bus tour does, except the...
Forum: Canada March 9th, 2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
Never been to Le Gros Jambon, but I normally...

Never been to Le Gros Jambon, but I normally wouldn't send anyone to Toque since it's expensive and seem more businessman like than anything else. Of course Schwartz's, L'Express, Au Pied du Cochon,...
Forum: Canada March 8th, 2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
If you want to experience the real Montreal, then...

If you want to experience the real Montreal, then stay in the Plateau. If that is too expensive, the Village (short for Gay village, but don't worry about it, it's just where the clubs are, no...
Forum: Canada March 8th, 2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
I can't suggest hotels or B&Bs at all. Not...

I can't suggest hotels or B&Bs at all. Not allowed on here because I'm an innkeeper.

If your intent is to see the sights and be done with it, then Old Montreal is the place to do it. But staying...
Forum: Canada March 7th, 2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
Since I'm an innkeeper, I am precluded from...

Since I'm an innkeeper, I am precluded from making suggestions. But be aware that Old Montreal is some of the most expensive property in all of Canada, so the prices are high as well. You are best to...
Forum: Canada February 18th, 2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,114
Posted By Ephraim
You need more time in Montreal than in Quebec...

You need more time in Montreal than in Quebec city. Quebec city is much smaller and more compact. Montreal is less about sights and more about doing, botanical gardens, neighbourhoods to visit,...
Forum: Canada February 11th, 2013, 10:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
Skip the "HOHO" bus in Montreal. It's not worth...

Skip the "HOHO" bus in Montreal. It's not worth it. Most of the tourist places can be reached with the special bus 715 with the exception of the Botanical Garden, the Biodome et al.
Forum: Canada February 9th, 2013, 06:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,675
Posted By Ephraim
With just a few hours, all you will have time for...

With just a few hours, all you will have time for is Old Montreal. One day specifically, because if you are here for the date of the Grand Prix, the city will be packed.
Forum: Canada February 4th, 2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By Ephraim
Old Town is in Quebec City, please call it Old...

Old Town is in Quebec City, please call it Old Montreal or you will confuse the locals.

As far as staying in Montreal, where you stay will change how you see Montreal.:


Old Montreal is...
Forum: Canada December 8th, 2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,247
Posted By Ephraim
Normal price is $56.80 one way. See...

Normal price is $56.80 one way. See https://www.orleansexpress.com
Forum: Gay & Lesbian Cruisers October 28th, 2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,845
Posted By Ephraim
Usually the beds are together when we arrive, but...

Usually the beds are together when we arrive, but we have never had a problem requesting that they be put together. But I do know that on Princess it is a violation of their policies and the employee...
Forum: Gay & Lesbian Cruisers October 28th, 2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,845
Posted By Ephraim
Not one of the smartest stewards. On Princess,...

Not one of the smartest stewards. On Princess, that man would have lost his job. Personally, I would have been speaking to his supervisor the minute he refused to put the beds together. But the tip...
Forum: Gay & Lesbian Cruisers October 23rd, 2012, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,498
Posted By Ephraim
We went many years ago and for us, well, we just...

We went many years ago and for us, well, we just didn't really fit in with the group and ended up doing most of the regular cruise stuff. But it may have to do more with who we are, that we don't...
Forum: Canada September 30th, 2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,121
Posted By Ephraim
If your car insurance covers rentals, you may...

If your car insurance covers rentals, you may wish to ask them for an Inter-Province driving insurance card.

http://www.xor.org.uk/travel/canada2012/graphicsa/canadainsuranceid01.jpg
Forum: Canada September 13th, 2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ephraim
In Quebec City, poutine from Ashton. Maybe some...

In Quebec City, poutine from Ashton. Maybe some tortiere de Lac St-Jean in that region. Then come down to see the nice people in Montreal and we can fill a week for a foodie and still leave enough...
Forum: Canada September 13th, 2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By Ephraim
So does real Lobster poutine... made with Quebec...

So does real Lobster poutine... made with Quebec lobsters.

I wonder what Donair would taste like on poutine....
Forum: Canada September 13th, 2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By Ephraim
If it's made with cheese, it's not poutine. The...

If it's made with cheese, it's not poutine. The reason for the curds is that they don't disintegrate under the gravy.
Forum: Canada September 12th, 2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,723
Posted By Ephraim
There are a few that are quite well known....

There are a few that are quite well known. Probably the largest is La Banquise (The Ice Floe) which serves about 24 different variations. There is Patati Patata on the corner of St. Lawrence...
Forum: Canada September 8th, 2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 931
Posted By Ephraim
Slightly higher than Ontario, usually. That wine...

Slightly higher than Ontario, usually. That wine is $18.95 in Quebec....
Forum: Canada September 7th, 2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By Ephraim
Three choices... taxi, limo (not stretch) or city...

Three choices... taxi, limo (not stretch) or city bus.

Taxi - $40 plus tip.
Limo - $49.60 plus tip.
Bus - $8 per person with a 24 hour pass, $16 with a 3 calendar day pass.

Travel time at...
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