coming to Montreal for 5 days next week...what should we do?

[babydollhead]

we are two family's with teens...

[Spazito]

1. Here is a great site where you can check what's happening in Montreal...

while you are there and it has many categories from which to choose:

http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events

Montreal is a beautiful city and I have NO doubt you and your family will enjoy your time there!

[daleo]

2. Don't be shy about eating

The food's great in Quebec.

[iverglas]

3. La Ronde!

My secret: I met someone from DU, from way down south of the border, in Montreal last summer for a wild weekend of roller coasters. Well, and some bars.

http://www.laronde.com/larondeen/

If you are interested, there are some things it's good to buy on line. And the gold pass is the best way to go, inside the park. Caveat: this is not cheap, of course. Two adults was one thing; four adults and some teenagers would be a bit of an outlay.

I agree that the best thing is just to surf around the net. All kinds of Montreal tourist websites.

Old Montreal - the old port. Take the metro / subway everywhere. Go to the top of Mont Royal. Take a cruise around the island. Walk up and down Ste Catherine.

Probably you have accommodations already. In case not, I really recommend the Doubletree -- terrific location, big rooms, great views, good AAA rates. Well, it's this now:

http://www.grandplazamontreal.com/


Oh yes, as daleo said: eat, eat and eat. ;)

[babydollhead]

4. Thank you!

[kedrys]

5. New this year: BIXI

If you like bicycling around, these are a must.

http://montreal.bixi.com/home/home-bixi

A great way to see the city!

[IntravenousDemilo]

6. Go see the Biodome!

http://www.museesmontreal.org/main.php?t=musees&i=1&l=e&d=1&

Also on the premises is the world's tallest leaning tower, from the top of which you can see a panoramic view of the city.