Surprise Perks of a Trip to Montreal

For anyone visiting Canada or North America, Montreal is a top destination. The city’s rich history, amazing architecture, blend of cultures, and culinary reputation all speak for themselves. It’s why Montreal has a great reputation among travelers. However, Montreal has so much more to offer than most people realize. Many great features are only discovered once someone visits. With so many pleasant surprises lurking beneath the surface, we wanted to peel back the curtain a little and share some of the surprises that await first-time travelers to Montreal.

Parks

If you visit Montreal during the spring or summer, you may not want to spend all day in the city’s museums. Instead, you can enjoy fresh air in one of Montreal’s many parks. Mount Royal Park is where everybody knows to go, but there are plenty of other parks waiting to be discovered. Parc Jarry,

for example, is a great place to check out dancing ducks or enjoy the scenery of a beautiful lake. The park also has tennis and basketball courts, and even a place to play cricket. Just a few blocks away, Lestre Park is a small but overlooked park that offers a great place to relax. In fact, Montreal is filled with small urban parks that offer an oasis in the middle of a big city.

Mobile Casino Gaming

For those who enjoy visiting casinos while on vacation, Montreal has you covered. There is a casino, although it’s located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, a little far from downtown Montreal. As a pleasant surprise, visitors to Montreal don’t have to visit that casino to enjoy casino games. All you need is a mobile device because there are online casinos in Quebec that are easy to access for those visiting Montreal or the surrounding area. As long as you have a good Internet connection and a little free time, you can play your favorite casino games or discover some new ones. It can be the perfect way to unwind after a busy day in Montreal or enjoy a little free time while hanging out in a Montreal coffee shop. 

Happy Hour

• Granted, every hour can be considered happy hour when you’re on vacation. Also, they have happy hour just about everywhere you go.
• But until you’ve visited Montreal, you may not realize just how special it is in the city. In Montreal, they call it 5 à 7, and they take it seriously.
• The streets are filled with locals looking to enjoy themselves for a couple of hours right after work. There is often music filling the air and even dancing in the streets.
• If you visit Montreal during the summer, outdoor terraces are packed during happy hour.
• It’s one big party for those two hours, day after day. Once you see 5 à 7 in Montreal for the first time, you’ll never forget it.

You Can Walk Everywhere

Most people view Montreal as a large, expansive city, especially with a population that’s approaching two million people. However, visitors are often pleasantly surprised at how easy it is to walk almost everywhere, making it easy to move from one neighborhood to the next. The city’s sidewalks have been well-maintained for such an old city. Montreal also puts great emphasis on making large parts of the city pedestrian-friendly. Of course, the public transit in the city is good too. But there are so many charming streets filled with great architecture and shopping options that you won’t want to miss anything. Plus, most of the top tourist attractions are within walking distance of downtown Montreal, which is a nice perk.