Most of Montreal is built on an island in the mighty St Lawrence River but the
greater metropolitan area fans out to other islands.
To the west is celebrated Little Italy. Downtown is where you find much of
the financial centre, the trendy Plateau area, and the mansions of Westmount. Walking
north, you pass through Chinatown and Quartier Latin on the way to the gay
area of the Village and Olympic Park. East is Old Montreal and the Old Port.
Metro
Montreal's extensive underground metro system connects the city.
Montreal cabbies will get you where you want to go quickly. The drivers are great for
insider information – in French or English.
Public buses have got the city covered, although they struggle in rush hour. After
the Metro shuts down, night buses ply certain routes.
Walking in the downtown area will take you around Mont Royal, the Plateau, the
Village, the Old Port, Chinatown and Old Montreal.
Cruise on the St Lawrence River and watch the city's sparkling skyline come
alive during the evening.
If you're using public transit you can buy a one-day Tourist Card or
a three-day card.
Start with breakfast at Les Remparts restaurant, built on the fortifications
of Old Montreal. Then travel to the Old Fort on Ile Sainte-Helene to be
greeted by soldiers in 18th-century Highlanders costume. Tour Olympic Park in
the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve district and get a feel for the 1976 Olympic
Summer Games.
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