Montreal travel advice

[Barteur]

Originally Posted by mikeyj23

My wife and I are headed to Montreal on Wednesday for a post-grad getaway. I'm certainly going to the LCdH since I've never been to one, but what are the other must-sees while we're there? I really wish there was a jazzfest going on while we were there, but alas there is not.

Any great
restaurants,
museums,
cigar clubs or shops,
bars,
tours,
or dives
that we need to see?

I agree with Schwartz's smoked meat each time I have a Client from outside I bring them there for lunch.
If you can get a reservation the best restaurant in town is Toké. Queue de Cheval and Gibbys would follow next (They are all very good, and I agree Queue de Cheval for Cigar smoker is worth it).
You need to try Poutine (French fries with sauce and cheese typically Quebecois)
Cigar club bars try this http://www.whiskycafe.com/fr_home.html
If you have time go to Pat and Robert cigar shop, You will find some little aged treasures.
Tours, you can grab a tour in the old port of Montreal they will show you around.
Right now there is the exposition of Leonardo Da vinci for Museum type activity. You could also try to find admission for the new Cirque du Soleil show in the Old Port.
The botanical garden is pretty nice these days, if you go there make some time availble for the biodome and the Olympic Stadium funicular. (while going up shake your hand, I live in front.)
As for the Jazzfest not yet...you are too early

If I think of other things I will reply this thread.

Enjoy Montreal

Frenchie from Montreal

[Bear]

+1 for Gibby's
Not yet mentioned is Stogies (around the corner from the LCDH). A great place to grab a drink in the afternoon and watch the world go by while you have a cigar.
For nightlife, pick any bar on Crescent St. I happen to like Thursday's quite a bit. After the bar () try to hit a place called "La Belle Province" for authentic Montreal steamed hot dogs & poutine.
The Old Port is absolutely worth seeing, make a point to lunch at a bistro with a nice patio for the people watching.
You should PM Barteur (Eric) as he's a local and can give you more up to date info as I moved from Montreal 15 years ago (although I was there for a Stag party 2 weeks ago )
What hotel are you staying at (might help in giving more relevant advice based on your location)