Montreal

LOCAL ESSENTIALS

The city of Montreal offers the shuttle “747”, 24 hours a day. The cost is 8$ per person, and your tickets gives you access to the subway and buses for a period of 24 hours. Please note, that this shuttle does not take you directly to the hotel, you will have to walk at least 5 minutes to reach the InterContinental. You should tell the bus driver to leave you at the corner of Jeanne-Mance and René Lévesque Street. For more information and schedule: http://www.stm.info/English/info/a-747.htm?gclid=COXXidbI96ACFclM5Qodml9txg If you decide to take a cab, the ride will cost you 38$. We can also send a limousine (Towncar) to pick you up, the driver will greet you with a sign stating your name. The charges are 80.50$ including tax and service (the return from the hotel to the airport is 63.25$). There will be a 5 % administration fee if you decide to add the limousine charge to your room. If you have other questions, or if you need to reserve, please do not hesitate to contact the concierge.

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Concierge Phone: +151498799006225 Concierge Fax: +15148478550 Front Desk: +1-800-652-3705 Local Taxi Name & Phone: +15144858383 ATLAS TAXI Local Taxi Name & Phone: +15147259885 Co-OP TAXI Tourist Info: +151498799006225

USEFUL INFORMATION

LOCAL CULTURE

Car Parking

There are several rules when it comes to parking your car in Montreal. When in doubt, ask our concierge.


Currency and Taxes

The unit of currency is the Canadian dollar. There are many currency exchange centers throughout the downtown area. They either charge a fee or take a couple of percentage points off the exchange rate for their services. Most goods and services in Quebec are subject to two taxes, a federal tax of 5% (TPS on receipts) and a provincial tax of 9.975% (TVQ on receipts). A tax of 3.5% per night of hotel stay is also charged.


GRATUITIES

A tip of 15% is customarily left for waiters and waitresses at the table, calculated on the pre-tax total of your bill. You are free to leave more or less than a 15% tip if circumstances warrant.


Weather advice

Montreal's climate varies a lot over the year. The city is known for its cold winters, but its summers are hot and generally sunny, with occasional muggy days. Average temperatures vary from 10 to 25°F (-13° to 5°C) in January to 65-80°F (18°-27°C) in July.


DID YOU KNOW ?

Festivals

Montral is a city of festivals, a tradition that peaks in the summer but continues year-round. More than 50 exist, such as the Montreal international Jazz festival, Just For Laughs Comedy festival, Nuits d'Afrique festival, Francofolie festival, Montreal International Fireworks festival and many more.


Language

Quebec, the Province in which Montreal is located, is the largest French-speaking territory in North America. English, however, is widely spoken in Montreal.


Parc Jean-Drapeau

Originally built from the leftover dirt from the construction of our metro system, Parc Jean Drapeau was the site of the 1967 World Exposition. Now, completely transformed, you will find the Formula 1 race-track, the Montréal Casino, La Ronde (amusement park) and a public beach.


WHAT TO PACK

Adapter

Electricity in Canada is 110V and the plugs are the same as in the U.S. If you come from a country that uses 220V electricity, you will have to bring a converter for any device you bring along.


Camera

Montreal has many beautiful sights, so bring a camera and you'll have lots of beautiful memories to keep.


Comfortable shoes

The best way to discover most of the city is on foot, so pack some walking shoes.


ID tags

If arriving by plane, make sure to have personal ID tags on your luggage, aside from your airline tags.


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