Montreal is hosting one of the world biggest Jazz Festivals from June 30th to July 12th 2009. The Jazz fest brings together performers from all over the world for almost two weeks in a celebration of this music.

Performers | Official Website

The event takes place in the surrounding area of the intersection St. Urban and St Catherine, going over to St. Laurent street. City of Montreal has closed off this area to traffic, so crowds can roam free.

Map of The Jazz Festival

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Photo from The Festival

I visited the festival myself on July 1st and it is very lively. The area is crowded with people, while there are over 5 stages with performers playing simultaneously, as well as at different times. Artists are world class, as well as local performers. There are a number of small tents in the area which sell alcohol, food and Jazz souvenirs. If you’re a Montrealer or visiting Montreal don’t miss this festival.

If you’re going to party in Laval, then Mumba is your destination. Located close to Laval downtown, Mumba is the gathering place of Laval party goers. Jam packed all weekends with beautiful women, it sucks in guys from all around the area to test their game and luck.

Mumba features seats where you can buy a bottle and make cocktails all night long. There are 2 bars, 1 main bar and another one on the outside patio, closed for the winter.

Entrances feature special “mushroom” heaters which let partiers enjoy their cigarettes in cold winter weather without coats. The “mushrooms” are so hot, even at -30, it sometimes gets unbearable.

Laval Luxury Transportation

Montreal Limo offers first class transportation to and from Mumba. Pitch in with your buddies for a limo and enjoy a vibrant night, in style. Drink all you want, since transportation is taken care of. We can get you to any club / bar in Laval or Montreal, so you’re covered for the night.

Mount Royal

Mount Royal is Montreal’s park located next to downtown. Mount royal’s Chalet and Kondiaronk Belvedere overlook downtown Montreal and western part of the city which is connected with Ottawa region via bridge.

The peak is considered a park is home to wildlife such as squirrels, birds and raccoons.

Events:

In the summer time, every Sunday, Montrealers gather at the statue of Confederation at the base of Mount Royal for dancing, drumming and celebrations known as Tam-Tam. It’s not clear how the event started, but it’s become very popular among locals.

In the winder Mount Royal park turns into a ski trail for challenge enthusiasts.

Olympic Stadium

The Olympic stadium was build for 1976 Olympic games in Montreal and became home to Montreal’s football and baseball teams. It totals 66,308 seats and Canadian hosts Grey Cup games. The stadium undergone many historical and financial problems, and now sits without a home team. Construction of the stadium lasted 10 years, with many worker strikes which rise its costs from $134 to $264 million dollars. Quebec government introduced special tobacco tax to recuperate some of the money spent on the stadium.

Montreal is the center of Quebec culture and has many museums such as

• Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
• Musée d’art contemporain
• Redpath Museum
• Stewart Museum
• McCord Museum of Canadian History
• Canadian Centre for Architecture
• Place des Arts

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has various collections of European, Inuit and American arts. Musée d’art contemporain is concentrated on post wa and modern Quebec artists, with works of Alfred Pellan and Jean-Paul Riopelle.

You will also find museums located in the Olympic park complex such as Montreal Biodome, Montreal Insectarium, the Montreal Botanical Garden and the Montreal Planetarium.

Theaters

Montreal theatrical productions are dominated by French language with very struggling English counterpart kept alive at Centaur Theatre. Montreal’s most notable theatric productions are The Guid-Sisters, Forever Yours, Marilou by Michel Tremblay and Wedding Day at the Cromagnons, Littoral by Wajdi Mouawad.

Creative

Montreal is the center of Canadian creative with over 10 yearly festivals. Due to Quebec’s decision to separate itself from the rest of Canada, majority of businesses moved out to Toronto creating unemployment in Montreal. This resulted in low rent costs perfect for students and artists with nothing to offer but their creative skills. To this day Montreal stays creative capital of Canada and is home with world best comedy show “Just for Laughs”

This is a review of 3 classy Montreal restaurants you can visit during your stay in the city.

Le Nil Bleu - this African style restaurant will take you on a wild safari, with exotic decorations, unique food menu and African vibe not found anywhere else in Montreal. The place is classy enough for extra gourmet people, yet simple, fitting practical types. Drop by if you’re in Montreal.

Ristorante Divino - large Italian establishment, this place offers no surprises. Classic Italiano foods - but god, how good! Pasta offers thick, rich flavors, with abundant portions, it seems enough to feed an army battalion. Deserts are all Italian classics, but how delicious those are… you’ll be licking fingers at 9:34 AM, on Monday at work, wishing you could have another bite of this heavenly Italian dish!

3500 Cote-Vertu #105, Montreal, H4R 2X7

Le Piment Rouge - a classy place for classy personas, this restaurant brand is well known around the world and is gathering place for execs, business people and stars. The selection of wines will make any wine lover smile with satisfaction, as the toweling wine bottles in the center of the room clearly send the message - we get it.

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Above restaurants are perfect gathering places for birthdays and special events. Montreal limo can get you there in luxury and style. Check our fleet of limousines!

In this guide you can find short reviews of some cute Montreal cafes and bistro’s that offer variety of coffee brews, hot chocolate and delicious deserts like French Kiss (Chocolate-hazelnut spread dusted with vanilla powdered sugar and finished with whipped cream), Strawberry Fields, croissants, donuts, chocolates and more.

The cafes are closer to the downtown area.

Pharmacie Esperanza - large glass windows face the street, looking out to rushing crowds who stroll by like ants lost in their thoughts, dream and hopes. Eat out veggie menu or eat like a carnivore with large meat meals.

Address: 5490, boulevard Saint-Laurent Montreal QC Canada H2T 1S1

Olive and Gourmando - located in the heart of Montreal - Old Montreal this cafe serves freshly baked crusty bread, pastries, deserts, assortments of tea from around the world and different types of coffee.

Address: 551 rue Saint Paul Ouest Montreal QC CAN H2Y 2A7

Bistro L’Aromate - in this bistro you can eat home-like Raviolis, shrimp on on avocado salsa, chicken with broccoli topped with creamy souse and deserts like caramel rolled around strawberries, covered with chocolate and dipped in sweet sauces of your choice.

Address: 1410 rue Peel Montreal QC Canada H3A 1S8

Kafeïn - this cafe is located near Concordia University campus and attract many young interns. The cafes appropriately filled with relaxed and “chill out” vibe. There you can get coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups and snacks at moderate prices.

Address: 1429A, rue Bishop Montreal QC Canada H3G 2E4

Rosalie - this cafe is located in 19 century building giving it an incredible feeling of class. There you can enjoy open terrace meals, coffee and eclairs in the summer time, or come in to warm with a cup of hot chocolate during cold Montreal winters.

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Montreal is the nightlife city with a nice line up of bars and clubs. You can get around pretty well using the subway system, taxis or our luxury Lincoln Navigator Limos. Here come the top 5 bars in Montreal that can’t miss if you’re a fun a pub drinking:

1. Casa del Popolo

Crush in this pub to listen to local Montreal bands, veggie food and a good connection spirit of Montreal.

2. Dieu du Ciel

Check out Montreal’s micro breweries located in the mega trendy area of Mile End. Drink new brews and rent apartment upstairs strategically located for biggest party heads.

3. Billy Kun

This is a 25 + crowd place with it’s own brewery. High ceiling, nightly DJs, candle light tables, and friendly Montreal faces looking to serve brews. mmm Tasty place.

4. Le Saint Sulpice

This is a Hotel, where the famous Just for Laughs festival takes place during the summer time. You’ll have to camp through the night to get the best spot, but if you’re more casual just come over for the drinks and cheer together with college crowds.

5. Whisky Café

An upscale stylish place for the taste conscious and image obsessed crowds. Come in for a Cigar, whiskey and a long, engaging conversation with Montrealers.

Montreal Limo is can get you to those spots in style and then get you back safely without hassle.