Going to Ottawa, Canada for a week, but have 2 free days to site-see some other cities.
I am confused between Montreal or Québec City. What do you guys recommend?
Never been to France, so would love to see the favour of France in QC.
Any particular tourists spots you would recommend for 2 days in QC?
I think Montreal is more like Toronto / NYC - if that’s really the case then I have seen a lot of NYC already (7+ years), and would like to skip the city.
Never been to Quebec, suppose to be nice, and much classier than Montreal.
Montreal is (very) good for strip clubs and has a good casino.
Back int he day you could get a lapdance for $10USD lol
I actually still owe a stripper 5 bucks… I’m going to get that to her eventually…
You can still get a full contact lap dance for 10USD.
is the supply canceling out currency valuations and inflation? Oh montreal
yes, way too many strip clubs and hot women. I think there’s more per capita here than anywhere else.
Finally found a reason to go to Quebec.
Strip clubs- Montreal
Sightseeing- Quebec City
both are great places though
I was at the Old Port in Montreal this afternoon. I don’t even try anymore to be subtle when I see hot chicks. I look straight at them. Many of them smile back at you even with the bf not too far away.
^ Ah we meet again L3. I’ve spent a lot of time in Montreal and all I can say is what a beautiful city. French is such a seductive language and the people are so beautiful it just makes you want to fall in love. Many have coined Montreal a mini Paris with all of the early fashion adopters.
If you speak French French, the Quebecker accent can be really grating, but at least you’ll hear it as French when you read the signs.
Never been to QC, despite being half Canadian, but Montreal is lovely, particularly this time of year.
Not interested in those strip clubs, I’ll be with my wife (expecting) and would want to sitesee those touristy places.
I don’t speak French either. Luckily I have a GPS that has English navigations, so reading those French signs is not an issue.
I guess my question is which one is more closer to Paris in look and feel - Montreal or QC?
Montreal is 2 hours drive from Ottawa and QC is 2 additional hours of drive from Montreal (Total 4+ hours from Ottawa) - So is the 2 hours worth of additional drive worth it?
Never been to QC, but I loved Montreal. People speak English. I speak zero French and got by just fine. You’ll love the Paris feel to the city.
I believe you’ll be required to change the language setting to French if you decide to go to QC. If you don’t, or can’t, they will confiscate it and imprison you until you are able to speak French.
I’m actually in Quebec City right now after visiting Montreal. Both are different from each other. If you’re with your wife that is expecting come to Quebec City it might be awhile before you have a romantic trip with your wife and QC is just that. Montreal is a busy metropolis and very busy. Don’t worry about not speaking French but it does help. Hope this helps.
they dont let pregnant women into strip clubs? or she just doesnt want to go?
I thought everyone liked strip clubs…
I am from Montréal.
Montréal is quite far away in look and feel to Paris, so don’t set your expectations too high. In some parts of the city the architecture it is very similar to what you would get in older American cities like say, Boston or NY, with American fast-food chains and all.
Language aside, I think it is much more on the culture/mentality side of things that you might get the feeling that you are describing. The culture there is a blend of American and European elements, and depending on the situations and who you interact with, you might completely forget that you are in North America.
Also, many of us speak standard French with an accent, but unfortunately you’ll hear a shit load of weird crappy French there.
Can’t speak much for Québec city, except that it is much closer to France than Montréal is (still nowhere near Paris, though).
Enjoy your stay, but you’ll be disappointed if you expect too much France in Québec.
I know it may be hard for an American/English-speaking Canadian to imagine, but guess what, many parts of the world are also filled with nations the size of Québec which also have their own national languages.
Being proud of your language and heritage and defending it does not make you a fascist.
If you’re coming with a wife/gf, go to Quebec city.
If you’re coming on a stag, go to Montreal.
Too much temptation in Montreal to come with the significant other.
Speak with an American accent and you’ll be fine. But pronounce “Color” with a U, and you’re up stilt creek without a paddle. Say “Can we speak English, eh?” and you’ll get served extra warm turds with your morning meal.
The old town in Quebec City is very quaint and very much has the feel of a small French town. Some nice side trips: Ile d’Orlean, the church in St. Anne de Beaupre, Montmorency Falls. This assumes you are bringing a spousal unit who loves quaint and picturesque.
Montreal is nice too, but it has more of that big city feel.