Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Pan Pacific Luxury Hotel Vancouver
(Vancouver - Accommodations)

beautiful location, beautiful hotel but make sure you saved your money.....

So this hotel is top notch and close to everything. You are right by the water and everyone notices this hotel simply due to the masts and in walking distance from downtown Vancouver but it is definitely not on the cheap side…. If you want a hotel with great service and great location, this is the place for you but be ready to pay for it. The great thing about it is though, is the great view and the convenience of being able to walk to the hubbub of the city – shopping, restaurants.

Pay for it but worth it!

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Hockey - Montreal Canadiens
(Montreal - Sights & Activities)

Go HABS GO!!!!

Okay…so if you come to Montreal anywhere from October through June (playoff season has to be included cause we expect to make them each and every year!), do yourself a favour, and get yourself tickets to a Montreal Canadiens game. You won’t be disappointed!!! (And if you were every wondering why they are nicknamed the Habs – it comes from the French word Habitants meaning inhabitants…now you know.)

Like most other arenas, most of the lower seats are corporate but don’t be deceived cause there are some pretty rowdy people in those seats :) I mean, Montreal was voted, by the players themselves, as the city with THE BEST FANS!!! What more is there to say??!!

If you are unlucky enough to not get tickets to the live event, don’t fret because there are many pubs and bars around town designated to the event. It might not be the exact same thing but you will feel the same excitement and disappointment as if you were in the arena. You can always count on a lot of passion for the game from the fans and the players alike! Just enjoy the history of one of the original NHL teams and understand where the love of the game comes from as you will be privileged to see a photo montage of past and present players keeping the history of the team alive. Our city loves Maurice “the Rocket” Richard just as much as Alex Kovalev. Montreal fans are proud and are never shy to show it!!!!

Comments

on 9/7/09

Jazz Poulin

Travel Professional,

Rank: 1

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Now that Kovy is with Ottawa, that's going to be a good game too!

on 6/7/09

James Poulin

Budget Traveller,

Rank: 14

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

I'm curious to see them next season, now that they haven't re-signed some of their top players! Toronto vs Montreal is going to be a bit more exciting this year too :)

on 22/6/09

Jazz Poulin

Travel Professional,

Rank: 1

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

I agree Kim, this city has some hard core fans!

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Baldwin Barmacie
(Montreal - Nightlife)

Bottoms up at Baldwin!!!

So I headed to Baldwin’s twice: once on a Saturday and once on a Thursday. Both days were busy but I have to admit that for my age group (hate saying that), it was better on Thursday. The Saturday was quite busy but very young, so we had our drinks and left. The Thursday however was great.

The place was packed but the atmosphere was great – music loud but not at a volume where you couldn’t strike up a conversation with the person standing or sitting next to you.

There is a terrace out in the back (with heated lamps which is perfect for our cool springs and autumns) but mostly used by smokers. And some drinks are given different and quirky names which really make you want to try something new.

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Med Grill
(Montreal - Restaurants)

Rather spend my money elsewhere

I would have to classify this place as one of the most snobby and pretentious places I have been to!!! I don’t mind paying money for good food along with good service but I have to say that this place is WAY over priced for the quality of food that they are serving but at least they have some good service (although it doesn’t compensate enough for the exorbitant price they charge).

The restaurant turns into a night club so many of the patrons go for dinner and then stay to party by buying a bottle so the average age group for this place is between 20 – 35. Although you might run into the occasional hockey player while partying, this place is far to pretentious and filled with posers. When it comes down to it, I would simply rather spend my money elsewhere.

Comments

on 2/6/09

Jazz Poulin

Travel Professional,

Rank: 1

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Thanks for the scoop, I haven't been there in a while.

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Mikado
(Montreal - Restaurants)

A little pricey but won't be disappointed

I am an avid sushi eater and have tried many places. Mikado is a GOOD sushi restaurant. It is rather small but therein lies the charm. It is cozy and you can sit in private rooms with seats on the floor, to really have the Japanese authenticity – great for a date!

You can also sit by the sushi bar and watch the chef at work – never a dull moment watching these guys do their thing – for some reason, my sushi rolls never turn out quite like theirs do :)

Just keep in mind that it is a little expensive but if you are looking for a high quality sushi, you won’t be disappointed.

Comments

on 2/6/09

Jazz Poulin

Travel Professional,

Rank: 1

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Totally agree

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Rouge
(Montreal - Nightlife)

Rouge or should I say Red?

Rouge…..Red it is. The inside is dark and lighted only with red light-bulbs but the music is ALWAYS good and everyone is always ready for a good time.

The one thing that I really like about this club is that it isn’t cheesy. No girl likes to go to a place where the guys are pretentious and have the ‘line’ ready for you – the one they have rehearsed and tried time and time again and think will work on you! Instead, this place is laid back and people are just there to drink, dance and have a good time so you can talk to the guy next to you without really having to dread ‘the pick-up line’.

The main floor plays classics from the 80s and 90s like Bon Jovi and Bel Biv Devoe while hip hop reigns upstairs.

The age group is good – at least I don’t feel ancient when I set foot there :) Although the one thing I can’t do is pay a cover charge so unless I am on the guest list, you can pretty much count me out! And waiting in their line-up is strictly out of the question. I didn’t wait when I was 18, so I am certainly not about to wait now at 29!!!

But overall, Rouge/Red, is a good time.

Kim Anderson

Leisure Traveller,

Rank: 24

Montreal, Canada.

Age: 24-35

Club Opera (removed)
(Montreal - Nightlife)

You have to dress up for the Opera

Club Opera is probably the best club if you are anywhere between the ages of 18 – 24. You must be aware of the cover charge at the door – it can vary between $10 – $20.

The venue is large, nicely decorated with many bars to choose from with VIP sections (that you must buy bottles to have) and a large dance floor that sometimes hosts bands or acts, such as The Jabawakeez (the winners from MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew – and if you don’t know the TV show, then you are probably too old for this place!)

The music is almost always hip hop, rap and house so if that isn’t your cup of tea, don’t go here. Also if you don’t enjoy large crowds, not the best choice for you. And you must dress to impress, so jeans and t-shirt with flips flops just won’t do…there is a dress code to be followed. Remember the golden rule – you have to dress up to go to the Opera!