Montreal Travel Guide
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Our Montreal travel guide! I don't know what I expected from Montreal but it certainly wasn't what I got. What a place. It really feels like Montreal shouldn't exist, it's such a strange confluence of cultures. But I am so glad it does. And I finally got to experience my Montreal food unicorn - poutine. Glorious, wonderful, Montreal poutine. Absolutely worth waiting 43 years for! Montreal, you have my heart...despite the clogged arteries.
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - Transport
04:33 - Sponsor
06:01 - Food
10:39 - Money
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aweee this is so cutee
hes a legend
Going to old Montréal and Québec city is just like going to Europe for an American without the jet lag
YEP
I think this was probably the best travel video I've ever seen. Such a great blend of practical and useful info paired with some fine humor. Loved this!
Wow, thank you!
You haven’t seen many travel videos, have you?
Totally agree with you on this!!! It’s done so so great, like a mini- movie that you instantly want to add to your favorites… Thank you, @Attachetravel !
Being originally from Montreal, and can say that he is spot on with everything he said in this video. By far the best Montreal video that I have come across. Wow! He really spent the time to understand the culture and explained it in a simple way. All facts presented are true.
As good a presenter he is, this was disappointing and had little depth. He went to two food places and they were standard. Schwartz’s? Really? Just a little lazy. You want proper smoked meat? Montrealers go to the Snowden Deli. That’s but one example.
As a Vancouverite, I spent 2 nights in Montreal and loved every bit of it. Thanks for sharing!
As a Chicagoan who went to university in Montreal (McGill), I've liked where you have been hitting lately. Doing my two favorite cities proud.
You have excellent taste in cities
Andre Dawson spent most of his baseball career playing in those two cities.
I just finished my exchange program in montréal. i am so sad that i left the most amazing city i've ever been to. watching this video made relive it all. thank you.
I wish I had ur problem 😂
Been watching your videos for a while to prep for my travels... Rome, Amsterdam, Singapore, Tokyo...
And now my city gets the Attaché treatment. What a fantastic overview of what to expect in MTL! And you leave out enough for people to discover on their own...
Merci Alex! T'es un bon chum de Montréal maintenant!
Un plaisir!
You really do have an amazing home. Absolutely mesmerising. I'll definitely be back.
I've never been west of Europe but I feel such a special connection to montreal, I need to visit one day
I can't wait to get back there, an absolutely amazing place.
The language is enough to make a different city from most generic North American cities North of Mexico
Completely agree!
I love how professional your format is! I send it to friends and family when they’re traveling all the time because it feels like something you’d watch on the travel channel😭
🎉thank you for spreading the words
Le Plateau borough is the soul of Montréal with its staircase .
I was born and raised in Montreal ... left to Toronto when I was 30. Loved your unbiased take and over all appreciation on that beautiful city
As a Canadian, I stood up and took off my hat on reflex at the intro to the video. Also, as an eastern Canadian, we're just as mystified about Montreal as you are.
Hahaha I'm glad the Montreal Mystique isn't just a Non-Canadian thing
Corny. And I’m Canadian. I’d be mystified too if the rest of Canada wasn’t paying For Quebec’s free ride.
@@alexpearson8481 Free ride ? Québec is the original Canada. Until the 19th century only the french were called Canadians . The National anthem , poutine , Maple syrups all from Québec . Cultural , history and name appropriation of english Canada
@@christofat2704 well, we have two standard now. Which standard do you live under?
@@alexpearson8481 Guess?
I love Montreal, so glad it's only a few hours drive away from me in Boston.
North America's french alternate reality was exactly how I described it after my first visit in 2018 (and after my third European trip of the year, twice including OG France). I love Montreal for being a nearby escape and yet somehow still a familiar setting that's distinctly unique.
It's a slice of Europe but not in some type of contrived, forced construct or way. I cannot wait to go back, and I am so glad my go to and favorite travel channel has served up another gem of a video/overview
I'm really glad it wasn't just me that felt that way. It's an incredible place, so unique.
@@attachetravel I'm really glad you saw this comment. Keep up the great work - nothing gets my travel juices flowing like a new release from Attaché!
@@attachetravel It doesn't look like you've been to New Orleans, USA just yet. That city has an alternate reality feel to me. It may be right up your alley. Cheers!
One of my favorite cities in the world. Definitely will revisit.
In some years the REM a light train system should be connected to the airport.
This will be game-changing! A whole new way of doing things!
Montreal is such a cool city! I would love to live there someday.
It really is, such a fun place.
Every travel episode you publish is just pure gold 👌
Thanks Jeff, that's really kind
Montreal seems to be so difference from most Canadians cities !
I've only been to two other Canadian cities but it certainly felt that way.
Quebec city too is unique , the rest is very North American even Toronto or Vancouver .
really is, well actually Quebec over all
@@9grand I’d say Toronto, Montreal and Quebec City are all very unique in its own way. Toronto’s cosmopolitanism is unmatched by any city in the world except maybe NYC, Montreal’s blend of Franco/Anglo culture is unique in North America and Quebec City feels like a town in Northern France rather than one in NA.
Every other Canadian city is rather bland imo
@@Entername-md1ev Cosmopolitatinism is nothing unique in 2023 London , Paris Brussels are very diverse too . Toronto has nothing unique in its language, architecture, food etc . Everything seems to be recently imported from other cultures .
Dang, dude. You just keep pumping these out! You're my go-to channel for travel videos.
Thanks Anthony, that means a lot to me.
It's so good to hear and see you! 💯
Thanks!
@@attachetravelI'm basically forced to move there I was in NYC and I'm homeless unfortunately but I'm looking for a job. Do you know where the homeless stay in Montreal?
Montreal is a favorite and a magical place. Glad you came to Canada and I would encourage you to come all across Canada. In fact I invite you to come to Winnipeg and see this highly underrated city.
I would love to explore more of Canada, absolutely!
My pops was born in Montreal in 1919. A decendent of a French soldier in Louis the XIV's Carignan Regiment sent to protect French Settlers. Also decended from a Scot Highlander, expelled with his family and many others by the British crown. Large groups of Scots fled to Montreal.
Wow. I’m a longtime subscriber and cool to see you visited my hometown !!! Merci 😊
Solid guide man. Taking a trip out there in spring 2023 and stumbled across this video. Thanks for the tips. Also, bagels are LIFE.
Beautiful video and tour of our wonderful city. You got me misty eyed a few times! Come back soon
I am so glad we got it right! You have a truly wonderful city. Can't wait to get back.
Man, if I have to rank any top 5 TH-cam channels I would include Attachè any time and everytime. You guys deserve millions of subscribers, man. Keep up the good work.
Such a helpful, genuine, and heartfelt video. Thank you for this. We are excited to visit Montreal for the first time in a couple of months and your guide has provided the perfect primer.
Montreal is the Canadian capital of culture ... if you like culture , i invite you to start with The Archeology museum in the old Montreal and the geant projections show on the buildings at night ( old Montreal)with the app Cité Memoire ... The app is free in 5 languages and relate the 400 years of Montreal history .. Montreal is an intelligent city ( technology ) and world leader in artificial intelligence .... The largest urban park in Canada and a leader in sustainibility ( more than 500 greehouse roof tops for urban agriculture and climate change . Cirque du Soleil ( Montreal compagny ) has a new show in the Old port. Moment Factory ( visual arts tech show ) has a new show as well at The Bonaventure place .
I always get the 747. Much more affordable. It's been a couple of years but I remember the exact change point. Love the Metro! My food favourites - obviously poutine, Schwartz Deli, and Eggs Benedict (La Vieux on St Laurent), I also loved Jean Talon market with its variety of international cuisine. I have a lot of time for Montreal!
Amazing video as always, the quality is next level which these days is so rare. Dumbass shorts videos with shaky cam like its 2017 seem to be the norm nowadays unfortunately. Bring quality back!
I think we must have visited Jean Talon market at the wrong time because there wasn't a whole lot going on. But man what a food city, so good.
@@attachetravel I live a block from Marché Jean-Talon and it's very seasonal. We all rejoice when the various local crops go through their phases then sigh when it battens down for winter. (October signals the end) though the bread, cheese and meat are great throughout the year!
I've been following your channel for some time. High quality and informative videos. Your videos have helped me on several of my trips.
OMG attachè uploaded, time to get food and watch the whole episode. Glad you're back ❤️
Our content is best taken with food 🧐
Montrealer here, great vid! Drop by in the summer and you'll be truly dumbfounded!
And we have an automated transit system - REM - that is opening soon that will also connect the airport. And.. Amtrak has a MTL-NYC train.
''soon''... haha Don't rush the airport branch will be open in 2027!
I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Keep up the good work!
If you don't know any French, "Go Habs!" is usually a good opener.
Was a little disappointed he made no mention of them. I recently relocated to New England and have been itching to get up there for a game!
I basically just watch this channel to figure out where I'm traveling next. Another epic video.
While I hope this channel continues to grow, I love being part of a community that has found something very special, and I kind of want to keep this just to ourselves. Another excellent episode! Research shows that adding emoji to comments can increase a video's engagement statistics. 🧐✌💁♂🐬😄
Well thank you! 🧐✌💁♂🐬😄
Another wonderful episode. It has been in my plans for a few years to go to Quebec.
100% worth the trip
Great timing with video. Was recently considering visiting here.
You really should. Amazing place.
This is the only video about Montreal that has made me actually want to go! This is what I was hoping for, thank you for shedding light on the charm!
You're so welcome!
Great video. Surreal seeing the place I live covered on a channel I watch.
Hope we did it justice!
If montreal was a season it would be autumn🧡🍁🍂
Excellent as always.
Thank you!
4:45 I visited Montreal first time in winter. It is amazing city. I will definately come back.
Man thank you for this great video! You are genius 🎉
Ahh my favorite city… Montreal 💕
It's one of mine now too.
look you had me hooked from the first lines!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I had poutine regularly last Canadian trip. Delicious
It's insanely good
Loved your music with the video!!
Of all the Canadian cities you've covered so far, this one actually seems the best! The rankings for now are: 1) Montreal 2) Vancouver 3) Toronto
Yeah, he did Toronto dirty in that ep. Spent the whole time at St. Lawrence Market.
Hey, hey….I’m right here!
@@attachetravel😅😅😅
Montreal rocks... especially in the summer. 💡
Yeah I absolutely fell in love with it
Awesome cinematography sir!
There's no city I have loved or dreamed of more than Montreal. I have spent most of my life trying to figure out how to move there without losing my citizenship.
are you american? you don't have to give up US citizenship to become canadian
It definitely seems to have that ability to entrance people. Myself included.
Why would you have to give up your citizenship? 😂 are you german?
@@sagerogers1 American? Even Americans can only stay in Canada for a short while without marrying or becoming a Canadian.
@@jasoncromwell4206 becoming a canadian citizen doesn't mean losing american citizenship...
Joie de vivre which the motto of Montréal
“How the turn tables!” 🤣🤣. This video was worth it just for that quote!
Terrific Alex. Better and better...!
Thanks Henry! Hope all is well!
@@attachetravel All good Alex. I orientated in Chicago in May based purely on your wonderful video. And yes, I had the chicken...
I love your videos, I love my city.... I love poutine. :D Judging by the waitress' outfit, I was at La Banquise on the same day as you. I guess I missed you, I would have said Welcome to Montréal!
No way, really?? That's a hell of a coincidence! Sounds like we both have excellent taste in poutine restaurants.
@@attachetravel Indeed. You chose the best of the bunch, anyone who says otherwise is just looking for a fight 🤔. Glad you liked your trip, you're always welcome here. For the full experience, come back at -40C in late january.... and wait in line at La Banquise! 😁 Keep up the great work!
Another super interesting travel video from Attaché! BTW, soon Montreal will have train connection from the airport to downtown, with its REM network. Let's just hope it doesn't take ten years to complete...
Awesome video!
Great episode! I have to go!
I been there in sept for academic conference! such a lovely city with full of great foods and views! Still missing Schwart's smoked meat sandwich, and Bagel. and you guys forgot to mention Tim hortons! they were running in Canadians blood! lol
I’m going in a month to see my boyfriend! I’m so nervous and excited, but originally planned to not go out much on the trip, your video helped convince me to go out and explore with him to help me not get lost 😅 I’m so excited!
Awesome video 🤩
I love your video. Will be visiting Montreal in October. Do you reckon 1st week will be in its all the fall glory of golden yellow leaves?
thank you
Ah my hometown, I was waiting for an Attaché video for MTL!
Hope we did it justice!
@@attachetravel Effectivement!
Pro tip - the locals pronounce it "poutsin" with the slightest s on the ts. And that last syllable is TIN, not TEEN.
Sold on Montreal and subscribed!
The best time to visit is July, August following by June and then Septembre!!
hopefully i can visit here one day
We need more folk like you on God's earth. Thanks for taking your time to make this most informative vid 🙌🏽
Wow that's really kind, thank you!
From the train station you can go to New York City too!
Let"s Toronto be Milan , Montréal will always be the Rome of Canada
Is there a direct bus from the Airport to Downtown Montreal? Can we use the weekly pass from the airport to Downtown Montreal?
Everyone speaks English in the city apart from the very old. Cab drivers too. I had some African Uber driver who spoke French and whatever African dialect his profile said no English but that was BS. He spoke pretty good english. I was happy since I got to practice my French which is nearly impossible in the city limits. If you go to Granby (excellent for their water park/zoo, you read that right. It’s awesome) they speak almost no English outside the park. Brossard and Montreal all have lots of English speakers
Love the music!
Can someone list the songs?
Very well done travel video... Merci beaucoup and you're more then welcome to comeback anytime dans la Belle Province
Thank you! 😃
Montreal is indeed perfect
thanks for making my town this wonderful video! yes, we do speak french, but in Montreal, i'd say 80% of the population understand and can speak english. so no worries, just come and enjoy! Also, the winter are cold, yes, BUT we have one of the the biggest underground city in the WORLD for u to explore, some hotels, like the Westin Montreal, have it's own ''secret passage'' to go throught, so u don't even need to bring your winter coat and just exploring the city ;-)
Great video
Thanks!
I wanna go eat poutine and have fun downtown on st-Catherine
Calgary, Canada in relations to Quebec!
At 13:24 is the Savoyarde, my go to at La Banquise. But in my opinion, there are many better places for Poutine, with shorter lines and fewer tourists!
Oh?? Do share!
@@attachetravel My favourite places for poutine would be Chez Claudette in the Plateau, for the sheer variety, and Restaurant AA in St-Henri, specifically for their Italian poutine, which is made with a kind of bolognese. Other noteworthy places are La Pataterie in Hochelaga and Paul Patates in Point St Charles. Otherwise, Ma Poule Mouillée across the street from La Banquise make an amazing piri-piri and linguiça poutine.
Other than that, I always like to get my poutine with a steamie, a Montreal hot dog dressed with mustard, relish, onions and sauerkraut.
Thank you for this Genuine glorious explanation of my city. Yes...our Airport is...well...not as fonctionnal as you said and we do need a better way to commune from there to down town, like every big city. ( They are working on it, REM is coming ( we hope) in 2017 to connect the airport and the Central station...about time really). Have you notice the french Lyric of our National Anthem ingraved on the wall at the Central Station ? ( 4:22 ) :) There is a lot of hidden gems like this all over the town :) Glad you enjoyed your stay.... and Yes...we will conquer the world, one Poutine at a time ;) haha
Loving Quebec is a kink to Attaché
Thankfully, in four, maybe 5 years, we should have the Trudeau airport connected to the new regional metro. It's been a long time coming, really. I am almost anxiously waiting for the relatively fast (20 minutes to downtown) and frequent trains of the REM.
8:14 What do you do after eating your poutine? A long coma nap
I have never been there but if they expect you to speak French, it is very intimidating to me.
Oh they don't expect you to, it's just a friendly thing to try
Montreal is not the quaint old Montréal or the generic downtown. Nope , Montréal is about it's borough like le plateau, Rosemont , la petite patrie , etc . Its outside spiral staircase, it's parks , its life on it's balcony etc
Great review with lots of practical comments. Poland? I think bagels and smoked meat recipes came to Montreal from the Ukraine. If you don't want to tip, it's not impossible but it's considered an insult (i.e. if you truly got bad service and want to send a message). The traditional French practice is to leave four pennies but alas, there are no more pennies in Canada, so bring pennies from another country. (No tipping allowed at Wilensky's).
Wowww
There is a new automated skytrain( REM ,moderrn public transport ) under construction from the airport to downtown and around the city of $ 9 billion ...Montreal is built on an Island , 7 times bigger than Manhattan with the largest urban park in Canada , Mount Royal park .
As a Montrealer I really appreciate and approve your video about my city but there’s one thing I have to say, contrary to your earlier statement in the video I must say that for me Trudeau airport is one of the most excellent and exciting airport in the world if you know where to look.
Apart from that comment I really enjoyed your video of Montreal.
Glad we get the approval, that's important to us! And I think I now need to come back just re-adjust my sentiments about the airport!
How does one compare Montreal to Calgary? For someone who has only been to Calgary….
The cop was in jt too
Montreal is a great baseball city without a baseball team.
This has so little info about Montreal except showing me the airport, talking about the cold weather and a video of a bagel 😂
I'm a Canadian and I ONLY tip for exceptions service. The cost of living is very high and I will not tip for 💩 service
Unfortunately, ever since COVID St-Viateur Bagel is no longer open 24h, it currently (2024) closes at Midnight. However, Fairmount Bagel is still open 24h.
Good news is that there will be a new rapid train connection directly downtown from the airport (called the R.E.M.) coming in next year (2025?) or so.
Do Jacksonville Florida it has some interesting things to do
Like it’s the biggest city in Florida
The beaches
Transportation system improving
It's the biggest city in Florida? I had no idea.
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Quebec French is not the same as French though! Québécois is it’s own dialect as I have heard often, and even French have a hard time understanding.
Unless you speak R.P english your english may be considered to be a dialect too.
Well , Who are you to judge ? there is only one french language in the world but many accents ( 86 countries ,more than 300 milion native speakers) ... Same for British and american, do americans speak english ? ..... I am french Canadian , we speak metropolitain french and everyday ( slang ) french and it is the same in France ... many accents in France from the south to the north .... Quebec language law bill 101 is protecting our culture and language.... even the STOP sign is written in french in Quebec ARRET ...in France it is stop , France is parking and Quebec is stationnement ...etc