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Colleen "Shorty" R.'s Profile
Montreal on the cheap.
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1. Auberge Alternative (De Jeunesse) Du Vieux-Montreal
Montreal is an expensive city, and when you're planning a wedding, it doesn't make sense to shell out hundreds of dollars a night for a quick getaway to the city. Hence our decision to hit up the Auberge Alternative during our stay in the city.
My…More »
2. Resto La Banquise
The poutine at La Banquise made our whole trip to Montreal worth it.
Down to the last bite, the frites maintained a satisfying crunch despite being coated with an unparalleled blend of gravy and cheese curds. (Yes, we're boring, we only tried the…More »
3. Librairie Drawn & Quarterly
I've never seen a bookstore with so many darn good-looking books. The storefront is well curated and definitely worth the trip, even for a traveler staying downtown.
My only regret is traveling with a small suitcase -- so tiny that my only purchase…More »
4. Aux Vivres
To balance out the poutine we ate while in Montreal, we sought out some restaurants on the healthier side of the spectrum.
Aux Vivres was one such restaurant that was not only healthy but truly satisfying. My Thai sandwich wrap was really flavorful…More »
5. Parc du Mont-Royal
Walking up to the lookout point near the top of Mont Royal was a highlight of our trip to Montreal.
The park itself is gorgeous, and was designed by Frederick Olmstead, who also designed NYC's Central Park. In September, it was lush, verdant and…More »
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Chicago, IL
Yelping SinceJune 2008
Things I LoveChicago, dive bars, BYOB, french fries, Labradoodles, south Louisiana, trains, bargain hunting, live music, wine, picnics, brunch, vintage, exploring new cities
Find Me InWest Town
My HometownCajun Country, Louisiana
My Favourite MovieReality Bites
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...My subscription to Vegetarian Times lasted longer than my vegetarianism.
Current CrushRothmania