Guidebook for Hampstead
Food Scene
P.F. Chang's
3035 Rue des JockeysAN institution in Montreal - you just have to go, the smoked meet sandwiches command lineups in front of the restaurant at -20 C.
836 preporuka/e lokalaca
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentAN institution in Montreal - you just have to go, the smoked meet sandwiches command lineups in front of the restaurant at -20 C.
Arguably the best bagels in Montreal. And if you are from the team Saint-Viator bagel, then the later is just a few blocks away.
521 preporuka/e lokalaca
Fairmount Bagel
74 Av. Fairmount OArguably the best bagels in Montreal. And if you are from the team Saint-Viator bagel, then the later is just a few blocks away.
The rivalry with Fairmount bagel is epic. I will not take sides, you pick your own favourite.
630 preporuka/e lokalaca
St-Viateur Bagel Shop
263 Rue Saint- Viateur OThe rivalry with Fairmount bagel is epic. I will not take sides, you pick your own favourite.
If sushi is your thing, this one is close, and relatively inexpensive.
15 preporuka/e lokalaca
Kanda Sushi Bar
7373 Bd DécarieIf sushi is your thing, this one is close, and relatively inexpensive.
Spare ribs and steaks. What more can you ask for.
102 preporuka/e lokalaca
Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar
3839 Boul Saint-JeanSpare ribs and steaks. What more can you ask for.
Sightseeing
Architecture, view (you see the entire North Eastern part of the city), size (it's massive), and how often do you see a cathedral with an elevator AND an escalator inside!!!
636 preporuka/e lokalaca
Oratorij Sv. Josipa na Mount Royalu
3800 Chem. Queen MaryArchitecture, view (you see the entire North Eastern part of the city), size (it's massive), and how often do you see a cathedral with an elevator AND an escalator inside!!!
Historical place, architecture, view of the river, night life, shows.
1148 preporuka/e lokalaca
Old Port of Montreal
Historical place, architecture, view of the river, night life, shows.
Parks & Nature
Smack in the middle of the city, with a few nice terraces with fantastic view of the city. A beautiful place for a walk or jogging or skating and tobogganing in the winter, and the lake in the middle of it does not hurt the experience.
995 preporuka/e lokalaca
Mount Royal Park
1260 Chem. RemembranceSmack in the middle of the city, with a few nice terraces with fantastic view of the city. A beautiful place for a walk or jogging or skating and tobogganing in the winter, and the lake in the middle of it does not hurt the experience.
Parc Rosemary-Brown
6665 Avenue McLynnLiterally 2 blocks away, if you want to enjoy the greenery and go for a stroll.
Dufferin Park
Rue DufferinAnother little park in the neighbourhood with some kids' playgrounds and benches.
OK, this one is 7 minutes away, and it's a tiny local park, but it is a really peaceful one. You decide.
Parc Wexford
Croissant WexfordOK, this one is 7 minutes away, and it's a tiny local park, but it is a really peaceful one. You decide.
Arts & Culture
Various exhibitions, just pick your flavour.
1504 preporuka/e lokalaca
Montreal Muzej likovnih umjetnosti
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OVarious exhibitions, just pick your flavour.
Go for the theatre, stay for the night life, and if you are lucky to be here in the summer - Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, and tons of other fun activities.
227 preporuka/e lokalaca
Place-des-Arts station
Jeanne-Mance StreetGo for the theatre, stay for the night life, and if you are lucky to be here in the summer - Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs, and tons of other fun activities.
Getting Around
Your closest subway/metro station to take you downtown. Doesn't hurt that there is a small shopping plaza right next to it, with a grocery store and a pharmacy.
10 preporuka/e lokalaca
Plamondon station
6250 Av. VictoriaYour closest subway/metro station to take you downtown. Doesn't hurt that there is a small shopping plaza right next to it, with a grocery store and a pharmacy.
About 3 minutes walk from the house takes you to the bus stop (161 going East) for the bus that will take you to the subway/metro.
Fleet / Macdonald
About 3 minutes walk from the house takes you to the bus stop (161 going East) for the bus that will take you to the subway/metro.
Hertz Car Rental
1240 Bd DécarieAvis Car Rental
5185 Av. PapineauEnterprise Rent-A-Car
5403 Boul. Saint-LaurentIn case you are flying, in or out.
109 preporuka/e lokalaca
Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Boulevard Roméo Vachon Nord (Arrivées)In case you are flying, in or out.
Entertainment & Activities
La Ronde station
If you are into roller-coasters and such.