Montreal in November

**millar** · 12th September 06, 09:13 AM

Thinking of taking the family to Montreal over the Thanksgiving holiday. I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect as far as the weather and also things that you could recommend doing over our stay. The kids are 15, 9 and 6. Thanks.

**auld argonian** · 12th September 06, 09:25 AM

Don't know about the weather but...

...do not miss the Botanical Garden and the Insectarium...the Insectarium is de rigeur for kids....mine have been there twice; once when they were very young and later when they were in their early teens and they were delighted to get back and see it again. What's not to love about Montreal? The old part of the city is great and the Museum of Archaeology is one of the coolest museums that I have ever seen (and I've seen a lot of 'em).

I have two kids who want Poutine served in the Chicago McDonalds.

If there's a top ten list of cities in North America, Montreal is on it...go: shop, eat, enjoy.

Best

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**cessna152towser** · 12th September 06, 09:54 AM

Poutine. Another new word from across the Atlantic which I had to look up in Wilkipedia. All part of life's learning curve and the power of the internet as a learning tool. Doesn't sound very appetising to me but each to their own.

**Montreal kiltie** · 10th February 07, 05:01 AM

poutine is good! I've had it all my life. Living in Montreal has it's priviledges.
I've been in Montreal a good 8 years now and I must admit that living here is quite nice. It's a nice city and the people are not cold(thinking Toronto). They greet you warmly( have no idea if it's the French mentality)

**millar** · 10th February 07, 05:23 AM

merci monsieur, for the information. I never did take the trip. I am hoping to go in April over the kids spring break. Welcome to the board.

**ccga3359** · 10th February 07, 05:38 AM

Welcome to the forum Montreal Kiltie from 7 hours due east - please post in the new member forum for a warm welcome from everyone else.
C152 Poutine is indeed a Montreal invention (LeFleurs I believe). French fries (chips), squeaky cheese curds and gravy what not to love. Its just heart attack in a bowl.
I love going to Montreal, more so than Toronto, and have never had a problem with the language barrier. Be sure to go to Schwartz's or Ben's for Smoked Meat, I usually go home with a brisket because it is the only place to get real Montreal Smoked Meat. Take note of their solutions to the transportation problems, it always amazes me - you're driving along a highway that suddenly dissapears beneath an office building and when you come back out you are on the other side of the island.

**Mike1** · 10th February 07, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Welcome to the forum Montreal Kiltie from 7 hours due east...

That would of course be 7 hours due the 'other' east, right?

Unless you've gone and moved Burlington since my last visit.

**ccga3359** · 10th February 07, 12:50 PM

Originally Posted by Mike1

That would of course be 7 hours due the 'other' east, right?

Unless you've gone and moved Burlington since my last visit.

I meant ouest! Oops! It's the metric.

**Ruanaidh** · 10th February 07, 01:45 PM

Bienvenue chez X Marks from West Texas.

**Sylvain** · 11th February 07, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Poutine is indeed a Montreal invention (LeFleurs I believe). French fries (chips), squeaky cheese curds and gravy what not to love. Its just heart attack in a bowl.

Poutine is not a Montreal invention. Two persons are said to be its inventor, one in Warwick, one in Drummondville.
Nobody knows for sure. Lafleur restaurants certainly invented nothing...