A vacation to Burlington, Vermont and Montreal, Canada?

Question

My mother is taking me and a french friend to burlington, VA and montreal, Canada. We like to go to cities and explore, but would also like to see the countryside of Canada and vermont.

Where should we go?

We probably would not like to go more than 1 1/2 hours away from either place. We like to go to small towns, fairs or festivals too. in both Burlington and Montreal, are there any places to see animals (domestic) or wildlife?

Also, in montreal, are there certain places they speak more french than others.

Answer 1

If you go to Montreal you really should take the train to Hudson which is West of Montreal, about 40 mins away, driving or by train.  Hudson was just voted the prettiest village, lovely little shops, great restaurants, and its on the water.  They even have a little theatre (Hudson Village Theatre) where you can see a show.    www.villagetheatre.ca

Answer 2

My 2 favourite things to do in Burlington VT are tour the Ben & Jerry's factory and the Vermont Teddy Bear Company.

Answer 3

Don't worry Montreal is very bilingual. You can stay in the city to do other stuff. Don't go all the way to Hudson unless if you are looking for antiques. Nothing to do there except antiquing or just sitting and watching a lake! Go there when you retire

Don't go to the Ben and Jerry factory! Takes for ever to get there. All you see is an 18 minute history movie, 5 minutes of seeing the factory from an arial view and then you get a scoop of ice cream. I was sooooo disappointed!

Instead:

To see animals you can either go to Parc Safari. It's cool cause you are in the car and can touch and feed the animals. Bring your own carrot bag.

There is also Granby zoo.

Montreal has so much to offer:

Chinatown

shopping downtown on Ste-Catherine between Atwater and Berri.

Really neat shops on Mont-Royal near the metro.

St-Laurent and St-Denis street

The biodome, insectarium.

La Ronde.

Have fun and don't waste too much time traveling by car!