Montreal tourist questions?

Question

I'll be visiting Montreal for the first time and have a few questions.

1) What is the best (non-taxi) way to get from the Montreal Airport to my hotel near the Champ-de-Mars metro station ?

2) Is there an unlimited metro/bus card that i can buy for unlimited travel on metro/bus for 3 days ?

3) What are the major tourist spots or streets in downtown. I like to walk around and explore the downtown on foot and in public transportation so could you tell me the names of the major squares or streets or areas ?

Thanks for all you help.

Answer 1

I answered this question about airport to downtown last week:

1) If taking public transit, your best best would be to take one of the buses (blue and white) that's very near the arrivals gate (ask any airport official there; they're very helpful). If I remember correctly, it's #201 or #211. This will take you to Lionel-Groulx métro station, and you can just ride to your stop. Alternatively, you could try to take the commuter train into downtown--it's faster than riding the bus--but your timing would have to be just right; the bus is more frequent.

2) A tourist card is $17 for 3 days, or $9 for 1 day.

Other fares:

CAM hebdo (Weekly Pass)  $19.25

Six-ticket strip $12.00

Cash fare  $2.75

3) Major tourist spots:

> Old Montreal (in your Champ-de-Mars area  

> Rue Ste. Catherine

> Boulevard St. Laurent

> Rue St. Denis

> Sherbrooke St.

> Crescent St.

And a good hike would be the mountain, Mount Royal.

HTH, and have fun!