July 8th and 9th 2011 - Hippodrome - Montreal - Part 3

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

We didn't make it down to the waterfront. Only saw them from the CN Tower, so they looked like miniatures. We took a walk around the Rogers Centre Saturday before going to see Elevation, which was disappointing (the empty stadium, not Elevation, lol). But... it looks like a great place for a show, so I'm excited for next year!

Ya we walked around the Rogers Center too, on Friday night. Did you happen to notice the signs about the postponed show? We took a funny picture with one of them

I'm excited for next year too

Please post so we can all dream about next year and strategize how we are going to get to the front of the stage or catwalk...

Don't worry, we'll post them

 

[Katiesheb]

Can't wait!!!

 

[guinevere77]

I did notice the signs. At first I didn't see them, but then noticed they were all over the Rogers Centre. I don't recall seeing them at Angel Stadium, but could be wrong. I wondered what would happen if you'd been... well, under a rock for the last 2 months! That would make for a very sad night!

I didn't realize Steve Martin was going to be at Montreal Just for Laughs. He must have been added after I looked a while ago. It looks like the comedians I'd be interested in are sold out already. Oh well, I'm sure there is plenty else to do!

I hope the heat diminishes by next Thursday! I can't believe it has been hotter in Canada than here (Florida).

 

[Guinness Stout]

My wife and i are still going up next weekend with 3 other couples-
where are the fireworks? are they on saturday?
u2 mama- i believe our hotel is right around corner from hurley's- so im sure we are headed there at some point
any recommendations from montreallers for fun restaurants on crescent st?
we are staying at hotl de la montangue- is the roof top bar/pool decent?

any interferencers want to meet up for a one year pre-concert drink or ten- let us know

GS

 

[BoMac]

My wife and i are still going up next weekend with 3 other couples-
where are the fireworks? are they on saturday?
u2 mama- i believe our hotel is right around corner from hurley's- so im sure we are headed there at some point
any recommendations from montreallers for fun restaurants on crescent st?
we are staying at hotl de la montangue- is the roof top bar/pool decent?

any interferencers want to meet up for a one year pre-concert drink or ten- let us know

GS

The fireworks - which are 30 minutes long, by the way - can be viewed at several locations at the eastern edge of downtown. You can view them at the Old Port in Old Montreal; the La Ronde amusement park which is on a man-made island (note: you'll have to buy tickets to watch them from bleachers set up near the water); along the riverfront near the Jacques Cartier bridge (just follow the mass of people who are getting off at the Papineau subway station; or actually on the bridge itself (get off at Papineau station which is on the green line).

Here's some info on that:

http://www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com/en/

There are plenty of good places to eat in Montreal. If you're talking strictly Crescent St., though, I'm partial to Weinstein & Gavinos and Pino. Just walk around and you'll find something you like.

The Hotel de la Montagne rooftop patio bar and pool is a very nice place. It tends to get very busy at night, so get there early and you can have a drink and enjoy the view.

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Hey Bomac,

I'm staying at Le Nouvel Hotel and I was just wondering how far it is from my hotel to the Bell Center?

Is it walkable? I read somewhere that's it's supposed to be pretty close to that hotel.

 

[U2Mama]

My wife and i are still going up next weekend with 3 other couples-
where are the fireworks? are they on saturday?
u2 mama- i believe our hotel is right around corner from hurley's- so im sure we are headed there at some point
any recommendations from montreallers for fun restaurants on crescent st?
we are staying at hotl de la montangue- is the roof top bar/pool decent?

any interferencers want to meet up for a one year pre-concert drink or ten- let us know

GS

We would love to meet up for a drink or 10 How about sometime on Saturday?

 

[romi]

saturday sounds good.... my wife and I are staying at Hotel Viger, fyi...
should we make some firm plans?

 

[U2Mama]

^^Yes! Let's do that!

 

[BoMac]

Hey Bomac,

I'm staying at Le Nouvel Hotel and I was just wondering how far it is from my hotel to the Bell Center?

Is it walkable? I read somewhere that's it's supposed to be pretty close to that hotel.

Yes it is. 10-15 minute walk at most.

 

[Guinness Stout]

Thanks for the info Bomac-
you guys want to meet at Hurleys on Saturday night 10pm or so?
cant think of a better spot than an irish pub

 

[KristenCaNaDiAn]

Yes it is. 10-15 minute walk at most.

K thanks.

 

[konakitty]

I'd like to get in on the gathering. Pretty open for anytime and anywhere.

 

[romi]

ok. Hurley's works..... is 10 p.m. a good time to watch the fireworks and then meet?

 

[BoMac]

The fireworks are at 10 p.m., so my advice is to get there a bit early to get a good viewing spot, like 9:30 p.m., for example. If you're going on the bridge, it'll take a good 10-15 minutes to get on there from the Papineau metro station, even though it's much closer than that. The reason is that the mass of people sometimes slows things down.

The fireworks end at 10:30 p.m., and you'll most likely get back to Hurley's by 11 but no later than 11:15 p.m.

 

[konakitty]

I know I'm going to want to see the fireworks. So, will probably stop by Hurley's after that and see if anybody is still around.

 

[romi]

so... 11:1 sounds good..... let's make a list

Hurley's at 11:15 (where is it, btw?)
Romi + wife

 

[Billy Rotten]

I was looking into water parks to cool off if the heatwave continues and found The Super Aqua Club Super Aqua Club - Pointe-Calumet QC, Parc aquatique - 30 minutes de Montreal Sounds like a cool spot (no pun intended)

 

[BoMac]

Hurley's at 11:15 (where is it, btw?)

1225 Crescent St.

 

[U2Mama]

so... 11:1 sounds good..... let's make a list

Hurley's at 11:15 (where is it, btw?)
Romi + wife

you can add us to the list (U2Mama and Hubby--I guess he would be U2Daddy)

 

[BoMac]

I was looking into water parks to cool off if the heatwave continues and found The Super Aqua Club Super Aqua Club - Pointe-Calumet QC, Parc aquatique - 30 minutes de Montreal Sounds like a cool spot (no pun intended)

Yeah, that's a great place. Went there many a time when I was younger.

Also, if you're looking for something closer to Montreal, you could try the beach or aquatic complex at Parc Jean Drapeau (which is, incidentally, where the fireworks will be).

Parc Jean-Drapeau | îles Sainte-Hélène et Notre-Dame à Montréal

 

[BoMac]

Also, for anyone looking for a good photo op, and a place to escape the city for a few hours, I would highly suggest visiting Mount Royal.

While more of a hill than a mountain, it's not often you find something similar to this in a metropolitan area. You can walk around Mount Royal Park, relax near Beaver Lake, or go hiking through the trails.

There are also multiple viewing decks, and there's one near the summit that you can take photos of yourself with the skyline behind you.

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And once your there, might as well visit St. Joseph's Oratory, which is a beautiful church (one of many in Montreal), if you're into that type of architecture.

On the topic of churches, if you're looking for interesting architecture, I have three suggestions, and all are downtown:

-Basilica Notre-Dame in Old Montreal
-St. Patrick's Basilica
-Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (which is an exact replica of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, only 1/20 the size or something like that)

 

[romi]

Hurley's at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (1225 Crescent St.
Romi + wife
U2Mama + U2Daddy

 

[Guinness Stout]

Hurley's at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (1225 Crescent St.
Romi + wife
U2Mama + U2Daddy

Guinness Stout + wife and 6 other u2 fans

 

[romi]

Hurley's at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (1225 Crescent St.)
Romi + wife
U2Mama + U2Daddy
Guinness Stout + wife and 6 others


by the way, how are we gonna find each other at the bar?

 

[U2Mama]

good question--I haven't done this before

 

[romi]

good question--I haven't done this before

well, is this the type of plae that takes reservations? if not, we can all meet outside at 11:15 and go in together.

wear a u2 shirt?

 

[konakitty]

konakitty+1

 

[romi]

Hurley's at 11:15 p.m. Saturday (1225 Crescent St.)
Romi + wife
U2Mama + U2Daddy
Guinness Stout + wife and 6 others
konakitty + 1

we are up to 14 just like that. can a local see if they by chance take reservations?

 

[BoMac]

There's two floors, not sure if you'll need a reservation or not, but here's the website with numbers to call for reservations the day of or more than 24 hours advance notice:

:: Hurley's Irish Pub - Montreal's Premiere Irish Pub