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Getting around Montreal like a local

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Image source: globalnews.ca Some tourists need a friend who lives in the area to tour them around the city they’re visiting while others are settled on following an organized tour for a detailed look at the city. In the past years, travelers have taken the task of showing themselves around the city says Montreal resident Peter Triassi. The buses in Montreal run from 5 in the morning till 1 in the morning. With well-marked routes, locals and tourists have little chance to get lost. Factor in the friendliness of Canadians, one would always reach their destination with confidence. The Montreal Metro runs four lines, with blue rubber-tired wheels. Locals and travelers can hop on the train from 5 in the morning until midnight from Sundays to Thursdays, and until 1:30 in the morning on Fridays and Saturdays. Montreal is among the world’s friendliest cities to bike commuters. Bixi is a bike-rental system that maintains 500 stations in the populous city, which covers central and out
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Visiting Montreal? Head to these places for a grand time Image source: trover.com Boasting of a rich history, Montreal bustles with a wonderful culture. The populous city can be overwhelming for tourists, especially when they have no idea about which places to visit. Peter Triassi, Montreal resident, shares on this blog post some of the places to enjoy when visiting his hometown. Montrealers take street fairs seriously. Open throughout the year, street fairs on main thoroughfares and neighborhoods can acquaint tourists with great food, exclusive product finds, and tasteful music. The streets of Old Montreal are majestic and inviting, with an incredible architecture built as early as the 17th century. The cobblestoned district is the primary site of the country's French roots. Old Montreal is home to some of the city's beloved restaurants, museums, and shopping boulevards, notes Peter Triassi. Image source: traveler.marriott.com The Notre-Dame Basil