If you're in Montreal, you've got to have a bagel (or two, or a dozen) at St Viateur Bagels. Best bagels in Canada, bar none.
Also, while the Metro is great to get around, it's not nearly as user friendly as London's. Many stations don't have ticket machines, and many don't have easy-to-find information about fares. And, well, the staff aren't exactly warm... That being said, it's still a great way to get around.
St Viateur Bagels have three shops in Montreal. Check www.stviateurbagel.com for details and maps.
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The metro doesn't have ticket machines, but every station has a booth with a clerk in it who will sell you a strip of tickets or a tourist pass. There is only one fare for the entire metro system: a single ticket, or $2.50 in cash. (This means you don't have to hold a transfer to exit from the system, only to change to a bus.) I admit the clerks can be surly, though. More information at www.stm.info Agree 100% regarding Bagels - but the Metro is SO much easier than in London. It's $2.50 one way - that's it that's all. Plus there are only 4 lines to confuse you!
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