Cheap Rentals in Montreal Canada and Montreal Nightlife

While most Americans remember the 1920's as a time of strict laws and dry bars, Montrealers can help by credit them with the birth of the city's nightlife scene. Americans began streaming into the city during prohibition for temporary relief from alcohol deprivation, and they still haven't stopped coming. Whether you're looking for a night of wild parties, or casual nightcaps with friends, there's a venue that's perfectly suited to your tastes. Although the clubs have changed since the 1920's, Montreal's reputation as the naughty "Paris of the North" sure hasn't. Get into a little trouble during your upcoming cheap rentals in Montreal Canada vacation.

Discover culture afterhours

While Montreal's best known nocturnal pursuits often include alcohol and dancing, there are plenty of other, more dignified ways to spend your cheap rentals in Montreal Canada vacation. Look closely and you'll find an outstanding city symphony, dozens of French- and English-language theatre companies, and of course, the incomparable performance company Cirque du Soleil. Cheap rentals in Montreal Canada travelers can also catch plenty of great concerts in the city, as international entertainers often make a stop there after playing venues in Chicago, Boston and New York. Finally, offbeat and experimental films have plenty of support in this city as well, so if all else fails, you can also head to the cinema for a great late night showing.

Head to these streets for a guaranteed fun night out

Travelers in cheap rentals in Montreal Canada will find a high concentration of pubs and discos underscoring the city's nightlife scene. If you're looking to enjoy English dance hits during your night out, TransCanada recommends heading down the parallel blocks of rue Crescent, rue Bishop and rue de la Montagne north of rue Ste-Catherine. For Francophone fun, head to the Quartier Latin and Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal). If you aren't picky, the Plateau Mont-Royal area and boulevard St-Laurent are both home to hip restaurants and clubs. Many of these establishments stay open long after the city's official 3am closing time, so don't be afraid to stay out until the wee hours of the morning.

Are you feeling lucky tonight?

Quebec's first casino, the Casino de Montreal, is housed in what used to be the French and Quebec Pavilions used in the 1967 World Fair. These groovy buildings provide the perfect setting for high rollers and risky business. Cheap rentals in Montreal Canada travelers will find four floors of fun inside the casino, including 115 game tables and more than 3,200 slot machines. Four fantastic restaurants provide the menu for the evening, while a live Cabaret takes to the stage every night inside the performance hall. The only downside to this establishment? Alcohol is not served in the gambling areas and patrons must be dressed accord to a strict dress code (available online at www.casino-de-montreal.com).

What's on when

Staying on top of nightlife events is tough in a city the size of Montreal. To help you stay organized, TransCanada highly recommends checking out weekly ads-and-events booklets like the Montreal Scope, Montreal Mirror and Hour. These free advertisements are available in most hotel receptions and local coffee shops. French weeklies include Voir and Ici. Members of the gay and lesbian community may be interested in Fugues which outlines news and views on community events, clubs, restaurants and activities. For a broad overview of events, you can also check out www.montrealplus.ca.
The city never sleeps in Montreal, so why should you? Plan to party all night during your upcoming cheap rentals in Montreal Canada vacation at one (or four!) of the city's hottest establishments. Just remember the legal drinking age is 18 in the province. Cheap rentals in Montreal Canada travelers are also reminded to call a cab after a night of drinking to ensure your personal safety.