Category: Montreal

Can You Get To Montreal By Boat?

Arriving by boat or by cruise ship has become an increasingly popular way to get to Montréal. Every year, thousands of cruise passengers choose Montréal as their cruise starting point or destination. Can you go from New York to Montreal by boat? It is presently possible for small private watercraft to sail between the shorter […]

What Is The Port Of Entry To Montreal From New York?

Champlain-St. Bernard de Lacolle. Champlain–St. Bernard de Lacolle Border Crossing Champlain-St. Bernard de Lacolle Border Crossing Location I-87 / A-15 US Port: 237 West Service Road Champlain, NY 12919 Canadian Port: Autoroute 15, Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, Quebec J0J 1J0 Coordinates 45.008825°N 73.452358°W Details Opened 1967 What is my port of entry Canada? Usually the Port of Entry […]

Who Did Montreal Beat In 1986 Stanley?

Calgary Flames. It was contested between the Campbell Conference champion Calgary Flames and the Wales Conference champion Montreal Canadiens. The Canadiens won the best-of-seven series, four games to one, to win their 23rd Stanley Cup, and their 17th in their last 18 Finals appearances dating back to 1956. Who won the Stanley Cup in 1985 […]

Why Are Montreal Staircases Outside?

With space at a premium, and high heating costs, it was inefficient to place corridors and stairwells inside a building. Relegating these to the outdoors freed up room for added living space – and left satisfied landlords without interior common areas to heat. Why are there so many spiral staircases in Montreal? Acting as the […]

Why Is It Called Montreal Smoked Meat?

Originating in Eastern Europe, Montreal-style smoked meat is a traditional Montreal dish, often served as a sandwich, for which the city is famous. The term also refers to the meat itself, i.e., beef brisket which is salted, seasoned and smoked. What makes Montreal Smoked Meat different? Montreal smoked meat is made with brisket, like corned […]