Wine & Spirits Show: March 25-28, 2010.
March 10, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Entertainment
If you enjoy tasting wine and spirits, like cognac, this is a must-do that comes to Montreal every two years. The cost is very reasonable, considering the wine you get to taste and the new flavours you may end up discovering.
It is also fun to chat with the people who are selling the wine. They are very knowledgeable and make the experience fun and educational. You get to learn about the differences between the wines, why and how they taste differently, and many other things.
The initial entrance fee is 15.00, but it goes down to 13.00 if you have a group of 20 or more people. As well, if you want to visit it each day, a 4-day passport is 40 dollars, which comes out to 10.00 per day. The entrance fee includes tax and gives you a wine glass for the tasting and to keep, if you want.
Once there, you buy tickets to taste the various wines and spirits. The wines cost anywhere from 2 to many, many tickets, depending on the quality and history behind the drinks. Remember, because of the alcohol, it is an 18 years and over event.
When:
| Thursday, March 25 | 4pm – 9pm |
| Friday, March 26 | noon – 9pm |
| Saturday.March 27 | noon – 9pm |
| Sunday, March 28 | noon – 5pm |
Where:
Palais des congrès de Montréal
1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle
(rue De Bleury)
Montréal
Place-d’Armes, Viger exit.
See the neighbourhood map.
Far Away Tales, Close to Home, March 27, 2010 – Children’s Play at the Centaur
March 10, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Family Fun, Last Minute Deals
Another offering from the Centaur Theatre for children, aged 7 to 15 years.
Theatre and dance illustrates three universal stories: from the first crush & first kiss to poems from the globe, all the way finding out the importance of imagination, we find that whether you come from far away or just around the corner, the story stays the same.
When:
Saturday March 27 2010 at 10:30AM
Cost:
Tickets available by calling 514-288-3161 – Call to be sure there are still tickets available!
Ticket Prices: Adults: $8.00 Children: $6.00
Where:
453 St François-Xavier
Old MontrealCe
Free Tim Hortons Hash Brown, March 10, 2010, with breakfast
March 8, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Last Minute Deals
Tim Hortons outlets are offering free hash browns with the purchase of a breakfast sandwich on Wednesday, March 10 between 5 a.m. and 11 a.m.
The offer has the standard disclaimers about being at participating outlets and while supplies last: Tim Hortons.
Enjoy!
Sunday Rendez Vous Jazz Experience, March 28, 2010
Sunday Rendez Vous Jazz Experience with the Geoff Lapp Trio
When:
March 28,2010 at 3 p.m.
Where:
Stewart Hall
176 chemin du Bord-du-Lac, Pointe Clair
Cost:
Free Admission
Southwest Music For Melting Snow with Geoff Lapp Trio – March, 26, 2010.
Southwest Music For Melting Snow with the Geoff Lapp Trio
When:
Friday, March 26/10 at 7:30 p.m.
Cost:
$10.00 for adults, 2.00 for children
Where:
Verdun, Québec H4H 2r2 Get Directions
Last Few Weeks of Cubes, Blocks and Other Spaces (ends Apr. 5/10)
March 7, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Museum fun
An exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Contemporary Art, Cubes, Blocks and Other Spaces, is coming to the end of its run. Don’t wait if you want to see it. The price is particularly right on Wednesday evenings: free.
Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission:
Free admission every Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m.
- $10 adults?$8 seniors (aged 60 and over)?$6 students (aged 30 and under with student I.D.)
- $20 family package (maximum 4 persons including at least 1 adult with adolescents aged 12 to 17).
- Free admission for children under 12 and members of the Musée.
If you have a Montreal Access card, don’t forget to check if it qualifies you for a discount.
Where:
185, Sainte-Catherine Ouest (corner Jeanne-Mance)
Montréal, Québec
H2X 3X5
On the Place des Arts site opposite Complexe Desjardins
Place-des-Arts metro
City bus numbers: 15, 55, 80, 129, 535
50% Off Pizzas, Tuesdays at Calistoga Grill
In Plaza Pointe Claire at Maywood and Donegani:
Save 50% all pizzas on Pizza Tuesday
According to their ad in our local paper:
Gourmet pizza with whole wheat or white crust and only the freshest quality ingredients.
514-630-7577
Mount Royal Bagel Factory Coupon: West End Times, March 6/10 edition
March 7, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under Last Minute Deals
If you’re a fan of bagels, here’s something to add to Montreal bargains: the front page of the March 6, 2010 issue of The West End Times has a coupon: 15 bagel dozen, with presentation of the ad. It’s on the first page.
Be fair, right folks? Don’t rip the ads out and leave the paper behind.
Mount Royal Bagel
709 Lucerne, corner Jean-Talon
514-735-1174
Burger de Ville @ Westminster in Montreal West
Time for another great, inexpensive restaurant review. Today, it’s for Burger de Ville. Good food at great Montreal Bargain prices
This fairly new restaurant (not even a year old) is tiny but don’t let the size of the restaurant fool you. The food portions are huge and even better – they’re fabulous.
I’m not usually one for overly large food portions; I prefer to pay for decent sizes that don’t lead to overeating. However, they tell you that the fries, for example, come in a large bowl, so that lets you order only one to share between two. If your food is too much, you can always take the rest home to snack on later or to share with someone who wasn’t lucky enough to go with you.
As the name says, it’s basically burgers, but you can get some other choices as well.
When you enter the restaurant, there’s an order counter, where you place your order whether you are staying or taking out. This part is a bit crowded and confusing – if I had to criticize anything, it would be this set up. The door opens right to where everyone is standing and if the line is long, if you’ve ordered something ahead of time, you still have to stand in the long line to pay for and pick up your order. After you place your order, if you’re staying, they give you a number to place on your table so the server knows where to bring your food.
The food prices are very reasonable: a regular hamburger (dressed as you ask) is 4.00, while a cheeseburger is 4.50 and a cheese and bacon burger can be had for 5.00. And we’re not talking slivers of meat here – we’re talking real, honest-to-goodness, open-your-mouth wide, fresh-not-frozen hamburgers.
Other available offerings are are
- hamburgers with blue cheese, pepper mayo, and carmelized onions (6.00)
- hamburger with St. Paulin cheese and spicy mayo (6.00)
- hamburger with goat cheese, grilled veg, black pepper mayo (6.00)
- old-fashioned poutine (4.00 or 6.00)
- salads
- and more
Location:
59 Westminster North
Montreal West
(514) 564-9902
It’s just a few blocks north of Sherbrooke, on the right hand side if you are walking up.
My advice: check it out. But because of its small size, you may want to avoid traditional meal hours or considering calling and ordering ahead.
Entertainment Coupon Book, 50% off – limited time
March 3, 2010 by MarijkeD
Filed under General, Last Minute Deals
If you like Cheap Montreal, I’m not sure how long this is going to go for so if you’re interested you’d better check it out today. The The 2010 Montreal et environs Entertainment® Book, which usually sells for 35.00, is marked down to 17.50. It is full of Montreal bargains
According to the site,
Packed with over $14,000 worth of local coupons:
• 278 Restaurant Coupons
• 103 Attraction Discounts
• 54 Shopping Coupons• Over $15,000 in Travel Deals
• Movie Ticket Discounts
• And Much More…
