Montreal sure didn't disappoint as expected. Antonie's apartment was a great addition to our trip. The old real estate saying, location, location, location couldn't describe better where this apartment is. Minutes fro two metro stops, one on the green line and one on the orange line open the entire city to even the most unadventurous visitor. If walking is in your plans, old Montreal is about 20 minutes away, downtown also 20 and the Jazz Festival main stage a short 10 minute walk.
Walking to the Sherbrooke metro station along ped friendly Prince Arthur St you will be treated to many bars, restaurants, boutiques and a fabulous Italian ice cream shoppe. Continuing on through Square St. Louis bordered by some magnificent old homes, your walk to the metro station wasn't anything but a joy.
If you take the Montmorency bound subway, on the orange line, four stops to Jean Talon. Go four blocks west on emerging on Jean Talon St from the metro you will find the Jean Talon market. It has everything you could possibily need to create a fabulous dinner. Fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, fish, cheese of any kind, fresh, smoked or cured meats as well as incredible pies, imagine 3 for $20.00. Go once and you will go back.
The "Main", St Laurent Boul., will open you eyes to the diversity of Montreal, Jewish delis beside western BBQs. Pizza takeout beside sit down white table cloth eateries. Retro clothing next designer boutiques, yes something for everyone.
Stay at Antonie's and all this can be yours.