Bruno's apartment was perfect to explore the Mile End part of Montreal and was an easy bus/metro ride to all other sites in Old Montreal and other parts.

I'd highly recommend the Mile End area - great pizza places, breweries, ice cream, cafes, etc. are all within a short walk and give a much more local feel to seeing the city than downtown/Old Montreal areas.

The apartment itself was mammoth and would provide more than enough space for a family to stay here for an extended stay. One word of caution - if someone is elderly and/or has problems with steps, there are a few steep flights here to get up to the room. It wasn't an issue for myself, but I imagine some might see a challenge.