Just hop on the famed Metro and travel from shopping center to shopping center. The city s main shopping artery runs along Sainte-Catherine Street. The complex is hard to miss the founder s Scottish origins are celebrated daily by a bagpiper. Visiting shoppers should note the hefty tax some 15 percent on all retail purchases. While sticker shock is a definite possibility, tourists can save receipts and file for a rebate with Customs at the international border.
Filing is relatively easy and takes only a few minutes.
When it comes to the performing arts, the city again has something for everyone. It presents both traditional and lesser-known works six each season. While Montreal is a bilingual city, the majority of the theater companies perform in French only. Centaur presents a seven-play lineup each year ranging from contemporary Canadian dramas to Broadway hits, all performed by international talent. The hockey season runs from October through April, and seats generally are available on relatively short notice.