Catherine St. becomes a virtual mosh pit of dolled-up exuberance, writhing with revellers from every suburb and neighbouring state. As Ferraris grumble and classic Chevys creep by, downtown's sidewalks become a merry bazaar. This is a place for showing off, cruising and schmoozing - at least until 3 a.m., when Montreal bars are required to stop serving alcohol. The partying can end at dawn. Because of its modest size, you don't need a car downtown.
Some establishments offer valet parking.
Most merchants accept U.S. currency, although the rates they offer vary. No problem, as there are numerous money-exchange spots and plenty of ATM bank machines that provide Canadian funds. The Montreal Gazette Group Inc. A division of Southam Publications, a CanWest Company. The contents of this Web site are protected by copyright. All rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited.