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By Meghan Stewart - Canada‟ssecond city, a gateway to ourbilingual nation, a culturalphenomenon, a hub for thearts, an economic powerhouse

– Montreal has something for

everyone. At the St. LaurentHotel we pride ourselves inoffering comfort, luxury, andaction to all of our guests. Weare here to cater to yourneeds.

Whether you are here onbusiness, a romantic getawayor a cultural pilgrimage, wehave suggestions for each tra-veler. In keeping with ourcity‟s reputation as Canada‟sliveliest town, we aim to pre-

sent some of the city‟s bestseasonal activities to ourguests.

At the St. Laurent we believein promoting local economyand culture. In our issues weshowcase local, seasonal activi-ties to accommodate our clien-tele‟s specific tastes.

Our quarterly newsletterfeatures various activities inand around Montreal to suitthe season. In this issue we willpresent some great restaurantsto do business, short out-of-town getaways, art galleriesand museums that are not tobe missed, and one of Mon-treal‟s many festivals.

We welcome you to Mon-treal and hope that you takefull advantage of everythingthat this town has to offer. Inthis metropolis we are sure

EDITORIAL — TRAVEL TO MONTREAL

ATWATER MARKET — SHOP IN STYLE

By Meghan Stewart - Establishedin 1933, Atwater Market isMontreal‟s trendy marketlocated in St. Henri. AtwaterMarket has both open-air stallsand indoor vendors, makingthe market accessible to shop-pers year round. The market'sart deco building was designed

by architect Ludger Lemieux.It is located on Atwater Street,a stone‟s throw from the beau-tiful Lachine Canal and a short

walk from Lionel-Groulx me-tro station. A pedestrian brid-ge, which can also be used bybicycles, connects the marketto Saint-Patrick Street and to abicycle path in Pointe-Saint-Charles on the other side of the Lachine Canal.

Atwater Market is a must-seefor any visitor to Montreal. Inkeeping with our city‟s Euro-

pean feel, Atwater Market‟sboutique vendors and vastarray of goods will not disap-point. Les Douceurs du Mar-

ché, one of the St. Laurent‟sfavorite shops, presides over ahuge assortment of hard-to-find gourmet and ethnicitems.The shop offers an entirewall of hot sauces and incredi-ble cooking oils, and a sideroom with shelf upon shelf of pastas.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE :

EDITORIAL 1

ATWATER MARKET 1-2

MMFA 2

FINE DRINKS. . . 3

CARIBBEAN 3

DINNER CRUISE 4

CASINO 4

Hikes 5

Bell Center 5

ART GALLERIES 6

CINEMA PLACES 6

LAURENTIANS 7

Cheese Route 7

Next Issue 8

Our team 8

Coffee Shops 8

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(continued from page 1)If you are interested in purchasing some

local cheeses for a picnic by the canal, LaFromagerie Atwater offers more than 700cheeses with a special emphasis on Québecartisan cheese. Located inside the market,La Fromagerie Atwater‟s extremely kno-wledgeable staff can direct you towardchoosing a cheese to compliment your wineand food selections. And, unlike purchasingcheeses in supermarkets, you can taste befo-re you buy! La Fromagerie Atwater alsooffers a wide variety of pickles, chutneys and

chocolates, must-have items to fill yourpicnic basket.

Near La Fromagerie Atwater is an SAQ,Quebec‟s government regulated alcoholvendor. The SAQ has a wide array of bothlocal and international wines, it also sellsspirits, aperitifs and has a limited supply of fine beers and ales. The staff at the SAQ arecomprehensively trained and highly infor-med about store stock. The SAQ offers be-ginner level tasting courses for a fee of

exhibitions.

Red Flag is an exhibition on ContemporaryChinese Art and is the f irst exhibition about

this new cultural phenomenon ever held at aQuebec museum. The exhibition will takeplace from March 3 to June 19, 2011.

The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta

Army features more than 300 artifacts inclu-ding life-size terracotta warriors of the QinEmperor‟s army. Visitors to this exhibitionwill embark on a thousand-year journeythrough Chinese history. Among the artifactsexhibited are bronze vessels, ceramic figuri-nes, jades ornaments, gold swords and mili-tary accoutrements. All of those pieces areinvaluable evidence of the Chou Dynasty, the

Qin Empire and the Western Han Dynasty.The Museum celebrates the 30th anniversa-

ry of the Opéra de Montréal until May 1,2011. In Opéra de Montréal Takes the Stage at

the Museum, the Education and CommunityPrograms Department of the Montreal Mu-seum of Fine Arts and Opéra de Montréalpresent costumes, set maquettes, accessories

By Mathieu Gallant -Founded in 1912 by theArt Association of Montreal, the MontrealMuseum of Fine Arts has since been theepicenter of high-culture in Montreal. Si-tuated on Sherbrooke Ouest in downtownMontreal, the Museum showcases an im-pressive collection containing various pie-ces of high-art ranging from masterpiecesby famous painters like Riopelle and Picas-so to art deco.

In addition to its collection and its perma-nent exposition displaying arts of the Napo-leonic era, the Musuem currently has four

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and props used by the Opéra de Montrealthroughout its history. Those invaluabletreasures are enhanced by five differentsoundtracks, video clips about the Opéraand an audio-guide commenting on thevarious items present in the exhibition.

The Earth is Blue Like an Orange presentsthirty contemporary paintings, sculptures,photographs and videos by Canadian, Ame-rican and Japanese artists. These contempo-rary works will provide visitors with a newvision of the world they live in. This exhibi-tion ends on August 28, 2011.

Starting on June 17, a retrospective of thework of famous French fashion designer

Jean-Paul Gaultier will be displayed at the

Museum. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk willexplore the career of the famous designerand study how his boldness and multicultu-ral style transformed the world of fashion.

All exhibits are held at Jean-Noël Desma-rais Pavillon.

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$260. An introduction to wines, participantsare taught to select the wines that best suittheir tastes. This beginner level course pre-sents wine tasting techniques and guidelinesfor matching food and wine. It is a 3-hourlong session that is offered 3 times a week atAtwater Market‟s SAQ outlet and variousother locations.

One final, notable shop to visit is Boulange-rie Premiere Moisson. With its exposed brickcafé, and the aroma of freshly baked breadpermeating the air, it is a pleasant place to

rest after shopping. Do not be fooled by itsname, Premiere Moisson is much more than

just a bakery, it is a deli, café and bakery allin one. This bakery consistently tops Mon-treal‟s most recommended lists in publica-tions from the Montreal Mirror to The Ga-zette. Premiere Moisson has 15 locations inMontreal and one in Quebec city, whichproduce stellar pastries and breads. Its Atwa-ter location is a beautiful setting to enjoy thishigh-end bakery‟s products.

The St. Laurent’s concierge has detailedmaps and transportation information onhow to reach Atwater Market on foot, bypublic transportation, or by car. We hopeyou enjoy the market as much as we do!

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By Elisabeth Ste-Marie - No matter the kind of business you are doing in Montreal, theblend of alcohol and food is always amongthe best options to take the edge off with aclient. Fortunately, Montreal offers a greatselection of bars and restaurants. The follo-wing article outlines four of Le St-Laurent‟stop-rated places for business encounters in arelaxing atmosphere over a glass of Caber-net while enjoying your meal of choice.

Whiskey CaféWhisky Café is the perfect spot for whis-

key lovers. They carry an impressive selec-tion of whiskey and most importantly theyhave a cigar lounge. You might simply sitdown and enjoy the smell of cigars withoutnecessarily smoking. Cigar aficionados canbring their own cigars but they also offer anextravagant list of very-well kept cigarsstarting at less then 10 dollars apiece. Theirwhiskey list will please any tastes and wal-lets. They specialize in Scottish whiskeys butthey also offer Canadian, Irish, Americanand Japanese choices. As for food, to ac-company your Glenfiddich, you may trytheir foie gras plate, which is to die for.They don‟t offer a full menu, but tapas tohelp hold your alcohol.

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Pullman

Pullman offers a modern atmosphere in thecenter of Montreal, close to the action andfestivals. Pullman is a winebar and specializesin offering a vast selection of wines for allprices and tastes. Their waiters are knowled-geable and will be there to suggest what bestsuits you. The food menu has a variety of delicious tapas that can be ordered as a mealor appetizers before dinner. Don‟t be surpri-sed to find glued chairs on the ceiling!

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Boris BistroBoris Bistro has one of the most impressive

terraces in the city, as well as a deliciousmenu and interesting wine list; a winningcombination for a complete dinner under thestars with an urban vibe. The restaurant en-courages local products, such as cheeses andice wines. Montreal‟s terrace season is ex-ceptional; because of our long winter mon-ths, we make up for this „wasted‟ time indul-ging on every possible Montreal terrace. Youshould try their famous Brazilian inspiredcocktail: the Caipirinha!

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Square Dominion PubSquare Dominion is an old tavern from the

20s that was revamped by the current ow-ners. They tried to stay as loyal as possible tothe original design, paying very careful atten-tion to small details in the restaurant from thechairs to the staff uniforms. Square DominionTavern is distinguished but still a tavern; aperfect place to do business differently.

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By Meghan Stewart - With over one third of immigrants to Montrealoriginating from the Caribbean, Montreal‟s second culture can boastCanada‟s largest exhibition of Caribbean culture of its kind this June10 2011. This year the 12 th annual A Taste of the Caribbean Festivalwill take place at Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal.

A Taste of the Caribbean offers over 100 gastronomical delights, 50rum tents and many exhibitions of Caribbean art. On the main sta-

ge, all day, will be live performances from dance troupes and musi-cal groups, showcasing the unique, exotic music and traditionaldance from countries from Antigua to Trinidad.

Tickets range from $45 to $100. VIP ticket holders will be invitedto enjoy a pre-cocktail rum tasting reception which begins at 12:00and ends at 13:30. In addition, VIP guests will receive reservedseating, a rum bar with private sampling of 100 Island dishes priorto the general admission of 13:30. Take this chance to mingle withmedia, government officials, sponsors, visiting celebrities, localchefs, and special guests.

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By Laura Giaccari - Spring is an importantseason in Montreal, as the city sheds the lastof its snow and prepares for the blooming

greenery of trees and flowers. Those visit-ing Montreal for a short time should enjoythe celebrated spring season by taking oneof the many scenic walks this city has tooffer. Walking is one of the best ways tospend time with someone and all it requiresis some comfortable shoes, a light springcoat, and maybe a scarf. When you‟re notin the hotel, take time to indulge in one of the following walks!

The Lachine Canal- The Scenic RouteThe Lachine canal boasts a beautiful scenicroute from the Atwater Market to OldMontreal. Take the time to stop and enjoythe sound of the water or stop off and eat atone of the many restaurants and cafes alongthe canal. Begin your walk at the AtwaterMarket and check out the different localproduce they have to offer. End your walkin Old Montreal with a meal on a terrace at

one of the many restaurants, or continue andtake a scenic walk right to the Old Port of Montreal.

Mount Royal- The Peak of the CityHave you ever wanted to conquer a Moun-

tain from bottom to top? Mount Royal isdefinitely a great start for an adventurous dayfilled with exercise, beauty and self-satisfaction. You can get to the mountainfrom various areas of the city, our suggestionis Avenue Des Pins, where you can walk upusing the stairs or choose a more adventurousrocky route to the top. Those who wouldrather bike up the mountain can rent a Bixibike and ride up and around the mountain.The summit of Mount Royal has a lookout

area where you can see the city from the top.In the middle of Mont Royal, where the landstarts to plateau lies Beaver Lake, the areaaround Beaver Lake is a great place to sit andenjoy the outdoor scenery, many peoplebring picnic baskets and blankets and enjoy alunch or snack.

game months in advance, you can buy ticketsonline. One last minute alternative is to buytickets off a scalper, but they are expensive.The best way would be to use your Montrealconnections. Even if you don‟t get tickets it isstill possible to experience the madnessaround hockey in one of Montreal‟s sportsbars. Our front desk will be happy to directyou to the different options, or you can playsafe and go to La Cage aux Sports. They havea few locations in the downtown area. Mon-treal hockey game nights are sure to be anevent you will never forget.

The Bell Center is also the most importantvenue in Montreal that not only hold hockeygames but also other high-profile events. It isworth looking at their calendar in advance tosee what will be happening during the fewdays you spend in Montreal. Sports eventsare often a way to ease the mood indulging inthe entertaining aspect of sports, but stillprofiting from the business opportunity.

By Elisabeth Ste-Marie - Business can bestressful at times, but Montreal has manyways to render your short business trip intoone that will be profitable in as many waysas possible. One way is to indulge in thesports scene that Montreal has to offer. Fanor not, it‟s worth being part of the turmoilthat surrounds a hockey game. Who knowsyou might become a fan (if you‟re notalready!). The Montreal Canadiens are dearto their fans, you will gain points with yourfellow Montreal businessmen if you men-tion the local hockey team in conversation.

Even more exciting than the regular seasonis the playoffs during which the city takeson a totally different vibe. The importanceof the playoffs makes fans and non-fansrejoice in a high-spirited atmosphere. Thestreets are painted with the Montreal Cana-diens colors. The ultimate way to enjoy theambience is to attend a game at the BellCenter, but the chances of f inding last mi-nute tickets are slim. If you plan to go to a

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A NIGHT AT THE BELL CENTRE

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By Mathieu Gallant - Montreal‟s rich cultu-ral life wouldn‟t be what it is without itsfamous independent art galleries. If you are

a fan of art, we suggest you take the timeto walk around town and visit some of these galleries. Galerie de Bellefeuille andGallery Walter Klinkhoff are two examplesof such galleries.

Galerie de BellefeuilleGalerie de Bellefeuille is located west of

downtown Montreal in Westmount. Foun-ded in 1980 by Helen and Jacques Belle-feuille, Galerie de Bellefeuille was original-ly intended to become a top-tier showcasefor major Canadian artists. Members of their original lineup included famous artists

like Tom Hopkins, James Lahey, Paul Béli-veau, Joe Fafard and David Bierk. Soonafter opening, the Bellefeuilles diversifiedtheir collection and convinced artists likeNicola Hicks, Hanneke Beaumont, SophieRyder, Wolf Kahn, Massimo Vitali, Candi-da Hoefer, Elger Esser, Chuck Close, Lu-cian Freud and Robert Indian to make theBellefeuilles‟ gallery the center of their

Canadian activities.

Galerie de Bellefeuille currently displaysthe work of British photographer Russell

Young. During his lengthy career, he pho-tographed some of the most famous peoplein the world including Bob Dylan, BruceSpringsteen and Paul Newman. The workexhibited is a series of modified photos of celebrities like Marilyn Monroe, ElizabethTaylor, Steve McQueen, Marlon Brandoand Mick Jagger. Upcoming exhibitionsinclude Bobbie Burgers, Jean-François Pro-vost and David Dredin.

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Walter Klinkhoff Gallery

The Walter Klinkhoff Gallery, a commer-cial gallery specialized in the purchase andsale of fine artworks by important Canadianartists, was founded in 1950 by WalterKlinkhoff and his wife Gertrude. Over theyears, they have bought and sold the workof famous artists such as Paul-Émile Bor-duas, Franklin Carmichael, A.J. Casson andAndré Biéler. In addition to buying and

selling invaluable pieces of art, the Klink-hoff family also work as art advisors. For-mally run by Walter and Gertrude, the

gallery is now in the hands of their sonsEric, Alan and Jonathan.

Current exhibitions at the Walter Klink-hoff Gallery include a section on importantCanadian artists containing paintings by thelikes of Franklin Arbuckle, Molly LambBobak and Sam Borenstein. Painter Claren-ce Gagnon currently exhibits 28 black-and-white paintings. The gallery also offers anexhibition on post-war and contemporaryarts starring Paul Vanier Beaulieu, LéonBellefleur and Bertram Charles amongothers. Finally, the gallery presents a collec-tion of the works of Canadian impressionistmasters from the late 19th and early 20th

centuries. This exhibition includes paintingsby Emily Carr, A.J. Casson, Paul Caron andmany others.

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tional films but focuses on Quebec cinema.It also offers different activities like Q&Aswith directors and screenings of studentfilms. Cinéma Beaubien is run by a non-profit organization whose objective is toeducate people about cinema and most im-portantly about art films made in Quebec.www.cinemabeaubien.com/index.aspx

La Boîte NoireLocated in the center of Montreal‟s mostfamous art neighborhood, Plateau Mont-Royal, and easily accessible via metro (Mont

-Royal Station), La Boîte Noire is the quin-tessential video store in Montreal. It offers avast selection of international and Québécois films that can be bought or rented. La BoîteNoire is the best option to buy some of thegreatest Québécois films ever made. Films byMichel Breault, Denys Arcand, Gilles Carle,Gilles Groulx, Micheline Lanctôt and otherfamous Québécois filmmakers are all availablefor purchase at “La Boîte Noire”. www.boitenoire.com

By Mathieu Gallant - Montreal offers a vastselection of theaters and stores that show-case movies for cinema aficionados. Forthose interested in discovering some of Montreal‟s particular film flavours, hereare three options where you can watchauteur cinema and cinéma québécois.

CinérobothèqueThe “Cinérobothèque” is located in the

heart of downtown Montreal on St-DenisStreet near the Berri-UQAM metro sta-tion. This National Film Board sponsoredlocation offers its patrons the possibility of watching NFB produced films in individualbooths. The Cinérobothèque also offersmultiple screening booths, conferencesand even activities for children. www.onf -nfb.gc.ca/eng/cinerobotheque/

Cinéma BeaubienIf you want to discover underground ciné-

ma québécois, Cinéma Beaubien is the placeto go. This cinema theatre screens interna-

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By Laura Giaccari - If you‟re looking for excur-sions to spice up your trip, Le St-Laurent hasan abundance of romantic suggestions for

some well-spent quality time with your sig-nificant other. At Le St-Laurent we prideourselves in providing a relaxingstress-free stay to all our customersand this is why we have a comple-mentary shuttle bus service to oursister hotel in Mont-Tremblant.Guests of Le St-Laurent Montrealwho have paid a stay for one nightcan exchange this for a night at LeSt-Laurent Temblant free of charge.*

Mont Tremblant has a vast array of activities for the spring months. Amust-do during the spring is takethe scenic gondola ride up themountain, the greenery is beautifulespecially on warm spring days.People looking to walk around can visit theVillage Tremblant, which has many smallboutiques and restaurants. Tourists can reallyembrace Canadian culture while walkingthrough the village, eating a sweet beaver tailfrom Queues De Castor, and stopping for aQuebec trademark poutine at Pete‟s SmokedPoutinerie.

Another great part of being north of Mont-real is the infinite amount of day spas. Clientsof the St-Laurent hotel in Montreal can bene-

fit from the Spa St-Laurent at our Tremblantlocation for a discounted rate. Spa St-Laurent

offers Swedish, hot stone, and shiatsu mas-sages, as well as facials, manicures and pedi-cures. The Spa St-Laurent is the perfect relax-ing getaway for all. Those looking for an out-door spa option can opt for the Polar BearsClub located in the Laurentians and only a half hour away from Le St-Laurent Tremblant.

The Polar Bears Club offers thermother-apy treatment, a practice that is popular inScandinavia, and has become increasingly

popular in North America. The processinvolves exposing the body to intense heatfor 15 minutes, then immersing thebody in cold refreshing water for 15minutes and lastly immersing the bodyin hot water. The process of hot, cold,hot relaxes the muscles and bettersblood circulation in the body. Ther-motherapy is proven to relax the bodyand the mind. The Polar Bears Clubalso offers massage and pamperingpackages. Couples can enjoy the ther-motherapy baths and go for a much

needed massage all in one location.A day in the Montreal Laurentians isthe perfect remedy for tension andstress. If you are visiting Montrealwith your significant other make sure

to ask about Le St-Laurent‟s shuttle busservice, and take advantage of a beautifulday in the Laurentians; one you are sure tonever forget.

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must be reserved in advance.

also be a family activity. Unlike wine tasting,many of Quebec‟s fromageries offer activitiesfor adults and children alike.

The St. Laurent is now offering weekly shut-tles to visit some of our favorite fromageries near Montreal. Chosen for their excellent

cheeses and informative tours we invite you to join us in discovering 3 of Quebec‟s emergingboutique fromageries at absolutely no extracharge for guests.

Our tour departs at 9:00, leaving from thefront of the hotel. Please inform the conciergeone day in advance if you do decide to partici-pate in the tour, tours fill up quickly so werecommend that you book at your earliestconvenience. The St. Laurent cheese shuttle

By Meghan Stewart - Quebec is known to pro-duce some of North America‟s finest cheeses.Whilst you are visiting Montreal, a trip tosome of Quebec‟s fromageries should be on theitinerary. Quebec cheese makers craft thecontinent‟s foremost cheddars and trappistcheeses.

Only a handful of Quebec’s specialty cheesesare available outside the province as produc-tion is usually small and only a few cheesemakers are accredited to sell outside the pro-vince. Gourmet thrill-seekers can discoverseveral unknown brands that can be purchasedon site for around one-third less than theirretail prices.

Discovering the Quebec cheese route can

A DAY IN THE LAURENTIANS

CHEESE ROUTE

stops in 3 unique fromageries who all produ-ce very different cheeses: Fromagerie Ru-ban Bleu (goat's cheese) and FromagerieAu Gré des Champs (raw cow's milk chee-se) in the Montérégie region, and the ma-gnificent L'Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac(blue cheese) in the Eastern Townships.

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FIVE OF OUR FAVOURITE COFFEE SHOPS IN MONTREAL

By Laura Giaccari - If you‟re looking fora place to enjoy a great cup of coffeethat‟s a little less commercial than Star-bucks, and a little more personal, wehave 5 suggestions for places to get agreat morning or mid-day “cuppa” cof-fee.

Cafe Myriade, 1432 rue Mackay- Friendly and talented baristas- Great coffee to grab on the go- Delicious lattes

Art Java, 279 Sainte-Catherine St E-Laid back vibe-Waiter or waitress will come take yourorder at the table-Awesome lattes

Café Italia, 6840 boul. St-Laurent(Little Italy)-Simple café that represents old Italianculture- Best espressos around

Cafe Epoca, 6778 boul. St-Laurent(Little Italy)

-Nice terrace-Great for coffee and quick lunches

Première Moisson, 1490 rue Sher-brooke Ouest (there are various loca-tions around the city)-French style bakery-Fantastic place to enjoy a pastry withyour morning coffee and newspaper

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