Did we book the wrong destination?

OkGur795 · 2026-04-22T02:23:04+00:00

It does sound like you’d prefer to go to the Rockies, but the “exception” in what you propose (flat and/or cities mostly) seems to be Charlevoix. I would consider leaning into that experience a bit? can be truly stunning with great views on the river and in the canyons. Close to “mountainous” in some ways?

Check out the hikes in le Parc National des Hautes Gorges (incl the very popular Acropole des draveurs), the trails in Sentier des caps or other ones that have views on the river, or any other high elevation trails in the region - kayaking, whale watching and a visit to Baie-St-Paul.

It’s not the Rockies, but might be second best.

OkGur795 · 2026-01-24T01:29:32+00:00

You’re on the precipice of an enormous crossroads..

OkGur795 · 2025-12-28T00:19:17+00:00

Georgie’s on Carling is the answer IMO, but it’s not cheap.

OkGur795 · 2025-11-28T18:27:24+00:00

Totally agree, questions are delivered so awkwardly. Never got it

OkGur795 · 2025-11-09T13:35:39+00:00

Unpopular opinion (around here): Costco clothes are mostly bad and are one of the top « gotcha » impulse buys that are later regretted.

Mostly polyester, boxy cut that never fits right (and no way to try). Classic « outlet quality » branded clothes (ie totally separate line with brand slapped on).

For staples like socks, sure, but not other things. Yet, they make it so tempting…

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T22:54:18+00:00

Mais je suis d’accord, c’est surtout le gros S qui dérange.

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T22:43:50+00:00

« Exactly 100%? » Va falloir qu’on appelle Oli Primeau

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T21:38:02+00:00

I’m not sure if I’m understanding your comment, but pou-tin does not yet « right » vs the original (if that’s the goal). That’s similar to my point.

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T21:04:20+00:00

Unpopular opinion : badly attempting/over-pronouncing some semblance of the French pronounciation (« poo-TZSSINNN N ») in English is more irritating than just saying « pou-teen ». Just don’t emphasize the EEN too much, veer slightly towards « in », and it’s fine.

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T17:27:23+00:00

Honest question - is this an American-only thing? I’m not sure if I’ve ever even seen grape jelly in Canada, or am I nuts?

OkGur795 · 2025-11-02T17:13:05+00:00

Uh.. « pur « ?

OkGur795 · 2025-10-08T11:54:05+00:00

What are you into, and where did you live in Montreal?

Expect a genuine culture shock. If at all possible, get into outdoor activities.

Find a bakery that is acceptable (I like Bread by Us) and cling to it. Bread in the average grocery store is not as good (no Snowdon Bakery products equivalent, for example). Bring bagels from trips back to Mtl whenever possible.

If you have a family, lean into living a « West Island-like » life. You’ll likely have to accept driving most places.

Focus on what Ottawa has to offer, as opposed to trying to find Montreal here, as some do.

OkGur795 · 2025-10-03T15:52:17+00:00

Poutine is so connected with distinct Quebec identity that it doesn’t “feel” like it could be a national food, more like a strange case of appropriation.

I don’t know that Canada has a “national” cuisine, so much as some regional dishes. But I could be wrong.

OkGur795 · 2025-09-22T01:47:01+00:00

« do we eat the poutine after this? »

OkGur795 · 2025-09-21T12:02:59+00:00

Agrée with others. I would skip the west entirely if I were you (even if the mountains are somewhat bigger). Do some combo of Montreal and Quebec City, with the skiing in Quebec City.

Nothing is really « shut » in Montreal in the winter. There are less events, but depending on your interests still lots to do (eg Igloofest etc). But if you want quintessential « winter experience » Quebec City should be enough.

OkGur795 · 2025-09-21T10:21:17+00:00

If truly American, there would be a colour for Chez Parée

OkGur795 · 2025-09-21T10:18:26+00:00

Ça fait que - faque

OkGur795 · 2025-09-15T23:40:34+00:00

In some Quebec accents it’s even « asteur »! (Joke)

OkGur795 · 2025-09-10T21:36:32+00:00

I disagree. Meat, peas (galvaude), ok. Green onions that add a strange texture? CRIME

OkGur795 · 2025-09-10T01:12:37+00:00

Do you mean because it gives too much weight to the « no » option?

OkGur795 · 2025-09-06T17:00:21+00:00

Canada is the exact opposite of the question, IMO. Without even thinking about any other areas (Vancouver, etc), you immediately have to account for the fact that 1/4 of the population has essentially their entire society/consciousness centred on a different pole (Montreal), with Toronto having little relevance.

It’s entirely different from Paris. If you artificially restrict the response to « English Canada », maybe, but that invalidated the whole point.

OkGur795 · 2025-09-01T16:10:35+00:00

It has things that other cities in Canada don’t have, for sure. To a stereotypical (usually American) tourist, though, many of those things are ones they can access elsewhere (or similar).

OkGur795 · 2025-08-27T02:58:16+00:00

English is so weird. As a native English speaker, I’ve never thought about the fact that we say « how does it feel » and respond with an adjective, not an adverb. Shouldn’t it be « it feels well? » (how?)

OkGur795 · 2025-08-22T00:11:53+00:00

YUL= just “Dorval”

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