A few weekends ago, a pleth- ora of SLU students made their way to Montreal to watch the Chainsmokers at New City Gas. But while you all “raged your faces off” at the concert, the rest of Montreal had a lot more to offer. Next time you visit this beautiful city, be sure to check out these places.
Apartment 200
Zach Macklovitch, the owner and founder of Apartment 200, was inspired to open the club after traveling to New York and Toronto. He wanted to bring loft-style partying to Montreal. “We put it together to create the ultimate high end house party,” Macklovitch said, “it’s casual yet cool and you never know who you’re going to see inside.” While inside you do not have to feel like you are stuck in a club because “there’s room to chat with friends, the music isn’t too loud, there’s an arcade to play games and there’s a dance floor where DJs come to perform,” said Montreal native, Arianne Boisvert ’18.
Thai Express
It’s a shame that this fast food chain has not been brought
to the U.S. Whipping up clas- sic Thai meals like stir fry, pad Thai, general Thai chicken and fried rice, this place of- fers an alternative to fast food that is delicious and affordable (and the food is served in cute take out boxes). Thai express is a “higher end fast food place somewhere along the lines of a Thai version of Chipotle,” said Montreal foodie Emma Rollins. Moxie’s Grill and Bar
Moxie’s has “two separate dining areas so it’s nice because if you’re looking for a more in- timate meal you can sit in the dining room that is quiet and fancier, but if you’re going for a more casual meal, the upstairs has music and TVs and is more like a sports bar,” said Rollins. She recommends the Parmesan chicken and crispy prosciutto sandwich – not only is it deli- cious but it is also the perfect portion. Moxie’s is centrally lo- cated, has a good atmosphere, good service and even better food.
St. Joseph’s Oratory
A church usually is not the first place you think to visit on a weekend trip, but the Oratory is one of the most popular land- marks in Montreal and is defi- nitely worth visiting on a nice
(warmish) day. Boisvert ’18 has been visiting since she was a little girl and says that even though she is not very religious, “just being there makes you be- lieve in something bigger than yourself.” It sits on the top of a hill overlooking Montreal, so not only do you get nice views inside the church, but outside too.
Mount Royal Lookout
There are multiple lookouts in Montreal but this one is par- ticularly nice because a park is located within walking distance and is always bustling with jog- gers, dog-walkers and tourists. “Montreal is such a beautiful place and it’s cool to see it from a different angle and really ap- preciate it,” said Sam Marini, a jogger at the lookout.
Montreal Canadiens Game
“The Montreal Canadiens are known to have one of the greatest fan bases in the NHL and the atmosphere is electric,” said season ticket holder Alain Boisvert, “whether the Habs are winning or losing the fans will always stay by their side.” The Bell Center is a great place to watch a game and a fun outing that brings people together. Af- ter all, you cannot go to Canada without seeing some hockey!