FTCK in Montreal

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    Great Montreal Accommodations!

    Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is one of the finest hotels I have had the pleasure of experiencing.  From the moment we entered the lobby area, we knew that The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth was going to offer an extraordinary experience.  The service was impeccable, the rooms
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    PLAY

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    Montreal for the Sports Fanatic Family

    Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET We were very thankful to have the Flaherty family join us for our visit to the Montreal Canadiens Hall of Fame.  The Flaherty boys really know their hockey!  They could rattle off the names of former and current players as if they were talking about
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    Playful Activities for the Whole Family

    21 Swings OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET My girls love simple pleasures so a swing set is right up their alley.  The 21 Swings are something extraordinary, however, because each swing is a musical instrument.  As you go back and forth on the swing, you can make music.  The secret to the swings, however, is
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    EAT

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    Eat Like a Local

    Poutineville OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET Poutineville is a charming eatery with a fun twist!  The girls, crew and I enjoyed making our own versions of poutine, a Quebec signature dish of fries, gravy and cheese curds.  At Poutineville, diners can choose their toppings from a long list making it completely suited to their personal
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    Classic Cuisine in Montreal

    St. Viateur Bagel OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET We received the warmest welcome upon our arrival to St Viateur Bagels.  The owner, Vince, even had coffee ready for our crew.  He knew how to win us over!  Besides the welcoming atmosphere from the staff, the most inviting aspect of the shop was the delicious smell
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    LEARN

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    Education Locations for Kids in Montreal

    Space for Life – Insectarium and Biodome OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET Julia Gabriel from Nugglemama’s Handful and her family met up with us for adventures at the Biodome and the Insectarium.  I have to say, this is one of the most spontaneous families I have ever worked with and the kids kept up their energy for
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    Take Your Family Back in Time in Old Montreal

    Old Montreal OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET Old Montreal was one of my favorite areas during our visit.  The area oozes old world charm while at the same time offering quaint shops, boutiques and eateries.  The girls and I felt like we were in Europe as we strolled along the streets of Old Montreal taking
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    Montreal Sites are a Feast for the Eyes

    Mount Royal OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET Mount Royal will give you a good workout, that’s for sure!  We were prepared with good walking shoes and a water bottle in hand.  We were rewarded with a gorgeous view of the city and I am glad we didn’t forget to bring our camera!  I wish we
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    PEOPLE

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    Montreal for History Buffs & Mad Scientists

    Pointe-à-Callière OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET We were so happy to have Patty Oliver of Positively Pampered Patty join us at Pointe-à-Callière with her family.  Together, we took a tour of the historic Montreal, learning about the birthplace of the city. Patty sure is doing something right, her kids are so bright and willing to jump right
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    SHOP

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    Not Your Typical Tours in Montreal

    Saute Moutons (Jet Boat Tour) OUR EXPERIENCE WHILE ON SET If you like the thrill of a jet boat and are comfortable getting soaked to the bone, then this tour is for you!  It was a really fun tour, but it was educational too.  We learned quite a bit about the area’s history, culture and
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    Description

    We head north of the United States border for some family fun in Montreal, Canada. In this episode, Colleen Kelly and her two daughters enjoy all Montreal has to offer with a French twist! Known for their rich history and culture we start off our vacation underground at the Pointe-a-Calliere Museum of Archaeology and History to see where Montreal first became a city back in 1642. Speaking of firsts, we learn about the interesting history of Montreal style bagels and make our own version of a classic Quebecian dish, Poutine.

    Now it’s time to turn up the fun and go for a heart-pounding, clothes-soaking jet boat ride up and down the St. Lawrence Seaway before heading to the Space for Life to interact with nature like never before, visiting the four individual exhibits. To round out our vacation we tour the Canadian Hall of Fame where Colleen and the girls can interact with displays and see rare hockey artifacts.  A fun surprise in the middle of the city was a musical art piece called the 21 Swings.  With each sway, we made a musical note and together we made a melody. We end our vacation with a game of I-Spy at the Montreal Tower where we get a spectacular, birds-eye view of the city.

    Click here to stream the Montreal Episode of “Family Travel” on Amazon Prime today!