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Mondial de la Biere 2011 in Montreal - June 10-12, 2011
Mondial de la Biere 2011 in Montreal - June 10-12, 2011
I just happened to be checking dates for events in 2011, and i thought i should raise the early warning for anyone thinking of going to Mondial next year, it is the same weekend as the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, which means, the City will be busier than usual, but also that the hotels will be busier and more expensive than usual. Those looking to go to Mondial may want to look at hotel accommodations and travel plans sooner rather than later for June 2011.
Mondial de la Biere - June 8-12, 2011
Canadian Grand Prix - June 10-12, 2011
Later
DT
Mondial de la Biere - June 8-12, 2011
Canadian Grand Prix - June 10-12, 2011
Later
DT
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They've sorted some student apartments with UQAM that are more reasonably priced. I'm still not going (for the first time in 4 years) because I don't feel like crashing in student digs and all the hotels are overly expensive or already booked.
Also, I've lived in Montreal during GP and that's not a crowd I really want to overlap
Also, I've lived in Montreal during GP and that's not a crowd I really want to overlap
This is not a happy overlap for someone like myself who detests motor sports in all their forms. Fortunately, my wife and I stay with friends during Mondial, so hotel costs aren't an issue, but the extra crowds in the city will complicate travel and will likely mean a tougher time getting tables at Dieu du Ciel.
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The last two years we've shown up at 2:45-2:50 in the afternoon on the day of our arrival and had only a couple of people waiting in front of us for the 3:00PM opening. Last year we went in and got a table by the window with no problem. I have a feeling that this year things won't be so easy.
We go for three days: first day is Dieu du Ciel for several hours and then a restuarant, next two are Mondial during the day and evenings with friends. It's a great weekend!
We go for three days: first day is Dieu du Ciel for several hours and then a restuarant, next two are Mondial during the day and evenings with friends. It's a great weekend!
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So.....I had this random idea pop into my head. And while it is too late to consider this year, as you need advance booking....
But, Via Rail has a charter service, where you can privately book an entire rail car.
Imagine a Bartowel train car ride to Montreal for the fest??
Details at link below...basically it is around $6000 and up to 68 people for economy service.
If you are patient you can get Toronto - Montreal routes cheaper when they're on sale.....but I think this would be a novel idea for $200 each.
Ok, back to drinking beer now....
http://www.viarail.ca/en/resources/chartered-car-rental
But, Via Rail has a charter service, where you can privately book an entire rail car.
Imagine a Bartowel train car ride to Montreal for the fest??
Details at link below...basically it is around $6000 and up to 68 people for economy service.
If you are patient you can get Toronto - Montreal routes cheaper when they're on sale.....but I think this would be a novel idea for $200 each.
Ok, back to drinking beer now....
http://www.viarail.ca/en/resources/chartered-car-rental
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That's also when the F1 circus will be getting into gear. Be prepared, you never know when a grid girl will walk by and your jaw will need to be picked upcannondale wrote:Just realized that I'll be flying out of Montreal on June 8th, the day that Mondial starts...
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