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| T_ALI |
I keep hearing how great Montreal is, in terms of nightlife people, atmosphere etc. I don't get it. I've been there lots of times but still consider Toronto to be favourite (and I've been all over}.
What's your opinion?
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| ChemEnhanced |
| montreal is by far a better city for night life |
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| yankeeBaby |
I think its a matter of opinion and what you are looking for, no?
I personally love both cities! They both offer something similar, and yet, have a distinct variation in how each city feels.....
I would tend to go to Montreal for their amazing massives and after-hours-types places (2am-?)(the old Aria was amazing, Stereo, etc...)
.... where as Toronto I would go for a regular club night (11pm-6am), as they have great spaces and good talent brought in on a weekly basis....
The boat cruises in Toronto rock, too, but not sure if you would call that "nightlife" per se.
To me, the vibe is different on each city(crowd-wise) so I guess its really what you are looking for :) They are both amazing, and instead of a debate about it, I would recommend visiting both cities for the full experience! |
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| Dior Homme |
The girls in montreal are way better than Toronto. They even have more sex appeal and can flaunt it.
Toronto girls need to stop with the abercrombie/woodbridge/the hills look, and take a page out of european/south american books to contend with montreal. |
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| T_ALI |
Travel Picks: Top 10 cities to party the night away
Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:12am EST
SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Looking to tread terrain still untouched by foreign stag expeditions? Want to unwind in luxury or drink up the sun? Lonely Planet lists the world's top 10 party cities in its new guide, the "1000 Ultimate Experiences." This list is not endorsed by Reuters.
1. BELGRADE, SERBIA
The long years of bad press that kept Serbia off the map have now passed, and foreigners are now realizing what locals always knew - that Belgrade really rocks. With an exuberant population and its legacy as an intellectual hangout, Belgrade offers varied nightlife, ranging from eclectic watering holes for those in the know, to the busy restaurants and bars of the Skadarlija district and the summer clubs in barges on the Sava and Danube Rivers.
2. MONTREAL, CANADA
Easygoing Montreal is increasingly popular with foreign travelers, who enjoy the joie de vivre of a place with bilingual ambience, good local beer and even skiing at nearby Mt Royal. Montreal's irrepressible student population and atmospheric old quarter give the city a light-hearted, Bohemian air. There are Old World cafes, cool jazz clubs, packed discos and late bars to choose from, plus a popular comedy festival each July.
3. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
With its unique mix of European and South American cultures, and a native passion for dance, the Argentine capital provides fertile ground for lively nightlife. There's an emphasis on fashion and a diverse range of entertainment offerings in Buenos Aires' barrios. Relax at a swinging jazz club or dance all night by the waterfront; some clubs and cultural centres offer classes so you can learn to tango or salsa like a local. There's everything from Irish pubs and local folk to house parties.
4. DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
For those who can afford it, the world capital of conspicuous consumption is unbeatable. Dubai's extravagance is way over the top, with ultra luxury hotels on artificial islands, slick modern malls and tonnes of precious metals glittering in shops. Yet Dubai is also a cosmopolitan place, so if you're not invited to party on board the private yacht of a celebrity, you can always mingle with people from around the world in the swank bars and clubs of the Middle East's most decadent desert getaway.
5. THESSALONIKI, GREECE
Greece's second city has style, with plenty of fashionable shops and salons. Thessaloniki boasts great nightlife during those long months when more famous Greek destinations are deep in hibernation, from arty cafes to Latin bars to discos pumping out house music to salacious bouzoukia (clubs featuring twangy, Eastern-flavored Greek folk-pop). That's plenty to keep you occupied after you've traversed the sublime Byzantine churches, museums and ruins. It's not cheap, but no Greek city save Athens compares.
6. LA PAZ, BOLIVIA
Don't forget that liquor goes to the head quickly in the Bolivian capital, well over 3000 m above sea level. Get hot and sweaty in one of many slick nightclubs, which cater to chic locals and the foreign contingent. The natives are friendly and, with a steady stream of travelers, it's a town of many tongues. World-class bars, swank cafes and restaurants serenading with traditional music round out the offerings. Buy traditional Aymara herbs at the Witches' Market (Mercado de Brujas) to ward off hangovers and bothersome spirits.
7. CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
With the 2010 World Cup bringing a global audience to South Africa, the partying will only get harder as travelers converge on a city already well known for nightlife. Luxuriate on some of the world's best beaches by day and kick back under the moonlight at suave cocktail bars by night. Two hours east, in the Indian Ocean, lies the elegant beach village of Mossel Bay, with more great beaches and chic flair. Visitors must try some of the wines crafted by South Africa's world-renowned vintners, either at a Cape Town bar or at one of several wineries nearby.
8. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN
Since the 1990s, when it started taking off as a hub for Caspian Sea oil and gas, Baku has been transformed and this newfound economic stimulation hasn't failed to influence urban nightlife. The cash injection from energy projects, enhanced by the presence of thousands of international oil workers and wealthy consultants, has turned Baku into an oasis of excess in an otherwise fairly traditional Muslim country.
9. AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Myriad cafes, bars and dinner clubs cater to a hip young clientele. Try the glittering waterfront for smart bars, and hit the happening clubs (some stay open 24 hours). There are plenty of live shows on offer too, from folk in Devonport to louder sounds at Mt Eden. And you can always walk off the Sky Tower - the southern hemisphere's tallest structure - a 328m cable-controlled drop in which jumpers reach a speed of 85kph.
10. TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Like elsewhere in the Mediterranean, Israel's capital gets going late. The endless bars, pubs and cocktail venues start to fill up by midnight, from which point the nightclubs get revved up with dancing till dawn. Nowadays an international crowd joins Israelis for a mixed bag of funk, pop, house and techno at the city's dozens of entertainment hotspots. Tel Aviv has a relaxed air, and prides itself on being gay-friendly and outgoing. |
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| Geoffb3 |
| quote: | Originally posted by yankeeBaby
I think its a matter of opinion and what you are looking for, no?
I personally love both cities! They both offer something similar, and yet, have a distinct variation in how each city feels.....
I would tend to go to Montreal for their amazing massives and after-hours-types places (2am-?)(the old Aria was amazing, Stereo, etc...)
.... where as Toronto I would go for a regular club night (11pm-6am), as they have great spaces and good talent brought in on a weekly basis....
The boat cruises in Toronto rock, too, but not sure if you would call that "nightlife" per se.
To me, the vibe is different on each city(crowd-wise) so I guess its really what you are looking for :) They are both amazing, and instead of a debate about it, I would recommend visiting both cities for the full experience! |
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i dislike Montreal alot ... i have only had a good time once, out of the 7 or 8 times i have gone now.
So Toronto FTW imo |
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| PurpleHaze |
I love montreal nightlife! The vibe is totally different like Kelly mentioned. More of an afterhours type of clubs, good house music, bringing in innovative dj's all the time
who can forget stereo? circus? red lite
their big parties like resolution, black and blue etc totally destroy guv big parties and we don't have anything really similar to them anyways
if it weren't for footwork and their bookings i dunno what i'd do lol
edit: mtl hotel jams are always fun too :haha: |
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| T_ALI |
| yeah I guess, to each his own. |
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| kotsy |
| I've been to Montreal exactly once for bal en blanc and had amazing time. I'm dying to check out stereo |
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| Owen M |
only been to Montreal twice...The first time I could of been in my backyard and wouldn't of known the difference. The second time, I spent more time traveling there and back than actually in the city. Went for Chris Lake at Opera...cool club aesthetically but didn't really have a groove.
That 747 (?) club is pretty cool. Top floor of some super tall building. Great view of the city while dancing.
I have no valid opinion and not even sure why i posted lol...
| quote: | Originally posted by yankeeBaby
They both offer something similar, and yet, have a distinct variation in how each city feels.....
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| quote: | Originally posted by PurpleHaze
I love montreal nightlife! The vibe is totally different like Kelly mentioned. |
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| barbina |
They are such different cities.. its like comparing NY and Miami for me.
Montreal fashion is so hipster, nu rave 80s/90s "i need to show off everything I've got and I'm better than you". So basically, I ing love it. Haha
Montreal people aren't as nice, but they do know how to throw some sick parties. Piknik is phenomenal but some of the smaller [straight] parties and venues I've been to suck. I mostly party in the gay scene while I'm there and I must say .. their scene blows ours away. I don't think I could ever live there... a lot of the people are cookie-cutter extreme. Its a gorgeous city with tons of culture but its just not.. me. Its just one of those great vacation places in my eyes.
Toronto has everything I've ever wanted. I could go on for hours how much I love that place and how I'm dying to move back.
So.. for me.. Toronto wins. |
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| yankeeBaby |
| quote: | Originally posted by Owen M
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why lol?
For clarification purposes, if you look at the similaries, each city offers something similar "on paper":
various venues, an array of talent from several genres, a list of larger (more anticipated) events offered throughout the year (such as Labour of Love, Black and Blue, Sensation, Bal en Blanc, Guv Anniversary, Canada Day, etc), options for afterhours, etc.....
But the differences between the cities are the feel/vibe/culture/attitudes. Like I said, it really depends on what you like, but I really love both cities. |
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