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Studying at Lotus Palm
We're Moving!
Please note our new address effective May 21, 2008
5724 Avenue du Parc
Montreal, Qc H2V 4H1
Located just south of Bernard Street (map)
As of May 21, all courses will be at the new address, unless students receive specific instructions otherwise.
Thank you for choosing to study at the Lotus Palm School of Thai Yoga Massage. Here
is some practical information to help you plan and make the most of your visit to Montreal:
» Where we are
» What to bring
» Where to stay
» Where to eat
» Things to do
Where we are
The Lotus Palm Centre is located in the Mile End district of Plateau Mont-Royal;
an artistic community in the heart of Montreal.
our address is
5337 Saint-Laurent blvd, suite 240, Montreal, Qc. H2T 1S5
Between Saint Viateur and Fairmount
Tel. (514) 270-5713
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Neighborhood map, courtesy of Google Maps.
From Pierre-Elliot Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
We suggest taking a taxi; for about $40 it's the hassle-free way to go.
For the more ambitious or budget-conscious
We are within walking distance of Laurier metro station, or you can take the "55" bus
from St-Laurent metro station (fare at Sept 2007 = $2.75).
For precise directions, please consult:
» Montreal's public transit system, the STM
» Google Maps
» If coming by train, Via Rail or Amtrak
» By bus, Greyhound or Orleans Express
Parking can be found in the area, but pay close attention to the restrictions:
"sticker parking" (signs with a number in a red box) is reserved for residents only.
There is an indoor parking lot at 5445 de Gaspé, Montreal, Qc.
What to bring
For your course: You may wish to bring pen and paper. Do bring comfortable
clothing like yoga-wear, and your Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage book(s). Lotus Palm will provide
all classroom massage mats and accessories.
Montreal in general: It gets really hot in the summer, and quite cold in the
winter, so come prepared! Spring & Fall have warm days and cool nights during which we recommend
a jacket or sweater. Montreal also gets some spectacular thunder showers. You can check Montreal's
weather forecast at www.weather.ca.
There are lots of cafes in the area with wireless Internet access for those who bring a laptop.
Similarly there are several Internet stations in the neighborhood.
Students from Europe may wish to bring an adapter for their electrical items.
Where to stay
Lotus Palm allows students to stay overnight at the Centre during and in between concurrent courses,
for a small fee. Students may sleep on the mats in the Practice Room, and the Centre is equipped with
two showers, blankets, a small fridge and a microwave. Should you choose this option, we recommend bringing
with you a sleeping bag and pillow if you wish, towel(s) and your toiletries. There are coin-operated
washers and dryers in the building. Please contact us for more details and to add this option to your
course registration.
Bed & Breaksfasts nearby
» Chez Maggie Maguire, 17 rue Maguire (around the corner from Lotus Palm Centre). Mention that you're
studying at Lotus Palm! maggiemaguire@hotmail.com
» L'Escale Waverly, 5356 rue Waverly (between Fairmount and Saint Viateur) tel. 514-273-4674
You can visit www.bbmontreal.qc.ca for
more B&B options, or www.hotels.ca for hotels
in the area, or click here to download our 2008 student-accommodations handout.
Where to eat
Our neighborhood hosts a wide variety, and these are some of our staffs' favorites:
» Mosaïk
Diner on the corner of St-Laurent & Fairmount
» Kilo
Cafe with about 20 kinds of cake, open late.
Across the street from Mosaïk.
» Clarke Bakery
The best - biggest & most affordable - sandwiches on the block!
Clarke & Saint Viateur
» Café Social
"Locals" café, Saint Viateur & Waverly
» Chez Serge
Small bar/lounge corner Saint Laurent & Maguire, popular with the after-work crowd and hockey fans
» Thai Grill
Fantastic Thai food and giant buddhas! Saint-Laurent & Laurier
» Soy
Excellent Chinese food and other Asian specialties, Saint Laurent facing Maguire
» Latina
Groceries, imported and gourmet, on Saint Viateur
Vegetarian
» Aux Vivres
Restaurant on Saint Laurent between Villeneuve & Mont-Royal
Slow wait times make it a dinner-time recommendation
» Cagibi
Delicious sandwiches & soups, corner Saint Laurent & Saint Viateur
» Bio Terre
Grocery store, organic and specialty foods like gluten-free, etc.
» Rachelle Bery
Organic foods & products, Saint Laurent & Villeneuve
Other
» The fruit stores on Parc Avenue between Saint Viateur & Bernard have the best prices and selection
» Groceries: P.A. on Parc & Saint Joseph
» Montreal's world-famous bagels, open 24 hrs: Saint Viateur near Parc, or Fairmount near Saint-Urbain
Things to do
Events & Festivals
http://www.tourisme-montreal.org
Tourism
http://www.bonjourquebec.com
Mount-Royal Park
www.lemontroyal.qc.ca
Montreal's underground city
www.wikipedia.org
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