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Studying at Lotus Palm
Effective June 2009, all Americans crossing into Canada (and vice versa) must present a passport as
a valid form of identification.
All international students studying in Canada must carry a passport as well and
you may need a visa depending on your citizenship.
For more information visit:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.asp
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
» Where to park
» 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.
View Lotus Palm in a larger map
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
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 and get off at Fairmount (fare at Sept 2007 = $2.75).
For precise directions, please consult:
» Montreal's public transit system, the STM
» Google Maps, See above
» If coming by train, Via Rail or Amtrak
» By bus, Greyhound or Orleans Express
Where to park
There is limited indoor paid public parking at 5455 de Gaspé from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Please mention that you are a Lotus Palm student.
There is also limited outdoor paid public parking at 5633 St Dominique from 7:00am to 4:00pm. After 4pm, parking is free.
On the street 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.
What to bring
For your course: Please bring a pen, paper and your Lotus Palm Thai Yoga Massage book(s).
Wear comfortable yoga-like clothing. 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
Auberge Maeva
4755 rue St Hubert, 18 mins walking distance
(514) 523-0840
$20 - $65 per night
Wireless Internet; Free Bicycle Rental
University Bed & Breakfast
623 Prince Arthur W, 33 mins walking distance
1-866-842-6396
$70 - $180 per night
Wireless Internet; Private Bath & Kitchen; Cable TV
Maggie Maguire
15 rue Maguire, 5 mins walking distance
maggiemaguire@hotmail.com
$80 - $95 per night
Wireless Internet; Non-smoking; Air-Conditioned
Romain Montagne
4351 rue St Urbain, 12 mins walking distance
(514) 843-6882
$99 - $129 per night
Wireless Internet; Air-Conditioned
Casa Bianca
4351 L'Esplanade Ave, 13 mins walking distance
(514) 843-6882
$99 - $129 per night
Wireless Internet
L'Escale Waverly
5356 rue Waverly, 5 mins walking distance
(514) 273-4674
$205 per night (accomodates 5 people)
Wireless Internet; Kitchenette; Non-smoking; Telephone; Television
There is also temporarary accomodation available through posts on Craigslist as well as CouchSurfing.
You can visit www.bbmontreal.qc.ca for
more B&B options, or for hotels
in the area visit www.hotels.ca, or www.hotwire.com
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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