Where should I buy poutine?
 

Have a couple weeks off of work. Doing a little solo road trip from Guelph to Montreal for some poutine on Monday. Anyone have some suggestions?

Oh man! Ship me some!

You have to check out La banquise for sure. Montreal classic for locals and tourists alike. Also good is Poutineville if you want a twist on the classic.

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Poutine or poontang? They got that good in MTL too BTW.

Pick one

St. Albert's Cheese Factory
 

If you're willing to make a pit stop along the way to MTL, you can go to the St. Albert's Cheese Factory (150 Saint Paul Street, St-Albert, ON) and have the poutine there with the best cheese curds straight from the source.

Don't forget Schwartz smoked meat deli

Haha, @drewbot recommended that to me earlier today. Definitely is on my list. Love deli's

Boom, this is in my home town :)

My favourite in Ottawa.

The Great Canadian Poutinerie (formerly known as the Vanier Snack Shack). Corner of Hannah and Deschamps.

I'm a regular and the guys all love my FRS.

In Montreal, definitely visit La Banquise, or Poutineville.

Let me know if you need any other suggestion or have any questions!

The first time I had poutine was in Kingston, ON, at the Toucan/Kilpatrick's. I don't know how it stacks up against the best out there 'cause I'm hardly a connoisseur, but I order it there every time I get to Kingston; it's always our first night out. That, followed by their steak and kidney pie. It was an eye-opening experience many years ago.

The most interesting I've had was here in my area, near Syracuse, NY. An upscale place offered duck poutine... smoked duck w/ goat cheese over potatoes fried in duck fat, although I can't remember what the "gravy" portion consisted of. It was transcendent, but too "groovy" to really recreate the original poutine vibe at the Toucan. Poutine requires a loud bar and sloppy pints. Soccer matches on the pub tubes doesn't hurt, either.

Barry

local and avid poutine eater here...banquise is the most known but best tasting in my opinion Decarie hotdog gets my vote by far -953 Boulevard Decarie Saint-Laurent, QC H4L 3M3

This is awesome. I arrived in Montreal today. I'm also looking for touristy things to do

That is easily the least Canadian way to eat poutine

The old port.
You HAVE to go to Orange Julep and try the drink.
Biodome.
Ste-Catherine street.

Where are you staying? Downtown, West Island etc

I've been to old Port today. Damn was it cold haha. Walked St. Catherine St yesterday and around the underground mall.

I will be going to the biodome tomorrow. Thanks for the idea! I had no idea about that place.

Montreal have some of the best stripclub in Canada as well.

Where should I buy poutine?
 

Go skiiiiiing!!!!..... Sorry I misunderstood the topic. 😅


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How much time would you dedicate to wards biodome?

I don't think I've gone there in about 10 years. I remember going there for field trips in elementary school though. I figure maybe 3 hours? I honestly couldn't tell you.

There's a few interesting museums in MTL too.

You could make a trip to Parc Jean Drapeau. The Biosphere is there. You could also go to Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.


Depending on your time frame you could make a trip to Mont Tremblant. Very nice, touristy place.
Roads to get there are some of the best driving roads around too! I would suggest going to the town of Lachute, and from there heading up the 327. My favourite road. You'll conveniently pass Lachute Performance ( http://www.lachuteperformance.com/en/ ). This time of year without snow the drive wont be as amazing as it is in the summer or fall, but still a great drive. Then Take the 15 back to MTL.
This will take up a large chunk of a day, but if you have the time to spare it's definitely worth it.

There's always Mt Royal.

Also speaking of driving, it's low speed and not the best road in the world, but Chemin Bord Du Lac is a decent little drive to the village of Pointe-Claire. Super nice little village along the water. A few restaurants (Gigi pizza is amazing. it's a hole in the wall and they only take cash, but you'll thank me later if you go), and lots of little shops. From Pointe Claire I'd suggest going to Sainte Anne De Bellevue. Another awesome little town. LOTS of good food. If you like Indian food Tandoori Bellevue is fantastic. But the go-to places are either Cunninghams, or Annie's.

From Ste Anne, I'd head to Senneville, taking Senneville road.
Gated houses.
Enough said.

That's all I can really think of right now, but I'm sure it's more than enough :)

Ninja Edit:
Check out Toyz Autoart http://toyzautoart.com/

Assuming you're going back to Guelph, stop in Vankleek Hill (my hometown, so if you see a red BRZ honk and go crazy) for some craft beer if you're into that. http://beaus.ca/
Then stop in St. Albert for the best cheese ever. You absolutely need to get some curds. http://fromagestalbert.com/?lang=en
From there you should go to Ottawa and stop in at Slick Auto. Your FRS and BRZ specialist! http://www.slickautosolutions.com/
OF course then you head to the Byward Market for some amazing food.

Ah shucks, after reading this I have to go to La Banquise. It's a bit of a drive, I am leaving now.

Yes, I can officially confirm that La Banquise has the best Poutine in the world.. :bow:

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Wow. You took a nice little hike today lol

Looks like tonight I'll be heading to Le Cheval Blanc. Right down the road from my hotel and it has an unreal looking beer menu. Will do schwartz's and La Banquise tomorrow.

The classique is nice but explore a little :P
go for the T-rex if you're want a meaty poutine

on the other had, the Classique is perfect for a objective comparison of available poutines :drool:

Such a Canadian thing to ask eh? Well... That and where is the closest Tims? :P

Tims doesn't have a Pumpkin Spice Latte. I'm a Starbucks kind of guy.

Mmmmm. Those are good! Errr so I hear.

Dan, I've seen your Instagram, I know how basic you are.

Ouch. :cry:

Today I learned:

It's weird drinking on your own at a bar. Especially if you don't speak the same language as everyone else.

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Have to admit, I am teh most basic. I am literally a Starbucks gold card guy lmao

Saaaaaame

Years ago, I would have agreed. Decarie Hot Dog isn't what it used to be.

Had schwartz's this morning. Jesus Christ that was heavenly.

How long are you in town for? I might be in MTL tomorrow.

Jeez, FRS community in Montreal. Should we organize a meet in December? Not like it's going to snow here anytime soon..

@Cole do you still want to make the deal or not?

I see what you did there..