Our photo offering of the week comes from Flickr starlet “glzwus” — who has a couple of stunning albums devoted to various Montreal neighborhoods and attractions. Check’em out.

Also, check out the Montreal Botanical Gardens in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve.

“With an outstanding collection that boasts more than 22,000 species and varieties of plants, the Montréal Botanical Garden is considered one of the world’s best gardens. Over 180 acres, it features 10 exhibition greenhouses and over 30 outdoor gardens. The Chinese and Japanese Gardens offer exotic landscapes, whereas the Tree House displays Québec’s abundant forest wealth.”

Thanks for the photo!

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Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of guiding New York blogger Joe.My.God. around Montreal. We ate at fancy restaurants, wandered through farmer’s markets  and leisurely rolled along on Bixis. It was all lovely, but I wanted to make sure we upped the ‘adventure’ factor before he went home.

So we went jet boating.

When people think Montreal, they think a couple things: Poutine, Cirque du Soleil, Arcade Fire, charming European architecture. It may come as a surprise, but did you know that we have some of the craziest rapids in all of North America?

In fact Montreal, as a contemporary urban center, exists where it is today because early explorers simply could not make it past the Lachine Rapids. The standing waves and deadly currents represented a considerable barrier to maritime traffic, limiting the navigation of the St. Lawrence River and forcing European traders to set up shop in Old Montreal.

The jet boat adventure is fast paced hour of adrelaline-pumping, water-soaking, oh-my-god-I’m-about-to-be-hit-by-a-wall-of-water good times. And after having paddled rapids in British Columbia and Alaska, I was thoroughly impressed that quality rapids exist in my own backyard.

Here’s a little video clip that sums it up nicely!

(Oh, and if you want a fun little game, try and spot me in the above photo!)

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THE DETAILS

Jet Boating Montreal
47 de la Commune West
(514) 284-9607
www.jetboatingmontreal.com

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This is Joe and me shortly after we sat down in the boat. They put us in the “wild” boat. We are feigning bravery, when in actuality I had already soiled my pants.

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The Amphi-Bus is a unique Montréal guided tour that traverses land and water.

I had seen this transformer/nemo-esque machine cruising the streets of Old Montréal in the past, and had a developed a secret ‘Amphi-Bus Crush’ – I knew I wanted some of that fun adventure!

So I grabbed my friend Safa and we went voyaging.

We had a riot! Here’s a quick video to give you a sense of the Amphi-Bus…

Insider Info: Amphibus offers tours during the Montréal summer Fireworks competition. You’ll be whisked onto the St. Lawrence River for the best views of the pyrotechnic art shows!

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DETAILS

The Amphi-bus
Corner of Saint Laurent Boulevard and Rue de la Commune
Adults: $32, Seniors: $29, Children: $23
From 10AM to 10 PM
www.montreal-amphibus-tour.com

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Where to Stay: If you are here with the family, the Hyatt Regency has a fun indoor pool with a balcony over looking Quartier des Spectacles!

Where to Eat: After the ride, take the gang up to Place Jacques-Cartier for many restaurant options with patios and the chance to watch comical street performers.

What else to Do: If the Amphi-bus increases your appetite for Montréal History, visit Pointe-à-Callière to keep learning about the birth of Montréal!

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