Montreal Botanical Gardens

Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the largest Chinese Garden outside Asia and a Japanese Garden with a tearoom and fabulous bonsai collection. The Insectarium hosts an "Insect Tasting" in November and December

Otto

Jello Bar

Lava lamps and other fixtures make it look like the rumpus room of a suburban ranch house in the 1960s, but central to the rep of this goofy throwback that draws folks from 25 to 40 years old is the menu of more than 50 kinds of martinis. Most are flavored excuses for people who don't really like liquor, but the classic gin and vodka versions are stalwarts to be savored. Live music -- merengue, salsa, swing -- usually played Wednesday through Saturday helps fuel dancing and the rollicking good mood that pervades the bar. Other times, there's a DJ.

Cavalli

Hurley's Irish Pub

Cheap Thrills

Books and CDs – Cheap Thrills has thousands of both. They have good quality, gently used CDs in virtually every genre, with a special emphasis on blues and jazz. Their selection of books runs the gamut as well, with both English- and French-language titles. The staff is exceptionally well-informed and helpful