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24 hours of adventure in Montréal
The city that brings French sophistication to Canada is also a haven for the thrill seeking adventure crowd and ELLE shows you how to experience it in a day!
By Jennifer Weatherhead
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Cafe au lait, smoked meat sandwiches, great fashion finds and chic cobbled streets can all be found in Montréal. But there is something for everyone, including the adventurous. So get your fitness gear ready, your game face on, put down the croissant and get ready to see Montréal in a whole new light by trying one (or more!) of these exciting activities!
Biking around the city: Travellers say that the best way to see a city is to travel by foot. Well, if you are a bit more adventurous opt for a bike instead. Cruise around the islands on a rented bike and see far more ground than you would by foot. Most Montréalers bike around town, so the over 350 km of bike trails are perfect for seeing the best views of the city as well as everyday life. You're not stuck in traffic, your feet aren't sore and you see parts of the city (from the industrial side, to the Expo grounds, to the Lachine Canal, to chic neighbourhoods) you may have passed by. Don't forget to take a spin around Old Montréal, where you can stop in the shops or stop by the trendy Atwater Market. Spend the whole day on a bike tour for leisure or take a more intensive route for a real work out, depending on just how adventurous you are.
Montréal on Wheels (Ça Roule Montréal) caroulemontreal.com
Kayaking on the St. Lawrence River: Mix some adventure with great views by taking a kayaking trip along the St. Lawrence River. Kayaking works not only the upper body (your arms will tone as you paddle) but also your core (as you move from side to side paddling) and your calves thanks to the steering peddles you work with your feet. Opt for the chance to head out on the water just before sunset for some spectacular views of the city as you make your way through the river. If you are lucky, you will catch a fireworks show from one of the islands with the best seats in the house!
Bougex bougex.com
Rock climbing: The indoor rock climbing facility at Horizon Roc is the one of the largest rock climbing facilities in North America. So, strap on your climbing shoes, dust your hands with chalk and pick a wall to scale like you are Spider Woman. With more than 27,00 square feet of climbing area and over 300 climbing routes, thrill seekers will have plenty of scaling options to choose from to get a full body workout. First time climbing? The helpful and trained instructors teach you how to master the climbing technique (using your legs for stability rather than your upper body) and if you are willing can put you through a blindfold test (yes, scaling up a wall approximately 30 feet high blindfolded works!). Once you have made it to the top, try the more challenging routes with top pits (climbing on the ceiling) and routes with large geometric angles.
Horizon Roc horizonroc.com
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