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Exploring Montreal & The Rise of Anti-Tourism

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👁️ 4 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 32:52
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I would recommend it and we had a great uh skipper on the Trinity Eco Tours Skipper Steve

I find Montreal I feel safe. I would um I wouldn't let my guard down because tourists still are a prime uh target in any city.

One of the buzzwords in this is coolation, which is people wanting to get away from the hot summers

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get a multi-day metro pass in Montreal to save money.
Take a hop-on, hop-off bus tour to get oriented.
Visit the Notre-Dame Basilica, a must-see in Montreal.
Try the smoked meat sandwiches at Schwarz deli.
Travel in the off-season to avoid crowds.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of visiting Montreal?
QWhy is there a growing problem of anti-tourism in some destinations?
QWhat can travelers do to avoid crowds and support balanced tourism?

Port Highlights

Montreal3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus tour
St. John
Twilling Gate3½ Happy Bacon
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) Travel Expert Onanta Forbes continued her travels through Eastern Canada last week which included a stop in Montreal so we'll catch up with her once again to get the highlights. Plus, we'll talk about the growing problem of anti-tourism in some destinations. We'll chat with an analyst from a company called Riskline (https://riskline.com/) on why we're seeing a tourism backlash and destinations that are trying to balance the need for tourism versus too many tourists. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)