2024 World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal

[kimkom]

Early Montreal weather forecast - some snow and cooler temperatures.

Looks like it’s going to be windy too! This tough Northern Ontario girl who is not really bothered by the cold thought I would be just fine in my leather jacket, but I’m rethinking now.

 

[kwanfan1818]

Um, Via Rail is notorious for not being on time.

But at least his skates would be with him. And he’d probably podcast from it using his phone.

 

[skategal]

Looks like it’s going to be windy too! This tough Northern Ontario girl who is not really bothered by the cold thought I would be just fine in my leather jacket, but I’m rethinking now.

Same.

I was planning on bringing a light puffer jacket, no boots, no hat, no gloves thinking Montreal would be warmer than Halifax.

Have to reconsider that now.

 

[TanithandBenFan]

For those of us staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain, we don’t have to go outdoors to access the Bell Centre, correct?

 

[Aceon6]

For me, it will be a couple of hoodies, a puffer with hood, and my Allbirds Mizzle high tops. I may bring Sorel boots if they fit in my carryon. Those things are too dangled expensive to get out of my eyesight.

Is anyone expecting to do a fully tiffed dinner? I can bring a nice sweater, but would prefer to stick to arena clothes.

 

[Lanie]

I’m gonna freeze

I think I will just bring my ankle Sorel boots and a trench coat? It’s lined, pretty warm. I’m such a basic white girl. I do have a gray parka, but that seems a little bit overkill.

How cold is the arena?

 

[Debbie S]

Temps outside will be in the 30s (according to current forecasts) so I'll be wearing my winter down jacket. It doesn't look like we'll have much (or any) snow, so I won't bring my Uggs. Those are very uncomfortable to travel in and I could never wear them sitting in an arena all day.

 

[skategal]

For those of us staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain, we don’t have to go outdoors to access the Bell Centre, correct?

Correct.

 

[skategal]

Is anyone expecting to do a fully tiffed dinner? I can bring a nice sweater, but would prefer to stick to arena clothes.

Not me. I’m only bringing jeans.

Guess I could wear my nice ones though….

 

[ChristineB]

Correct.

This is good news that I wasn't aware of! I have heard conflicting info and some people were saying it was actually just easier to walk directly outside than navigate the maze underground.

 

[skategal]

This is good news that I wasn't aware of! I have heard conflicting info and some people were saying it was actually just easier to walk directly outside than navigate the maze underground.

I don’t know if it’s easier to walk outside or not. I just know that you don’t have to.

IIRC, there is a small elevator that takes you from the underground to the lobby of the hotel.

Could be a line up for that elevator though.

 

[midori]

Any advice of standard of tipping in Montreal?

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Any advice of standard of tipping in Montreal?

15-20%, less for takeout. Wait staff are paid a lower minimum wage as tipping is expected.

 

[chantilly]

15-20%, less for takeout. Wait staff are paid a lower minimum wage as tipping is expected.

Service workers in Quebec are also taxed on their tips.

 

[victorskid]

RockerSkating (Jackie Wong) has done some Montreal promotion on behalf of Skate Canada

Insider Insights and Must-Dos Ahead of the 2024 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Montreal

With less than two weeks to go before the start of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships, we asked Rocker Skating what he was most excited about. Here’s what he had to say. Four years ago, we were all ready for Montreal to welcome the figure skating world with open arms—a very warm...

skatecanada.ca

 

[skategal]

Note to everyone travelling back to USA from Montreal.

Save yourself a lot of trouble in US customs and do the MPC app.

Bit of a gong show if you don’t.

I came though there this morning and regret not having done the app. 45-60 minute wait

Good thing I got there early.

 

[Aceon6]

Similarly, US folks should install the ArriveCAN app to speed things up. You have to scan your passport into both apps, so set it up when you have a steady hand and good lighting.

 

[manhn]

Note to everyone travelling back to USA from Montreal.

Save yourself a lot of trouble in US customs and do the MPC app.

Bit of a gong show if you don’t.

I came though there this morning and regret not having done the app. 45-60 minute wait

Good thing I got there early.

Never even heard of MPC. Is it better than Nexus?

 

[azcalder]

Note to everyone travelling back to USA from Montreal.

Save yourself a lot of trouble in US customs and do the MPC app.

Bit of a gong show if you don’t.

I came though there this morning and regret not having done the app. 45-60 minute wait

Good thing I got there early.

Do I need it for the train? Montreal > NYC?

 

[Debbie S]

Do I need it for the train? Montreal > NYC?

You can't use it at train stations, only airport and seaport arrivals.

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

 

[overedge]

If you're planning on wearing jeans or regular-weight pants, I highly recommend also packing (or buying) something like this that you can wear underneath. The wind in Montreal can be very cold, especially when it blows between the tall buildings downtown. https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E460412-000?colorCode=COL09&sizeCode=SMA002

 

[skategal]

Never even heard of MPC. Is it better than Nexus?

I don’t think so. Nexus folks went to the front of the line too.

 

[AnnM]

Note to everyone travelling back to USA from Montreal.

Save yourself a lot of trouble in US customs and do the MPC app.

Bit of a gong show if you don’t.

I came though there this morning and regret not having done the app. 45-60 minute wait

Good thing I got there early.

I was a little skeptical of the MPC app when I was visiting Vancouver in October, but decided to try it. Glad I did. When I got to the airport the regular line was 30-40 people deep and the MPC line had 1 person ahead of me.

 

[Frau Muller]

Never even heard of MPC….

Mobile Passport Control (MPC)

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

 

[Oreo]

Note to everyone travelling back to USA from Montreal.

Save yourself a lot of trouble in US customs and do the MPC app.

Bit of a gong show if you don’t.

I came though there this morning and regret not having done the app. 45-60 minute wait

Good thing I got there early.

Presumably you use this if you don't have Global Entry?

 

[Aceon6]

Presumably you use this if you don't have Global Entry?

Yes, Global Entry is still the fastest, but MPC is close.

 

[Former Lurve Goddess]

Updated long range forecast for Montreal during Worlds: some mostly sunny but not warm weather and a couple windy days.

 

[chewy]

For those of us staying at the Marriott Chateau Champlain, we don’t have to go outdoors to access the Bell Centre, correct?

You don't have to but it isn't a direct route. It's best to put on your most Montreal face, ignore any weather and jaywalk across the street into Windsor station and from there stay inside into Centre Bell. This might be helpful, french only, desolee.

https://www.stm.info/sites/default/files/pdf/fr/plan_montreal_souterrain.pdf

 

[TanithandBenFan]

You don't have to but it isn't a direct route. It's best to put on your most Montreal face, ignore any weather and jaywalk across the street into Windsor station and from there stay inside into Centre Bell. This might be helpful, french only, desolee.

https://www.stm.info/sites/default/files/pdf/fr/plan_montreal_souterrain.pdf

Thanks! I figured out if I search Réso Montréal Souterrain on Google maps, it shows the whole underground system in blue. This is bringing back lots of memories of the habitrail in St. Paul.

 

[BittyBug]

People - this is NEXT WEEK!