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It can be difficult as a student to get to know your city, but do yourself a favour!

Get familiarized with a map of the major streets, along with some major landmarks as reference points.

Its also a great idea to get to know the metro system! See a map here!

If you're new to the city, and don't own a bike, take advantage of the BIXI system! Renting a bike for half an hour is only $5.00, and lasts for 24 hours!

If you know you're going to use the system a lot, indulge in a monthly or year-long membership.

Learn about the BIXI system and pricing here.

Montreal's bike lanes are some of the best in North America, so its a good idea to take advantage of them while the weather is nice!

During the long winter months, biking is not an option, and its often too cold to sit in a park or go for a long walk.

Luckily, Montreal offers an excellent variety of indoor museums, galleries and exhibits!

If you're looking for a more physical option, look into some indoor rock climbing gyms, or enjoy a day of good old-fashioned bowling!

See our "Indoor Fun" page to learn more about some of the exciting and inexpensive indoor options.