Between Montreal and Atlantic City
I am a proud Canadian. It is a distinct pulse that runs through my veins where ever I travel to, be it in the True North Strong and Free or even in the Land of the Free. Quite recently, my free spirit has travelled with me to Montreal, “Room to Make it Real” and Atlantic City, “Always Turned On”. Walking through both downtown cores, equally provided excitement and oh la la, but the air in both places felt very different from one another. The air in Montreal is filled with the sound of Assassin’s Tango played on a solo violin with the smells of cuisine from all over the world dancing around each other. The air in Atlantic City, smells like succulent seafood, sweet and fresh with the compliment of fried dough. As I hear the sound of my gladiator sandals tap the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, simultaneously recognize the sounds of my 5 inch heels clack along Montreal’s rue Crescent. It’s amazing, only an hour plane ride away and the salt air that clings heavy on my tanning skin, makes me feel as though I am at least an ocean away.
Like Pandora’s Box, both skylines tantalize the eye as to what’s to come. Just waiting to be discovered and experienced, a playground for all your senses.
The sign of Atlantic City holds true that it is a city that is “Always Turned On!”
Hands down to the French as I have never seen a sidewalk sale quite like this! 2.3 km of bargains, complete with live entertainment, free Vitamin Water and popsicles!
Both destinations serve as a weekend getaway to just let loose with plenty to do that your eyes will be clacking and tapping far ahead of your stillettos. While Montreal and Atlantic City play on many similarities, the food, gambling (please be advised that in Montreal you are not able to drink on the gaming floor, I know), nightlife, the pulse is the same and both provide a joie de vivre. I will be honest, laying on the beach and swimming in the Atlantic, I had to remind myself that I was in fact in Jersey!
Montreal is like going toto Europe’s younger cousin for the weekend, while in Atlantic City you can have the beach bumish and glamourish sensation, one by day and the other by night. What you will truly enjoy is the concentration of both, you find all that you need and want in one place. Forget having to take a cab ride 20 blocks East, West, North or South; it’s all there baby!
About the Author
Kim Cuachon-Haugh
Kim is a freelance writer, originally based out of Toronto, and obviously now based out of Virginia (Norfolk, to be specific). She lacks a filter and says it like it is, hence the birth of "Canada, Eh? Mmmhmm". Kim enjoys living on the beach and the warm temps with her husband Josh and dog Paige (who believes she owns the beach). Just as she says, "Put pen to paper because life is worth writing writing about."