When are you going to be in Montreal? I’m going to be there this weekend. My friend and I used this site for hotel, and we got a pretty good deal. Not sure what your budget is, but we’re really looking forward to the coupon book that comes with the travel deal.

http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/Offers/Fall?utm_icid=TravellerWeRecommendBox2-sweet-deal-package

I’d probably be heading up to Montreal, say, the 13th of December? Being an college student on exchange from New Zealand has its perks, but finding a place to stay/making travel plans for winter break ain’t one (well, not all the time). So I’d maybe be looking at stuff a bit cheaper than that (though those do look like some sweet deals)

Re: Toronto

What areas were you hoping to stay in? I only know of one backpacker hostel (global village backpackers), but it’s at a great central location, easy access to public transit, walking distance to lots of interesting places, and they have a bar that’s open to the public and lots of drink specials throughout the week. It might also be worthwhile to check out airbnb for listings in all of your destinations…

What do you most enjoy when travelling? That way I might be able to give some better suggestions. But a brewery tour at Steam Whistle Brewing would be at the top of a lot of people’s lists, there’s lots of foodie and drink places in the city, and like most urban centres, there are museums, art galleries, kitschy neighbourhoods, concerts, bars, etc. I guess it would also depend on how much time you were planning on staying in Toronto. I assume not much since you’re from London, and Toronto is probably nothing new.