Editing Montreal (section)

== Hospitality Networks ==

=== General tips===

There is a big hospex community in Montreal. Like elsewhere the most active Hosts/Surfers are usually members of more than one [[List of Hospitality Exchange Networks|network]]. There are countless meetings and very different activities of the hospex crowd, to take part check the local/regional groups of the networks

General Advice for finding hosts: Montrealer are friendly and welcoming! Make sure you've read [[How to write a Request]]). Please fill your profile with much info as you can as well as pictures to give your prospective host a rough idea of who you are as a person. All hosts would greatly appreciate if you will make an effort to use the search facilities and message your prospective host individually. Please be mindful of their hosting status. Be sure to read a prospective host's profile carefully, and personalise your request. If you follow these tips it will exponentially increase your chance of getting a host.

=== BeWelcome ===

[[BeWelcome]] is still a small project, but there is already a big group of [https://www.bewelcome.org/places/Canada/CA/Qu%C3%A9bec/10 group potential hosts] (login to see them all) in Montreal - just give it a try, probably some of them are eager to use this alternative. Also the [[:bw:groups/162|Montreal]] provides advice, company and suggestions for all kinds of activities, started bw meetings and more to come.

=== Couchsurfing ===

There are thousands CouchSurfers in Montreal, many of whom meet up regularly. 
 
====Find Us!====
Check out the [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/montreal-couchsurfing-community CSMO Group] for latest activity or for latest meetups. This wiki page can also be used as an emergency  bulletin board if the CSMO Group ever goes down.

====Meetings====

The official meetups are yet to be determined

Tipping in Canadian and North American restaurants and bars is common on food and drinks, even if you are not being waited on. For more information on tipping etiquette in Canada: [http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g153339-s606/Canada:Tipping.And.Etiquette.html Tipping in Canada]

'''NOTE:''' ''There are also ad hoc meet-ups organized almost every day. Check the different groups for more info.''

=== Hospitality Club ===

tbd.

=== Hosting Emergencies ===

Lost? You're host cancelled your stay on short notice? An unexpected change in travel plans? Before searching for a bridge, try the following options:

* You may also like to post on the [https://www.couchsurfing.com/groups/montreal-last-minute-couch-request Last Minute Request] forum - a dedicated forum that is intended to match up couchsurfers to hosts within Montreal in short notice.
* If you're already in town head to the weekly meetings and you may find a welcoming host there.
* List of hostels below