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* '''Hours:''' 5:26 min estimated
* '''Hours:''' 5:26 min estimated
* '''GPS:''' [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/High+Park,+Bloor+Street+West,+Toronto,+ON/Rue+ontario+Est,+Ontario+Street+East,+Montreal,+QC/@45.4428303,-73.7836347,63109m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b35d32336f705:0x1bcc825a300ee67!2m2!1d-79.4636903!2d43.6465479!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cc91b97a70aa161:0xcb36ced2dfd77459!2m2!1d-73.5585642!2d45.5265874!2m1!2b1!3e0?entry=tts Google map route]
* '''GPS:''' [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/High+Park,+Bloor+Street+West,+Toronto,+ON/Rue+ontario+Est,+Ontario+Street+East,+Montreal,+QC/@45.4428303,-73.7836347,63109m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m16!4m15!1m5!1m1!1s0x882b35d32336f705:0x1bcc825a300ee67!2m2!1d-79.4636903!2d43.6465479!1m5!1m1!1s0x4cc91b97a70aa161:0xcb36ced2dfd77459!2m2!1d-73.5585642!2d45.5265874!2m1!2b1!3e0?entry=tts Google map route]
* '''Parking:''' Free all around Montreal residential areas and public parks ''(ask [[speedy]])''
* '''Parking:''' It can be free all around Montreal residential areas and public parks ''(ask [[speedy]] for best locations)''  


=== Personal Vehicle ===
=== Personal Vehicle ===
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In this example, an SV6 van travelled with one rollerblader from [[High Park]] to Rue Ontario Est, Ontario Street East, Montreal, QC, the center of the Blading Cup.
In this example, an SV6 van travelled with one rollerblader from [[High Park]] to Rue Ontario Est, Ontario Street East, Montreal, QC, the center of the Blading Cup.
* '''Gas:''' $80 ''(at Costco)'' per trip, meaning $160 total (note: SV6 minivan)
* '''Gas:''' $80 ''(at Costco)'' per trip, meaning $160 total ''(note: SV6 minivan)''
* '''Travel Cost by two rollerbladers:''' $160/2=$80
* '''Travel Cost by two rollerbladers:''' $160/2=$80


If all travelling rollerblades share the ride in a personal vehicle, the costs are significantly low compared to all other travelling options.
If all travelling rollerbladers share the ride in a personal vehicle, the costs are significantly lower than all other travelling options.
 
Leaving the remaining expenses to be food and accommodation.


=== Rental Vehicle ===
=== Rental Vehicle ===
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* '''Estimation for 3 days (Long weekend)''': $320x3=$960/7= $138 per rollerblader
* '''Estimation for 3 days (Long weekend)''': $320x3=$960/7= $138 per rollerblader
If all rollerbladers share the ride in a personal vehicle, the costs are significantly lower than for all other travelling options. The remaining expenses are food and accommodation.


=== Train ===
=== Train ===
This estimate is based on the long weekend from May 17 to 20, taking the train Friday night in economy class. ''([link https://reservia.viarail.ca/en/booking/create/trip/1?type=roundTrip&ADT=1&travels=TRTO_MTRL_2024-05-17&travels=MTRL_TRTO_2024-05-20])''
* '''Round trip estimate:''' $183+tax=$207, but the price will vary regarding the direct trip or with one stop.
* '''Direct trip:''' 5h:30m
* '''Trip with one connection:''' 7h:30 to 8h:30m
* '''Plan a trip:''' https://www.viarail.ca/en
The remaining expenses are food and accommodation.


=== Airplane ===
=== Airplane ===
Flights from Toronto to Montreal start from $210 one-way. Using the May 2024 long weekend example:
'''* Lowest price at the moment:''' $240+tax=$272 ''(one way)''
'''* Direct flight time:''' 1h:20m
'''* Departure:''' Toronto Pearson
'''* Porter Airlines:''' https://flyporter.com/en_ca/flights-from-toronto-to-montreal
The remaining expenses are food and accommodation.


== Overnight stay ==
== Overnight stay ==
* Hostels are the cheapest option. The average dorm price in 2024 is $34 ''([link https://www.hostelz.com/hostels/Canada/Quebec/Montreal])''
* Airbnb is the second-best option. Starting at $41 per night ''(link https://www.airbnb.ca/s/montreal/homes?tab_id=home_tab&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&flexible_trip_lengths%5B%5D=one_week&monthly_start_date=2024-04-01&monthly_length=3&monthly_end_date=2024-07-01&price_filter_input_type=0&channel=EXPLORE&date_picker_type=calendar&source=structured_search_input_header&search_type=filter_change])''


== Links ==
== Links ==

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