> Montreal is less than 5 hours away but I never knew anyone from my generation that went there until we were in our 20s.
The sweet spot would have been 18-21 years old for a first trip imo
Yes, back when Brador beer was available! That was the main draw for me and friends when we were that age :)
That's exactly what my child did with friends a few years ago when they were 19. I know that college students in Vermont frequently go across the border for the same reason.