City of Montreal, Canada
Montreal is unique. With it's blending of new urban living with old world charm Montreal has something for everyone. Montreal is a bilingual multicultural city located on an island on the St. Lawrence River in the province of Quebec, Canada where English and French are the main languages spoken.
Old Montreal's historic buildings are home to boutiques, hotels, restaurants and bars. On the neighbouring islands to Montreal is the site of the Expo 67 World Fair. Also, in 1976, Montreal held the 1976 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium.
Lachine Canal is a National Historic Site of Canada. It's history started as an entry to the canal network and was an important factor in the development of Montreal.
Montreal has 4 major newspapers. The Gazette is published in English. La Presse, Le Revoir and Journal de Montreal are published in French.
The weather in Montreal can be cool to frigid. Starting in November the temperatures can get below zero. You may even see snow in May. Spring in Montreal starts mid March. The most pleasant temperatures are in June to August but the evenings still require a sweater.
Public transportation in Montreal consists of buses, the Metro subway and commuter trains.
Montreal attractions include:
- Botanical Garden of Montreal
- The Old Fort & Stewart Museum
- Mont-Royal Park
- Old Montreal
- Basilica of Notre Dame
- Olympic Park
- Montreal Biodome
You may wish to purchase the Montreal Museum Pass if your trip will include a number of museums.
If you were interested in tours there are the Lachine Rapids Jet Boat Tours, double decker bus tours and walking tours available.
Spectator sports more what you were looking for? Montreal has several spectator sports for you to enjoy:
- Montreal Allouettes Football team
- Montreal Candaiens Hockey team
- Montreal Impact Soccer team
- Horse racing at Hippodrome de Montreal
Recreational activities in Montreal include bicycling, fishing, golf, hiking, jogging and walking, tennis, water sports and winter sports.
If it's shopping you are interested in, Montreal has antiques, malls, markets, outlet stores and specialty districts to find that perfect gift or special purchase.
Montreal's performing arts culture includes dance, film, music, opera and theatre.