About Montreal

Montreal is a striking union of European charm and North American attitude, with a harmonious pairing of the historic and the new. Set on an island in the mighty St. Lawrence River, it is the world’s second largest francophone city after Paris. It is a cosmopolitan city of contrasts and a veritable mosaic of cultures and traditions.

Montreal is widely recognized as a centre of culture, music, food and fashion, and its compact downtown core is surprisingly crammed with creativity. It manages to deftly mix business district, shopping, food and entertainment. The city’s most popular museums are located here. Quartier des Spectacles (Montreal’s entertainment district) offers film, theater, dance, visual arts, technological arts, music, opera, improvisation and design. Montreal’s masterful chefs continue to elevate its reputation as a gourmet destination. Creative artists and artisans draw admirers to the haute couture ateliers, art galleries, and charming fashion and décor boutiques that line the city streets — diverse expressions of the inhabitants’ joie de vivre. Multi-story murals are etched onto the side of skyscrapers. Beautiful buildings transform nightly into glowing beacons with innovative lighting effects. Fashion is found not only in the boutiques but also on the people strutting the sidewalks. Day and night, Montreal pulses with activity. Montreal’s glorious jewel – Mount Royal Park, is a sprawling natural enclave in the centre of the city. Locals call it “the Mountain,” and Mount Royal is both Montreal’s namesake and spiritual, natural heart. Check out a list of our restaurant recommendations here.

Come visit Montreal, a truly memorable destination.

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