Montreal at a Glance
The city of Montreal
is one of Canada's most unique
and lively cities, offering a perfect blend of the old and new. It is also the
second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris,
but don't worry—over half the population also speaks English. Culturally,
there are few cities that beat it. Among its internationally renowned festivals
are the Montreal
Just for Laughs Festival, a comedy show that attracts thousands every year,
and the Montreal
Jazz Festival, which features around 400 differenent shows and attracts jazz
greats from around the world. The number of museums
located in and around the city number is daunting, and includes notable names
like the McCord
Museum of Canadian History. Other historically significant sites around Montreal
include the Notre-Dame
Basilica, one of the largest cathedrals in North America. Shoppers will swoon
at the sight of Montreal's downtown core, which has over 3,000 shops and services,
most of which are conveniently centered around Ste-Catharine Street.
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WELCOME TO Montreal!
