ABOUT MONTREAL

Montreal, a unique city

Vibrant nightlife and eclectic cuisine. Cobblestone streets and a horse-drawn calèche. Here in Montreal, the old city blends seamlessly with a modern metropolis of glass and steel, and trendy boutiques sit side by side with quaint bistros and brasseries.

Surrounded by the mighty St. Lawrence River and more than 400 islands, Montreal throbs with energy and excitement all year long. Festivals abound, celebrating the power of laughter, fireworks, diversity, fast cars and cool jazz, a wintertime fusion of performing arts, fireworks and fine wine and dining, or the summer's acclaimed Festival International de Jazz de Montréal.

The World's second-largest French speaking city, Montreal is renowned for its numerous universities, medical and scientific research centers, as well as for its cultural and artistic life, excellent restaurants and hotel network. While French is the official language of the Province of Québec, English is also widely spoken.

Montreal offers a unique tour of the gastronomic pleasures of the world. With more than 4,000 restaurants, serving the national cuisine of some 80 countries, no wonder this city is considered one of the world’s leading culinary centers.

You may enjoy the artisan studios of the Old Port, or the shops, theaters, and major department stores of the underground city. Montreal's artistic scene includes one of the world’s leading orchestras, an internationally-renowned ballet company, English and French theaters, comedy clubs, and dozens of museums and galleries.

More than a few succumb to the city's mixture of European and North American charm that both surprises and enchants.

For more details on Montreal and available tours, visit www.tourism-montreal.com.

EN FRANCAIS

Trépidante vie nocturne et cuisine éclectique. Rues pavées de cailloutis et promenades en calèche. Ici à Montréal, les quartiers historiques s'harmonisent à merveille avec les immeubles contemporains de vitre et d'acier, et les boutiques huppées côtoient des brasseries et bistros aux allures vieillottes.

Entourée du majestueux fleuve St-Laurent et de plus de 400 îles, Montréal vibre d'énergie et d'excitation toute l'année. Les festivals foisonnent - on y célèbre le rire, la magie des feux d'artifice, la diversité, la rapidité des autos et le jazz entraînant. Notons, entre autres, le Festival Montréal en lumière, une mosaïque hivernale de performances artistiques, de feux d'artifice, de fine cuisine et de grands vins ou encore le très acclamé Festival international de Jazz de Montréal en été.