Montreal is about Rue Ste-Catherine, with its European flair and sophistication that makes it one of the most popular metropolitan centres in Canada. Another shopping area is in and around Saint-Denis Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard. You will find hundreds of great restaurants, boutiques, and shops, populated by hundreds of well dressed beautiful people.

Mont Royal looms over Montreal and acts as a natural GPS. A hike to the summit of Mont Royal will reward you with the best view of the city.

The second largest Canadian city next to Toronto, Montreal has an outstanding lineup of tourist attractions, museums, cultural centres and historic landmarks.

Built inside the pavilions of France and Quebec from Expo ‘67, the Montreal Casino is a multi-level extravaganza of adult fun and entertainment. Once a fortified city, the old town or Vieux Montreal is now a safe and vibrant community. Frequented more by residents than tourists, the Jean-Talon Market is well worth a visit.

The Montreal International Jazz Festival offers every summer hundreds of concerts, with thousands of musicians from over 20 countries. Montreal Biodome is a science centre and ecological zoo, home to four distinct ecosystems and a great visit for families.

Once a way to avoid the Lachine Rapids on the St Lawrence River, the Lachine Canal National Historic Site now offers several kilometres bicycle and pedestrian pathway, many picnic areas and open green spaces.

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