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Cosmopolitan and engaging, Montreal is a destination with many attractions
A few days of vacation with our distant cousins? A business trip to organize in the Canadian metropolis? A simple desire to take advantage of the rich heritage of this beautiful French-speaking province?
Cosmopolitan and engaging, Montreal is a destination with multiple attractions, from the tree-lined heights of Mount Royal to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, passing through the old town, the port and Place d'Armes. As a bonus, a particularly active cultural and nocturnal life for a rhythmic stay at will...
Useful information about Montréal
Weather
-30 - -28 °F
Distance
5838 km
Currency
Dollar canadien
Jet lag
-6h
Flight duration
8h10
Languages
French, English

5 reasons to go to Montreal

For a Break in an Oasis of Greenery
The Montreal Botanical Garden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world. Its 75 hectares, with exhibition greenhouses, an arboretum, thematic gardens, form a haven of tranquillity just a stone’s throw from the historical centre. Another green lung, La Fontaine Park, is a meeting place for walkers and aspiring cyclists.

To Go for a Stroll Through the Montreal Underground
Dug out to protect the inhabitants from the harsh winter conditions, the city’s underground network stretches over 30 kilometres with restaurants and other shops. It is above all connected to Sainte Catherine Street, which, with its 1,200 stores and 11-kilometre span, is the one of the major shopping streets in Canada.

For an Unbeatable Festive Atmosphere
Vibrant in summer, on the occasion of its iconic international jazz festival, Montreal also knows how to warm up its winters. An epicentre of bustling activity, its Old Port is the destination for the city’s leisure and festivities, with electro-rock concerts, exhibitions, entertainment and skating rink overlooking the centre. Magical!

To See its 100 Bell Towers
With its 80 parishes and 100 churches, Montréal has an impressive concentration of religious buildings, the result of an out-of-the-ordinary historical heritage. Need help deciding on one? Try the famous Notre-Dame Basilica, or for the stunning Christ Church Cathedral, nestled among the skyscrapers in the centre.

For a Breathtaking Panorama
A reminder of a timeless subterranean intrusion of magma, Mount-Royal is a small wooded hill that stands at the crossroads between the business centre and the trendy Plateau district. The view of downtown and the St. Lawrence River has to be seen, especially in the fall, when the plane trees are aglow...
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