See what the experts are saying about Montreal. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.
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Introduction
Bienvenue à Montréal! Now that's hospitality with a distinctly French flavor—and what could be more appropriate for the second largest French-speaking metropolis in the world? But French is only one of 35 or so languages you'll hear on the st... Continue reading »
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History
Although Montreal's history goes back long before Jacques Cartier "discovered" the island in 1535, the intrepid explorer can certainly lay claim to being the first European to see it from the top of Mount Royal Park, the city's centrally loca... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Montreal, "The Paris of North America," essentially consists of a downtown, or modern city, and Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal), the original city nestled around the Old Port (Vieux-Port). While most of the better hotels are located downtown, O... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Montreal is the second biggest French city in the world, but you wouldn't necessarily know it based on its restaurants. Its incredible assortment of ethnic cuisines gives an accurate reflection of the myriad of cultures that contribute to the... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
Entertainment means just as many things in Montreal as it does elsewhere, but the city is perhaps most famous for its justifiably legendary nightlife. Bars stay open until 3a here, which is later than anywhere else in Canada, and even then, f... Continue reading »
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Tours
Old Montreal To get an idea of life in New France during the 18th and 19th centuries, a walking tour of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montréal) is a must. A good place to start would be the Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel, which is located at the co... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting there: By Air: Situated 16 miles west of Montreal, Dorval Airport (+1 514 394 7377 / http://www.admtl.com) is the major domestic and international air hub for the region (the newer Mirabel is limited to charter and cargo flight... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Montreal Province: Quebec Country: Canada Montreal By The Numbers: Population: 1,039,534 Elevation: 118 feet/36 meters Average Annual Precipitation: 37 inches/94 centimeters Average January Temperature: 14 degrees F/-10 degrees C Averag... Continue reading »
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Introduction
The duality of Canadian life has been called the "Twin Solitudes." One Canada, English and Calvinist in origin, is said to be staid, smug, and work-obsessed. The other, French and Catholic but highly secular, is thought of as more creative, l... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Listen to Jazz: Downtown, Old Town, the Latin Quarter, all over, this is a favorite pastime of locals and visitors alike, especially in late June and early July during the renowned Montreal Jazz Festival. Savor Top-Notch Cuisine at Afforda... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Nuances (1 av. du Casino, in the Casino de Montreal; tel. 514/392-2708): This gourmet resto at the top of the city's casino got an impressive face-lift in early 2007 that made the decor as contemporary and elegant as the food -- all creamy wa... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Hotel Le St-James (355 rue St-Jacques ouest; tel. 866/841-3111): Setting the standard against which any boutique hotel in town must measure itself, this former 19th-century bank in Vieux-Montreal lets no luxurious detail escape its attention.... Continue reading »
Real traveler experience in Montreal
Top Montreal Deals
Popular Montreal Hotels
- W Montreal
- Hotel Omni Mont-Royal
- InterContinental Montreal
- Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth
- Hotel de la Montagne
- Marriott Montreal Chateau Champlain
- Le Saint Andre
- Delta Montreal
- Nelligan Hotel
- Hotel Le Cantlie Suites
Popular Montreal Things to Do
- Old Montreal
- Notre-Dame Basilica
- Cours Mont-Royal
- Maison Simons
- Biodôme de Montreal
- Laser Quest
- Old Port
- Olympic Stadium - Montreal
- Club Unity 2
- Mount Royal Park
Popular Montreal Restaurants
- Schwartz's Delicatessen
- Gibby's
- L' Express
- Milos
- Tandoori Village
- Restaurant Les Halles
- Troika
- Da Emma
- Moishe's
- Mythos
