Montreal
“Canada à la française”
Montreal, founded in 1642 by French settlers as Ville-Marie, is one of Canada’s oldest cities.
La Métropole
Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada by population, following Toronto.
Spin that wheel
The name “Montreal” comes from “Mont Réal,” the French name for Mount Royal, the hill in the heart of the city.
On top
The mountain is the site of Mount Royal Park one of Montreal’s largest green spaces.
Parks
du Mont-Royal
Thisl is the largest church in Canada and boasts one of the largest domes in the world.
Heaven
The city has a rich cultural heritage, with significant French influence, reflected in its language, architecture, and festivals.
Sock it
This Canadian cocktail is made with vodka, Clamato (a blend of clam and tomato juices), hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
Drinks
Plateau-Mont-Royal is a vibrant, eclectic neighborhood in Montreal known for its artistic flair, colorful murals, and bohemian atmosphere.
Alternative
In Quebec, businesses are required to use French as the primary language on their signs, and in the case of multinational companies, they often adapt their names to comply with these regulations.
S’il vous plaît
The Montreal Underground City is a vast network of interconnected tunnels beneath downtown Montreal. It connects shopping centers, hotels, office buildings, metro stations, and cultural venues, providing shelter from the city’s harsh winter weather.
Underground
Montreal was historically the biggest city in Canada until the 1970’s when it was surpassed by Toronto.
Bank
This monument shows Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal.
Back in time
Once Montreal’s main public market and a hub of commerce, it is today a cultural and commercial space housing boutiques, galleries, and exhibition halls.
Market
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours
Known as the “Sailors’ Church,” this is one of Montreal’s oldest churches.
Up
du Mont-Royal
Au revoir, Montreal!