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Montreal, Quebec's largest city, is thriving. Having recovered from the sluggish economy and political infighting of the 90s, Montreal surges ahead with vibrancy. The business world prospers in the shape of the downtown skyscrapers and delicious restaurants pack a city that has become more beautiful than ever.

Montreal speaks two languages, French and English, but has one heart. With neo-Gothic architecture abound, visitors can see the roots of the French pioneers blended with the more recent British settlers. An incredible blend of the "vieux" and "new", its many lovely neighborhoods make Montreal unique. From the youthful party atmosphere of Old Town to its multi-lingual Chinatown, the city is remarkably easy to navigate whether by metro or foot. Even the snowy winter weather won't slow down visitors as many shops, cinemas and restaurants are built underground and linked by the metro and walkways. Food-lovers will be in heaven as there are fabulous French and internationally eclectic restaurants all over town.


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Le Cirque Du Soleil
8400 2nd Avenue
Tel. 514.722.2324
www.cirquedusoleil.com
The birthplace of the one of the world’s most amazing acrobatic troupes, Montreal is still the home to Le Cirque du Soleil.


Old Port of Montreal
de la Commune Street
Tel. 800.971.PORT
www.oldportofmontreal.com
Nestled between the St. Lawrence River and Old Montreal, the Old Port offers numerous year round outdoor activities, exhibits and entertainment. Take a river cruise in the summer or ice skate on the outdoor rink in the winter. The Old Port welcomes seven million visitors each year who are seeking relaxation, enjoyment and pure fun.


The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Tel. 514.285.2000
www.mmfa.qc.ca
Boasting more than 30,000 objects, Canada’s oldest museum has strived to provide a heterogeneous collection of Canadian and international works. Inuit sculptures, for example, came on display in 2006. Canadian photography and ancient sub-Saharan works are among other examples of exhibitions.


Basilique Notre Dame-de-Montreal
110 rue Notre-Dame Ouest
Tel. 514.849.1070
www.basiliquenddm.org
This grand basilica was finished in 1829. A protestant architect, James O-Donnell, was so happy with his work that he purportedly converted to Catholicism. The grand neo-Gothic facade is 228 feet high and the neo-Romanesque interior has vaulted ceiling studded with 24-karat gold stars. The largest church bell in North America is in Montreal, weighing in at just over 12 tons.


Galerie Samuel
Lallouz1434 rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Tel. 514.849.5844
www.galeriesamuellallouz.com
Several Canadian and American minimalist artists are on display at this shopping activity.


Parc Jean-Drapeau
Tel. 514.872.6120
www.parcjeandrapeau.com/en
Catch a movie at the beach, watch water polo players duke it out, go biking and hiking, or attend a concert next to the city at Parc Jean-Drapeau. Named for the visionary mayor who brought the World’s Fair to Montreal in 1967, the park encompasses two islands, one of which is made from earth carved out during construction of the subway.