Official Language:
French
Secondary Language:
English
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Currency:
Canadian Dollar
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Population:
Approximately 3 million people call Montreal home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Montreal:
Spring (March 21 to June 21): Spring is mild and sunny. It begins in early April when the last snow melts. Maximum temperatures in April and May average roughly 51°F/11°C and 65°F/19°C, respectively.
Summer (June 21 to September 21): Cruise passengers who visit in summer should be prepared for the heat, Even though the temperature often soars above 86°F /30°C during July heatwaves, the maximum average temperature is 80°F/26°C. Summer in Montréal is the ideal time to engage in a wide array of outdoor activities but it can also feel quite humid. Humidity is common and can be as high as 80%.
Autumn (September 21 to December 21): Autumn is Montréal's loveliest season. It is very colourful, with an average temperature of 55°F/13°C in October. It is the season for contemplation, when the Laurentian forest, resplendent in red and gold, is at its most glorious. "Indian Summer", which usually occurs in early October, briefly brings back a summery air to Montréal.
Winter (December 21 to March 21): Montréal is reputed for its cold, snowy winters. Annual snowfall averages 200 cm (78.7 inches). Winter is the perfect time to engage in outdoor sports, such as skating, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and hockey. In January, the mercury hovers around 14°F/-10°C or even lower! If you are sensitive to cold, do not be put off.
Underground network
Winter and summer, visitors and residents alike can avoid bad weather by using Montréal's network of underground passages nearly 30 km (18.6 miles) in length, leading to shops, offices, department stores, concert halls, parking lots, hotels, restaurants and cinemas.
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Port: Ships dock at the port of Montreal, located approximately 5-10 minutes from downtown.
Montreal is a major crusie port located on the St Lawrence Seaway. An island that is approximately 9 miles wide and 30+ miles long. Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and it is the second largest in Canada. The city's heritage is alive today complete with a very French atmosphere. Montreal mixes the old and the new.
The first permanent European settlement in 1642 was established by the French. A center for fur-trading. Then captured in 1760 by the English, Montreal became a part of the British North American empire by 1763. The American War of Independence in 1775 and 1776, brough in American troops to occupythe settlement.
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Attractions |
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The Basilique Notre-Dame-De-Montreal:
An early 19th century cathedral with 228 feet twin towers. The cathedral also hosts North America’s biggest bell. See the organ with its 7,000+ pipes. Tours daily as well as 2 daily masses at 12:15 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Château Ramezay Museum:
18th century governor’s residence. A home to collections of exhibits tracing the 20th century. Built in 1922, the Clock Tower brings a touch of history to your visit. 192 steps to the observatory will give you a view of the city and river that you wont forget.
Museum of Fine Arts:
Art representing different eras and styles.
Casino de Montreal:
One of the world’s largest casinos.
Shopping:
Sherbrooke:
Home to small designer boutiques and fine dining restaurants.
Boulevard St-Laurent:
Home to shops, galleries and restaurants.
Vieux-Port-de-Montreal:
This old city, was home to Montreal’s first European settlers that arrived in the middle of the17th century. Restored homes and buildings host boutiques, and cafes. You will also find the Place Jacques-Cartier, which is a pedestrian mall.
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More Information |
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Phone: Quebec Tourist Information 800-363-7777
Web: http://www.tourism-montreal.org
Web: http://www.montreal.com/tourism/general.html
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