Overview
Montreal is a cosmopolitan city with great shopping, fine dining, a vibrant nightlife, abundant parks and history, with a small-town feel and French flair. The commercial heart of the city is St. Catherine Street, which throbs with pedestrians, and more shops and shoppers are underground in the sprawling complex that connects the train station and downtown buildings. Residents buy fresh food, flowers and gourmet goodies at Atwater Market and Jean-Talon Market. Be sure to visit TOHU, the Montreal Circus School, for exhibits and performances, a short walk from the headquarters of Cirque du Soleil, which began in the resort town of Baie St. ...
Montreal is a cosmopolitan city with great shopping, fine dining, a vibrant nightlife, abundant parks and history, with a small-town feel and French flair. The commercial heart of the city is St. Catherine Street, which throbs with pedestrians, and more shops and shoppers are underground in the sprawling complex that connects the train station and downtown buildings. Residents buy fresh food, flowers and gourmet goodies at Atwater Market and Jean-Talon Market. Be sure to visit TOHU, the Montreal Circus School, for exhibits and performances, a short walk from the headquarters of Cirque du Soleil, which began in the resort town of Baie St. Paul, north of Quebec City. Montrealers escape to Mt. Tremblant, about 90 minutes north the city, for of fishing and boating in warm weather and skiing and snowboarding in winter.
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About the Expert
Evelyn Kanter is a contributor to Fodor's NYC and Fodor's Canada, editor of the Michelin Green Guide Switzerland, and author of Great Destinations: The Hudson Valley.
— Evelyn Kanter for Triporati
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Facts at a Glance
- Location: Northern North America
- Language: English, French
- Currency: Canadian Dollar
- Research: Montreal
Climate
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Best Time to Visit:
Year-round. The underground shopping and walkways make Montreal easy to negotiate even in snowy weather.
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