Montreal’s city is one of Canada’s most unique and lively cities, it offers a perfect blend of the old and new. This is also the second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris, but half the population also speaks English. Montreal is known for its many internationally renowned festivals that attract hoards of crowds every year. Montreal Laughs Festival, a famous comedy show is great to visit.
Montreal Jazz Festival features around 400 different shows and it attracts the Jazz artists from around the world. There are number of museums located in and around the city, these include notable names like the McCord Museum of Canadian History. Montreal has a number of multinational corporations and it is the third most popular convention destination on the continent. The vibrant cultural center with diverse museum offerings, include the Musée des Beaux-arts and the Biodôme de Montréal.
Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the largest cathedrals in North America; it has its own historical significance. The shoppers will delight at the view of downtown core of Montreal, which has over 3,000 shops and services, and most of them are conveniently located around the Ste-Catharine Street. Music lovers can delight at Montréal Symphony Orchestra, and also the Cirque du Soleil's brilliant, breathtaking shows will please anyone.
Relish the “City of Festivals” in any season of the year with celebrations ranging from February’s Fête des Neiges to spring and summer’s International jazz Festival and the Film Festival. The Old Montreal and the Old Port with loads of shopping and fine dining are really great to visit. “City Underground” is a 30-kilometer, large network of boutiques, theatres, cafes, hotels and shopping centers, even also a University.
Nightlife options provide the best places to wind off, kick back and leave the day behind. There are lots of quiet venues, uncovered hip bars and scoped out sultry clubs. Enjoy at the best sports bars, dance clubs and offbeat hangouts in the city.
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