Facts about Montreal

• Montreal is the 2nd largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec.
• Montreal is the fifteenth largest city in North America with a population of 1,650,000.
• With 6 universities and 12 junior colleges, Montreal has the highest proportion of post-secondary students of all major cities in North America.
• The city covers most of the island of Montreal at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers.
• Montreal is world famous for its nightlife. No matter what your budget and your taste is, there is something for you.
• Montreal is famous for its beauty in October. Montreal goes though a metamorphosis with tree leaves of all hues.
• Montreal is in full fall mode come October. But is often blessed with an Indian Summer extending to October.
• Montreal has multiple green parks, including the famous Mont Royal.
• Montreal was host to the 1976 Summer Olympic Games.
• Old Montreal (Vieux Montréal), the historic city centre is bursting with life.
• Montréal is often said to be a little piece of Europe in North America.
• The history of Old Montreal began in the 17th century, it is one of the oldest fortified cities in North America.
• You will hear conversations in both English and French. Most people in Montreal are bilingual.
• Montreal is the city with the largest number of restaurants per capita in North America. From fine food and drinks to quick bites, any culinary craving can be satisfied.
• In Montreal there is evidence of French, English and Native American culture due to its history with all three groups.
• Montreal is very cosmopolitan, sophisticated, open to the world, and multicultural.
• Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has established links by air to major cities in Canada, the USA and Europe as well as Beijing.
• You are all welcome in Montreal. Vous êtes tous les bienvenues à Montréal.