Experience Montréal

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Experience Montréal

An irresistible blend of European charm and North American effervescence, Montréal's architecture enchants the visitor with its harmonious contrast of old and new.

With some 3.7 million inhabitants and 80 distinct ethnic cultures, Montréal is a resolutely international city. A world leader in a wide range of industries, including aeronautics, information technology and biotechnologies, the city is also renowned for innovation in medicine, multimedia and the arts.

Getting around the city on a day-to-day basis is hassle-free. Its streets, underground pedestrian network and subway system are safe and easy to navigate. The best way to get to know the city is on foot, through any one of its many colorful and vibrant neighborhoods—diverse expressions of the inhabitants’ joie de vivre. Montréalers are naturally charming and quite often multilingual, always ready to strike up a conversation and share a moment of friendship. This spontaneous hospitality has made Montréal the site of many exciting international festivals, which—much like the city and its inhabitants—are a manifestation of pure passion.

Old Montréal

Founded in 1642, Old Montréal is overflowing with things to do and see; museums, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and sidewalk cafes, all accessible on foot. Visit the Old Montréal website for a great walking route of these and other historical sites.

www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca

Name	Information
Place D’Armes	A great starting place to explore Old Montréal, the square is surrounded by 17th, 18th, and 20th century architecture.
Notre Dame Basilica	Built between 1824-1829 to replace an older church, Notre Dame Basilica is a beautiful building, inside and out. 100 Notre Dame Street West, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 4B6 www.basiliquenddm.org
Old Port of Montréal	With walkways, cruises, shows, and patios, the Old Port is a great place to see when visiting Montréal. Take a stroll along the Rue de la Commune, a promenade running along the Old Port and the waterfront. Main entrances to the site and parking lots are on de la Commune and Berri Streets or Saint-Laurent Boulevard. Metro-Champ-de-Mars, Place d'Armes or Square-Victoria stations. (514)-496-1851 | www.oldportofmontreal.com
Place Jacques Cartier	Originally a marketplace, this square is packed with Montréalers and tourists.
City Hall	Rebuilt in 1922 after a terrible fire, the building is beautiful, especially when illuminated at night. 275 Notre Dame Street East, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1C6
Rue Saint-Vincent	The city’s 19th century architecture continues to show its beauty on this street.
Rue Saint-Paul	Montréal’s oldest street, there are interesting boutiques, art galleries, cafés and clubs to explore.
Saint Jacques Street	Old Montréal’s business district… historical buildings with fabulous architecture is a site to see.
Royal Bank Building	An imposing skyscraper when it was built in 1928, this bank is still operational, but is also a common tourist stop. 360 Saint Jacques Street, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1P5
Place D’Youville	A historical section, the buildings have been restored, and the area converted into a green space. Visit the Centre d’Histoire du Montréal, a restored fire hall, for an exhibition of Montréals fascinating history.
Prince Arthur Street	Prince Arthur Street is flanked on both sides by a wealth of chic restaurants and bars, all with large outdoor seating areas – the avenue's renovated cobblestone street and antique lampposts attract a diverse crowd of Montréaler’s and tourists alike from all walks of life. With its abundance of fine restaurants and quaint outdoor terraces, nothing quite captures the spirit of summertime in Montréal like a leisurely stroll down Prince-Arthur Street. Street performers, stages, outdoor cabarets and more are everywhere for walkers to enjoy.
Chinatown	Although the Chinese community is spread across the island of Montréal, the community's cultural and economic center is a seven-block area north of Old Montréal . Walk south along Rue Jeanne Mance from Boulevard Rene Levesque. When you reach Rue de la Gauchetiere, you'll be in the heart of Chinatown's restaurant and boutique district. It's a pleasant pedestrian street where cars are not permitted. Continue east until you reach Boulevard St. Laurent, and then walk north past numerous Chinese grocery stores and restaurants toward the huge red-and-gold arches that span the street marking the entrance to the area. Both Place d'Armes and St. Laurent Metro stations are nearby.
Crescent Street	Montréal is known as one of the worlds’ friendliest and liveliest cities, and is renowned for its vibrant night-life and restaurants. In the middle of it all is the famous Crescent Street, the heart of downtown Montréal. For tourists and locals alike, this tiny strip, running from Sherbrooke to Rene-Levesque, is the heart and soul of the city. Famous for its terraces, trendy restaurants, fine dining and bustling nightlife, the street is also lined with specialty shops, designer boutiques and cafes, as well as three hotels. Crescent street also hosts many great events. In 2002, the street welcomed more than 300,000 visitors for the official Canadian Grand Prix festivities, making Montréal one of the best cities to enjoy the F1 races.

Shopping

Name	Information
Les Cours Mont Royal	This shopping center boasts plenty of famous designer names. 1455 Rue Peel, Montréal, Québec, H3A 1T5 (514) 842-7777 www.lcmr.ca
The Underground City- Montréal’s Underground Shopping & Pedestrian Network	Other cities have tried to construct networks sheltering pedestrians from inclement weather, but the Montréal system, the world's longest and best-known, with its kilometers of corridors and shopping promenades, has clearly managed to pull together all the right conditions to enjoy great popular success. With too many stores to list, this spot is a must-visit for anyone visiting the city. www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca
Eaton Centre/Complexe les Ailes	This is the largest downtown shopping center, located at the crossroads of the Underground City. 705 Rue Ste. Catherine W. (McGill Metro), Montréal, Québec, H3B 4G5 (514) 288-3708 www.centreeatondemontreal.com
Rue Ste. Catherine	Visitors to this shopping district will be delighted by the multitude of shopping choices available to them on this famous street.
Bonsecours Market	In Old Montréal, the market is full of boutiques, temporary exhibitions, and open air cafes. 350 Saint-Paul Street East, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2A6
Rue St. Denis	Filled with shops, restaurants, cafes, outdoor patios, and specialty boutiques, this shopping district is a great place to spend an afternoon. www.la-rue-st-denis.com
Ogilvy	Once the haunt of Old Money, this store gives each designer and manufacturer its own separate space in this beautiful building. 1307 Rue Ste. Catherine West (Peel Metro), Montréal, Québec , H3G 1P7 (514)-842-7711 www.ogilvycanada.com
Les Promenades de la Cathedrale	This is a busy, two-floor underground mall famous for its construction beneath the Christ Church Cathedral. 625 Rue Ste. Catherine West (McGill Metro), Montréal, Québec, H3B 1B7 (514) 849-9925 www.promenadescathedrale.com
Grand Central Inc.	This antiques emporium offers 19th-century English and French antiques, including clocks, mirrors, prints, furniture, china and decorative arts. 2448 Rue Notre Dame W. (Lionel-Groulx Metro), Montréal, Québec, H3J 1N5 (514) 935-1467 www.grandcentralinc.ca