montréal

Montreal is the largest city in the province of Quebec and the second largest in the country of Canada. The city was originally named Ville-Marie, meaning “City of Mary.” The current name, Montreal, comes from the three-headed hill in the center of the city called “Mont-Royal.”

The official language of Montreal is French. Over 3.5 million people call the Greater Montreal Metropolitan area home as of the 2006 Census. Winters are cold and snowy in Montreal with an average temperature of −14.7 °C (6 °F). Summers produce much precipitation with an average temperature of 26.2 °C (79 °F). Known as “Canada’s Cultural Capital,” visitors from around the world stay at Montreal hotels to experience theater, festivals, visual arts and music and can find the best the best cultural items and locations using a Montreal travel guide. The city is also known for the many churches throughout the streets.

Montreal, Canada is a favorite city to visit in North America. Its cultural arts and music has drawn many intrigued vacationers. Visitors enjoy many attractions throughout including casinos, luxury and unique Montreal hotels, Festivals, Cirque du Soleil and Opus Montreal.

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• Montréal Day 1

  
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  We had a lovely lie in; I went out and fetched coffee and a crèpe to break our fast and then around noon we headed out.  We walked and walked and walked. We passed a shipping container yard which I found interesting for its patchwork patterns.There was a lot of graffiti, some of which was very good!I thought that my ...
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• Montréal, Night 1

  
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  We took the scenic Northern route rather than the concrete 401. Result - we saw a moose!! I know that this should not be all that remarkable what with me being a Canadian and all but I have not ever seen one before.Once we hit the 417 it was very much like the 401 except it was suddenly bilingual/bilingue!Once we ...
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• Montréal Bound

  
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• Canola oil, 100% Canadian

  
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  Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on May 4, 2013. Canola oil occupies a special place among vegetable oils, because like olive oil, it is composed largely of monounsaturated fats that are good for cardiovascular health. It is also a source of alpha-linolenic acid, an essential fat from the omega-3 ...
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