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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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  • Price shines at ASG skills, CBA negotiations, Leafs, Lightning, Rumours and more


    Habs Addict — Authority Authority: 418
    Morning puck addicts!So did you enjoy the All-Star skills competition yesterday? I did. Moreover, how freakin entertaining was Carey Price all micd up?Its funny, because most in Montreal that cover the Canadiens are pretty familiar with his sense of humour. But, yesterday, the rest of the leagues fans got a taste of ...
    1 day ago

  • Friends mitigate effect of bad experiences


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    Toronto, Jan 29 (IANS) Having supportive friends can mitigate the effects of bad experiences and confer psychological benefits.“Having a best friend present during an unpleasant event has an immediate impact on a child’s body and mind,” says study co-author William M. Bukowski, psychology professor and director ...
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  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution lead writer discusses cut content


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    Mary DeMerle, lead writer on the successful Deus Ex: Human Revolution, has shed some light on the content that had to be cut due to time constraints. Do you know…
    1 day ago

  • ASG gets underway, Roenick on Subban, Flames Trade Morrison, Rumours and more


    Habs Addict — Authority Authority: 418
    Morning puck addicts!So how do you feel this morning not having had any hockey to watch last night?Refreshed, and happy to have a break? Or jonesing like the addict that you are?Ya, thats what I thought? :-)But dont fret, because the All-Star festivities are upon us, with the skills competition and the All-Star game ...
    2 days ago

  • Project 365 – Week 3


    Montreal In Pictures — Authority Authority: 97
    Continuing the 365 project where I plan taking a picture everyday, here is a roundup of photos taken during week 3…Hopefully I’ll catch up next week with the weekly roundups. Day 15 – Jan 15th 2012 Place des Arts With freezing temperatures (-30 with wind chill), I plucked up the courage to venture out ...
    2 days ago

  • Clock ticks for Republicans unhappy with…


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    National Post Clock ticks for Republicans unhappy with Gingrich, Romney Montreal Gazette Its the stomach-churning scenario that has the Republican establishment reaching for the Rolaids, nervously contemplating the possibility of political self-destruction in the November presidential election. The ...
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  • Habs’ ‘pathetic fall’ started with Bossy (The Montreal Gazette)


    The View From Section 317 :: A New York Islanders Blog — Authority Authority: 124
    The "Pathetic fall of the Canadiens empire" (montrealgazette.com/stuonsports) actually began with Ron Carons decision to ignore Mike Bossy for Mark Napier at the 1977 NHL draft. The Canadiens took Napier with the 10th overall pick, while Bossy went to the New York Islanders with the 15th pick. Caron considered Bossy a ...
    2 days ago

  • Today in NHL History – January 27


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      2002  - The Montreal Canadiens became the first NHL team to score 10,000 home goals. The feat was achieved in the Canadiens’ 2,675th regular season game. The goal was scored by Sergei Berezin who had come to the team only two days before from the Phoenix Coyotes 1984  - Wayne Gretzky set a NHL record for ...
    3 days ago

  • Second half speculation: What does your team need to do to make the playoffs?


    Hockey From the Cheap Seats — Authority Authority: 105
    Since the NHL is at the unofficial halfway point of the season, it seems like a perfect opportunity to take a look at all 30 teams and the obstacles that face each organization as they try to surge towards a playoff berth. Teams like the New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings can play average hockey and coast towards ...
    4 days ago

  • Can He Do It Tonight?


    Dennis-Kane.com — Authority Authority: 419
    Here’s a page you might like to see, sent over from Darth. It’s a fine page, They ask the question did Gomez Score? , and they give the answer. Yes, that ever elusive goal. The big goal. Where is it? Will it be the game-winner tonight against Detroit? Can he get two? It’s sort of like a player who has ...
    5 days ago

  • Video: Montreal Canadiens 2011-12, The Road So Far


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    MONTREAL, QC. — It’s just past the half-way point of the Montreal Canadiens 2011-12 season. So what’s happened so far? Saying that there has been some drama is an understatement. So long Perry Pearn. Adieu Jacques Martin! Welcome Randy Cunneyworth! And on the ice, the Habs, once again, have been led by their ...
    6 days ago

  • Habs News, Odds, Leafs Fight, Ference and More


    Habs Addict — Authority Authority: 418
    Morning puck fans.Based on the season thus far, the last weekend was sort of what you would expect from the Habs.A miserable blown lead one game followed by a solid, above-average performance the next.In the end, with three points in four nights, the Canadiens saw their odds of making the playoffs rise to 14%.They ...
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  • Seeing Lester


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    Answer to yesterday’s quiz. I thought you might never get this in a million years, but Marjo nailed it. It’s Lester B. Pearson, and the scribblimg either says Pearson or PM, it’s hard to know. Way to go Marjo. For those of you who haven’t heard of this fellow, he was the Canadian PM from 1963 to ’68, he ...
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  • Former Canadiens to Play Hockey in Ile Des Chênes


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    Posted by Brian Schultz Former Montreal Canadiens players will lace up their skates during an alumni game in Ile Des Chênes, Manitoba on Saturday, February 11. Guy Lafleur will be the head coach of the Canadiens Alumni team, as players Stephane Richer, Patrice Brisebois, and goaltender Richard Sevigny take part in ...
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  • What Is Retail Banking For Individual And Business Clients


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    The Canadian retail banking system is among the safest ones worldwide. Over the last three years, it has taken a top position in view of safety. Two of the largest and best-known banks in Canada are in top 15. Some 8,000 branches operate in Canada, and there is a dense network of ATMs. Since the [...]
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  • Habs/Pens, Leafs preview, Spacek speaks out, Rumours and more


    Habs Addict — Authority Authority: 418
    Morning puck addicts!The Montreal Canadiens lost again last night. Thats not really anything too surprising given their play of late.But what makes this win more painful was the 4-2 lead the Habs held to start the third period. And this despite being outshot 22-18 through two periods.Ouch.But the Pens turned it on in ...
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  • Five star hotel in Montreal


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    Showing the actual ethical honor like a Town associated with Style, Montreal requires excellent satisfaction within residing as much as this particular worldwide acknowledgement presented through UNESCO. Discussing boasting privileges using the additional 2 embellished metropolitan areas, specifically Berlin as well ...
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  • Evacuation shows Titanic problem – Montreal Gazette


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    CTV.ca Evacuation shows Titanic problemMontreal GazetteThe capsizing of the Costa Concordia will pressure the cruise industry to address a safety question that has lingered since the Titanic disaster almost 100 years ago – how to get thousands of people off a giant cruise ship into lifeboats quickly.Italy cruise ...
    1 week ago

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