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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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  • 2013 Norris Trophy Finalists


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  • 2013 Calder Trophy Finalists


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  • Danno Sends A Parkie


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