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►Montréal Tourism
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Montréal is a vibrant city full of sights, sounds, and a vast array of experiences to suit every taste, day and night. While you are within its grasp, Montréal is a city that is sure to evoke a feeling of ‘joie de vivre’. Whether you decide to sit at a café, overlook the skyline while wandering on the mountain, take a ride on the cobblestone streets of Old Montréal in a horse drawn carriage, shop in a trendy boutique, partake in one of many festivals, or dine at a fine charming restaurant, Montréal is a city that will undoubtedly help you create many long lasting memories to cherish.
With 3.6 million habitants from various ethnic communities, Montréal is an international and cosmopolitan hub of cultural heritage, history, and tradition. It is the second largest predominantly French-speaking city in the world that encompasses many remarkable attractions within its unique neighborhoods and districts.
Québec's Tourism Office in Montréal:
Centre Info-Touriste (Peel Metro) 1001 Square Dorchester It is located one block south of St. Catherine Street, between Peel and Metcalfe streets, overlooking Dorchester Square. If you are taking the Metro (subway) take the Peel Street exit.
Montréal's Tourism Office in Old Montréal:
Tourist
Information Bureau
Places to see in Montréal
Downtown
Within the heart of Montréal you will encounter not only skyscrapers and businesses, but also beautiful historical architecture along with numerous museums, restaurants, bars, shops, churches, and universities. The downtown core also includes the Underground Pedestrian Network, consisting of 33 km of pedestrian pathways underneath the ground of the city. It connects over 1700 shops, businesses, restaurants, Metro stops and theatres.
Le Plateau and Latin Quarter
Amidst le Plateau Montréal, you will find boutiques, bars, and plenty of cafés. Boulevard St. Laurent (“The Main”) divides the city from East to West and between French and English/immigrant residents. St. Denis Street brings you to some of Montréal’s oldest cultural environments.
Mount Royal
In the centre of the city, Mount Royal is Montréal’s beautiful mountain, which has hiking trails and magnificent lookout spots for hikers, nature lovers, or for those who would like a breathtaking view of Montréal. On the west side of the mountain you may also spot Saint Joseph’s Oratory, one of the largest church shrines in the world.
Old Montréal and Old Port
Along the cobblestone streets overlooking the St. Lawrence River, you may discover the ancient architecture that has been preserved in Old Montréal, which was built over 360 years ago. With a European aesthetic, art galleries, cafes and street performers line the streets. Horse drawn carriages are available for a ride. The Montréal Notre Dame Basilica and the circus tents of Cirque du Soleil are some of the sites you may see and experience as you wander and explore. Many boats and cruises are also available in the Old Port of Montréal.
Parc Jean Drapeau
There is a small island located across from the city and overlooking the St. Lawrence River, which is easily accessible by car or by public transit (the Metro). If you are in the mood for a beach and quiet green spaces, for a fun time at the Casino de Montréal and/or at La Ronde amusement park, or you simply wish to visit the Biosphere museum, Parc Jean Drapeau is the place to be.
Other unique neighborhoods worth visiting in Montréal include The Gay Village, Little Italy, and Chinatown.
Montréal is known for hosting numerous festivals throughout the year. Many of them take place during the summer months, including The International Jazz Festival, Just for Laughs Festivals, Montréal Reggae Festival, Les FrancoFolies, The Montréal World Film Festival, just to name a few.
Montréal is proud to be the home of the Montréal Canadiens NHL hockey team as well as the Alouettes CFL football team. The city hosts many specific athletic events, some of which include the F1 Grand Prix in June, the NASCAR Busch series race August 2nd, 2008 and the Rogers Cup Tennis Tournament (July–August, 2008).
During the summer months, the sun shines with average daily temperatures ranging from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius (the temperature usually gets colder in the evenings with some exceptions) as various festivals are ablaze, sunny terraces are open to all, and visitors from all over the world fill the streets, day and night. It is an excellent time to enjoy many of the city’s diverse offerings. Montréal, with its distinctive neighborhoods, is full of attractions, festivals, boutiques, public markets, shops, cafés, exhibits, restaurants, museums, bars, parks, and events. We look forward to seeing you!
For further information about the city of Montréal and what it has to offer, please visit the following sites:
o http://www.tourisme-montreal.org o http://www.vieux.Montréal.qc.ca (Information Specific to Montréal’s Old Port)
Due to a very efficient public transit system, it is easy and convenient to get around the island of Montréal. Whether you are traveling on foot, driving, transferring between buses and the underground Métro (http://www.stcum.qc.ca/English/metro/a-mapmet.htm), or if you are jumping into one of the numerous taxis found along Montréal’s streets, you are ensured to find your way to your next destination in a safe and timely manner.
Metro and bus fares are as follows (subject to change), and can be purchased at the Metro ticket booths or at various convenience stores and pharmacies throughout the city:
Many Discounts are available to those who would like to take advantage and see as much as possible for a lower price during their stay in Montréal.
Metro/Bus Passes
As described above, tourists may purchase a one-day or three-day pass for unlimited rides on the municipal Metro and or Bus system.
Museum Pass
For $45.00 (tax included), an individual pass provides 3 days of unlimited access to 32 major museums and attractions along with a 3 day Public Transit Tourist Card. A card that does not include unlimited public transportation may also be purchased for $35.00 (tax included). For further information, visit: www.museesmontreal.org/site/museumspass.htm.
Tourist packages are also available for other major Montréal attractions, such as the Casino de Montréal, or Olympic park, the Biodome museum, the Montréal Botanical Gardens and Insectarium. For further information on these and other potential Tourist Discounts, please visit: http://www.tourisme-Montréal.org/TravelTrade/05/value.asp
Many reliable Montréal tour companies offer a variety of tours in and around the city of Montréal.
Suggested Daily Tour:
(3-hour tour of Montréal, location is a ten-minute walk from the venue): Address: 1255 Peel Street (2 blocks south of de Maisonneuve street), Montréal, Québec http://www.coachcanada.com/Montréalsightseeing/
Tour Details
A complete tour of the City, taking in over 200 points of interest, including a photo stop at the Notre Dame Basilica, St. Joseph's Oratory, residential and financial districts, Old Montréal, French Quarter, outside view of Olympic Site, McGill University and a panoramic view from an observation point on top of Mt. Royal.
Other tour options may be posted at a later date.
Visiting Montréal and Surrounding Areas
Easily accessed by air, train and by road, Montréal is located within the province of Québec, Canada’s largest province.
Montréal is: 257 km from Québec City, Canada 204 km from Ottawa, Ontario (Canada’s Official Capital City), 546 km from Toronto, Ontario, Canada 541 km Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada 530 km from New York, New York, USA 407 km from Boston, Massuchusettes, USA
Montréal is surrounded by many beautiful regions in the Northern Laurentians and the Eastern Townships that are well worth visiting. These include many fascinating sites of interest, such as Chambly, Magog, Mont Tremblant, Mont St. Hilaire, Mont St. Bruno, Gaspésie, etc. For information about the province of Québec and all of its regions: www.bonjourQuébec.com
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Montréal region is a tourist destination and accommodations are at a premium during the summer. If you would like accommodations at local hotels offering conference rates, please make reservations no later than July 18th, 2008.
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