Welcome to Montréal
Tourisme Montréal is delighted to welcome you to our city and we’ve grouped together all the information you’ll need to help you plan your stay. You’ll find general information about Montréal, ideas for fun free-time activities, plus tips on getting here and getting around.
Best of all, you’ll also find exclusive offers just for WWW delegates!
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• Discover quick facts about Montréal
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Top 10 reasons why you’ll love Montréal
Life is just one, big festival
Jazz, comedy, fireworks, film, tango, fringe theater, fine cuisine… Montréal has a festival for almost anything you can think of. There’s always something going on and the party is open to all.
Diet is a four-letter word
When it comes to food, Montréal is the city of indulgence. With more restaurants per capita than anywhere else in North America—everything from gourmet fast food to culinary feasts—resisting temptation is simply futile… and foolish!
We were green before green was cool
With 620 miles of bike paths, a great water playground called the St. Lawrence River, 1,000 parks,12 golf courses within 20 minutes of downtown and a mountain right in the middle of the city, Montréal is the ideal city to enjoy the great outdoors.
European charm meets North American vibe
Think Europe without the euro! Montréal offers Old World flair mixed with New World energy, 17th-century colonial architecture sharing the same skyline with sleek high-rises, plus an eclectic blend of cultural influences from all over the world.
It’s a beautiful day in our neighborhoods
From historic Old Montréal to the trendy Plateau to family-friendly HoMa, charming Little Italy and a safe, always happening downtown core, there’s lots to explore and lots of ways to get up close and personal with the locals, all within safe walking distance.
We never close
Happy hour at 5? Concert at 8? Dinner at 11? Follow it up with casino night or maybe a live music venue, cool lounge, hot club, trendy after-hours party—or all of the above. And don’t forget the 5 a.m. breakfast to keep you going!
Creative shopping
From famous upscale brands to trendy local designers, Montréal is a treasure trove of fashion, antiques, home decor, jewelry, trinkets and original gifts. From downtown chic to neighborhood niche, you’ll find it all.
Lingering is encouraged
Grab a seat on an outdoor terrace or at a trendy wine bar. Order a café au lait or Sauvignon Blanc. Watch the beautiful people go by. Chat up your neighbor. Order dessert. Chat up your other neighbor. Repeat as desired.
We know how to entertain
Any time is showtime in Montréal. On any given night, you can have your pick of modern or classical dance, opera, symphony, theater, circus, rock concert, cabaret, jazz…
That certain “je ne sais quoi”
Is it the mix of French roots, British heritage and North American upbringing? Is it the everpresent joie de vivre around every street corner? Is it the subtle sophistication which made us North America’s first UNESCO City of Design? Is it the food, the culture, the architecture… or all of the above? You be the judge!
