Montréal in a Nut Shell
 
Montréal at a glance

I figured it would just be a Parisian New York or vice versa. Naïve as I was, I didn’t realize that I was in for a spirited, bold and complex mix of contrasts that defies comparison.

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© Ferreira Café - Ferreira Café
 
Cuisine

To get a real feel for Montréal, take a look at our menus. If the way to the heart is through the stomach, then we’re about to engage in a life-long love affair.

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© Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin - Festival International de Jazz de Montréal
 
Festivals

No matter the season, time or weather, we Montrealers flock to festivals like moths to a flame. 

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© Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History - Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum
 
Cultural activities

Anything you want, any day of the year, is pretty much how the cultural scene works in Montréal.

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Discover Montréal your way  
© La Ronde (Member of the Six Flags Family) - La Ronde (Member of the Six Flags Family)

Enjoy an events calendar that’s jam-packed with fun for the whole family!

Gay Cam does the Gay Village

Rainbow columns on a subway station entrance? I’ve got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!

© Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin - Mount Royal Park  / Les Tam-tams du mont Royal

These days, everyone is looking to make the most out of their entertainment dollar. Value is the name of the game, and Montréal is where to play it!

© Montréal Botanical Garden, Michel Tremblay - Montréal Botanical Garden / Lover's bench

With cobblestone streets, chic boutique hotels and a stellar gourmet scene, it’s easy to revel in the romance of this city.

© Reneau Frigon - Biosphère, Environment Museum

Urbanism and ecology go hand in hand in Montréal.

© Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin - Cruises

Drop anchor and discover one of North America’s most exciting port cities.

© Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin - Quays of the Old Port of Montréal and Marché Bonsecours

Languages, art, science and fun for kids of all ages!



Soak up the culture  
© Société des casinos du Québec - Casino de Montréal

Only in Montréal does a simple stroll seem like time travel: you go back in time or leap into the future with every step.

Montreal finds its groove: Piknic Electronic

Montréal is a hub for all things creative with a contemporary scene that ranks among the very best in the world.

© André Charron - Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

The founding peoples of Montréal – the French and the English – gave the city its rich religious architectural heritage.

© Les FrancoFolies de Montréal, Jean-François Leblanc - Les FrancoFolies de Montréal

There’s no business like Montréal show business!

© Atelier lyrique - Opéra de Montréal - Atelier lyrique - Opéra de Montréal

Non-stop. For everyone. All year long. Welcome to Montréal’s outstanding cultural scene.



Play and pamper  
© Maxyme G. Delisle - Café Campus

Here’s a typical night on the town à la Montréal.

© Tourisme Montréal - Display windows

If we were a populace of fashionistas, we’d be following the trends. Truth is, we’re just too busy setting the styles to notice.

© Le Place d'Armes Hôtel & Suites - Place d'Armes Hotel & Suites' Rainspa

Stop, smile, and breathe…after all, you’re in Montréal!

© Montréal Candiens Hockey Club - Montréal Canadiens Hockey Club

Crazy about sports? Montréal’s got your game!

© Tourisme Montréal - Golf

Tee off and take advantage of Montréal’s many gorgeous greens.