Montreal, long Canada's largest city, is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.Founded in the 17th century as Ville-Marie, Montreal soon developed into a large multilingual metropolis. But as tensions between French and English speaking inhabitants rose during the 20th century, businesses moved out and the city's growth came to a halt.
Thanks to its long history Montreal boasts a large number of attractions, ranging from the historic Notre-Dame Basilica to the modern Olympic Stadium.
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Random Montreal Highlights
The Redpath Museum is a natural history and ethnology museum with a diverse collection ranging from a dinosaur skeleton over minerals and shells to Egyptian mummies.
Montréal's botanical garden is one of the world's largest. It features many themed gardens, including a Japanese, Chinese, Alpine and Rose Garden. There are also several greenhouses that shield desert and tropical plants from the city's harsh winters.
Dorchester Square is a large green square in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is adorned with several monuments and surrounded by imposing edifices.
This green square is surrounded by colorful ornate nineteenth-century rowhouses. The square's leafy park is home to a classic Victorian fountain.
Random Montreal Tours & Activities
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- Duration: 12 hours
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