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
Château Ramezay was built in 1705 for the governor of Montreal, Claude de Ramezay. Today the building is home to a museum that focuses on the history of Montreal in the eighteenth century.
Montreal's magnificent neo-Gothic Basilica of Our Lady, one of the city's most famous attractions, was built in the nineteenth century. It has a stunning interior with plenty carved wood ornaments and stained glass windows.
The Place d'Armes is the main square in Old Montreal. It is surrounded by historic building, including the Notre-Dame Basilica. A monument in the center honors the founder of Montreal.
The Parc du Mont-Royal or Mount Royal Park is a large urban park that is basically the green lung of Montréal. It is situated right near the city's downtown and the park has several lookouts that offer great views over the city.
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