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TOP 10 REASONS WHY
YOU’LL LOVE MONTRÉAL!
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Life is just one big festival
Jazz, comedy, fireworks, film, tango, fringe theatre, 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!

LIVING GREEN
With over 375 miles of bike paths, a great water playground called the St. Lawrence
River, many parks, 60 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 neighbourhoods
From historic Old Montréal to the trendy Plateau to family-friendly HoMa, charming
Little Italy and 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 neighbourhood 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 neighbour. Order dessert. Chat
up your other neighbour. 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, theatre, 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!