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Montréal is a beautiful city renowned for its international flavour and inspiring diversity.
Located on an island in the St. Lawrence River, it is home to approximately 1.6 million residents and the largest bilingual workforce in Canada. It is the largest French-speaking city outside France and a perfect blend of European energy and North American efficiency. One of the world’s top convention cities, there’s something for everyone here.
You’ll find a friendly population, world-famous gastronomy, and an atmosphere of celebration!
Located on an island in the St. Lawrence River, it is home to approximately 1.6 million residents and the largest bilingual workforce in Canada. It is the largest French-speaking city outside France and a perfect blend of European energy and North American efficiency. One of the world’s top convention cities, there’s something for everyone here.
You’ll find a friendly population, world-famous gastronomy, and an atmosphere of celebration!
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| Hotel Omni Mont-Royal 1050 Sherbrooke West Street Montreal, QC H3A 2R6 Canada |
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Useful links and Maps
Montréal’s official Web site and the official tourist site of the government of Québec contain up-to-date tourist information, including information about public transportation and maps.
www.tourisme-montreal.com
www.quebecoriginal.com
www.tourisme-montreal.com
www.quebecoriginal.com
Things to do in Montréal
Montréal is an exciting urban centre with countless things to see and do. In this vibrant and welcoming city, change is always in the air and there’s a surprise waiting around every corner.
Old Montréal
As historic and grand as it is, Old Montréal teems with contemporary life among antique beauty, stunning architecture and epic views. The lively main boulevards and quietly charming cobblestone side streets meet at the intersection between times old and new, modern boutiques and gourmet bistros tucked in buildings nearly four centuries old. Explore the cathedrals, chateaus and cobblestone streets for a remarkable look at Montréal’s noble history from the time of colonial New France, then relax and people-watch in a setting backed by the stunning vistas of the St. Lawrence. Whether it’s your first visit or tenth return, Old Montréal’s showstoppers are a definite must.
Underground Network
The name “Underground City” refers to the vast network of pedestrian walkways below the streets of downtown Montréal. In total, 33 kilometres (20,5 miles) of passageways connect the subway system with hotels, shops, museums, universities and skyscrapers. Indeed, more than a pathway from point A to B, RÉSO (“network” in French) is a destination in itself. Within the network you can find a segment of the Berlin Wall, a stained-glass wall devoted to the musical history of Montréal and hundreds of other works of art. In the winter months, an annual 5K running race takes place in the corridors.
You’ll be surprised what you might discover!
You’ll be surprised what you might discover!
Mount Royal
Mount Royal is our backyard, an urban mountain and sprawling park that's our solace and our inspiration. This gentle giant in the city offers a relaxing escape for nature lovers, sports enthusiasts, families and anyone who just wants to take a breather. Go all the way to the top for stunning views of the city and countryside beyond from the belvedere viewpoint.
Space for life
The five Space for Life museums are the largest nature science museum complex in Canada. Through their conservation, research, education and dissemination activities, these institutions bring humans closer to nature and act to protect biodiversity.
- Biodôme
- Biosphère
- Jardin botanique
- Insectarium
- Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan
Coming to Montreal↑
Montréal is easy to reach by plane, car or train. It is about an hour-and-a-half by plane from New York, Detroit or Toronto.
By Plane
The Pierre Ellliott Trudeau International Airport is 20 km from the city centre. It is used by more than 14.8 million passengers every year travelling to and from North American, South American and European destinations.
Travel is convenient, with direct flights from Paris, Ottawa, Toronto, and all major U.S. East-coast cities: Boston, Detroit, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. There are many flights from U.S. cities and from all major Canadian cities, as well as numerous departures every day from many countries with only one connection.
Travel is convenient, with direct flights from Paris, Ottawa, Toronto, and all major U.S. East-coast cities: Boston, Detroit, New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia. There are many flights from U.S. cities and from all major Canadian cities, as well as numerous departures every day from many countries with only one connection.
Airport Transfers
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is 20 km from the centre of the city. Public transportation is available.
- The 747 bus service runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, between the Montréal-Trudeau airport and the central bus station (Gare d'autocars de Montréal - Berri-UQAM métro station). The bus fare is CAD 11$ and can be purchased via the Chrono or Transit apps at the airport or cash with exact change (no paper bills) in the bus. The closest stop from the venue is the Mansfield bus stop.
- Taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is a flat fee of $49,45 CA (5:00AM-11:00PM) or $56,70 CA (11:00PM-5:00AM). Major credit cards are accepted.
- Travel time may vary between 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Transportation in town:↑
The metro and bus system is efficient and allows easy movement around the city. The underground metro is safe, reliable and highly recommended. You can use Google Maps or your favorite mapping app to find the best route around town.
Montréal is an easy, walkable city but you can also rent BIXI bicycles to ride almost anywhere, wander through Old Montréal, visit Mount Royal, and explore eclectic neighborhoods like Plateau-Mont-Royal.
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