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Montreal
the Largest City in Quebec
By: Douglas Scott
Montreal is the largest city in Quebec and the second
largest in Canada, with a metropolitan population of
3,359,000. Montreal is one of two large islands in this part
of the St Lawrence River and its highest point, Mount Royal,
is 761 ft high. The entire island of Montreal became a
single municipality on January 1 2002 although this has been
reversed recently in the case of 14 of the suburbs.
Whether you are with your family, a group or alone, here are
some ways to take advantage of all Montreal has to offer,
for example Olympic Stadium, Pointe a Calliere Museum,
Bonsecours Market or Mount Royal.
With the flavours of so many cultures on every corner,
eating out is nothing short of a culinary adventure. And
while French cuisine is ubiquitous on Montreals dining
scene, other distinctly innovative and imaginative menus
have also emerged on the cities tables. To taste this
abundance, just step outside. True to its reputation as a
gourmet destination, dining in Montreal is an odyssey for
the senses as well as high art. Chefs here make it their
business to not just dazzle your taste buds, but to thrill
you with dishes that are equally mouth watering, inventive
and refined.
A cultural heart of classical art and the venue for many
summer festivals, the Place des Arts is a complex of
different concert and theatre halls surrounding a large open
spaced square in the downtown. The Place des Arts harbours
the headquarters of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, which
performs in its halls regularly.
The plaza on Place des Arts is the home of the most
important events during several musical festivals, including
the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Osheaga
Festival and Montreal Francofolies, a festival of French
speaking song artists. During the seven to ten days that
last each of the two festivals, shows are held in a wide
variety of venues, from relatively small clubs to the large
halls of Place des Arts. Some of the outdoor shows are held
on cordoned off streets while others are on terraced parks.
The most popular festival, in terms of attendance, is the
Just for Laughs Festival. A comedy festival held in both
languages, it features comedians, humorists, and stand ups
from all over the world. The Montreal Fireworks Festival
also attracts a lot of attention.
The city of Montreal is overwhelmingly Roman Catholic,
however, church attendance in Quebec is among the lowest in
Canada.
Montreals climate varies a lot over the year. The city is
known for its cold winters, but its summers are hot and
generally sunny, with occasional muggy days. May and October
are arguably the pleasantest months for outdoor activities
and walking.
Author Resource:- Douglas Scott works for The Rental Car
Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for The Montreal
Rental Site
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