Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada situated on an island with a strong European influence, top notch cuisine, vibrant arts, cultural and nightlife scene. After New York, Montreal has the highest number of restaurants, per capita in North America. Ranked in the Top 10 Globally Hip Cities according to the New York Times - the only one in North America, alongside such luminaries and Shanghai, Berlin and Barcelona.
ESSENTIAL MONTREAL
GASTRONOMY
With its hearty French and North American mix, Montreal is a gourmet destination beyond compare.
- The Montreal Buzz
- Taste Montreal
- Montreal Restaurant Guide
- Question de goût
- Guide Restos
- Schwartz’s Deli
- Atwater Market
WELL APPOINTED MUSEUMS AND CULTURE
To visit Montréal is to dive into history, art and science, through outstanding 38 museums and over a hundred art galleries.
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Museum of Modern Art
- Montreal Contemporary Museum
- Place des Arts
- Montreal Science Center
- Pointe-A-Calliere Museum
- Musee Plein Aire De Lachine
- Stewart Museum
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- Insectarium
- Biosphere Environment Museum
- Montreal Science Center
FESTIVALS
Montreal is well known for its festivals and is home to some of the biggest ones in the world.
- International Jazz Festival
- FrancoFolies
- Electronic Picnic
- Just for Laughs
- Zoofest
- African Nights
- Oshega
- Fashion and Design Festival
- International Fireworks
- Montreal Beer Festival
- Igloo Festival
- Montreal en Lumiere
- Fete des Neiges de Montreal
- Sugar Shacks
OUTDOORS
Visitors to the city are often surprised by its wide range of year-round outdoor activities, many of them with a unique Montréal flair.
- Mt. Tremblant
- Go Ski
- Montreal Cycling paths
- Golfing
- St. Laurent Jet Boating
- Kayaking
- Water activities
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rock climbing
- SEPAQ
- National Parks of Canada
SPORTS
Montreal is home to many professional sports teams and events, like the Canadiens in the NHL, the Impact in the MLS, the Alouettes in the CFL, the Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Rogers Cup ATP tournament.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Montreal is a fantastic city for families.


