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City Guide Montreal, Canada

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Located in the province of Quebec, Montreal is Canada’s second largest city. This cosmopolitan, French-speaking city is home to a great selection of attractions which draw in large numbers of visitors from at home and abroad. From Mont Royal which overlooks the city to the Quays of the Old Port, you’ll find plenty of places to visit during your stay. Montreal also boasts a rich variety of neighbourhoods to be explored, including Plateau Mont Royal, The Village, Little Italy and plenty more besides.

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Montreal Podcasts

Montreal - At the Museum of Fine Arts

Did you know that it’s free to visit the incredible Montreal Museum of Fine Arts? In ‘Montreal – At the Museum of Fine Arts’, Hostelworld.com’s Rebecca Keenan speaks with Danielle Champagne, Director of Communications at the Museum. Listen to find out more about the permanent collection, the history of the museum and lots more.

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Montreal Videos

Montreal - A video postcard

Have a look at our Montreal video postcard to get a closer look at lots of the top Montreal attractions, neighbourhoods and more.

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Montreal Pocket Guide
Montreal Pocket Guide

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Montreal City Reviews

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    danielabatelka4692

    A French-European City

    When you come to Montréal, you will not get around speaking French. So bring your pocket dictionary with you. It is a pretty city, with many different districts. Use the Métro, otherwise you end up walking for hours. Drink as much café au lait and eat the same amount of croissants. They are really good here. Take your time to enjoy the youthful city of Montreal. It is worth it!

    Insider Tip:Little Italy & Jean Talon Market Mont Royal --> you can rent bicycles for free at a kiosk at the Métro Station Rue St. Denis --> have dinner, lunch or a cafe au lait there Biodome

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    lulu

    Montreal's Best!

    The staff here are amazing, they know every guest by name. They offered great local advice and were super friendly. The location is amazing, short walk to Old Montreal and the subway. The share rooms are small but the building is very small in general, but the beds are super comfy and everything is really clean. Free breakfast is available everyday which made the whole stay great value for money. If you are catching the Greyhound or other bus would definitely recommend staying here as the bus depot is right

    Insider Tip:Montreal Central offers free dinner for guests on Friday nights!

  • 60%

    giantnegro

    Almost like a foreign country... oh, wait.

    Montreal is great because everyone speaks French, but when you get sick of it you can just demand that they speak to you in English.

    Insider Tip:Bring your bike: it's so crazy bike friendly there that going on foot just isnt worth it.

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    jpturtlestorage1570

    Snow and Wind

    The only true drawback of Montreal was the weather, I arrived at the eve of a massive snowstorm on the eastern seaboard, dropping 12 inches (30 cm) in a day, then this fierce wind for another day. But the city was incredibly beautiful in the winter and the skating in many parks is fantastic.

    Insider Tip:Go to the Peel Pub on Rue Peel. Order the right brand of beer in a 100 oz pitcher and you get a free t-shirt!

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    rey224

    A little bit of Europe in North America

    Montreal is a great place to visit, with loads of stuff to see and do. It has a very European atmosphere but is very accessible from North America. The people easily switch from French to English so there's no difficulty getting around.

    Insider Tip:Having taken some french in school, I decided to ask for a map in (terrible) french at the visitor's center. Knowing full well that my french was a bit... lacking... the woman working there launched into a fast, ridiculously long response to my question. Of course I caught next to nothing, and I think that she did it on purpose. I thought I was being polite trying to speak in the local tongue, but apparently not! According to her, anyway.

Canada: Itinerary

Located in the province of British Columbia, Canada’s third largest city is a traveller’s dream come true complete with a buzzing city centre and a host beaches, bays and lagoons. Add to this some great places to go shopping and a vibrant nightlife and it isn’t difficult to see why it is one of Canada’s most popular destinations.

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