Being just a small village, Montreal grew into a huge, very beautiful and developed city, which is often called Canadian Paris today, because the French language remains relative to this day.
To date, the city is not only a great place for tourists, but also significant city for the country, because there is an important transport assembly of the country, and Montreal is also considered to be the cultural center.
Located at the merger of the rivers of St. Lawrence and Ottawa, the city is located on the island of the same name, and the city line includes several small islands. There is a very clean environmental environment in the city, tourists pleases the fact that there are trees and flower beds on every corner, which give the urban appearance a glitter and extra beauty. Especially here is beautiful in the summer, when poppies and tulips bloom on the flower beds, and people are often running, now manual proteins. In winter, nature pampers citizens with frozen canals and rivers when you can spend a great time skating.
In addition, Montreal is a fairly old Canadian city, so the attractions here are plenty. For example, the historic district of Montreal more reminiscent of a web, consisting of narrow streets and beautiful, a bit of shaded buildings. Saint James Cathedral, Madonna Church, St. Joseph Cathedral and other very beautiful and externally, and internally. Moreover, some of them are copies of famous European monuments. Me, personally, surprised and their number - the whole three hundred temples and architectural monuments, which is quite a lot, as for one city.
At urban areas there is a large number of cultural institutions, such as the Museum of Canadian history, the Museum of dolls, as well as theaters, planetarium and an excellent botanical garden, in which natural beauty is combined with landscape design. Not far from the stadium of the city, there is also a unique place - the Montreal bioode, where the most different representatives of the animal and vegetable world are located. In total, there are more than three hundred parks in the city and about fifteen bridges. The most popular and beautiful park among tourists and locals is Mont-Royal Park.
There are many accommodation in the city. For example, prices for more expensive hotels start from $ 100 per night. But the accommodation in an inexpensive hotel or hostel will cost about $ 20. If you plan to stay for a longer time in the city, stop at Résidences - Université Laval, which offers only $ 11 per night.
For tourists with thick wallets, I offer you to stay in Auberge Quatre-Temps, just fifteen minutes from Montreal. Another excellent option is the Le Château Frontenac Hotel, performed in the style of an old castle, the price per room in which is at least 300 dollars.
It will not be bored and lovers of nightclubs and other entertainment, because in the city except theaters and museums have a large number of entertainment establishments. It is thanks to them that the city visits annually even more tourists. Fashion clubs and bars can be found on Saint Denis Street, as well as near the University of Concordia.
On the elevation of Mont Royal there is a great observation deck, offered simply a beautiful view of the city and its surroundings. Most often here are newlyweds and romantic couples to enjoy the view.
Montreal is very picturesque by itself, so many consider him a botanical garden, only big. For example, on the islands located right by the city, there are entertainment complexes not only for entertainment, but also for sports and recreation. This is a great place for family campaigns, including children.
But the diversity of culinary institutions is the merit of the ethnic composition of the population of Montreal. A wide variety of establishments allows tourists to try daily a variety of dishes. On the territory of the city there are institutions of European, Asian, French, Italian, Chinese, Japanese and other types of kitchen. In addition, there are a lot of fast foods that are also popular.
As for the features of the city dishes, it is not necessary to forget that in Montreal, as in Quebec, the basis of the preparation has been french traditions. Therefore, French restaurants and snack bars in the city, enjoy the greatest demand, well, take first place in quantity. Restaurants serve a surprisingly delicious fillet minion, lobster and delicate shrimp. Pu-Tin dish - Potato soup and cheese, is considered the most beloved coworled dish. Moreover, local popular dishes are considered: reindeer meat, buffalo, delicious fried cheeses and meat pies.
Almost all shopping complexes of the city are located underground, sitting on either under the main squares, or under other city streets, which creates a whole underground city. This is perhaps one of the most unusual places of Montreal, who has not yet seen analogues.
Mont-Royal and Sherbrooke Streets will be at an absolutely any buyer, but Saint-Denis Street welcomes only fashionable with thick wallets, because exclusively expensive and elite boutiques of the city are concentrated here. And in general, shopping in Montreal is quite expensive, not counting the little things and souvenirs. Although there are several excellent outlets here, which offer decent discounts.
Popular souvenirs are considered maple syrup and jam, or original Indian trivia, such as amulets or kitchen utensils. In addition, on urban streets you can always meet the merchants of Arab, Mexican or Eastern nationality, which also offer their baubles, in the corresponding style.
And now a little about security in the city. In principle, it has always been safe here and is enough, although small thieves and fraudsters grabs everywhere. Therefore, to avoid trouble, do not carry large amounts of cash and documents. It is also not worth changing the currency from dubious personalities on the street, as you may be deceived. In general, Canadians are always very friendly.