Montreal

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City Profile for Montreal, Quebec

Montreal or Montréal (French prononciation: Mawn-ray-al)
Montreal is unique North American cities, comparable perhaps to New Orleans in depth and pervasiveness of European history. Visitors can enjoy a modern city with all its conveniences, outstanding shopping and dining, but also get a taste of Europe and a glimpse back into Canada's rich French heritage.

Montrealers also know how to have a good time and approach most things they do with a joie de vivre. The uncalculated chic and spontaneity of Montreal differs from Toronto, which tends to be a little stuffier.

Montreal History

Photo courtesy Old Montréal

The city of Montreal has a history dating back to 1642 when settlers from France landed at the edge of St. Lawrence River. The group, led by Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, of Champagne, founded Ville Marie - later re-named Montreal - and began to build a model Catholic community and convert the natives. The waterside town became a major trading and military post and at one time even housed Canada's parliament.

Montreal grew inland, attracting immigrants from England, Scotland and Ireland. Today, the city is as diverse as Toronto or New York City. Seventeenth century Montreal is still apparent today in what is known as Old Montreal or Vieux-Montréal; it has retained much of its charm through cobblestone streets and original architecture.

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