Montreal

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MONTREAL Montreal, the second largest Frenchspeaking city in the world, is a city of subtle richness that seems to defy definition. One half of all Québécois, about three million people, live in metropolitan Montreal, and the city naturally dominates the cultural and economic life of the province. Montrealers, while fiercely proud of their home, are so engaged in the joie de vivre of the city that they have little time to reflect on its uniqueness. Tourists marvel at the very existence of this sophisticated cosmopolitan centre sequestered in the cold north of the American continent. A bastion of French culture surrounded by a sea of English-speaking people, Montreal is a taste of the very best of Europe in the heart of North America. A wide diversity of culture and style permeates every facet of life in Montreal. Dine in a world-class restaurant or sip a drink in an outdoor café. Shop in the chic boutiques of Crescent Street, or browse in one of the city's numerous outdoor markets. Hear L'Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal perform at Place des Arts, or visit a boîte a chansons for a taste of Quebec's folk music. The choices are endless. Montreal is a marvellous mystery and a timeless playground. The old-world charm of historic Old Montreal somehow coexists with the ultra-modern skyscrapers of the downtown area. Party well into the night on spirited St Denis and rest the following day atop peaceful Mont-Royal, or along the banks of the river, waiting for a nibble from an elusive brown trout. Ride in a caleche, or on The Monster at La Ronde. Go to the Big O to see the Expos, or to the Forum to cheer for the Habs. Whatever you choose to do, you can hardly help having fun in Montreal. With more than 90 beautiful full-color photographs and a lively text by Montrealer Michelle Justin, Montreal captures the vitality and allure of this great city. It will be prized by both long-time Montrealers and charmed first-time visitors alike. Vissza