Montréal

A festive, gourmet metropolis

Montréal skyline from the Old Port - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Port of Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal skyline from Mont Royal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Fall Foliage on the Old Port - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Atwater Market - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Place Jacques-Cartier - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Marché de La Villette - Old Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Little treats - Macarons, Europea Espace-boutique - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal, renowned for its fine cuisine, bistros and cafés - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Ice cream Maple Delights - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
The marine world of the Gulf of the St Lawrence at Espace pour la vie - Montréal Biodôme - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Architecture - Old Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
De la Commune Street - Old Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Let yourself be tempted by a Beaver Tail! - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal Biodôme - Espace pour la vie - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal Science Centre - Old Port - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Places d'Armes - Old Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal Ambiance - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
The Casino de Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
The Montréal Convention Centre - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
A well deserved break - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Remarkable city for family - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Magic of Lanterns - Montreal Botanical Garden - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Guided Biking Tour - Guidatour / Montréal on wheels - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Fall market - Pumpkin time ! (Atwater Market) - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Magic of Lanterns - Montréal Botanical Garden - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal skyline from the Old Port - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Marché Bonsecours - Old Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal skyline from Mount Royal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Old Montréal Bistro - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Atwater Market - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Panoramic view from the Montreal Tower - Olympic Park - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Colourful neighbourhood - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Traditional Chinatown - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Place d'Armes - Credit: www.old.montreal.qc.ca
Montral Tower - Olympic Park - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Old Montreal, where history and art gallery meet - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montreal Tower - Olympic Park - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal International Fireworks Competition - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Downtown Montréal - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis
Montréal Internation Jazz Festival - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Place Jacques-Cartier - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Terrace on McGill College Avenue - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Old Port of Montréal and Marché Bonsecours - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Horse-drawn carriage in Old Montréal - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Montréal skyline from the Old Port - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Scene in Old Montréal - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
View of downtown Montréal from the Old Port - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Montréal International Jazz Festival - Credit: Montréal International Jazz Festival
Downtown and Old Port of Montréal - Credit: Tourisme Québec, Robin Edgar
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Credit: Tourisme Montréal, Stéphan Poulin
Old Port of Montréal Quays - Credit: Old Port of Montréal Corporation Inc.
Embarkation in Montréal - Credit: Port de Montréal
Ships at quay Alexandra - Credit: Stéphan Poulin
Quay Alexandra - Montréal Cruise Terminal - Credit: Stéphan Poulin
Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau - Credit: Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau
2nd in the top 10 Best Cities for Family Vacations! - Credit: Mathieu Dupuis

Presentation

North American enthusiasm and European charm, a dynamic cultural scene, diverse architecture where past and present come together, rich gastronomy, festival after festival, gathering places where creativity is expressed without limits... Montréal offers its visitors all of this and much more!

There is no better destination to start or end a cruise along the majestic Saint Lawrence River!

For a getaway or a meeting, Montréal is an undeniable destination. Night owl, festive, food connoisseur, erudite, open to the world - no matter what your expectations are, our warm and welcoming city is sure to seduce you. Montréal is truly welcoming and offers the ultimate in entertainment.

Brimming with culture, Montréal, which is cosmopolitan, epicurean and festive, boasts numerous architectural marvels and city parks. There is no better place to start or end a cruise along the majestic Saint Lawrence River. Every year, throughout the year, Montréal hosts over 100 festivals, ranging from traditional shows to more avant-garde spectacles. Jazz, humour, gastronomy and varied performances are all great reasons for Montrealers to take to the streets and frequent the many theatres, concert halls, and cabarets. It's a celebration each and every day!

Montréal was first in North America to be designated a UNESCO City of Design and third internationally after Buenos Aires and Berlin.

A cosmopolitan city with European flair, Montréal is a vibrant metropolis with more than 4 million residents who make their home on this island in the middle of the Saint Lawrence River. French, English and several other languages are spoken here.

Every neighbourhood has its own unique charm, such as:

Trendy Plateau Mont-Royal and Mile End
Old Montréal : Montréal past, present, and future
Colourful Little Italy
Traditional Chinatown
Mount Royal and Outremont : Montréal at ist peak
Eclectic St-Laurent Boulevard
The ultimate French venue, St-Denis Street.

For a panoramic view of the city, climb to the top of Mount Royal. Mount Royal Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also landscaped New York's Central Park. Discover the trail that leads up to the illuminated cross. This is the very spot where Jacques Cartier, discoverer of the Saint Lawrence River, planted a wooden cross in 1535.

When you reach the wharf you will find yourself in the heart of the Old Port and at the Cruise terminal, which is just 5 minutes from downtown.

Close to 40 airlines serve Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, which is located 20 minutes from downtown. To travel into the city, Montréal-Trudeau arriving passengers enjoy a choice of either an airport limousine taxi for $40 or airport shuttle for $10.

Montréal's Central Train Station is located in the heart of the city within easy walking distance of hotels and tourist attractions. VIA Rail operates frequent daily departures from Montréal to destinations across southern Québec, as well as in eastern and southern Ontario.

Come discover the Montréal experience: the old world charm and atmosphere in a decisively modern setting.