Montreal is one of the most beautiful cities of Canada. This incredible city will introduce you to a whole new way of living life to the fullest. Locals call it “joie de vivre” that means “joy of living” and Montreal’s people seem to be the best. Montreal has a superb atmosphere, and it possesses a vibrancy and excitement that you won’t find anywhere else.

You can see the culture oozing out of the sidewalks. Watch life-going by from an outdoor café, shop in an underground shopping mall, dine at a fine French restaurant and follow with a jazz club, and enjoy. Even after your many visits, you will never lose the excitement of new things to experience.

Montreal’s seasons are distinct, summers are hot and sunny, and also it can sometimes be unbearably humid. Fall is bit cooler but still very pleasant and also has added the bonus of the beautiful autumn leaves that are numerous in a city full of maple trees. Winters are cold and snowy.

There is large underground city of shopping malls linked to hotels, office buildings and metro (the subway stations of Montreal) stations. Spring regenerates the city, in this the days are long and fairly warm, and this is an ideal time for visiting this wonderful city.

Montreal is a major transportation centre. Highways and railways meet here, so there many connections by bus and rail to all over Canada and the U.S.A. There is one international airport with direct flights to all major Canadian and most U.S. cities. Trudeau International (YUL), serves all the scheduled and charter flights, while a second airport, Mirabel (YMX), is used for the cargo flights.

Montreal’s city is one of Canada’s most unique and lively cities, it offers a perfect blend of the old and new. This is also the second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris, but half the population also speaks English. Montreal is known for its many internationally renowned festivals that attract hoards of crowds every year. Montreal Laughs Festival, a famous comedy show is great to visit.

Montreal Jazz Festival features around 400 different shows and it attracts the Jazz artists from around the world. There are number of museums located in and around the city, these include notable names like the McCord Museum of Canadian History. Montreal has a number of multinational corporations and it is the third most popular convention destination on the continent. The vibrant cultural center with diverse museum offerings, include the Musée des Beaux-arts and the Biodôme de Montréal.

Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the largest cathedrals in North America; it has its own historical significance. The shoppers will delight at the view of downtown core of Montreal, which has over 3,000 shops and services, and most of them are conveniently located around the Ste-Catharine Street. Music lovers can delight at Montréal Symphony Orchestra, and also the Cirque du Soleil's brilliant, breathtaking shows will please anyone.

Relish the “City of Festivals” in any season of the year with celebrations ranging from February’s Fête des Neiges to spring and summer’s International jazz Festival and the Film Festival. The Old Montreal and the Old Port with loads of shopping and fine dining are really great to visit. “City Underground” is a 30-kilometer, large network of boutiques, theatres, cafes, hotels and shopping centers, even also a University.