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Montréal Vacations: Multicultural Hub
Montréal is a city of multicultural influence and French flavor. Discover the charm of Montréal’s cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafés, and European-style architecture. Vieux-Montréal, or Old Montréal, is also where you’ll find the stunning Notre-Dame Basilica. Arts and culture abound in the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts which boasts a collection that includes Rembrandt, El Greco, Renoir, and Picasso. Savor the city’s lively culinary scene. From bagels to the Portuguese and French flavors, there’s deliciousness at every corner. With Big Time Holidays Travel, you’ll get the best of the city.
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Montréal at a Glance
- Currency: Canadian Dollar ($)
- Tipping Customs: It is customary to tip between 15–20%
- Language: English and French
- Popular Drink: Molson Beer
- Must Eat: Poutine, or French fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy
- Power Up: A or B (two or three-prong) 110 V
- Weather: Winter temperatures drop down into the single digits and 20s; summer temperatures rise into the 70s.
- Best Time to Visit: Travel in the summer, or in late spring or early fall, when there are fewer tourists.
Top Things to Do in Montréal
Visit Vieux-Montréal
Wander past historic architecture, grab a coffee at a sidewalk café, and visit the beautiful Notre-Dame Basilica.
Take in City Views from Mount-Royal
Frederick Olmsted, who designed New York’s Central Park, also designed Montréal’s Mount-Royal where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city.
Browse Jean-Talon Market
Sample the flavors of Montréal at this European-style market, boasting fresh fruits and vegetables, cheesemongers, and even an oyster bar.
Hit the Museums
The Montréal Museum of Fine Art is a must-see with its collection of fine art that includes Egyptian, European, and Canadian art. Other museums to see include the Montréal Holocaust Museum, and the Museum of Archeology and History.
Shop on Saint-Hubert
You’ll be sure to find the perfect souvenir in the eclectic and multicultural shops on this bustling street
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