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About MontrealMontreal is the second-largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec. This creative and stylish city was designated UNESCO City of Design. Places such as the Quartier international are examples of modern design, art and architecture. The city offers hundreds of other examples of innovation flourished in fashion boutiques, interior and industrial design spaces. Today Montreal is an important centre of commerce, finance, industry, technology, culture and world affairs. Montreal is also admired for its multiculturalism, restaurants, night life, music, festivals and nature. Being at the confluence of the French and the English heritage and traditions, Montreal has developed an incomparable cultural expression. Music is the trademark of Montreal with traditions for the production of jazz and rock music. The city has also revealed talents in the areas of visual arts, theatre and dance. Montreal is a cultural heart of classical art and the venue for many summer festivals which include the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the world's largest Comedy Festival. The city took its name from Mont-Royal (French for Mount-Royal), the hill located in the heart of the city. Mount Royal Park is one of Montreal's largest greenspaces. Sport is also part of Montreal’s tradition with ice hockey as the most popular sport of the city. Professional hockey team is the Montreal Canadiens part of the National Hockey League (NHL). End but not least, Montreal is famous worldwide for its remarkable sense of hospitality driving unforgettable experiences through the people and relationship. Must see, must do Useful links |
