Montreal is located at the confluence of Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, in the southwest of the province of Quebec, in Canada (map).
If you are asking yourself how far you may be from Montreal then know that Quebec is 250km away (travel notes), Mont-Tremblant is 140km away (travel notes), distance to Ottawa is 190km, Toronto is 540km, Niagara Falls (Ontario) 680km (all approximate numbers).
Neighborhood
In the neighborhood, on the US side of the border, are Vermont, Main and the New York State (Plattsburgh photos). US border is only around 43mi. (70km) drive to or from Montreal. Distance from some of the American cities to Montreal; Boston is 310mi. (500km) away, New York city – 330mi. (530km), Chicago – 869mi. (1400 km) and Miami (Florida) is 1677mi. (2700km) away (all approximate numbers).
French
Montreal is the largest French-speaking city in North America (discover), although large number of it’s citizens are bilingual so you should not encounter major obstacles by asking for direction, ordering food, shopping or having fun. Montréal (French) today represents a mosaic of cultures from all continents, blended into one open-minded society.
History
Explorer Jacques Cartier, while searching for passage to India, ended up in St. Lawrence river and landed on the island today know as Montreal. The year was 1535 and he recorded that at the time on the island lived Iroquoian people in the village of Hochelaga. Century had past by before first French settlement took its shape. Montreal (photos) changed hands throughout the centuries while expanding and welcoming new settlers and most recently immigrants, growing in to a great cosmopolitan city famous for its museums, cafés, gourmet restaurants and numerous festivals.
Narrow streets of Old Montreal will bring you as close is possible without leaving North America, besides Quebec city (photos), to ambiance that is usually found in European cities (discover). Stylish boutiques and restaurants as well as art galleries are enriching already prestigious windows of stone build houses.
Fun
Montreal hosted 1976 Summer Olympic Games and it is host to next events: the Tennis Masters, the International Jazz (photos), Film, Comedy and Fireworks Festivals, as well to the Formula One race – Ile St. Helene and Ile Notre Dame (photos).
Video clip and frequently updated large collection of photographs in our photo galleries should tell you more then words about Montreal – see preview bellow;
Intro to our ultimate photo guide to Montreal
More in photo gallery Montreal…
Photo guide – Where to go, what to see, what to do?
Facing Old Port Montreal are two islands in St. Lawrence river, Ile St. Helene and Ile Notre Dame…
Saint Joseph’s Oratory is a pilgrimage site for numerous believers from around the world…
Borough Lachine featuring René-Lévesque Park, on the Lac Saint Luis…
It has been known for centuries as a mountain but Mont Royal is actually a hill in the very center of Montreal. Featured photo gallery; Mont Royal…
Indoor/Outdoor fun for kids in and around Montreal!
Intrducing;
- 364 days/year: Eco Museum ZOO
- September: Apple picking in Rougemont
- October: Pumpkin picking on Notre-Dame de l’Ile-Perrot
- Continually updated…
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