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Montreal’s Past Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities History Historical Sites Museums Montreal is a welcoming and cosmopolitan city with a rich history, world renowned museums, and fantastic sights. It is known throughout the world as one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. Learn more about Montreal’s past to enjoy this great city! Information Previous Next

History of Montreal 1535 Home 1642 History 1791 Jacques Cartier, a French Explorer, discovered Hochelaga, climbed up a hill, christened it Mont Royal Wealthy Parisians sent De Maisonneuve, Jeanne Mance, and some people to New France (Montreal) to found a colony dedicated to Virgin Mary (Ville Marie). De Maisonneuve returned to France to get more colonists. When he returned, Notre. Dame de Bonsecours was built. English population in Lower Canada was only 7% but increased to 20% in 1828. Entertainment Leisure Activities 1822 There were 15, 000 Catholics in Montreal. They began building Notre-Dame de Montreal, designed by a New York architect, James O’ Donnel 1831 50, 000 Irish immigrants arrived, brought with them a plague of cholera that killed 10% of Montreal’s population. 1890 Thousands of Jews arrived and settled around boulevard St. Laurent 1920 Montreal became a diverse metropolis as thousands of Jews, French-Canadians, and other immigrants began to flood into the city. 1976 The city hosted the Olympics games. 1990 Montreal entered the 90's as a cosmopolitan city - a leader in the high tech field, still renowned for its art, culture, sport and leisure. Information Photo source: www. montrealnow. com/travel&tourism/index. html Previous Next

Historical Sites Home Photo source : www. marchebonsecours. qc. ca History Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Photo source: www. oldportofmontreal. com/Images/high_res/vp m 5. jpg The Bonsecours Market: Inaugurated in 1847, the Bonsecours Market is a jewel in Montreal's heritage crown. A symbol of Montreal’s heyday, this building was the city’s main agricultural marketplace for over a century. The market’s main features are boutiques, rental halls, exhibition and special events. Location: 350 Saint-Paul Street East Tel. : (514) 872 -7730 Web site: www. marchebonsecours. qc. ca Old Port of Montreal Described as the cradle of Montreal, it used to be a major port in North America. In 1976, most of all port operations were moved farther east. Today, the Old Port is a popular site with a 12 -month program of events. More than 5 million visitors every year take advantage of the many artistic, cultural, historic, recreational, sports and boating activities. Location: Between St. Lawrence River and the Old Montreal Tel. : (514) 496 -PORT (7678) Web site: www. oldportofmontreal. com Olympic Stadium The Olympic Stadium has been the host of spectacular events, starting with the Olympic Games of 1976. It is the home of the Major League baseball team, Montreal Expos. Activities in the Stadium from April to mid October includes professional sports and large-scale entertainment (rock concerts, stunt car shows and large rallies). For the rest of the year, the activities consist mostly of trade shows. Location: Olympic Park 4141 Pierre-de-Coubertin Avenue Photo source: Montréal, Québec, H 1 V 3 N 7 www. ballparks. com/baseball/national/olym pi. htm (514) 252 -8687 or 1 -877 -997 -0919 Web site: Next www. rio. gouv. qc. ca Previous

Museums Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Founded in 1860 by a group of wealthy Montreal art collectors, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts features many educational activities for everyone: adults, families, teachers, students, community, and social and cultural groups. Location: 1379 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal (Quebec) (514) 285 -1600 Web site: www. mmfa. qc. ca Home History Entertainment Photo source: http: //www. mccordmuseum. qc. ca Leisure Activities Information Photo source: www. hahaha. com/english/index. html Mc. Cord Museum Of Canadian History Founded in 1921 by David Ross Mc. Cord, the Mc. Cord Museum conserves, studies, and presents a remarkable collection of objects, archives and historical photographs. The museum helps increase awareness of the social history and material culture of Canada, Quebec and Montreal, from the 18 th century to the present. Location: Mc. Cord Museum of Canadian History 690 Sherbrooke Street West Montreal (Quebec) H 3 A 1 E 9 Web site: www. musee-mccord. qc. ca Just for Laughs Museum Founded in 1993, the museum is a special place in recognition of laughs and humour as part of civilization's cultural phenomena. Laughs, humor, and fantasy have their established place in the Just For Laughs Museum, the first museum of its kind in the world. Location: Just For Laughs Museum 2111 Saint Laurent Boul. Montreal (Quebec) H 2 X 2 T 5 Box office: (514) 845 -4000 Web site: www. hahaha. com/index. html Previous Next

Entertainment Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Restaurants Night Life (Clubs & bar) Shopping There are many interesting places for entertainment in Montreal to discover. Montreal is well-known for its restaurants, night life, and shopping malls. Information Previous Next

Restaurants Home History Mikes Restaurant 1348 Sainte-Catherine Street Ouest Montreal, Quebec H 3 G 1 P 6 Phone: (514) 395 -2222 Features: l. Reservations Recommended l. Credit Cards Accepted l. Interac Accepted l. Prices are very acceptable $ l(Breakfast, delivery or take out, dining room, & Kids) Poco Piu (Italien) 4621 St. Denis Montreal, Quebec Phone: (514) 843 -8928 Features: l. Terrace Available l. Entertainment l. Interac Accepted l. Credit Cards Accepted l. Reservations Recommended l. Prices are between $15 - $30 Lanni (Italien) 3132 Sherbrooke Est Montreal, Quebec Phone: (514) 527 -8313 Features: l. Brunch l. Wheelchair Access l. Cedit Cards Accepted l. Prices are $15 and up Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Previous Next

Night Life (Clubs & Bars) Home La Salsathèque 1220 Peel Street Montreal H 3 B 2 T 6 Phone: (514) 875 -0016 Prices: Friday and Saturday: $5 Thursday: spirits and beer for $2 till midnight. . Thursday: spirits and beer Features and bachata Features music: Salsa, meringue and bachata classes are offered Sunday nights. . Le Dôme 32 St Catherine St W Montreal H 2 X 3 V 4 Phone: (514) 875 -5757 Prices: Friday and Staurday: 10$ Pazouki Sunday: $10 - $15 (Greek Pazouki night on Sunday community) Features popular dance hits. Features music: Disco & popular dance 737 1 Place ville-marie Ph 2 Montreal, Quebec Montreal, Quebec Phone: (514) 875 -5353 Prices: Friday and Saturday: $10 Features and arabic Features music: Hip hop, RNB, latin, and arabic History Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Previous Next

Shopping Home Complexe Desjardins 150 Sainte Catherine Montreal H 5 B 1 B 5 Phone: (514) 281 -1870 The building's large atrium, surrounded by shops and movie theatres, is very popular during the winter months. A variety of shows are presented in this space, also used for recording television programmes. Faubourg Ste Catherine 1616 Ste Catherine St West Montreal H 3 H 2 T 4 Phone: (514) 939 -3663 In business since 1983, its three floors house some 20 food product stores and snack-bars, 21 self-serve restaurants, a travel agency, a photo centre, a cinema and even a computer store. Five kiosks selling various products and several boutiques are also set up. Eaton Centre 705 Ste Catherine West Montreal H 3 B 4 G 5 Phone: (514) 288 -3708 This establishment houses 150 diverse boutiques where shoppers can find the latest fashions without having to spend a fortune. It also features some of the city's most popular boutiques, & Co as well as computer, music and video stores. History Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Previous Next

Leisure Activities in Montreal Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Winter Activities Summer Activities Sporting Events There are many interesting events in Montreal to discover. You can visit Montreal any time to discover the different winter and summer activities there is to offer, or come and be a spectator at one of our sporting events. Information Previous Next

Winter Activities in Montreal Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides Beautiful view of the St. Lawrence, with sleigh bells jingling as you ride! Location : Departing from Jacques-Cartier Pier Time: January 2 nd to March 4 th 2001, Saturdays and Sundays Cost: Adults, $7. 00, Children under 12 $4. 00 Telephone: (514) 496 -PORT or 1 -800 -971 -PORT For additional info: www. vieuxportdemontreal. com Home Skating Beautiful Skating rink at the Bonsecours Basin right in the heart of the Old Port, it is the only outdoor artificial rink in Montreal. Location: Bonsecours Basin in the Old Port of Montreal Time: January to March, 2001 Cost: $2. 00, skate rental available Telephone: (514) 496 -PORT or 1 -800 -971 -PORT For additional info: www. vieuxportdemontreal. com History Entertainment Skiing You can do some skiing in Montreal, on Mount Royal or in parks like Angrignon and Maisonneuve. There are cross country trails alongside the St. Lawrence and the Lachine Canal. You must have your own skis. Location: Mount Royal, Angrignon and Maisonneuve Park Cost: $10. 00 for the day Telephone: (514) 496 -PORT or 1 -800 -971 -PORT For additional info: www. vieuxportdemontreal. com Leisure Activities Information Previous Next

Summer Activities in Montreal Summer Festivals in Montreal Home History Montreal is one of the most entertaining cities in Canada during the summer. Montreal hosts a number of festivals for all ages throughout the summer months. 2 of them are the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and the Just for Laughs Festival. Location: Down town Montreal Time: Jazz Festival in June, Just for Laughs Festival in July (Specific dates undetermined) Cost: Package offered at $65. 00, each package includes one ticket to any performance. Telephone: (514) 790 -1245 or 1 -800 -361 -4595 For additional info: www. admission. com Vélo Adventure Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Discover Montreal! The path is minutes away from some of the most scenic bike paths Montreal has to offer. Location: Convoying Pier Time: April to October Cost: Free, bicycle and in-line skate rental available (additional charge) Telephone: (514) 847 -0666 For additional info: www. vieuxportdemontreal. com Pedal Boat Rentals Pedal boats are great outdoor fun on the water for the young and the young at heart. Rent a “tugboat” model and tour the Bonsecours Basin at your own pace. Very enjoyable and very relaxing. Location: Bonsecours Basin Time: May to October, length of time for each ride is 30 minutes Cost: $25 to $50 Telephone: (514) 847 -0666 Next For additional info: Previous www. vieuxportdemontreal. com

Sporting Events Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Information Football Montreal is home to the Montreal Alouettes, part of the CFL. The Alouettes always make football a fantastic game to watch. Come and check out one of their games anytime their playing during the football season. You can visit their web site to find out when their next game is and ticket prices. Location: Montreal Alouettes Football Field 1255 University street Montreal, Quebec Cost: Ticket prices fairy from game to game Telephone: (514) 871 -2266 Additional info: www. alouettes. net Hockey Montreal is home to the Montreal Canadiens, part of the NHL. The Montreal Canadiens have been around for a long time, Montreal could not be Montreal without the Canadiens. You can visit their web site to find out when their next game is and ticket prices. Location: Molson Center 1260 de la Gauchetière Street West Montreal, Quebec Cost: Ticket prices fairy from game to game Telephone: (514) 989 -2841 Additional info: www. canadiens. com Baseball Montreal is home to the Montreal Expos, part of the Canadian Baseball Federation. It’s always an adventure to watch one of their games at the Olympic Stadium, a huge part of Montreal's history. You can visit their web site to find out when their next game is and ticket prices. Location: Cost: Telephone: Additional info: Olympic Stadium PO Box 500. Station M Montreal, Quebec Ticket prices fairy from game to game (514) 8 GO-EXPOS www. montrealexpos. com Previous Next

Information Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Map Lodging Useful Information Montreal is a young and beautiful city to visit any time of the year. Montreal is a huge city and it is a good idea to know your way around the city, find a place to stay and have useful information to make your trip pleasant. Information Previous Next

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Lodging Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Queen Elizabeth (The) 1, 062 rooms including 100 suites. Express check -in/out. Pool completely renovated. Direct access to 30 km of underground shopping. Location : 900 René-Lévesque Blvd. West Montréal (Québec) H 3 B 4 A 5 Telephone: (514) 861 -3511 Fax: (514) 954 -2256 Toll free: 1 -800 -441 -1414 For additional info: www. cphotels. ca Information Previous Hôtel Wyndham Montréal 572 rooms, 28 suites. In the heart of downtown Montréal, underground access to the Convention Center, within walking distance of Old Montréal, the Old Port, Place des Arts and Musée d'art contemporain. Location: 1255 Jeanne-Mance Street, P. O. Box 130 Montréal (Québec) H 5 B 1 E 5 Telephone: (514) 285 -1450 Fax: (514) 285 -1243 Toll free: 1 -800 -361 -8234 For additional info: www. wyndham. com/montreal The Ritz-Carlton, Montréal 229 rooms including 45 suites, newly renovated in a traditional French style. Impeccable and personalized service down to the smallest detail. Walking distance of Old Montréal, the Old Port, Place des Arts and Musée d'art contemporain. Adjacent to the Complexe Desjardins and its 100 shops and boutiques. Location: 1228 Sherbrooke Street West Montréal (Québec) H 3 G 1 H 6 Telephone: (514) 842 -4212 Fax: (514) 842 -3383 Next. Toll free: 1 -800 -363 -0366 For additional info: www. ritzcarlton. com

Useful Information Home History Entertainment Leisure Activities Languages French is the official language of the Province of Québec. English, the mother tongue of 18 % of the population, is widely spoken. Population and Size Montréal is the second largest metropolitan centre in Canada and the largest Frenchspeaking city outside France. Approximately one million seven hundred thousand people live on the island over three million three hundred thousand in the greater metropolitan area. Montréal has an area of 177 square kilometres; the island of Montréal, 494 square kilometres and the greater metropolitan region, 3, 509 square kilometres. Information Previous Next Liquor Laws Beer hails (brasseries) are permitted to serve liquor from 8 a. m. to 1 a. m. All other establishments are allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from 11 a. m. to 3 a. m. The legal drinking age in Québec is 18. Liquor stores (Société des Alcools) are open weekdays and Saturdays, but closed on holidays. A few selected outlets are open on Sunday. Beer and wine are also sold in convenience and grocery stores. Visitor Information Infotouriste Centre Location: 1001 du Square-Dorchester Street Montréal (Québec) H 3 B 1 G 2 Telephone: (514) 873 -2015 / 1 877 BONJOUR (266 -5687) Web site: www. tourism-montreal. org The best reference for Québec tourist information! Tourism Québec's Infotouriste Centre offers a multitude of free tourist information on Montréal as well as the rest of the Province of Québec including hotel and cabin reservations, guided tours, currency exchange, Internet Café, cruises, travel agencies, bookstore and car rentals. The scope of the facility in terms of services available makes the Infotouriste Centre a North America first. Open: September 5 to May 31: 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. ; June 1 to September 4: 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. Closed