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Montreal travel info - World 2nd-largest French-speaking city
Canada's second-largest city

As the Canada's second-largest city, Montreal is also world second-largest French-speaking city after Paris. With world-class museums, the Olympic Stadium and the Montreal Tower, spectacular skyline, European styles architecture, historic attractions, fascinating French culture, and business and industrial development, Montreal is one of the world top business travel and leisure vacation destinations.


Games of the XXI Olympiad-Montreal 1976

Montreal is the host city of the XXI Olympic Games in July-August 1976. Montreal was awarded the 1976 Games over Moscow and Los Angeles that representing the two super-powers in that time. Fourteen-year-old gymnast Nadia Comaneci of Romania was the star of the 1976 Games. She was the first gymnast in Olympic history to be awarded the perfect score of 10.0.

Today the Olympic Stadium becomes one of Montreal major attractions, including the Montreal Tower and its Observatory which were not completed until 10 years after the 1976 Olympic Games.

Montreal tourist attractions

Montreal offers visitors many famous historical, natural and cultural attractions. The Basilique de Notre-Dame, Parc Mont Royal, St. Catherine Street, Underground City, Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal Science Centre, Musee De Beaux-Arts, Musee McCord, Molson Centre and Montreal Convention Center, fashionable old Montreal district, La Ronde Amusement Park, Olympic Stadium, Montreal Biodome, Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal Insectarium, are some major historic and natural tourist attractions in Montreal.

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You can reach Montreal, Canada by airplane. All major airlines provide discount flight services to Montreal Airport from the United States, Canada and international cities.

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All major Car Rental companies offers rental car services to Montreal Airport. You can make reservation online to get discount rental car for your Montreal vacation.

Montreal Luxury Hotels

Fairmont the Queen Elizabeth is a deluxe hotel located fourteen kilometers from Dorval Airport, in the center of Montreal. At the center of Montreal's vibrant cultural and commercial district sits the city's grandest and most gracious hotel - Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth. This Montreal hotel is recently recognized on Condé Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List. Located above the train station (Via Rail & Amtrak) and connected to the extensive underground city of thousands of boutiques, restaurants and cafes, and within walking distance from sports and cultural attractions, the Hotel reflects the distinct elegance and charm of Montreal.

The Sofitel Montreal Hotel is located 12 miles from Dorval International Airport. The Sofitel Montréal is housed in a 16-story high tech glass building, ideally located at the corner of historic Sherbrooke and Stanley. It is just one block west of world-renowned Mcgill University and at the foot of Montreal most famous landmark Parc Mont-Royal. It is also a few blocks east of the Museum of Fine Arts. This section of Sherbrooke Street is the hub of the city's best-known art galleries, museums and fashionable designer boutiques. This Hotel provides a prime location to downtown just steps from museums, shops and businesses. This exquisite hotel features luxurious rooms & suites, bar, fitness room, sauna, and 6 meeting rooms.

The Marriott Chateau Champlain Hotel is located 20 minutes from Montreal International Airport. The Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of downtown Montreal and offers four-diamond CAA/AAA service in an elegant surrounding and a perfect location. The Marriott Chateau Champlain's convenient location is connected to Montreal's Underground City, Subway System, Convention Center and Bell Center. This gives guests easy access to several of the city's attractions and business venues, which is perfect for business and leisure travelers alike. This is one of the Montreal City's premier landmark properties with 35 years of experience in giving excellent service.

The Loews Hotel Vogue is a luxury, boutique style hotel located in the heart of Montreal's business section and strategically situated near the excitement of downtown. This hotel provides an ideal base for the business and leisure travelers.

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel
Montreal, Canada


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Montreal attraction - Montreal Tower
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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal
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