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- World 2nd-largest French-speaking city
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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.
Getting there - Airlines reservations
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.
Getting around - Car Rental for Montreal
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.
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