City of Montreal

 

Montreal is home to approximately 1.6 million residents, located on an island in the St. Lawrence River. Montreal is the world’s largest French-speaking city outside of France, and is well-known for its culture, fashion festivals, and cuisine.

Montreal in figures:

25% of the population and 35% of all economic activity in Quebec

$117 billion in Gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013

7.8 million tourists each year

The port of Montreal is the second largest container port in Canada. More than 30 million tonnes of cargo handled

Montreal is a lively city with a number of festivals, museums, cultural and sporting venues to explore. Consult Tourisme Montreal for ideas on how to make the most your stay.

• Maps of Montreal

  Tourism Montreal

Weather

Montreal experiences a range of temperatures, particularly in the month of March. The average daily temperature in March is about -3ºC (27 F) and can drop to an average minimum of -7ºC (19F). There is the possibility of snow, freezing rain and rain during this month.

Transportation
The International Montréal-Trudeau airport is located 20 minutes from Montreal’s downtown core. The fixed taxi fare between the airport and downtown is $40.

Montreal is supported by a public transit system, including buses and a subway. For more information on travel within Montreal and outside the city, consult the links below.

• Société de transport de Montréal (bus,metro)

  Montreal -Trudeau Airport

• Train and bus stations
  
  

Montreal’s 375th Anniversary
In 2017, the city of Montreal will celebrate their 375th anniversary – all year long! From January to December 2017, the Society for the Celebration of Montreal’s 375th Anniversary have over 175 activities planned for the year. All the activities are divided into four themes throughout the year: Montréal lights up, Montréal gets moving, Montréal ignites, and Montréal reinvents.
To learn more about Montreal’s history and culture, the events that have been announced, and to stay tuned for more to come, check out http://www.375mtl.com/en