Montreal

The synonym montreal generally refers to Montreal (the main port city of Canada)

History

Montreal(2 photos)

I came to Quebec in France and dreamed Before the establishment of the Second French Empire, the Algonquin, Huron and Iroquois tribes living together here often conflicted. Jacques Katia was the first European to arrive on the island of Montreal, but the first permanent settlement of European immigrants on the island was not established until 1642. Later, people named Mount Royal as the place, and the name of the city might have its origin. Here. Montreal quickly became the main market for fur trades with the Iroquois. Before the signing of the peace treaty in 1701, the colonies were often attacked. With the rapid development of the fur trade, Montreal gradually became the colonial base and commercial center of the new French Empire.

However, the troubles in this area have never stopped, starting with the protracted French Indian War (1757-1763). This war became a turning point for France's sphere of influence in North America. The British captured Quebec City in 1759, which also paved the way for the eventual occupation of Montreal. Montreal briefly became the capital of New France, and it was not until Marched that the anti-British forces surrendered to General Amherst before regaining its original identity as a town.

Montreal, Canada (7 photos)

The British occupation period was interrupted for seven months in 1775, because the US army captured Montreal. After these accidents, a large number of Irish and Scottish immigrants poured in, making Manchuria the second largest city in North America. But this development trend is not going smoothly. In 1837, the French revolt against British rule failed, followed by a series of exiles and executions. In 1867, the Canadian Dominion was born, and Montreal became the main seaport, railway hub, banking center and industrial production center of this new country.

Although the fur trade in Montreal was declining, by 1900, the ever-expanding shipping industry and railroad made Montreal the commercial and cultural center of Canada. The Central and Eastern European immigrants who came here to look for work created Montreal's diverse characteristics. With the influx of European Jews in the 20th century, Montreal's ethnic settlements also continued to expand. This trend continued after the two world wars, immigrants continued to flow in, and the city expanded rapidly, even making Montreal once a "city of sin." Of course, part of the reason was to blame on the prohibition of alcohol in the United States. During the Prohibition Period in the United States, Quebec became the place for wine supply on the entire continent, and the Mawson family became rich. At the same time, the prostitution and gambling industries are protected by the authorities. With Montreal's transition to a manufacturing center, the urban middle class has gradually emerged.

In 1911, the urban population of Montreal reached 500,000, and it doubled in the flow of European immigration in the next two decades. In the early 1950s, Montreal had a population of over one million, and Mayor Jean Drapeau also began planning for the future of Montreal.

In the early 1950s, Montreal had a population of more than one million. The new Mayor of Montreal, Jean Delabour, made a series of plans to change the old appearance of the city: build a new subway system And the underground city, the expansion of the Montreal port, and the widening of the sea route of the Saint Lawrence River. During this period, tall buildings competed to stand above the city, the 43-story Marie Square and the 47-story Tour de la Bourse. Two new museums were built, and the subway and several highways were opened in 1966. Montreal has made brilliant achievements in cleaning the city and encouraging the redevelopment of the city, and successfully attracted more than 50 million visitors at the 1967 Montreal World Expo and the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, which also greatly enhanced Montreal's international reputation.

Except for the five years in the early 1960s, until the mid-1980s, Drapeau was the mayor of Montreal who was beloved by the public. Nevertheless, Toronto overtook Montreal and became the economic center of Canada. This was mainly due to the fact that Quebec separatist activities dominated Montreal's politics in the 1960s. The resulting "silent revolution" finally won a greater voice in industry and politics for French Quebecers, and established the dominant position of French in Quebec. In the 21st century, Montreal has become the second largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.

Administrative divisions

Montreal is roughly divided by Avenue Saint-Laurent, east of the avenue is the east, and the west is the west. In 2002, Montreal implemented one island and one city, also called a big city. In 2004, some suburbs and the English-speaking West Island voted to restore their own city, which is not under the jurisdiction of the city of Montreal. However, externally, the area on the island is considered to be the Montreal area. For example, when people from Cote Saint House introduce themselves to outsiders, they will say that they are from Montreal, not Cote Saint House. Montreal’s city centre is located in the city of Maria, with Mount Royal Park on the top and the St. Lawrence River below. There are more than a dozen skyscrapers in this area (Montreal cannot exceed the height of Mount Royal as required by the City of Montreal).

Montreal

Montreal Language Region Division:

St. Lawrence (English Region)

Southwest Region (French Region)

Verdun (English area)

North Montreal (French area)

Mount Royal Plateau (French area)

Malia (French area) District)

Anjou (French-speaking area)

Geographical environment

Location context

Montreal is located in the southwestern part of Quebec by the Saint Lawrence River and Montreal Montreal Island, where the rivers converge, covers an area of ​​4259 square kilometers. Montreal coordinates are 45°30' north latitude and 73°35' west longitude. Montreal Island is the throat of the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Seaway, and its unique geographical location has created Montreal's developed maritime transport.

Topography

Montreal’s St. Lawrence River is north of the mountains and highlands. The city is adjacent to the Gaspe Peninsula to the east, the Saint Lawrence Lowlands to the west, and Montreal has two The higher peaks are Mont d’Iberville at 1,622 meters and Jacques Cartier at 1,268 meters.

Climate

Montreal is at the intersection of several climate zones, so the weather varies widely. The rainfall here is very rich, with an average annual rainfall of 897mm.

January is the coldest time of the year, with an average daily temperature of -10.4°C and an average minimum temperature of -14.9°C. Therefore, local weather forecasts often take wind cooling into consideration. The hottest month of the year is July, with a daily average temperature of 20.9°C and a daily average maximum temperature of 26.3°C. The lowest temperature recorded in history occurred on January 15, 1957, at -37.8 ℃. The highest temperature appeared on August 1, 1975, at 37.6°C. Climates with medium to high humidity are common in summer. The monthly rainfall in spring and autumn is between 55 and 94 mm. There is a small amount of snow in spring and autumn.

Montreal is at the junction of several climate zones, so the weather is varied and the four seasons are distinct. According to the Köppen climate classification, Montreal belongs to a temperate continental humid climate. Summer is hot and humid, often exceeding 30°C, with an average high temperature of 26°C and an average low temperature of 16°C.

Montreal annual climate average data
Month th>	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	< p>October	November	December
Heat Index	13.9	15.1	27.2	35.1 td>	41.8	44.0	46.0	47.0	42.5 td>	33.9	26.1	18.4
Extreme high temperature ℃	< p>12.9	12.4	26.7	31.1	35.8	< p>36.1	36.7	37.8	35.1	27.8	23.9	16.3
Average high temperature ℃	-5.8	-3.4	2.5	11.6	19.0	24.1	< p>26.5	25.3	20.4	12.7	5.4	< p>-2.3
Average temperature ℃	< p>−10.3	−8.1	−2.3	6.3	13.3	18.5	21.0	19.8	15.0	8.0	1.5	-6.2
Average low temperature ℃	-14.8	-12.7	-7.0	1.0 p>	7.5	12.9	15.5	14.3	9.6 p>	3.3	-2.4	-10.1
Extreme low temperature ℃	-35.6	-36.1	-30.6	-16.7	-5.6	-0.1	5.0	2.6	-3.0	-7.8	-21.7	-34.4
Precipitation ㎜	65.4	54.3	64.4 p>	74.5	80.3	92.8	91.9	85.5 p>	90.1	86.1	81.9	76.4

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Montreal has more than 18,000 square kilometers of freshwater waters, more than 450 rivers eventually merge into the Atlantic Ocean, and tens of thousands of lakes, including 30 lakes with an area of ​​more than 250 square kilometers, Mista Lake Sini is the largest natural lake in Montreal, and the Canapisco Reservoir is the largest inland water body in Montreal.

Natural resources

Water resources

The waterway of the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal is 3769 kilometers long, which can reach the Great Lakes water system from the Atlantic Ocean.

Plant Resources

Montreal is rich in land and has a lot of forest resources. Maple is the most abundant tree in Montreal. Due to the production of maple sugar, maple has been a long-standing symbol of Montreal and Quebec. Other trees include white pine, red pine, hemlock and red oak.

Animal resources

Montreal’s animal resources are relatively small, only salmon, hedgehog, fox and Canadian wild goose and other common species in North America.

Mineral Resources

The mineral resources owned by Montreal mainly include iron ore, gold ore, nickel-copper ore and gravel.

Population Ethnicity

Montreal has a population of approximately 4.1 million (2016), with a population density of 4439 people per square kilometer.

Among the Montreal population, children under the age of 14 (approximately 619,000) account for 18.06% of the total population, and the elderly over 65 (approximately 443,000) account for 12.92% of the total population. Among them, about 13.55% of the population are people of color.

Montreal’s ethnic groups include Ireland, Italy, Jews, Greece, Arabia, Asia, Latin America, Haiti, and Portugal. The residents come from almost all countries in the world. The Chinese population of Montreal in 2016 was 82,665, accounting for about 5.1% of the total population.

(The population distribution of various ethnic groups in Montreal in 2016)

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French people	936990	German	78315	Poland	51920
Italian	260345	Indians	74565	Portuguese	46535
Irish	216410	Quebecs	72445	East Indians< /p>	39305
English	148095	Jewish	68485	Romanian	68485	Romanian	36275
Scotsman	119365	Greek	61770	Russian	35800
Haitians	85785	Spanish	56770	Vietnamese	56770	Vietnamese p>	35050
Chinese	82665	Lebanese	53455	Moroccan	33270

Politics

Montreal’s urban governance is governed by 24 The Montreal City Council of one member elected a mayor through mutual elections, and the city’s substantive power operation agency is the central "National Capital Committee", whose jurisdiction includes fire protection, medical care, policing, parks, and roads. , Mass transportation, sewer engineering, sewage treatment and solid waste treatment. As the capital of Canada, Montreal’s political meaning far exceeds its actual function. Most cities are traditionally supported by the Liberal Party. Only the capital is not controlled by the Liberal Party. This may also be a relatively stable area, especially Vanier area. Montreal became the legislative capital based on the trend of a constitutional country in 1870. After Alberta and Saskatchewan, it became the nominal capital in 1905. From 1905 to 1951, almost all the parliamentarians moved to Here, the parliament of the new region was also established from 1951 to 1967. It can also be said that during the long years from 1911 to 1967, Montreal gradually became the center and government of Canada.

The highest official of the Montreal city government is the mayor, who has an equal status with the city council. The current mayor Gérard Trumbury is a member of the Citizens Coalition Party of Montreal Island. Although the executive committee has more powers, the democratically elected city committee is the government agency that makes the final decision. The City Council is composed of 73 councillors elected from all regions of the city. The committee has many powers, including public safety, agreements with other governments, allowances, environment, urban planning, and a three-year urban expenditure outline. The city council is also a necessary supervisory agency to regulate or approve the decisions of the district council.

Economy

Overview

Combined Atlas (3 photos)

Montreal’s traditional industry is the city’s main The pillar of the economy, with thousands of factories and enterprises, including clothing, tobacco, food, textiles and wood. Other industries, such as steel, rolling stock, machinery, chemistry, aircraft, and electrical appliances, are also very advanced and developed.

Primary industry

Montreal’s agriculture is very developed, mainly producing wheat, barley, corn, fruits and vegetables. Wine production also ranks first in the country. There are dairy and meat animal husbandry and poultry and egg industry. Mechanization is Montreal's main means to increase agricultural productivity. Paris has basically realized agricultural mechanization, and agricultural productivity is very high. The agri-food processing industry is one of the pillar industries for Paris' foreign trade export surplus.

The secondary industry

Business is also one of Montreal’s important sources of income. The most revenue-generating item is food sales. Among the wide variety of stores, supermarkets and chain stores are the most dynamic, almost It accounts for half of all commercial activities.

The tertiary industry

The service industry occupies a pivotal position in Montreal’s economic and social life. In 2016, Montreal’s service industry output value accounted for approximately 35% of the country’s total output value.

Social business

Education

Montreal has 11 higher education institutions, including 4 universities, many colleges, and many private and public schools. People are proud of its thriving academic environment. Among the 3.6 million population of Montreal, 670,000 have higher education and 170,000 university students, including 17,000 foreign students from 160 countries. The population density of university students ranks second among the major cities in North America.

The University of Montreal was founded in 1878 and has two affiliated colleges, the Montreal Polytechnic Institute and the Modern Business School. It is the largest university in Quebec and the second largest in Canada. The school has 55,000 students, and each department issues about 10,000 diplomas at all levels each year; 15 faculties provide courses and training programs in almost all academic fields.

The University of Quebec in Montreal was founded in 1969. The quality of the teaching courses here is excellent, the research on social issues is outstanding, the creative arts are full of innovation, and the academic reputation is well-known overseas. The university provides on-campus training in its 4 regional centers and provides distance training through its affiliated distance education university. The University of Quebec in Montreal has a School of Management and six departments, providing about 300 courses and training programs through three levels.

McGill University was founded in 1821. Its 21 departments and vocational colleges provide more than 300 courses and training programs for education from undergraduate to doctoral level. McGill University is a leading research university in Canada, with an international reputation for academic achievements and scientific inventions. McGill University has attracted many well-known professors and researchers from more than 150 countries around the world, creating the most dynamic and diverse educational environment in North America. The school has nearly 23,000 undergraduates and 7,000 postgraduates.

Concordia University was established in 1974 by the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College. It is widely recognized for its strong teaching and research capabilities. Concordia University has two campuses and many first-class facilities, with a total of 26,000 undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students. The school offers more than 180 courses and training programs and 63 research seats, 18 research centers and 11 research institutes. The school has established formal contacts with 89 institutions in 29 countries on five continents.

Myerston College was established in 1946. It was Canada’s first aviation college and gradually developed into a comprehensive bilingual university. The aviation major was once the only practical training base of McGill University.

Beautiful Montreal (49 photos)

There are six professional colleges in Montreal, they are: Montreal Polytechnic University, affiliated to the University of Montreal; Montreal Modern Business School , Affiliated to the University of Montreal; High-tech Research Institute, affiliated to the University of Quebec; National Academy of Sciences, affiliated to the University of Quebec; National School of Public Administration, affiliated to the University of Quebec; Distance Education University, affiliated to the University of Quebec.

Montreal uses the unique education system of Quebec: 6 years of elementary school, 5 years of middle school, 2 years of pre-university, 3 or 4 years of university.

The first-class public school system provides free, high-quality education in English and French at the elementary and secondary levels. Students at the higher education level in Montreal can enjoy Canada's lowest tuition fees and can freely choose to enroll in 11 world-class universities and colleges.

The French universities in Montreal include: the University of Montreal, the Montreal Business School, the University of Quebec in Montreal and the Higher Technical College, etc.; the English universities include: McGill University, Concordia University and Myerston College Wait.

Medical

Montreal's medical system is based on the principle of comprehensive coverage. All Montreal residents can enjoy free medical services provided by the public medical system. Foreign workers residing in Montreal can also enjoy such services. Residents of Montreal can also enjoy the "Public Prescription Drug Insurance Plan", which is a government insurance plan that covers all basic prescription drugs. Since the implementation of the plan, all residents have been able to obtain the prescription drugs they need in a fair and reasonable manner, regardless of their own financial situation.

Facilities

Montreal has many world-famous museums, art galleries and exhibition centers. Numerous theaters, cinemas and international events provide drama, music, dance and film lovers with world-class performances throughout the year. Montreal has become a leading cultural center in Canada and the world.

There are special bicycle lanes along the main streets of Montreal, and at the main street, you can also find BIXI bicycle rental points. You can only use credit cards to pay, international credit cardsIt can also be used. The shortest rental is 24 hours, the cost is 5 Canadian dollars, 72 hours is 12 Canadian dollars, you can also choose to rent for one month or one year, the prices are 28 Canadian dollars and 78 Canadian dollars, but during the rental period, you need Prepay 250 Canadian dollars from the credit card as a deposit for the vehicle.

Transportation

Aviation

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Dover, about 20 kilometers from downtown Montreal Seoul, the third most visited airport in Canada, has opened flights to and from Canadian cities and all over the world. Air China has officially operated a direct flight from Montreal to Beijing on September 29, 2015, three flights a week, 13.5 hours in total, and it shares the airline code with Air Canada. Air Canada opened a direct flight from Montreal to Shanghai on February 16, 2017. There is one flight per day and the journey takes 14.5 hours. In addition, you can also transit to Montreal via multiple countries or regions. It takes about 1 hour from Toronto to Montreal, 5 hours from Vancouver to Montreal, and 6 to 7 hours by Swiss Airlines, Dutch Airlines and Air France via Europe. .

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is the Montreal Dover International Airport that was put into use during World War II. The airport was named after Te Trudeau. Trudeau International Airport has complete facilities. In addition to exchange offices and restaurants, the largest duty-free shop in North America is located in the airport.

There are many modes of transportation from the airport to downtown Montreal. The airport bus line 747 runs between the city center station and the airport about every 20 minutes. The interval is as short as 10 minutes during the daytime rush hour. The whole journey takes half an hour to an hour. It operates 24 hours. The ticket is 10 Canadian dollars. Coins are limited to coins. You can purchase a One Day Pass for 10 CAD or a 3-day ticket for 18 CAD at the airport automatic ticket vending machine. The subway runs until 1:00 in the morning, and the bus runs 24 hours a day. The taxi fare from the airport to the city centre is around 35 Canadian dollars, plus a tip of around 5 Canadian dollars.

About 40 passenger and cargo planes fly between Montreal and more than 115 destinations around the world. Montreal has 2 international airports, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mirabell International Airport. Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is Quebec’s main airport serving passengers domestic and international travel. Mirabell International Airport is an industrial airport that provides a full range of cargo services. The airport is open 24 hours a day, providing freight forwarders with flexible flight arrangements and sophisticated modern facilities and services at a competitive price. In 2005, the passenger flow of the two airports exceeded 10 million and the cargo throughput reached 263,000 tons.

Railway

The railway station in downtown Montreal is the Central Railway Station near the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, which runs Canadian-Via Rail trains to and from major cities across the country. The headquarters of the Canadian Via Railway is located in Montreal. In addition, Amtrak also operates the Adirondack train between Montreal and New York, one pair a day. Passengers can transfer to Amtrak trains in other American cities in places such as Albany and New York.

Highway

Quebec’s highways are more than 165,000 kilometers long. Its axis runs parallel to the St. Lawrence River. The network system connects the highway systems of Ontario and the northeastern United States. Together. Montreal is connected to all major North American economic centers and is only a 45-minute drive from the US border.

The most frequently used port between Quebec and the United States is the Lacolle-Champlain border crossing. Through this passage, you can go directly to major North American cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington.

Montreal has long-distance buses to major cities in Canada. There are 6 express trains a day between Montreal and Toronto, and 1 express train per hour between Montreal and Montreal. The journey takes about 2 hours. It is between Quebec City and Quebec City. There is an express train every hour, and the journey takes about 3 hours.

Water Transportation

The Montreal Port, which is open all year round, is low-cost and efficient. It serves markets in Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Central Canada, Midwestern United States, and Northeastern America. It is the shortest link between these markets. The route is also the closest international port to the industrial heartland of North America.

As one of the most frequently used inland ports in the world, the Port of Montreal is also one of the main transit points for trans-Atlantic transportation. In 2005, the cargo throughput exceeded 24 million tons. It accounts for 39.5% of the total North Atlantic traffic, even surpassing the Port of New York, which accounts for 35%.

The Port of Montreal is located at 45°28’30”N and 73°35’0”W. It is an important commercial port in eastern Canada. The port is roughly at the intersection of the middle reaches of the Saint Lawrence River and the Montreal River. 838 nautical miles through the Bell Island Strait and 690 nautical miles through the Cabot Strait. The St. Lawrence River leads up to five major freshwater lakes, and down to the St. Lawrence Bay, which is 960 kilometers long. After a comprehensive renovation in the 1950s, the water depth of the entire line was more than 8.2 meters, and the 10,000-ton ships could directly reach the Great Lakes. Due to the adjustment of the water volume of the big lake, the water level of the channel is stable, and the annual cargo volume is more than 40 million tons. The waterway below the Port of Montreal can be reached by ships with a water depth of 10.9 meters or more and a draft of 10 meters. However, due to the influence of the Labudo cold current, there is a freezing period from December to early April of the following year, and navigation is unavailable. Montreal is the largest transportation hub in eastern Canada. It is 139 nautical miles from the Port of Quebec, 1033 nautical miles from the Port of St. Johns via the Cabot Channel, 986 nautical miles from Halifax, and 3286 nautical miles via the Xiangfeng Strait to Colon City, Panama. There are 5 railways converging here, east to St. John’s Port, Halifax Port, north to Three Rivers, Quebec Port, south to New York, west to Vancouver on the west coast of the mainland. From the upper reaches of the Victoria Bridge, the port area extends about 17 kilometers from the southwest to the northeast along the west bank of the river. There are about 50 piers.

The main piers from upstream to downstream are: the town port area. There are two north-south harbour basins in the south, and 19 berths with a water depth of 7.6-9.14 meters along the side. Among them, the windmill angle wharf 7 and 9 on the west side No. 10 berth is used for loading and unloading grain, and berth No. 12 is for loading and unloading vehicles; there are 16 deep-water berths with a water depth of 8.8-10.6 meters and three eastward extension jetties in the north. Berths 3 and 5 on the south side of the Alexander jetty and Jack Katy Berth No. 14 is used for grain loading and unloading. The market port area is the quay along the north-south side of the Jack Carter Bridge. It has 20 berths (berths 21-42) and the water depth is 7.6-10.6 meters. Laurier, Tarte and Suderland jetties each have 4 berths with a depth of 9.1-9.9 meters, which are used for coastal trade, bulk sugar and grain loading and unloading. Berths 48-56, with a water depth of about 10 meters, are mainly used for grain loading and unloading. The dry bulk terminal, namely berths 57 and 58, with a water depth of 9.1 meters, and berths 71 and 72, with a water depth of 10.6 meters. Container terminal, Racine Wharf has 4 berths (berths 59-62), Cadillac Wharf, (berths 66-68, 70), Butchville Wharf (berths 73 and 74), Tasker Wharf (berth 78) -No. 80), Bikardik Wharf, (No. 87-88), the water depth is 9.1-10.6 meters. There are 20 tanker berths (No. 94-110 berths). There are a total of more than 120 berths in Hong Kong, including 14 container berths, most of which are deep-water berths.

Metro

The Montreal Metro is more developed, with 4 metro lines orange, yellow, green, and blue, and 65 stops (the Montreal authorities will soon extend the blue line, orange line and green line ). Montreal has opened nearly 200 bus routes, including more than 20 night routes. The Montreal bus arrives at the station at a fixed time. The station usually has a timetable and route map. There is also a free bus route map in the subway. Basically, it takes about 5 minutes, and there are more trains during peak hours.

The Montreal subway and buses are both operated by STM, and the fares are uniform and common. The second ticket allows unlimited rides on the same direction subway or bus to the destination within 2 hours. A one-way ticket is 3.25 Canadian dollars, a two-time ticket is 6 Canadian dollars, and a 10-time ticket is 27 Canadian dollars. You can also purchase a 1-day ticket (24 hours) for 10 Canadian dollars, a 3-day ticket (3 calendar days) for 18 Canadian dollars, and a monthly pass for 83 Canadian dollars. Unlimited rides on the subway or bus within the valid time of the ticket. Students studying in Montreal can apply for an OPUS card with a photo, and then buy a monthly pass of 49.75 Canadian dollars to use it.

The Montreal subway station provides free bus route maps and Montreal maps. It is recommended that newcomers take them with them after picking them up. When the Montreal bus is about to arrive at the station, you should press the red button on the handrail in the car to signal the driver to get off. If there is no button, the driver will not stop. Montreal also has two light rails that reach the western and northwestern suburbs.

There are nearly 5,000 taxis in Montreal, which generally can take 4 people. The taxi fare starts at 2.25 Canadian dollars, and the cash payment is in Canadian dollars according to Quebec regulations. The meter is based on the distance. International credit cards can be used to pay.

Montreal has a subway system with 65 stations distributed on four lines in orange, green, blue and yellow, and two subway lines connecting the western and northwestern suburbs.

History and Culture

In 1608, when the famous French explorer Samuel rode the wind and waves to North America to search for a new colony, he accidentally found a piece of "God’s Gift", which is located in Quebec in eastern Canada. Samuel used the words "KEBEC" of the Indians who had already lived here to describe this rich land, which means "a place with a narrow river." After Samuel, the French began to immigrate in large numbers from the mainland, which later became the largest province of Canada, and Quebec became the world's largest French settlement outside of France.

400 years have passed. Today, Quebec has inherited France’s unique and powerful culture and has become the world’s largest French cultural center outside of France. Montreal, Canada's second largest city and seaport, is located on the lowlands of St. Lawrence, a fertile delta to the west of Quebec. Montreal is not only Canada's largest seaport and financial, commercial, and industrial center, but also the second largest French-speaking city in the world.

St. Catherine Street, the busiest street in the city center, is the largest commercial street in Canada. The island of Notre Dame on the opposite side of the river holds Formula One racing every year. There are also leisure and entertainment facilities such as casinos and large amusement parks on the island. The annual Montreal Fireworks Festival is held here.

Montreal has 62 large and small theaters, and movies in English, French, and other languages ​​are shown. And there are free movies almost every week.

Montenegro has an art square known as the Temple of Art. It was built in 1963. It has a modern art museum, a grand theater, a concert hall and a studio. A place provided by artists to showcase their talents. The Museum of Modern Art has free exhibitions starting at 6pm every Wednesday, and a "weekend art tour" is held at the Art Plaza on the last weekend of September every year.

Among them, the most striking is the upcoming World Gay Olympic Games in 2006. Coincidentally, in April 2014, the Montreal Tourism Bureau also launched a 23 million-worth publicity campaign called "Sexy Mengcheng", which aims to promote the sexy and romantic side of Montreal to tourists from all over the world.

The large-scale events supported by the Montreal city government include the Gay Black and Blue Festival, the Gay Parade, and the Gay International Film Festival. The annual gay parade is the biggest event in Montreal. 450,000 gay families took to the streets to parade. During the parade, there were many people in Montreal, and the scene was very spectacular. These homosexuals and homosexual family members dress up as "enchanting" and "extensive style", to show their values ​​and sexual orientation to the public. Similarly, the annual Gay International Film Festival staged gay films from all over the world, and actors and actresses would come to the premiere and seminars. There were also many international Hollywood stars.

Special cuisine

Montreal is one of the more distinctive cities in Canada. Bacon, bagels and puddings are all famous Montreal snacks, and different flavors of cheese and chocolate candies are the best snacks when shopping. Montreal, known as the "Little Paris", is dominated by authentic French dishes. Montreal also has delicacies from other parts of Canada and around the world, such as Vietnamese noodles, Italian pizza and English steak.

Scenic spots

Old Town

The streets of Montreal’s Old Town are full of various and rich cultural events and artistic carnivals, attracting people from all over the world Art lovers from all over the world, there are more than one million jazz fans here every year to flock to the city to enjoy the performances of more than a thousand famous bands from all over the world and local orchestras in Canada.

Chinatown

Montreal Chinatown is a veritable Chinatown. It has four classical Chinese painted archways and four gates, east, west, north and south. Here you can see Chinese shops and Chinese shops everywhere. Banners and Chinese. There are churches, temples, hospitals and other facilities built by the Chinese themselves. You can even purchase almost all Chinese goods and Chinese papers.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Montreal Notre-Dame Cathedral is the largest church in North America. It was built in 1829 and is located in the heart of Montreal’s old city, opposite Dalme Square. It is said that Notre Dame Cathedral was built in the style of Notre Dame Cathedral in France, so people affectionately call it "Little Notre Dame Cathedral", and it is also known as the largest church in North America. A unique Gothic Catholic church. On the front of the Notre Dame Cathedral, there are two towering majestic towers, which look like a Gothic-style castle. The middle part is built slightly lower, directly above is a cross of the Holy Spirit, below is the statue of the Virgin with golden light, and the three arched gates in front of the church are solemn and mysterious.

Mount Royal Park

Montreal’s Mount Royal Park is in the middle of the city and is composed of three continuous mountains. The highest mountain is actually only 233 meters high, but because of its important geographical location in Montreal, the top of Mount Royal Park is the highest point in Montreal. The park was built in 1876 and covers an area of ​​101 hectares. It was planned by the famous architect Frederick Law Olmste, who designed New York's Central Park. Although the park is small in size, the scenery in the park is pleasant.

Standing on the Mount Royal, you can have a panoramic view of the entire downtown buildings, including mountains, rivers, urban areas and even the Olympic Stadium in the distance. Montreal's architecture is famous for its contrast between the old and the new, with skyscrapers standing side by side with the old Catholic church. Many ancient Catholic churches, such as Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Joseph's Cathedral, etc. MonteLier subway and skyscrapers, such as the Maria Town Square Tower built by I.M. Pei in 1962.

Botanic Garden

The Montreal Botanical Garden was built in 1931 by Canadian botanist Marie Wicklowlin and designed by the botanist and horticulturist Henry Teuscher. The Montreal Botanical Garden covers an area of ​​185 acres. The garden is mainly in French garden style. It is divided into 10 greenhouses and 30 outdoor gardens with different themes. The garden has a rich variety of plants, reaching more than 22,000. The size of the Montreal Botanical Garden is the second largest botanical garden in the world after the London Botanical Garden, and the largest botanical garden in North America.

Museum of Modern Art

The Montreal Museum of Modern Art was established in 1964 by the Quebec government. The museum has a collection of nearly 6,000 works of art, and also exhibits the works of other international artists and contemporary Canadian artists. The purpose of the museum is to promote and preserve the fine arts of Canadian contemporary artists and other intangible cultural art works. . At the same time, the Montreal Museum of Modern Art is also the only cultural institution in Canada designed for both visual and performing arts. The performances are rich and diverse, providing contemporary music, dance, experimental theater, etc. In addition, the annual film carnival-Montreal International Film Festival is held here. The museum has a total of two buildings across the street. The museum on the East Street houses many exquisite European oil paintings, and the museum on the West Street displays the works of many Canadian modern artists. The two museums are connected by a long underground passage. The designer also cleverly uses the space structure. On both sides of the passage, ancient civilization relics from India, Japan, China, Persia and other ancient civilizations are displayed at the same time.

Habitat

In 1967, Montreal, Quebec hosted the 1967 World Expo-one of the largest and most successful World Expos in the 20th century. Since housing is one of the themes of this Expo, architect Moshe Safdie accepted the commission to build a large-scale residential complex, first for visiting dignitaries, and second for residents of Montreal. The habitat designed by Safdie Architects was a real architectural masterpiece at that time. It not only provided an apartment community that could communicate with each other, but also ensured the privacy and independence of tenants.

Casino

The Montreal Casino was built in 1993 and is the largest casino in Canada. Its architectural predecessor was the French Exhibition Hall and Quebec Exhibition Hall at the Montreal Expo in 1967. Later, a building connecting the two districts was built in the two exhibition halls. Connecting the two districts, it became the Montreal casino consisting of 3 buildings that we saw in a few days. Its property rights belong to Société des casinos du Québec, a company legally operated by the Quebec provincial government, and all profits go to the provincial government. This also allows us to constantly see the sponsor Loto Quebec in hundreds of large-scale events in Montreal, such as the International Film Festival, Jazz Festival, International Fireworks Festival, and some are even named after them.

Old Port

Montreal started as a trade in leather goods and timber in the early years. The Old Port is the birthplace, surrounded by many old buildings, which are well-preserved. The old port is located on the bank of the St. Lawrence River, 2.5 kilometers long, with four jetties deep into the river. Now it does not have the functions of its early years and has become a place for leisure and entertainment.

Underground City

Montreal Underground City refers to a comprehensive residential commercial center underground near the city center. It is also called an indoor city because not all parts are underground. The underground city is more than 32 kilometers long and covers an area of ​​12 square kilometers. It includes 80% of the office and 35% of the commercial area in the city center. Services include shopping centers, hotels, offices, banks, museums, seven subway stations, two railway stations, a coach terminal and a Bell Center. The underground city has more than 120 exits and welcomes more than 500,000 people in and out. It is an ideal place to escape the harsh winter and heavy traffic.

Sister cities

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City Honor

City of Design

May 12, 2006 Montreal is designated as the "City of Design" by UNESCO.

Best City for Studying Abroad

In 2017, QS, a British higher education survey agency, based on the cost of living, study experience, employment prospects, and environmental friendliness. , Released the latest ranking of study abroad cities, Montreal rose 6 places to hit first. Although the reputation of the University of Montreal is not as good as that of London and Paris, the student nightlife, friendliness and relatively low cost of living make Montreal top the list.

In November 2018, the world city rankings were released, and Montreal entered the ranks of the world's first-tier cities.

On December 26, 2019, it ranked 39th on the list of the top 500 global cities in 2019.