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Montreal[ a ] is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest in Canada, and the ninth-largest in North America. Founded in 1642 as Ville-Marie, or "City of Mary", [ 18 ] it is now named after Mount Royal, [ 19 ] the triple-peaked mountain around which the early settlement was built. [ 20 ]
Montreal, city, Quebec province, southeastern Canada. The second most-populous city in Canada and the principal metropolis of Quebec, it occupies about three-fourths of Montreal Island, near the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers. It is a city with considerable French colonial history.
Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and is home to nearly half of the province of Quebec’s population. It is the metropolis of the province and was the most populous city in Canada for a century and a half.
Read on for more things to know before you set out for Montréal. 1. Plan to spend at least three days for any visit. If you plan on visiting both Montréal and Québec City during your Québec sojourn, leave more time for the former.
Montreal is situated in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of Quebec, about 275 km southwest of Quebec City - the provincial capital, and 190 km east of Ottawa - the federal capital. The city is also situated about 550 km northeast of Toronto and 625 km north of New York City.
A dynamic city known for its fashion sense, fine hotels, exceptional cuisine, and historical quarters, Montreal is one of the best cities in Canada to visit. Despite the city's size, the best places to visit in Montreal are in relatively compact neighborhoods, making hitting all the key sights easy.
Montreal (French: Montréal) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec. While Quebec City is the political capital, Montreal is the cultural and economic centre, and the main entry point to the province.