About Montreal

An island on the mighty St. Lawrence River, Montreal is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city of almost 2 million inhabitants. In addition to being a leading port, industrial, commercial and financial centre, it also has a rich academic tradition, housing four major universities, including McGill, Concordia, and Université de Montréal.

Historic and founded in 1642, it also holds a wealth of attractions, featuring world-class restaurants, boutiques, parks, performing arts and museums, all set on the backdrop of a multicultural metropolis where Old World cultures meld with modern, international flair.

The city is also ideally situated, with only a short drive separating it from ski resorts, hiking trails, nature parks, as well as Quebec City and Ottawa (the provincial an national capitals).