Montreal is a beautiful city to live while pursuing graduate studies. There are plenty of activities and festivals all year long. Montreal is culturally distinct and has beautiful architecture which makes it stand out amongst many major cities.
Here are some popular attractions
Space for Life (Biodôme, Botanical Garden, Insectarium, Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium)
Old Montréal
The Mount Royal
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Montréal Casino
Quays of the Old Port
St. Joseph's Oratory
La Ronde amusement park
Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
Notre Dame Basilica
Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology
Olympic Park