What to See and What to Skip in Montreal
Exciting things to see and do in "The City of Saints."
— -- This year has opened with even bigger travel bargains across America’s northern border. As the U.S. dollar strengthens further against its Canadian counterpart, there’s plenty of cost-friendly opportunity, from ski resorts to major cities. And, for many travelers, that helps to bring a vibrant city like Montreal even more into focus.
Located in the province of Quebec, Montreal is Canada’s second largest city. Here, history and Old World charisma prevail. But this city is also abuzz with energy, driven by cultural diversity and a dynamic take on everything from food to the arts.
As Montreal gears up to celebrate its 375th anniversary next year, 2016 will usher in a slew of new attractions. The Au Sommet Place Ville Marie, a multi-floor interactive exhibition gallery focusing on historical and modern-day Montreal, is set to open in February while the Michal et Renata Honrstein Pavilion for Peace, inside the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, will be up and running by year’s end. At least three new hotels will also be opening their doors in 2016.
For now, here are just a few of the awesome things to do and see in Montreal.