Montreal Quebec is Canada’s second largest city. It is close to both the European coast and Vancouver which gives it a unique look and feel of two continents. It has a social mix of European style and modern North American skyline dotted with high rises that tower over old monuments. In addition Montreal has the largest French speaking population aside from Paris. However, only two-thirds are French the other citizens include British, Chinese, Eastern Europeans, Greeks, Italians, Jews, South Americans and West Indies which makes the city a diverse melting pot of cultures. Wherever you travel in the city you find a diversity of restaurants, bars, clubs and festivals.

There is the historical quarter of Vieux-Montreal which is located along the St. Lawrence River. This street is full of well kept buildings that range for the colossal, to old European steeples and the modern sleek commercial buildings. Many of the old houses in this area have been converted into restaurants and shops. The abandoned warehouses in this neighborhood have become condos. The Vieux-Port in this area has been turned into a summer playground featuring wonderful parks that overlook the river.

In the downtown region of Montreal you can find a diversity of attractions. Along rue Ste-Catherine you can find modern dance clubs but nearby on Plateau and Quartier Latin there are more romantic lounges. The whole downtown area remains alive with festivities from early morning until the very late hours of the night.

You can also spend your time enjoying the underground walkways called Underground City. These are a maze of Metro systems that link the main points of montreal. Or if you prefer to stay above ground there is an excellent selection of museums to see including the Musee d’Art Contemporain which is the only museum in Canada that is devoted completely to the collection of contemporary art. Then there is the Musee des Beaux Arts which is one of the oldest fine arts museums in Canada.

Year round Montreal attracts all types of tourists for all different reasons. Even during the winter days there is plenty to do in Montreal such as exploring the Underground City which is complete with restaurants, stores, walkways and a subway. For the more outdoor minded there are plenty of winter sports you can join. Be sure to plan ahead for accommodations and book Montreal hotels online if at all possible.

The downtown area offers many big and comfortable Montreal hotels to stay at. However, if you want charm or a ride back in time then you can look into stay at one of the small inns along Vieux-Montreal. Throughout the city there are over a dozen lodging options that range from modern hotels to old stone inns that date back to the eighteenth century. Peak season from May to August is difficult to find hotels in Montreal without prior reservations. Make sure you check our Montreal Hotel Deals.