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Montreal (French: Montreal, English: Montreal), also known as Montreal, is located in Canada Quebec southwest St. Lawrence River Hit the mark Isle of Montreal And the surrounding islands, yes Canada Quebec It is the economic center and main port of the province and the largest city in area. [1]
With a population of 4.1 million (2016) and an area of 4,259 square kilometres, Montreal is the second largest city in Canada. The word "Montreal" comes from Middle French "Mont Royal", meaning "Mount Royal", is a landmark in the heart of Montreal Mount Royal Named after it. [1]
Montreal is Canada One of the most important economic centers. In 2013, the city's gross regional product reached $189.3 billion, mainly due to the development of Montreal's aviation, finance, design and film industries.
In 2006, Montreal was UNESCO Named "City of Design". [2] In 2017, Montreal was named the world's best student city by the British Higher Education Survey. [3]
Chinese name
Montreal
Foreign name
Montreal
alias
Mandyke, North America Paris City of festivals
Administrative category
The city
Subordinate region
Canada Quebec
Geographical position
Ottawa River and St. Lawrence River intersection
Area product
4259 km²
Telephone area code
514,438
Postal code
H
Population number
4.1 million (2016)
Railway station
Central Railway Station
Gross regional product
$189.3 billion (2013)
prescription
French , English
Incumbent mayor
Gerard Tremblay
Prestigious university
McGill University , University of Montreal

Historical evolution

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Come to France Quebec , dream building Second French Empire Before, co-living here The Algonquin , Huron and The Iroquois There are often conflicts. Jacques Katia Was the first to arrive Isle of Montreal The first permanent settlement of European settlers on the island was not established until 1642, and the place was later named Mount Royal, from which the city's name probably derives. Montreal quickly became synonymous with The Iroquois The main market for fur trade. Before the peace treaty of 1701, the colony was frequently attacked. With the rapid development of the fur trade, Montreal gradually became new French empire The colonial base and commercial center.
However, the troubles there have been continuous, first of all protracted French and Indian Wars (1757-1763). The war was a turning point in the French sphere of influence in North America, British It was taken in 1759 Quebec City This also laid the groundwork for the eventual occupation of Montreal. And Montreal briefly became New France The capital until Marchid writes The anti-British forces Amherst The general surrendered before returning to town status.
The British occupation was interrupted for seven months in 1775 when the Americans captured the city of Montreal. After these accidents, a lot of Ireland and Scotland The influx of immigrants transformed the city into the second largest in North America. But the trend has not been smooth. A failed French uprising against British rule in 1837 was followed by a series of deportations and executions. In 1867, Dominion of Canada Montreal became the new country's main seaport, railway hub, banking center, and industrial hub.
Although Montreal's fur trade was in decline, by 1900, the expanding shipping industry and railways had made Montreal the commercial and cultural center of Canada. Immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe who came here in search of work contributed to Montreal's diverse character. With the 20th century in Europe Jew A huge influx of people from Montreal Ethnic populated area It is also expanding. twice World war After this trend continued, immigrants continued to pour in, the city ballooned, and even made Montreal a "Sin City", of course, partly due to the United States Dry law . During prohibition in America, Quebec Became the wine supply of the whole continent, and the Merson family became rich. In the meantime, Go whoring And the gambling industry is protected by the authorities. As Montreal transitioned into a manufacturing hub, an urban middle class emerged.
In 1911, the population of the Montreal metropolitan area reached 500,000 and doubled in the next two decades with the wave of European immigration. In the early 1950s, Montreal's population passed the million mark, and Mayor Jean Drapeau began planning for the city's future.
By the early 1950s, Montreal's population had exceeded one million, and the city's new mayor, Jean Drapo, laid out a series of plans to change the city's appearance: a new subway system and underground city, the expansion of the Port of Montreal, and the widening of the sea road with the St. Lawrence River. This was the period when high-rise buildings were competing to rise above the city, with the 43-story Plaza de Marie-Town and the 47-story Tour de la Bourse. In addition, two new museums were built, and a subway and several highways were opened in 1966. Montreal's achievements in cleaning up the city, encouraging urban renewal, and successfully attracting more than 50 million visitors for the 1967 Montreal World's Fair and the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games also greatly increased Montreal's international popularity.
With the exception of five years in the early 1960s, Drapo was the popular mayor of Montreal until the mid-1980s. Nevertheless, Toronto I still beat Montreal to become Canada The economic center, this is mainly due to Quebec Separatist activity dominated Montreal politics in the 1960s. The resulting "Silent Revolution" eventually secured a greater voice for French Quebecers in industry and politics, and established the dominance of the French language in the province. By the 21st century, Montreal had become the second most populous city in the world Paris The second largest French-speaking city.
Beautiful Montreal night view

Administrative division

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Administrative divisions of the District of Montreal
Montreal is roughly St. Laurent Avenue As the central boundary, the east side of the avenue is the east side, and the west side is the west side. In 2002, Montreal became a one-island city, also known as the Grand City, and in 2004, some suburbs and English-speaking areas of the West Island voted to return to being their own city, outside the jurisdiction of the city of Montreal. However, to the outside world, the areas on the island are considered to be the Montreal area, such as Cotte saint-cottage When people introduce themselves to outsiders, they say they are from Montreal, not Cote d 'Rue. Downtown Montreal is located Maria City , top connect Mount Royal Park , coming down St. Lawrence River . There are more than ten in this area skyscraper (Montreal City law says no more Mount Royal The height of...
Montreal
Language regions of Montreal:
St. Lawrence (English Area)
Southwest (French)
Verdun (English Area)
North Montreal (French)
Mount Royal plateau (French)
Maria City (French)
Anjou (French) [1]

Geographical environment

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Location boundary

Montreal is located in Quebec Pak K southwest St. Lawrence River With Montreal The river At the confluence Isle of Montreal It covers an area of 4,259 square kilometers. Montreal coordinates are 45°30' N, 73°35' W [4] . Montreal island choke Great Lakes To the throat of the Atlantic seaway, Montreal's unique geographical location has created a developed maritime transport.

landform

Montrealese St. Lawrence River To the north are mountains and highlands, to the east of the city is the Gaspe peninsula, to the west is the Saint Lawrence Lowland, Montreal also has two high mountains, namely 1,622 meters above sea level Monte de Yberville and 1,268 meters above sea level Jacques Cartier. [1]

climate

Montreal in several Climatic province As a result, the weather is varied. Rainfall is abundant here, with an average annual rainfall of 897mm.
January is the coldest time of year, with an average daily temperature of -10.4 ° C and an average minimum temperature of -14.9 ° C. That's why local weather forecasts often change Wind cooling Factors taken into account. The hottest month of the year is July, with an average daily temperature of 20.9 ° C and an average daily maximum temperature of 26.3 ° C. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -37.8 ° C on January 15, 1957. The highest temperature ever recorded was 37.6 ° C on August 1, 1975. A climate with moderate to high humidity is common in summer. The monthly rainfall in spring and autumn is between 55 and 94mm. In spring and autumn, there is a small amount of snow.
Montreal is located at the junction of several climate zones, so the weather is varied and has four distinct seasons. According to the Koppen climate classification, Montreal belongs to Temperate continental humid climate . Summer is hot and humid, often more than 30 ° C, the average high temperature of 26 ° C, the average low temperature of 16 ° C. [5]
Annual climate averages for Montreal
month
Jan.
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
Oct.
November
December
Heat index
13.9
15.1
27.2
35.1
41.8
44.0
46.0
47.0
42.5
33.9
26.1
18.4
Extreme high temperature ℃
12.9
12.4
26.7
31.1
35.8
36.1
36.7
37.8
35.1
27.8
23.9
16.3
Average high temperature ℃
5.8
3.4
2.5
11.6
19.0
24.1
26.5
25.3
20.4
12.7
5.4
2.3
Average temperature ℃
- 10.3
- 8.1
- 2.3
6.3
13.3
18.5
21.0
19.8
15.0
8.0
1.5
6.2
Average low temperature ℃
14.8
12.7
7.0
1.0
7.5
12.9
15.5
14.3
9.6
3.3
2.4
10.1
Extreme low temperature
35.6
36.1
30.6
16.7
5.6
0.1
5.0
2.6
3.0
7.8
21.7
34.4
Precipitation ㎜
65.4
54.3
64.4
74.5
80.3
92.8
91.9
85.5
90.1
86.1
81.9
76.4

hydrology

Montreal has more than 18,000 square kilometers of fresh water, more than 450 rivers that end up in the Atlantic Ocean, and tens of thousands of lakes, 30 of which are larger than 250 square kilometers. Lake Mistasini The largest natural lake in Montreal, the Cania Pisco Reservoir is Montreal's largest inland body of water. [1]

Natural resources

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Water resources

Montrealese St. Lawrence River The waterway is 3,769 km long and can be reached from the Atlantic Ocean Great Lakes The water system. [1]

Plant resources

Montreal's land is rich and rich, with a lot of forest resources. maple It is the most abundant tree in Montreal, due to Maple leaf candy The production of, maple It has long been an icon of Montreal and the province of Quebec. There are no other trees such as white pine, red pine, hemlock and red oak. [1]

Animal resources

Montreal's animal resources are relatively small, with only a few species common in North America, such as salmon, hedgehogs, foxes, and Canada geese. [1]

Mineral resources

The mineral resources of Montreal are mainly iron ore, gold, nickel copper and gravel. [1]

Population nationality

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Montreal has an estimated population of 4.1 million (2016) and a population density of 4,439 people/km ².
Children under 14 years of age (about 619,000) make up 18.06% of the population, and people over 65 years of age (about 443,000) make up 12.92% of the population. Of these, about 13.55% of the population is Coloured people .
Montreal's ethnic groups are Irish, Italian, Jewish, Greek, Arab, Asian, Latin American, Haitian and Portuguese, and its residents come from almost every country in the world. In 2016, the Chinese population in Montreal was 82,665, or 5.1% of the total population. [6]
(Distribution of population by ethnic group in Montreal, 2016)
Frenchman
936990
German
78315
Polish
51920
Italian
260345
Indian
74565
Portuguese
46535
Irishman
216410
Quebecois
72445
East Indian
39305
English
148095
Jew
68485
Romanians
36275
Scotsman
119365
Hellenic
61770
Russian
35800
Haitian
85785
Spaniard
56770
Vietnamese
35050
Chinese
82665
Lebanese
53455
Moroccan
33270

political

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Montreal City Hall
The city of Montreal is governed by the selection of a mayor by the 24-member Montreal City Council, and the real power of the city is the central National Capital Commission, which has jurisdiction over fire, health, police, parks, roads, public transportation, sewerage, sewage and solid waste. As the capital of Canada, Montreal has more political implications than practical functions, most of the city is traditionally supported by the Liberal Party, but the capital is not controlled by the Liberal Party, which may also be a relatively stable area of the region, especially the Vanier area. Montreal became the legislative capital based on the wave of constitutional states in 1870 Alberta and The Province of Saskatchewan From 1905 to 1951, almost all parliamentarians moved here, and from 1951 to 1967, new regional parliaments were established. It can be said that during the long years from 1911 to 1967, Montreal gradually became the center of Canada and the seat of government.
The city of Montreal is governed by the Mayor, and City commission Equal status. Incumbent mayor Gerard Tremblay , for Civic United Party of Montreal Island A party member. although Executive committee It has more power, but the democratically elected city council is the government body that makes the final decision. The City Council consists of 73 councillors elected from all districts of the city. The Committee has a wide range of competences, including public safety, agreements with other governments, allowances, the environment, urban planning, and a three-year urban expenditure outline. The City Board is also a required oversight body, regulating or agreeing with the decisions of the district board.

economy

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Montreal's traditional industry is the main economic pillar of the city, with thousands of factories and enterprises, such as clothing, tobacco, food, textiles and timber. Other industries, such as steel, rolling stock, machinery, chemicals, aircraft and electrical appliances, are also advanced and developed.

Primary industry

Montreal's agriculture is very developed, mainly wheat, barley, corn and fruits and vegetables. Wine production ranks first in the country. There are milk and meat animal husbandry and poultry and egg industry. Mechanization is the main means to increase agricultural productivity in Montreal, and Paris has basically realized agricultural mechanization, and agricultural productivity is very high. The agro-food processing industry is one of the pillar industries in which Paris obtains a surplus in foreign trade exports.

Secondary industry

Commerce is also an important source of economic income in Montreal, the most revenue is generated by food sales, in the wide variety of stores, supermarkets and chain stores are the most dynamic, accounting for almost half of all business activity. [7]

Tertiary industry

The services sector plays an important role in Montreal's economic and social life, accounting for about 35% of the city's national output in 2016.

Social undertaking

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education

Montreal is home to 11 institutions of higher education, including four universities, several colleges, and many private and public schools, and people here are proud of its thriving academic environment. Out of a population of 3.6 million, Montreal has 670,000 tertiary education students and 170,000 university students, including 17,000 foreign students from 160 countries, making it the second highest student population density of any major city in North America.
University of Montreal
University of Montreal Founded in 1878, it has two affiliated colleges, the Polytechnic Institute of Montreal and the Modern Business School, and is the largest university in Quebec and the second largest in Canada. The school has 55,000 students, and each department awards about 10,000 diplomas at all levels each year; The 15 faculties offer training programs in almost all academic fields.
University of Quebec at Montreal Created in 1969. The quality of the curriculum is excellent, the research on social issues is outstanding, the creative arts is innovative, and the academic reputation is well-known overseas. The University offers on-campus training at its 4 regional centers, as well as distance training through its affiliated Distance Education University. The University of Quebec at Montreal has a School of Management and six departments, offering approximately 300 curricular training programs through three levels.
McGill University
McGill University Founded in 1821, its 21 departments and vocational colleges offer more than 300 courses and training programs for education from undergraduate to doctoral level. McGill University is Canada's leading research university with an international reputation for academic achievement and scientific invention. McGill University attracts renowned professors and researchers from more than 150 countries around the world, creating the most dynamic and diverse educational environment in North America. The university has nearly 23,000 undergraduates and 7,000 graduate students.
Concordia University Founded in 1974 as a result of the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College, it is widely recognised for its strong teaching and research strength. Concordia University has two campuses with a total of 26,000 undergraduate students and nearly 5,000 graduate students. The university offers more than 180 courses and training programs and 63 research seats, 18 research centers and 11 research institutes. The school has established formal links with 89 institutions in 29 countries on five continents.
Myerston College Founded in 1946, it is the first aviation college in Canada and has gradually developed into a comprehensive bilingual university. Aviation has been the only practical training base of McGill University.
There are also six professional schools in Montreal, which are: Universite Polytechnique de Montreal , belong to University of Montreal ; Montreal Modern Business School , belong to University of Montreal ; High and new Technology Research institute , belong to University of Quebec ; National Academy of Sciences , belong to University of Quebec ; National School of Public Administration , belong to University of Quebec ; Distance education university , belong to University of Quebec .
Montreal use Quebec Unique education system: 6 years of primary school, 5 years of secondary school, 2 years of pre-university, 3 or 4 years of university.
The public school system provides free quality education in English and French at the primary and secondary levels. Montreal post-secondary students enjoy some of the lowest tuition rates in Canada and the freedom to choose from 11 world-class universities.
French-speaking universities in Montreal are: University of Montreal , Hec Montreal , University of Quebec at Montreal and Higher technical institute Etc.; English language universities are: McGill University , Concordia University and Myerston College Let's wait.

Medical treatment

Montreal's health care system is based on the principle of universal coverage. Public access is available to all residents of Montreal Medical system Free medical services are provided. This service is also available to foreign workers who have settled in Montreal. Residents of Montreal can also enjoy the" A public prescription drug insurance program It is a government insurance plan that covers all essential prescription drugs. Since the implementation of the program, all residents have been able to obtain the prescription drugs they need in a fair and reasonable manner, regardless of their financial status.

facility

Port of Montreal
Montreal is home to many world-renowned museums, art galleries and exhibition centres. Numerous theatres, cinemas and international events provide theatre, music, dance and film lovers with world-class performances throughout the year. Montreal has become a leading cultural centre in Canada and around the world.
There are special bike lanes beside the main streets of Montreal, and BIXI bike rental points can be found at the main street corners, only credit card payment, international credit card can also be used, the minimum rental 24 hours, the cost is 5 Canadian dollars, 72 hours is 12 Canadian dollars, you can also choose to rent a month or a year, Prices are $28 and $78, respectively, although a deposit of $250 from a credit card is required for the vehicle during the rental period.

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aviation

Airports in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Located about 20 km from downtown Montreal Dover It is the third largest airport in Canada in terms of passenger traffic and has opened flights to and from Canadian cities and around the world. Air China On September 29, 2015, it officially operated a direct flight between Montreal and Beijing, three times a week, with a full 13.5-hour journey, and shared flight code with Air Canada. by Air Canada On February 16, 2017, a direct flight between Montreal and Shanghai was launched, with a daily flight lasting 14.5 hours. In addition, Montreal can be reached via a number of countries or regions, Toronto to Montreal is about 1 hour, Vancouver to Montreal is about 5 hours, Swiss Air KLM and Air France via Europe to Montreal transfer takes 6 to 7 hours.
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport It's been in use since World War II Montreal Dover International Airport The Government of Canada was established in 2004 as the former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Elliott Trudeau The name of the airport. In addition to facilities such as exchange offices and restaurants, Trudeau International Airport is equipped with the largest duty-free shop in North America.
There are several ways to get to downtown Montreal from the airport. The airport bus 747 line between the downtown station and the airport leaves about every 20 minutes, the interval is as short as 10 minutes during the daytime peak period, the whole journey takes half an hour to an hour, 24 hours of operation, the ticket is 10 Canadian dollars, the on-board coin only. A 1-day Pass for $10 or a 3-day pass for $18 can be purchased at airport ticket vending machines. The subway runs until 1 a.m., and buses run 24 hours a day. A taxi from the airport to downtown costs about $35, plus a tip of about $5.
Approximately 40 passenger and freighter aircraft operate between Montreal and more than 115 destinations worldwide. Montreal has two international airports, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and Mirabel International Airport . Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is Quebec Major airports serving passengers for domestic and international travel. Mirabel International Airport It is an industrial airport with a full range of cargo services. The airport is open around the clock, offering cargo operators flexible flight schedules and sophisticated modern facilities and services at competitive rates. In 2005, the two airports handled more than 10 million passengers and 263,000 tons of cargo.

railway

Montreal's downtown train station is located Queen Elizabeth Hotel nearby Central Railway Station To open and travel to major cities across the country Canada Via Railway Train. Canada Via Railway Its headquarters are located in Montreal. In addition, Amtrak It also operates between Montreal and New York The Adirondack trains run once a day. [8] Passenger in Albany and New York And other places can be transferred to other American cities Amtrak Train.

highroad

Quebec has more than 165,000 kilometres of roads, their axis running parallel to the St. Lawrence River, forming a network system that will Ontario And the highway system in the northeastern United States. Montreal is connected to all major North American economic centres and is only a 45-minute drive from the US border.
The most frequently used border crossing between Quebec and the United States is Lacolle Champlain The border crossing. It provides direct access to major North American cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington.
Montreal has coach services to all major cities in Canada, with 6 trains a day between Montreal and Toronto Express train There is an express train every hour between Montreal and Montreal, which takes about 2 hours Quebec City There is an express train every hour, which takes about 3 hours.

Water transport

year-round Port of Montreal Low cost and high efficiency, serving Northern Europe, Mediterranean The Central Canada, Midwest and Northeast markets of the United States are the shortest routes to connect these markets and are also far from North America Industrial center The nearest international port.
The Port of Montreal is one of the most heavily used inland ports in the world and a major transit point for transatlantic traffic, handling more than 24 million tons of cargo in 2005. Account for North Atlantic 39.5% of total transport, even more than 35% New York harbor .
Jacques Cartier Bridge
The Port of Montreal is located at 45°28 '30 "N, 73°35' 0" W, yes Canada An important commercial port in the east. The harbour lies roughly in St. Lawrence River Midstream and Montreal The river Near the rendezvous. the Strait of Belle Isle 838 nautical miles to sea and 690 nautical miles via Cabot Strait. The St. Lawrence River is connected by five freshwater lakes above and below Gulf of St. Lawrence It is 960 kilometers long. After the comprehensive rectification in the 1950s, the water depth of the whole line is more than 8.2 meters, and the 10,000-ton sea ships can reach the Great Lakes. Due to the large lake water regulation, the channel water level is stable, and the annual freight volume is more than 40 million tons. The depth of the channel below the Port of Montreal is more than 10.9 meters, and the draft of 10 meters can be reached by sea vessels, but affected by the cold current in Labrador, every year from December to early April for the freezing period, can not be navigable. Montreal is Canada The largest transportation hub in the east, from Port Quebec to 139 nautical miles, via Cabot Strait to Port St. John's to 1,033 nautical miles, via Halifax to 986 nautical miles, via Windward Strait to Colon City, Panama to 3286 nautical miles. There are five railway lines in the east to St. John's Port, Halifax port, north to Trois Rivieres, Quebec port, south to New York West to Vancouver on the west coast of the mainland. From Victoria Bridge upstream, the port area extends for about 17 kilometers southwest to northeast along the west Bank of the river, with about 50 piers.
The main terminals from upstream to downstream are: urban port area, two north-south port pools in the south, 19 berths with water depths of 7.6-9.14 meters along the side, of which the west of the Windmill Pier No. 7, 9 and 10 berths for loading and unloading grain, and No. 12 berth for loading and unloading vehicles; In the north, there are three eastward jetties with a total of 16 deep-water berths in depths of 8.8-10.6 m, with berths 3 and 5 south of the Alexandre jetty and berths 14 Jack Katil used for grain handling. The Market Port area is a waterfront pier north and south of Jack Katil Bridge, with a total of 20 berths (berths No. 21-42) and a water depth of 7.6-10.6 meters. The Lauliere, Tarte and Sudeland jetties each have four berths with depths of 9.1-9.9 m for coastal trade, bulk sugar and grain handling. Berths 48-56, with a water depth of about 10 meters, are mainly used for grain handling. Dry bulk terminals, namely berths 57 and 58, with a water depth of 9.1 m, and Berths 71 and 72 with a water depth of 10.6 m. Container terminal, Racine terminal has 4 berths (59-62 berth), Cadillac Terminal, (66-68 berth, 70 berth), Bucceville Terminal (73, 74 berth), Tusk Terminal (78-80 berth), Bickeldick Terminal, (87-88 berth), the water depth of 9.1-10.6 meters. 20 oil tanker berths (94-110). There are more than 120 berths in Hong Kong, including 14 container berths, most of which are deep water berths. [1]

subway

Montreal Metro More developed, a total of four subway lines orange, yellow, green and blue, 65 stops (Montreal authorities are about to extend the Blue, Orange and Green lines). There are nearly 200 bus routes in Montreal, including more than 20 night routes. Buses arrive at regular times in Montreal, and there are usually timetables and route maps posted at the stations, and there are also free bus route maps in the subway. It usually takes about 5 minutes, more during peak hours.
Montreal Metro The bus and bus are operated by STM company and the fares are uniform and universal. The second ticket allows unlimited travel to the destination on the same subway or bus within 2 hours. One way ticket is $3.25, 2 times ticket is $6, 10 times ticket is $27. You can also purchase a 1-day pass (24 hours) for $10, a 3-day pass (3 natural days) for $18, and a monthly pass for $83. Unlimited subway or bus rides within the valid time of your ticket. Students studying in Montreal can obtain an OPUS card with a photo, which can then be used for a $49.75 monthly pass.
The subway stations in Montreal provide free bus routes and maps of Montreal, which are recommended for new arrivals to take with them. When taking a Montreal bus, you should press the red button on the banister inside the bus to signal the driver to get off. If there is no button, the driver will not stop. Montreal also has two light rail lines that reach the west and northwest suburbs.
There are nearly 5,000 taxis in Montreal, which typically seat four people. Taxi fares start at $2.25, cash payment is required by Quebec regulations in Canadian dollars, by distance meter, international credit card payment.
Montreal has a metro system with 65 stations on four lines, orange, green, blue and yellow, and two lines connecting the western suburbs and northwest suburbs. [1]

History and culture

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Montreal Gay Village
In 1608, the famous French Adventurer Samuel rode the waves to North America in search of a new colony, accidentally found a piece of "God's gift", which is located in the eastern Canadian province of Quebec. Samuel used the word "KEBEC" of the Indians who had already lived there to describe this rich land, which means "the narrow place of the river." After Samuel, the French began to emigrate from the mainland to what would become Canada's largest province, making Quebec the largest French community in the world outside of France.
400 years have passed, and now Quebec Adhering to the unique and strong culture of France, it has become the largest French cultural center in the world outside France. Canada The second largest city and seaport of Montreal lies just west of the fertile Quebec delta St. Lawrence low ground. Montreal is not only Canada's largest seaport and financial, commercial, and industrial center, but also the second largest French-speaking city in the world.
The busiest street in the city center St Catherine's Street It is the largest commercial street in Canada. On the opposite side of the river Isle of Our Lady Be held annually Formula One car . The island also has gambling and large amusement parks and other recreational facilities, every year Montreal Fireworks Festival It will be held here.
Montreal has 62 cinemas, large and small, showing films in English, French and other languages. And there are free movies almost every week.
Mengcheng has what is called the Temple of art Art square Established in 1963, the Art Centre, with its modern art gallery, grand theatre, concert hall and studios, is Montreal's venue for international and local artists to showcase their talents. The Museum of Modern Art's free exhibitions begin at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, and the Art Square hosts a "Weekend Art Tour" on the last weekend in September.
The most notable of these is the upcoming one in 2006 World Gay Olympics . Coincidentally, in April 2014, Montreal Tourism launched a $23 million publicity campaign called "Montreal Tourism." Sexy Mengcheng It aims to promote the sexy and romantic side of Montreal to tourists around the world.
Major events supported by the city of Montreal include the Gay Black and Blue Festival, Gay pride parade And the Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival. The annual Gay Pride Parade is the biggest event in Montreal, with 450,000 gay families marching through the streets, the parade is packed with people and the scene is very spectacular. These homosexuals and gay family members dress up "enchanting" and "flirty" to show their values and sexual orientation to the public. Similarly, the annual Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival showcases gay films from around the world, with actors attending premieres and panels, including many of Hollywood's international stars.

Special food

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Montreal is Canada One of the cities with distinctive food characteristics. Bacon, bagel Poutine and Poutine are famous specialties in Montreal, and different flavors of cheese and chocolate candy are the best snacks when shopping. Known as the "Little Paris" of Montreal, the meals are based on authentic French cuisine. Montreal has no shortage of Canada Other regional and even world cuisine, such as pho , pizza and English steak Let's wait.

Scenic spot

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Old town

Old Montreal
The streets of Old Montreal have a variety of rich cultural activities and art carnivals, attracting art lovers from all over the world, where more than one million jazz fans flock to the city every year to enjoy more than 1,000 famous bands from around the world and Canadian orchestras.

Chinatown

Chinatown in Montreal
Chinatown in Montreal Is a veritable Chinatown, it has four classical Chinese painted archway and east, west, north and south four city gates, where you can see Chinese shops, Chinese banners and Chinese people everywhere. There are churches, temples, hospitals and other facilities built by the Chinese themselves, and you can even purchase almost all Chinese goods and Chinese books and newspapers.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral of Montreal
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Montreal, the largest church in North America, was completed in 1829 and is located in the heart of Montreal's Old Town, opposite Durm Square. It is said that the Cathedral of Notre Dame was built in the style of Notre Dame in Paris, France, so people affectionately call it "Little Notre Dame de Paris", and it is also known as the largest church in North America. Unique style of Gothic Catholic church, the front of the Cathedral of Notre Dame stands two towering majestic towers, the shape is like a Gothic style castle. The middle part is built slightly lower, directly above is a cross of the Holy Spirit, below is a statue of the Virgin shining gold, and the three pointed arches in front of the church are solemn and mysterious.

Mount Royal Park

Mount Royal Park, Montreal
Montreal Mount Royal Park In the center of the city, it is made up of three continuous mountains. The highest mountain is only 233 meters high, but due to its important location in Montreal, the top of the Park is the highest point in Montreal. Built in 1876, the park covers a total of 101 hectares, designed by the famous architect Frederick Law Olmste Central Park in New York responsible for planning, although the park is small, but the scenery is pleasant.
On the side of Mount Royal On the top, the entire downtown building, the scenery can be seen at a glance, the mountains, the river, the city and even beyond Olympic Stadium . Montreal architecture is known for its contrast between old and new, skyscrapers versus old Catholic church Side by side. Many old Catholic churches, such as Notre Dame Cathedral , St. Joseph's Cathedral Let's wait. Modern architecture has Montreal Metro And skyscrapers, such as Ieoh Ming Pei It was established in 1962 Maria City Square Mansion.

Botanical garden

Montreal Botanical Gardens
The Montreal Botanical Garden was proposed in 1931 by Canadian botanist Mari Wickrolin and designed by botanist and horticulturist Henry Teuscher. The Montreal Botanical Garden covers an area of 185 acres, the garden is mainly French garden style, a total of 10 greenhouses and 30 outdoor parks with different themes, the plant species in the garden is rich, reaching more than 22,000 kinds. The Montreal Botanical Garden is the second largest botanical garden in the world after the London Botanical Garden and the largest botanical garden in North America.

Museum of Modern Art

Montreal Museum of Modern Art
The Montreal Museum of Modern Art was established by the Quebec Government in 1964. The museum has a collection of nearly 6,000 works of art, and at the same time exhibits the works of other international artists as well as the works of Canadian contemporary artists, the museum was established to promote and preserve the fine art works of Canadian contemporary artists and other intangible cultural works of art. At the same time, the Montreal Museum of Modern Art is the only cultural institution in Canada designed for the use of both visual and performing arts, and provides a variety of forms and contents, contemporary music, dance, experimental theatre and so on. In addition, the annual film carnival - the Montreal International Film Festival is held here. The museum has a total of two buildings, facing each other across the street, the museum located in the east Street has a collection of many exquisite European oil paintings, and the museum located in the west Street has many exhibitions Canada Modern artist The works of... The two museums are connected by a long underground passage, and the designers also cleverly use the space structure to display ancient cultural relics from India, Japan, China, Persia and other ancient civilizations on both sides of the passage.

Habitat

Habitat in Montreal
In 1967, Montreal, Quebec hosted Expo 1967, one of the largest and most successful world's fairs of the 20th century. As housing was one of the main themes of the Expo, architect Moshe Safdie was commissioned to build a massive residential complex, first for visiting dignitaries and secondly for the residents of the city of Montreal. The habitat designed by Safdie Architects was a true architectural masterpiece of its time, providing an interactive apartment community while ensuring the privacy and independence of its tenants.

Gambling house

Casinos in Montreal
Casino Montreal was built in 1993 and is the largest casino in Canada. Its predecessor buildings were the French Pavilion and the Quebec Pavilion at the 1967 Montreal World's Fair. Later, in the two exhibition halls, a building was built to connect the two districts, connecting the two districts, and it became the Montreal casino composed of three buildings that we saw in a few days. It is owned by Societe des casinos du Quebec, a corporation legally operated by the Government of the Province of Quebec, with all profits going to the provincial government. This makes it possible to see the Loto Quebec sponsors constantly at hundreds of major events in Montreal, such as the International Film Festival, Jazz Festival, International Fireworks Festival, and some even named after them.

Old harbor

Old Port of Montreal
Montreal started in its early years as a leather and timber trade, the old port is the birthplace, and there are many old buildings around it, which are well preserved. The old port is located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, 2.5 kilometers long, with four jetties deep into the river. Now it has no function in the early years, and has become a place for leisure and entertainment.

Underground city

Underground city of Montreal
Montreal's underground city is a comprehensive residential and commercial center located underground near the city center. It is also called an indoor city because not all of the parts are underground. The underground city consists of more than 32 kilometers long, covering 12 square kilometers of tunnels, including 80% of the downtown office and 35% of the commercial space. Services include shopping centers, hotels, offices, banks, museums, seven subway stations, two train stations, a coach terminal and a Bell Center. The underground city has more than 120 exits, welcoming more than 500,000 people in and out, and is an ideal place to escape the harsh winter and busy traffic. [9]

Sister city

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Lyon (1979)
Shanghai (1985)
Hiroshima (1998)
Busan (2000)
Lucknow (2000)
Hanover (2004)
Manila (2005)
Paris (2006)
Athens (2008)

City honor

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City of design
On May 12, 2006, Montreal was UNESCO Designate as" City of design ". [1]
Best student City
In 2017, QS, a British higher education research institution, released the latest ranking of student cities based on the cost of living, study experience, job prospects, and environmental friendliness, and Montreal rose six places to take the first place. although University of Montreal Be inferior in reputation London and Paris But student nightlife, friendliness and a relatively low cost of living put Montreal on top. [3]
In November 2018, the World City Ranking was released, and Montreal entered the ranks of the world's first-tier cities. [10]
On December 26, 2019, it ranked 39th on the list of Top 500 Global Cities in 2019. [11]