Discover art, culture and style in Montreal

With its cobblestone streets, temples of art, bustling shops and cafes, and fantastic all-year-round festivals, Montreal really is Canada’s capital of art and culture. Savour the fascinating French heritage, the superb collections of contemporary art, the stylish food scene and dive into the array of festivals, exhibitions and shows. 

If you want to take it easy, wander around one of the biggest botanical gardens in the world. If you want to step it up, check out one of the lively bars and cafes in Old Montreal. 

Day and night, fast or slow, charmingly traditional or cutting-edge modern, Montreal is always pulsing with life. 

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Some of the highlights of Montreal:

·      With more than 100 festivals every year, you’ll definitely want to sample the highlights of the city’s artistic and cultural scene.

·      Capture all the wonder of Old Montreal and learn about the influences of French and British settlers. When you’re done for the day, pop into one of the lively bars and cafes that are dotted around the cobbled streets and harbour.

·      Visit the Botanical Gardens and experience the magnificent displays and greenhouses.

·      Be captivated by the fantastic collections of contemporary art at the Musee des Beaux-Arts and the Musee d’Art Contemporain.

·      Grab a ticket to the Place des Arts, the city’s premier venue for performing arts. Experience some of the greatest masters of jazz, or be blown away by a performance of the Montreal Symphony Orchestra.

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Montreal’s Botanical Gardens is a magnificent green oasis spread over 200 acres, 30 themed gardens and 10 greenhouses – and it is the ideal escape from the hustle and rush of the city. Located on the site of the 1976 Olympic Games, this national historic treasure – and one of the biggest gardens of its type in the world – offers day-long, year-round delights. And you won’t want to miss the jewel in the crown, the unforgettable Japanese Pavilion.

With its French heritage, historical architecture and lively arts scene, Montreal is a hotbed of art, culture and music – all of it wrapped in heaps of continental charm. Go from the traditional delights of Old Montreal to the cutting-edge of art at one of the city’s superb cultural venues. And when you’ve tasted all the art and culture, it’ll be time to sample Canada’s stylish food scene.

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