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Montréal
— la belle ville !
If Montréal
was a woman, she would be cultured, free-spirited,
wise, stylish, quirky—and, of course, beautiful.
She’d be a sophisticated mélange
of Old-World and New, with a passion for life
and a worldly sense of humour. Get ready to fall
in love with la belle ville in all her summertime
glory!
© Corporation du Vieux-Port
de Montréal Inc., A.P.E.S.
Getting
to know Montréal
Montreal, Québec,
is Canada’s second-largest city, and it
shares the country’s low crime rates—in
fact, it is one of the safest cities in North
America. Basic common sense for travelers will
suffice and women visitors will appreciate being
able to let down their guard and experience the
city’s famous joie de vivre. The city’s
public transit system, particularly the Metro,
is safe, clean and easy to use.
Whether you walk to the corner boulangerie
for a breakfast baguette or hop the Metro back
to your hotel after drinks at Le Drugstore, you
will be able to soak in your surroundings without
always looking over your shoulder.
Bienvenue
à Montréal !
Montréal
is one of the world’s most lesbian- and
gay-friendly cities, so whether you choose a cozy
B&B in the Village or opt for five-star luxury
at one of the city’s exquisite hotels, you
can make yourself right at home.
Montréalers of all persuasions
are known for their easy-going acceptance of different
cultures, backgrounds and, of course, orientations,
so you can feel free to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere
of the Village, wander through the cobblestone
streets of historic Old Montréal, take
in the trendy clubs and restaurants of the Plateau
or savour the urban chic of the downtown core.
The city is your oyster!
You don’t have to speak French,
but it helps—you never know who might strike
up a conversation on a sunny terrasse! Montrealers
are mostly bilingual and happy to greet visitors
with a warm smile and a friendly “bonjour”!
Sweet
Temptations
Although Montréal
was nicknamed “The City of Saints”
for its many beautiful churches, feel free to
give in to temptation during your stay. Name your
pleasure: a sumptuous meal, sizzling nightlife,
or a little “retail therapy”? Montréal
has culinary delights for every taste and budget,
clubs galore and when it comes to shopping, well,
you might want to bring an extra suitcase…’Nuf
said.
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