Exploring, Partying, Shopping… Montrealing

Montrealing is a verb (even though my spell-check thinks otherwise). Just like jumping or swimming, Montrealing implies action – the act of exploring and discovering the city of Montreal. It’s anything that we can do in this urban metropolis to spend our time right.

Like Jacques Cartier, we are all explorers (minus the fancy outfit) out looking for adventure, and Montreal is full of thrills. Whether it’s going clubbing, going to bars and pubs, eating out, watching sports (the Canadiens, of course), going shopping, enjoying nature, or sightseeing, there is always something that keeps our hearts pumping hard! Knowing all these hot spots, including the ones that you won’t find in a traveler’s guide, is what Montrealing is all about. Mr. Cartier wouldn’t even have recognized this place…

Montreal is a multicultural European city in North America. It reminds tourists of Europe because of its magnificent architecture and of course the small and narrow streets – especially the stone-paved streets in the Old Port. Although, it’s the largest French-speaking capital after Paris, almost everyone here speaks English. Besides English and French, Montreal speaks many languages depending on which part of town you happen to find yourself. With the arrival of different immigrants throughout the last century, many communities were formed. This diversity gives Montreal the ever changing look, and brings new tastes and flavours to its dishes!

Montreal is best known for its entertainment, whether it’s going to bars and clubs or attending one of the many festivals that are going around during the year. It’s during the summer that Montreal hosts many of its most popular festivals, notably, The Jazz Festival, The Just For Laughs Festival, and the Francofolies which bring tourists from all over the world.

Whether you are in the city for a short stay or have lived here all your life, you can be sure to discover something new each and every time you go out. The city of Montreal should welcome tourists by guaranteeing a “for pleasure” trip. Keep on partying, sightseeing, eating, shopping, exploring…and have fun Montrealing!

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