Montreal & Quebec City Travel Guide 4th

Montral and Qubec City do get some long, cold winters. But the natives have learned to make the best of them, cheering on local hockey legends Les Canadiens de Montral, tobogganing down snowy slopes, ice skating beside the St Lawrence River and skiing at many fine resorts nearby. If you cant bear the chill, just wander through Montral's underground city and surface at the nearest pub.

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By Regis St Louis, Author

I'm always struck by the unbridled creativity of this city. You see it in the magnificent inventions being stirred up in restaurant kitchens, in the barroom and on stage, and you even see it walking down the street with incredible urban art lurking in unexpected places. The dual French-English mix adds dynamism to the city as does its unique mash-up of European and North American culture. Most captivating of all are the people themselves. Montralers embody joie de vivre. They eat well, throw great parties and are happy to share their city.

The old city is where Montral began and where its heart still lies. Stroll the old-world cobblestoned streets and grand plazas, and learn about local history in the museums. The neighborhood also has fine churches, 19th-century (and earlier) buildings juxtaposed with contemporary constructions, excellent shops and boutiques, numerous art galleries and cafes for your inner bohemian, and some of Montrals finest dining and lodging options. Old Montral is like traveling in time without leaving the best of modernity behind.