A city looking
Culture
A worldwide signature
Montréal teems with classic and popular culture, locally and internationally. Within one square kilometre, the Quartier des spectacles gathers concert halls, theatres, museums and public spaces dedicated to culture and entertainment. Performances presented by the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal, Orchestre Métropolitain and Opéra de Montréal delight music lovers year-round. Not a season goes by without a festival to liven the city, attracting visitors from around the world.
Cuisine
Taste above all
Montréal and fine dining have become almost synonymous. The famous American food critic Alan Richman has even gone so far as to name the city North America’s new food capital. At any time of the day, the finest palates will be able to satisfy their desire for excellence, fulfilled by the boundless imagination of chefs the likes of Normand Laprise, Martin Picard and David McMillan.
Education
The city that loves to learn
Montréal is bustling with students. It is home to four universities and welcomes 45,000 international students (2018–2019). In fact, it’s the metropolitan area with the highest number of university students per capita in North America! The scientific disciplines, business administration and the social sciences and humanities are particularly in demand, and both McGill University and Université de Montréal figure among the most prestigious universities on the planet. Université de Montréal is furthermore considered a pioneer for its research in artificial intelligence.
Lifestyle
Just try to resist!
Whether we’re talking big names or small boutiques, classic or artisanal jewellery stores, antique dealers or book shops, Montréal makes a fine impression. Here, urban fashion and haute couture rub shoulders, and Montréal’s designers are making their mark around the world. To make interesting discoveries, start by giving in to the charm of Sainte-Catherine, Montréal’s main commercial street, and then visit the underground city to track down hidden treasures, or hit the Mile-End district in search of indie creators.