Vacation Ideas - Montreal, Quebec-La Belle Province

Are you looking for a vacation spot that is somewhat different but where you won't have to worry about strange foreign customs or terrorism?

A place that is accessible by car if you're on the east coast or a short flight away from just about anywhere stateside. Have you considered travelling to Montreal Quebec Canada?

Montreal is one of the largest cities in Canada and it is located in the primarily French speaking province of Quebec. Montreal derives its name as a derivative of the words Mount Royal, which is the small mountain located in the heart of the city. Although The Province of Quebec is primarily French speaking, Montreal is a vibrant and bilingual city. English is widely spoken everywhere in the city and surrounding areas.

Montreal is a city that rivals any in the United States in many ways, yet with its own distinct sort of European flair. It is an old city with beautiful architecture blending both the old and the new. Montreal is an island surrounded by the massive St Lawrence River. It is a very multicultural and tolerant city blending people and cultures from more than 75 different nations from all around the world.

Summer or winter, there is always something to do. If you are afraid of the winter and the snow, Montreal boasts a vast underground city connected by one of the best metro systems in the world. You hardly have to step outside but you'd be missing a lot of fun. If you are an epicurean, Montreal boasts some of the finest gourmet food and delights around. They are famous for their Smoked Meat, a deli meat similar to Pastrami or Corned Beef and their world famous wood fired bagels are no doubt worth their weight in gold.

Being so close to the States and just bordering New York State makes this an ideal place to go if you are looking to experience the feel of Europe with the safety of the United States and all at a reasonable price.

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