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Montreal
is a city with a soul. There's a special atmosphere here that
you'll find in few other places in North America, New Orleans,
San Francisco and Boston come to mind. |
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| Montreal has
dynamite night-life, some of the world's best restaurants, along with
friendly vibrant people. Take in the restaurants of Old Montreal then
head out to the bars, clubs and lounges on St. Laurent, St. Denis
or Crescent Street. (Map of Montreal & Laval Regions)
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Isle St Helene or the Old Port. Rent some roller blades
or a bike for a little exercise and take in the scenery
along the Lachine Canal. |
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chance, make a point of sampling a bowl of Tokenize soup on St. Laurent
street. After your done, do some exploring in the fascinating and
authentic shops of the surrounding China Town. |
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While
pretenders come and go, the cities landmark is still
the mountain. Mount Royal stands as a back-drop
to the city's core, and even fists full of developers
dollars couldn't obscure the view. The
mountain park is an urban island of green, sharply
contrasted by the stone, steel and concrete of its
surroundings.But it is only one protected natural
area in what should be considered a corner stone
for greater efforts to preserve more of the cities
natural heritage and green spaces. Remember, this
is a city that matured in a less than enlightened
era, and efforts are more often needed
to recover, rather than preserve.
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many municipal parks and to its credit it has recently set aside several
areas as Nature
Parks. Montreal's
nature parks lie along the Riviere des Prairie, mixing forest, wetlands
and shoreline. They are great natural refuges, with hiking and cycling
trails and excellent birding .There are also several Provincial Parks
within a short distance of the city including Quebec's most popular,
Mont Tremblant. . |
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To
some extent Montreal's excellent urban outdoor
facilities are almost surprisingly, given
the cities long commercial and industrial
history, along with the cities penchant
for the high life. A lot of this may be
attributed to dedicated individuals who
have fought hard and long to put together
visionary projects such as the urban bike
and recreation network. This is an exceptional
effort, which has stitched together historic
pathways with recently developed trails
and imaginative access initiatives. There
is of course still much work to be done
in all Montreal's
conservation and reclamation efforts,
and local clubs and associations
dearly need your support. |
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| Montreal is the
jump off point for much of Quebec's outdoor activities. Skiers and snowboarders heading
for the wicked shredding at Mont Tremblant,
the "exxtraa cool" of Saint Sauveur or the classic
charms of the the Eastern Townships, will more than likely pass through
the city on their way to the hills. The development of the year round
resort village at Mont Tremblant has significantly increased traffic
north of the city and added another dimension to the region. |
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Montreal
is one of North America's oldest cities and has
a fascinating history. Make a point of visiting
some of the historic sites, such as the Lachine
Canal, Old Montreal and the historical museums,
as well as the spectacular landmark churches,
such as the Oratory and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Montreal's
"Underground City" is becoming more
and more famous throughout the world. The seemingly
endless sheltered passage ways, provide visitors
with endless variety along 13km of pathways, which
are lined with hundreds of boutiques, specialty
shops, cafes and restaurants. |
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Cross country skiers can take advantage of the cities
parks or head north to over 1000km of trails or down to
the Eastern Townships for hundreds of more kilometres. |
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Snowshoe enthusiasts
will find designated trails in the Nature Parks and dozens of tracks
in the surrounding regions. In the summer innumerable places to
do some river canoeing, sea kayaking, backpacking, climbing and
all within a short distance of the city.
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Out-There's
Quebec - Montreal is located
in the southwestern
corner of the vast Province of Quebec. Two distinctive cultures,
bold natural surroundings and one of the longest histories in North
America, make this province rich in many realms and a fascinating
place to visit. |
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Parks
and Conservation Areas in and around Montreal
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Visiting
from outside Quebec
Quebecer's have
a unique place in Canada as one of the founding peoples. The interaction
of the two cultures, while not always seamless, has contributed
to a rich diversity and unique style found no where else in North
America. Quebec's natural heritage, is only now being fully appreciate
by the rest of the world. The Charlevoix, a world heritage site,
the Gaspesie with the spectacular Chic Chocs, the Torngates of the
North are just a few of the natural wonders of the province. We
have put together pointers to help make your visit to this unique
province even more enjoyable.
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Visiting
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