Hotels in Montreal, Canada
Montreal is a delicious dish of everything European mixed in with a splash of things north American. Add to this a serving of energy and cultural pride and you end up with this great ambassadorial city of the world. A small fur trading settlement in the early seventeenth century, Montreal became known as the 'New France' when French traders roved deeper into the continent. France occupied Montreal then fought the seven year war with Britain and lost. British rule turned the region into a commercially active and thriving port becoming banking based in later years. Along came the twentieth century and the great influx of life, soul and energy of Montreal's newest immigration wave bringing about the beginnings of the city we know and love today. Today Montreal is rich in industry, culture and heritage and has an energy to knock visitors sideways.
A visit to Montreal should include a guided tour of the 60 or so Metro stations. Each station was passionately designed by an individual designer and has a unique allure. Visit Old Montreal and find out about the events in its past that have built and energised the city we see today. St Denis Street will demonstrate the benefits of its distinctive French roots while Crescent and Bishop Street warmly accommodates the city's English pride and spirit. Worth a view is the amazing underground city of Montreal; a labyrinth of subterranean residences, shopping districts and thoroughfares. You may never want to see natural daylight again!
Places to eat are varied in their international influences with Old Montreal providing some elegant fine dining in superb surroundings. Otherwise you have a huge choice of eatery from delis to French bistros. Finding hotel accommodation shouldn't be too much of a problem either with the better hotels more downtown and for those seeking character in their hotel hospitality, book yourself in to one of Old Montreal's quaint 18th Century inns. An enchanting visit awaits you.
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