Montréal
ABOUT THE CITY
Montreal (in French Montréal ) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec, the second most populous in Canada, and also one of the most populous French-speaking cities in the world. It is also an administrative region of Quebec. It is located on the homonymous island of Rio São Lourenço, being one of the main industrial, commercial and cultural centers in North America.
Montreal has the second largest French-speaking population in the world, after Paris. However, Montreal also has a sizable English-speaking community, and a growing number of people whose mother tongue is neither French nor English.
CLIMATE
With the four seasons well defined, Monteal it is a city well prepared for all of them.
All the establishments have heating and temperature is always pleasant inside the rooms.
The temperature can range from 40 to -40!
ARCHITECTURE
With one mix of old european architecture and bright colors in the city gain charm single!
And the best part is that it is common to live in these nice low buildings.
But there are also modern constructions such as the stadium, libraries and commercial buildings well located in the center.
TRANSPORTS
Montreal is Canada's largest road, rail and port hub, as well as the country's third busiest airport, Pierre International Airport elliot Trudeau.
The subway line is clean and easy to understand, it reaches the entire city center and also two other important neighboring islands: lava and Longueil.
The bus route is practical, and they are extremely punctual. With broken times like 4:03, like in harry Potter, but punctual!
The bike has all support and incentive of government and even a lot of people who take risks in the cold to ride the skinny!
Car is cheap to license, but don't forget about the insurance, licensing fee, license plate, parking and gasoline! It's worth it if the distance you have to travel is too far, as parking in the center is very expensive and almost that's not worth it. Public transport has a much higher cost benefit!
UNIVERSITIES
Montreal has the largest per-capita university population in North America, due to its four universities, three of which are highly recognized in North America: McGill University (which teaches in English), Concordia University (also in English), and the University of Montreal (which teaches in French). Other universities in the metropolitan area of Montreal are the University of Quebec in Montreal, and in the nearby city of Longueuil, the University of Sherbrooke in Longueuil. Montreal also has several faculties.
LIBRARY
Montreal's public library system consists of a central library and smaller ones around the city. While most editions of encyclopedias and other important books are in French, other collections, books and magazines can be found in English and even other languages, the most common of which are in Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish and Arabic, between others
MUSEUM
Montreal is home to many museums such as Science, History, Arts, Fashion, Architecture and many others. On this page you can view the full list of them:
http://www.museesmontreal.org/en/Montreal_Museums.htm
RESTAURANTS
With a population so rich in diverse cultures it couldn't be different that you find all kinds of foods. From Indian peppers to crugiger vegans, to everyone's taste!
HOTEL AND HOSTEL
If you are coming to stay in a hotel or hostel, it is worth researching prices on the internet beforehand. The city offers different types of accommodation, but generally for students it is more convenient to rent an apartment with other colleagues.
OLYMPIC STADIUM
O Montreal Olympic Stadium (in French: Le Stade Olympique; in English: Montreal Olympic Stadium) was built to house the 1976 Summer Olympics and for 33 years (1977-2004) was home of the baseball gives MLB Montreal Expos (current Washington Nationals).
Construction of the Olympic Stadium began in April 1973, and the inauguration took place in July 17th in 1976, with the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which was attended by the Queen Elizabeth II. Its modern architecture impresses.
CHURCHES
Known as the City of Saints (la ville aux cent clochers, in French), Montreal has numerous churches and basilicas, so much so that Mark Twain, a famous American humorist, once commented: it was the first time I've been in a city in which a person you cannot throw a stone without shattering a church window. Marie-Reine-du-Monde Cathedral, Basilica Notre-Dame de Montreal, Basilica of St. Patrick and the Oratory of St. Joseph. that of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
BOTANICAL GARDEN
It is the second largest in the world, in area, behind only the Royal Botanic Gardens of Kew in London, United Kingdom. It is located next to the Montreal Olympic Stadium.
The Montreal Botanical Garden was founded in 1931 and the inhabitants of the city have free access to the exterior areas of the Garden.
In summer there is a famous art exhibition in the huge gardens, giant sculptures are made with nature itself, as shown in the photo on the side. IT'S simply incredible!
PARKS
The dream of being able to go to the park without fear, as a super organized structure, in addition to being beautiful, they receive free first-world activities throughout the year. Like open-air cinema, yoga, concerts of different musical genres, festivals of all kinds, such as the famous pic nic eletronic!
In addition to the beauty of the 4 seasons designed in the parks.
UNDERGROUND CITY
THE Montreal underground city (officially 'RESO or La Ville Souterraine in French or underground city in English) is the set of complexes (underground or not) in and around the city of Montreal , Quebec, Canada. It is also known as the inner city. and it is the largest underground urban complex in the world.
With more than 32 km of tunnels spread over 12 km2, the connected areas include shopping malls, apartment buildings, hotels, condominiums, banks, offices, museums, universities, seven stations of subway, two train stations, a regional bus terminal and the Center Bell, complex serving as an amphitheater and arena. There are more than 120 external access points to the underground city.
In winter, approximately 500,000 people circulate in the underground city daily.
CONSULATE OF BRAZIL
Located in the heart of the city, the consulate makes it much easier as it provides power of attorney services, loss of documents, voting among others.
1, Westmount Square, suite 1700, Montreal, QC H3Z 2P9
Phone: 514-499-0968
http://montreal.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br/
BIODOME
It is a kind of museum with a zoo, where they recreate natural environments and their respective inhabitants.
Located next to the botanical garden, insectary and planetarium. A beautiful tour to do with the family!
LOCALIZATION:
DISTANCE BETWEEN OTHER CITIES
2 hours drive to Ottawa (capital)
3 hours drive to Quebec City
7 hours drive to New York
14 hours by plane to São Paulo
