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The city is Canada's centre for French-language television productions, radio, theatre, film, multimedia, and print publishing. Montreal's many cultural communities have given it a distinct local culture. Montreal was designated as the World Book Capital for the year 2005 by UNESCO.
- Plan at least three days to visit. If you’re splitting your time between Montréal and Québec City, leave more time for Montréal. There’s much more to see and eat, and some of the city's best moments involve hanging out on a terrasse or in a public park watching the world go by.
- Go in early summer or fall to escape the cold. Yes, Montréal gets really cold. In January and February, temperatures can drop to -40°C/F with the wind chill, and the city is blanketed in snow and slippery ice.
- Bike or metro around. I’ve driven in plenty of countries around the world, and I’d have to say driving in Montréal is one of the worst experiences behind the wheel.
- Don’t spend all your time downtown. Montréal is designed to stuff all the tourists into the Old Port and Downtown, but so much of the city’s magic is in its neighborhoods like Le Plateau, Mile End and St-Henri.
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- Attend a sexy Star Wars burlesque show. What is it? The well-known tale of a distant galaxy has been transformed into a burlesque performance, with Storm Troopers from The Empire Strips Back invading Le National theatre in varying stages of undress.
- Don't miss Montreal's gigantic free suagr shack festival. What is it? Cabane Panache, Montreal’s largest sugar shack festival, is coming back to Promenade Wellington for its 12th edition.
- Discover which Montreal hotel ranked the best in Canada. What is it? Smack in the middle of Montreal’s Golden Mile, the Montreal Four Seasons Hotel is nestled amongst some of the best museums in the city, exceptional shopping experiences and many of the top tables in town.
- Get ready for St. Patrick's Day. What is it: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Montreal with a wide range of activities including a parade celebrated since 1824.
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Montreal, Canada. This French-speaking city is a cultural hub and the fashion capital of Canada—drawing tons of style-inclined creatives from all over. It's easy to see why: It's got European flair right down to its cobblestone streets.
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