Picture: Montreal Olympic StadiumMontreal or Montréal, is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-largest city in Canada. Montreal was the largest city in Canada up until the 1970s, when it was surpassed in size by Toronto. Originally called Ville-Marie ('City of Mary'), some historians think the city takes its present name from Mount Royal, the three-headed hill at the heart of the city, whose name was also initially given to the island on which the city is located, or Mont Réal as it was spelled in Middle French, (Mont Royal / in present French).
The official language of Montreal is French as defined by the city's charter. Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris, by number of native speakers. As of the 2006 Canadian Census, 1,620,693 people resided in the city of Montreal proper. The population of the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area (also known as Greater Montreal) was 3,635,571 at the same 2006 census. In the census metropolitan area, French is the language most spoken at home by 70.5% of the population (as of 2006 census). In 2007, Forbes Magazine ranked Montreal as the 10th cleanest city in the world. In the June 19th, 2008 edition of London based Monocle Magazine, Montreal was ranked 16th in a list of the world's 25 most liveable cities. Contributing factors included a strong arts community, booming aerospace industry and a vast network of free wireless internet.
Currently there is no Montreal official visitors guide found in its official Tourism site-Tourism Montreal. 
We only wish they will provide this convenient service for potential visitors from across the world, just like other cities or provinces do, e.g. Vancouver, or BC.
We only wish they will provide this convenient service for potential visitors from across the world, just like other cities or provinces do, e.g. Vancouver, or BC.
However they provide MontrealCam: Capture a bit of Montréal with a virtual visit - anytime, anywhere in the world. Montréal WebCam Network is the place to catch Montréal live, via cameras we've placed in great spots around town. You see us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so stop by before you plan your next trip.
A penguin's day at the BiodômeLive from the Montréal Biodôme. You'll find four of the most striking natural environments of North and South America, presented side by side: the Tropical Forest, the Laurentian Forest, the St. Lawrence Marine Ecosystem and the Arctic and Antarctic Polar Worlds. Here, you are watching the sub Antarctic zone, inhabited by four species of penguins. There may be as few as 6 hours of sunshine in June and up to 20 hours in December.
DowntownLive from the core of Montréal. The corner of Peel and Sainte-Catherine is the busiest intersection in the city. Encounter post-modern towers, historical office buildings, and great museums, galleries, shopping and restaurants. Below the busy streets is the famous underground city, an attraction unique in all of North America. This network of passageways connects over 1,700 boutiques and businesses.
Historical architecture in Old MontrealLive from the heart of Old Montréal. You have a superb view of Place Jacques-Cartier from the famous restaurant "Chez Queux". Here, you'll discover the city's oldest district, with its wealth of history, spectacular architecture unique in North America, museums, boutiques, art galleries and many cafés and restaurants. In the summer, this meeting place in full of street performers, artists and musicians.
Charmed life in the Old PortLive from the Old Port of Montréal. You’re looking at the site and promenade where close to seven million visitors come yearly to enjoy the spectacular scenery or stroll about on a sunny day. Stretching for 2.5 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River, the Old Port offers a profusion of outdoor activities, such as cruises, outings, exhibits, special events and street entertainment. And indoors, there’s always something going on, especially at the Montréal Science Centre and its IMAX® Theatre. Admission to the site is free.
Live from the Quais du Vieux-Port.
The proximity of old and new is evident in this image, showing the Bonsecours Basin, Old Montréal and downtown. Stretching for over two kilometres along the St. Lawrence River, the historical Old Port offers Montrealers and visitors alike access to an endless variety of recreational, maritime and entertainment activities. Admission to the site is free.
[Source and link: Tourism Montreal]
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| Motto: Concordia Salus ("well-being through harmony") | |||
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| Coordinates: 45°30′N 73°40′W / 45.5, -73.667 | |||
| Country | Canada | ||
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| Province | Quebec | ||
| Region | Montréal | ||
| Founded | 1642 | ||
| Established | 1832 | ||
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