Montreal, Metropolis in Quebec, Canada
Montreal extends across an island between the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa rivers, with Mount Royal rising 233 meters at its center point.
French colonists Paul de Chomedey and Jeanne Mance established Montreal in 1642 as Ville-Marie, developing it from a missionary post into a major fur trading center.
Montreal maintains its position as North America's French-speaking center, with 85 percent of residents speaking French and numerous theaters presenting performances in both official languages.
The Société de transport de Montréal operates 68 metro stations and 220 bus routes, connecting all districts from Anjou in the east to Saint-Laurent in the west.
The Underground City network contains 32 kilometers of tunnels beneath downtown Montreal, connecting shopping centers, universities, hotels, and metro stations throughout the year.
Location: Urban agglomeration of Montreal
Inception: May 17, 1642
Founders: Paul de Chomedey, Sieur de Maisonneuve, Jeanne Mance
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Part of: Greater Montreal, Urban agglomeration of Montreal
Shares border with: Longueuil, Saint-Lambert, Westmount, Montréal-Est, Mount Royal, Hampstead, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Candiac, Sainte-Catherine, Laval, Dorval, Kirkland, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Côte Saint-Luc, Montreal West, Brossard, La Prairie, Boucherville, Varennes, Kahnawake, Repentigny, Charlemagne, Terrebonne, Deux-Montagnes, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Pointe-Calumet
Address: Montreal, QC, Canada H Montreal
Website: https://montreal.ca/en
GPS coordinates: 45.50334,-73.58684
Latest update: November 1, 2025 18:35
Expo 67 left a lasting mark on Montreal, with several architectural structures still standing decades after the World Fair closed. The exhibition, held on islands in the Saint Lawrence River, attracted more than 50 million visitors and marked a turning point in the city's development. Many of the original pavilions were demolished or repurposed after the event ended, but several structures remain and continue to serve the city in different capacities. This collection includes individual buildings and entire areas that emerged from the World Fair. Among the preserved structures are the geodesic dome of the Biosphere, the experimental Habitat 67 housing complex designed by Moshe Safdie, the former French Pavilion now housing the Montreal Casino, and Alexander Calder's "Three Disks" sculpture. The La Ronde amusement park opened as part of Expo 67 and continues to operate today. The grounds within what is now Parc Jean-Drapeau also include Place des Nations, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve racing track, and various gardens and bridges built for the World Fair. These sites offer insight into the architectural visions of the 1960s and demonstrate how a World Fair can permanently reshape a city.
Montreal combines historic sites and cultural institutions along the Saint Lawrence River. The city displays its religious past in structures like Notre-Dame Basilica, whose neo-gothic facade dates to the 1820s, and Saint Joseph's Oratory, a Catholic pilgrimage site on Westmount. Mount Royal rises 764 ft (233 m) above the city center, offering views across downtown and the river. Parc Jean-Drapeau spans two former Expo islands and now houses the Biosphere and the Formula 1 track Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Cultural facilities include the Museum of Fine Arts, which presents Canadian and European collections, and Pointe-à-Callière, built on archaeological sites from the 17th century. Old Montreal preserves buildings from the French colonial period along cobblestone streets. The Olympic Stadium and Botanical Garden date from different 20th-century construction phases. Markets such as Jean-Talon and Atwater have sold regional produce for decades. The Quartier des Spectacles concentrates performance venues around Place des Arts, while the Underground City connects pedestrian passages beneath downtown.
The main monuments and tourist sites of Quebec, including the city's fortifications, historical buildings, public squares, museums, monuments, and natural areas. Sites like the Château Frontenac, Dufferin Terrace, and Montmorency Falls showcase the history and architectural heritage of the city. Walkways, parks, and cultural spaces offer views over the Saint Lawrence River and the surrounding landscapes.
Olympic Stadium
6.7 km
Habitat 67
3.4 km
Notre-Dame Basilica
2.4 km
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
5 km
Mount Royal
625 m
Bell Centre
1.6 km
Saint Joseph's Oratory
2.7 km
Montreal Forum
1.5 km
Montreal Biodome
6.9 km
Saputo Stadium
7.2 km
La Ronde
4.6 km
Old Port
2.9 km
Montreal Biosphère
4.5 km
Percival Molson Memorial Stadium
892 m
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
778 m
Montreal Botanical Garden
6.4 km
Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec
2.3 km
1250 René-Lévesque
1.4 km
Casino de Montréal
4.8 km
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
1.5 km
Jean Talon Market
4.2 km
Jacques Cartier Bridge
4.5 km
Lachine Canal
5.4 km
Saint Catherine Street
2 km
Hochelaga
901 m
Victoria Bridge
4.7 km
Champlain Bridge
6.9 km
Parc Jean-Drapeau
4.7 kmReviews
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Ville-Marie
Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
Ahuntsic-Cartierville
Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce
L'Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève
Lachine
LaSalle
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles
Anjou
Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie
Le Sud-Ouest
Saint-Laurent
St. Leonard
Verdun
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
Montréal-Nord
Outremont
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