Montreal Region

The Montreal Region covers 498 square kilometers, encompassing Montreal Island and several adjacent islands bordered by the Saint Lawrence River and Rivière des Prairies.

The region evolved from Ville-Marie in 1642 to become Quebec's most populous administrative division, transforming into a major Canadian commercial center through the 20th century.

The territory houses multiple educational institutions, including McGill University and Université de Montréal, serving both French and English-speaking communities through dedicated school centers.

The region maintains an extensive public transportation network with 68 metro stations across four lines, connecting residential areas to commercial and educational districts.

Montreal Region contains sixteen municipalities yet operates without its own government, focusing instead on coordinating provincial services across healthcare, education, and economic sectors.

Location: Quebec

Capital city: Montreal

Shares border with: Montérégie, Laval

GPS coordinates: 45.50000,-73.68333

Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:21