Montreal

Montreal is the largest city in Quebec, Canada, and the second-largest city in the country, after Toronto. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River on the Island of Montreal, it is renowned for its rich history, multiculturalism, and distinctive French-Canadian culture. As the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris, Montreal widely uses English due to its diverse population. The city exudes a strong European vibe, with streets, architecture, and cuisine deeply influenced by French traditions. Originally founded as "Ville-Marie" by French colonists in 1642, Montreal is one of Canada's oldest cities. Its downtown "Old Port" area still preserves many buildings from the colonial era.