Montreal is considered as the second largest city of the country. Geographic location of the city is the province of Quebec in Canada. Montreal is also the city capital city of the province.

Montreal city covers a major portion of the Montreal Island. The climatic conditions of the city are very humid; Montreal comes in various climatic regions. Rainfall and snowfall are in abundance in the city. Montreal is also ranked second among all the other cities of Canada. According to 2005 statistics Montreal’s GDP was approximately 120 billion dollars. The city was also home to Montreal Stock Exchange.

Ice Hockey is the most popular sport of the holiday in Montreal. The city itself is represented by the “Montreal Canadiens” which competes in the National Hockey League (NHL).

A Fantastic Backpacking Holiday Destination

Montreal is the adopted capital of the Canadian French province of Quebec. Montreal hostels are right up there with the very best hostels in North America for their range of facilities, their excellent central locations, and, especially, their prices.

Old City

The historic Old City and its French influenced is the perfect place for backpackers to begin their French discovery. Old cobbled streets meander through sensitively designed and European-influenced architecture dating all the way back to the 1600s.

Parc Jean-Drapeau

Host of the Montreal Grand Prix, the beautiful Parc Jean-Drapeau is made up of two islands, St Helene and Notre-Dame. Meanwhile, its Expo 67 partner La Ronde theme park is the modern replacement for the 1967 Montreal World Fair.

The park also hosts the impressive Montreal Fireworks Festival where several pyrotechnic companies compete for a trophy with impressive displays over the Dolphin’s Lake.