Visiting Montréal
Montréal Attractions
Montréal is truly an experience: old world charm, French jole de vivre and a modern style all in its own. Come and experience the culinary pleasures, "double-decker city", Hochelaga-Malsonneuve, Mount Royal and its Surroundings; The West Island, Parc Jean-Drapeau, and much more. To learn more about what you can experience in this great city visit: http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/B2C/00/default.asp
Here's another great site for you to explore the sites of Canada: www.explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/things_to_know.jsp?cat=4000&localeId=16
Search for events by date on the Tourism Montréal website:
www.tourisme-montreal.org/What-To-Do/Events
Just for Laughs Festival
Attend the world's largest comedy event–Just for Laughs Festival going on July 10–20 in Montréal!
Montréal Weather
Find out the latest weather report.
How to Convert Celsius to Fahrenheit
- Here's How: Take the temperature in Celsius and multiply 1.8.
- Add 32 degrees.
- The result is degrees Fahrenheit.
Currency
Find out what the current exchange rate is.
Canadian Currency is the dollar, which is divided into 100 cents. There
are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 1,000 dollar bills. One and Two dollar bills
have been replaced by coins, sometimes referred to as "Loonies" (the
bird on the $1 is a loon) and "Twonies" ($2). Smaller coins are 1, 5,
10, and 25 cent pieces.
It's easy to exchange foreign currency in Montréal. You can cash
traveller's checks at banks and exchange offices which are common.
Banking and credit cards are also welcome. US currency is accepted in
most situations, but change will be given in Canadian currency.
Taxes
There are two applicable taxes in Quebec: a federal Goods and Services
Tax (GST) of 5% and a Provincial Tax (TVQ) of 7.5%. A non-refundable 3%
accommodation tax is also in effect in Montréal.
Time Zone
Montréal observes Daylight Savings Time and is in the Eastern Time Zone.
The time difference between Eastern Time and Greenwich Mean Time in July
is less four hours. Noon Greenwich time is 8 AM Montréal time.
Tips
It is customary to tip restaurant waiters, taxi drivers, and hairdressers
15% of the bill, before taxes. Hotel porters generally receive $1 per
bag. In restaurants review the bill carefully, some restaurants
automatically include 15% gratuity.
Fun Facts About Montréal
Montréal is the second largest french speaking city in the world.
Did you know Montréal is home to 11 institutions of higher learning, including four major universities?
Did you know Montréal is the university research capital of Canada? The city has over 200 research centers and no less than 1,500 institutions that are active in R&D.
Did you know green spaces, gardens, and parks make up 10 percent of the Island of Montréal? In Montréal, there is almost one tree for every two residents.
More interesting facts are available in this PDF.
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