Domingo, Edel, and I drove six hours to get to the second largest French speaking city in the world after Paris.  You will definitely find yourself wondering if you're in France because French is the most predominant language here.  Some of the streets are very reminiscent of Paris as well.  We visited the Notre Dame Basilica, Cathedral of Marie Reine du Monde, and the Botanical Gardens.  They were all beautiful sights!  Our main reason for visiting Montreal was McGill University.  I was considering McGill University as an option for undergrad.  The campus is beautiful and is like Pittsburgh in the sense that they're both on hills.  Even if it is a walk up to some of the buildings nevertheless, it was still a breathtaking city.

Accommodation 

  • My parents and I stayed at Le Meridien Versailles 

Restaurants

  • Unfortunately, I can't remember specific names of restaurants but we had amazing French food
  • Edel also stocked up on Ice Wine, which is a specialty of Québec and other parts of Canada
  • Naturally stuffed our faces with poutine too

Cultural Activities 

  • Make sure to visit McGill University!  The campus is absolutely beautiful 
  • Take a stroll on the cobblestone roads throughout the Old Port of Montreal
  • Visit the Notre Dame Basilica and Cathedral of Marie Reine du Monde
  • There are many boat tours on the water
  • Visit the Botanical Gardens and the Biodome de Montreal
  • You'll feel like you're in Paris on Rue St. Paul

Clubs/Bars

  • I wish I could have gone out during my visit here but I couldn't 

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