Montreal’s high tourism rate is definitely a result of its’ universal appeal. College students flock here for its’ party scene, while couples relish in Old Montreal’s romantic water view and cobblestone streets; foodies indulge in the richest French food this side of Paris, and families head to the city’s unique attractions. Known for its’ museums, Montreal’s Biodome depicts four different ecosystems, complete with a humid jungle where monkeys roam. Meanwhile, downtown Montreal booms with bachelor party-worthy nightlife and trendy shops. In summer months, restaurants’ diners overflow onto the sidewalk verandas, and bitterly cold winters welcome the city’s underground streets and glistening snowfalls.
Regardless of season, the public transportation is widespread and accessible, allowing tourists to visit the city’s three-building casino on Ile Notre-Dame before heading uptown to McGill University’s sprawling campus. While anyone will be able to point you to easily available public transport to visit the majestic Notre Dame Basilica, your Montreal tour guide will remind you the city’s predominant language is French. So stopping and asking for directions may find you in a predicament with a local less learned in English.