Stay at Montreal Vacation Rentals in the Cultural Capital of Canada
The beautiful city of Montreal is the second largest city in Canada. This island city is known as the cultural capital of Canada and the official language here is French. It is an accessible city with Montreal Trudeau International Airport within an easy distance of the city itself. The weather is warm in summers with cold, snowy, windy winters. From Montreal accommodations, the city is accessible by good bus routes and the Metro system. It is also famous for its underground city--the world’s largest underground complex. Because of this layout, Montreal is known as the "double decker city" or "two cities in one."
Discover the Double Decker City Around Montreal Vacation Apartments’
The historic area of the city is known as Old Montreal, with its beautiful architecture and cobbled streets. The streets and buildings date from the 17th century. Visitors here will find many historic attractions such as the Old Port, Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal City Hall, Place d’Armes, and Pointe-à-Callière Museum with archaeology and historical exhibits. There is also the oldest Catholic Church in Montreal, Notre-Dame de Montreal Basilica, dating from 1656, and the Science Center. A great way to see Old Montreal is by one of the horse-drawn carriages. Scattered among the historic buildings are a variety of boutiques, restaurants, French-style pavement cafes and live street entertainers.
There is a huge variety of excursions and trips available, each with its own unique interest. Montreal’s Biodome provides a fascinating mix of education and entertainment. It has four different ecological environments to explore, including rainforest, marine, forest and polar. Children will particularly enjoy seeing the puffins, penguins, parrots and even monkeys in their own habitat.
For those interested in the environment, or just for a great visit, head to the Biosphere, dedicated to raising ecological and environmental awareness. Built as the 1967 U.S. pavilion for the World Fair, Bonsecours Market has interactive exhibits designed to educate visitors about the importance of conserving water resources. There is also an impressive Botanical Garden, with over 20,000 species of plants with the largest Chinese Garden outside of Asia, a traditional Japanese Garden with a stunning bonsai tree collection and a tearoom. Children are always fascinated by bugs, so a trip to the Insectarium is well worth a visit.
Fabulous French Bistros and Jazz on the Doorsteps of Montreal Accommodations
As with any major city, Montreal has a great nightlife for those choosing Montreal vacation rentals. Visitors seeking the hotspots should head to rue Crescent, where visitors can enjoy a more English experience. Or head to the rue St.-Denis for a fabulous French atmosphere, with jazz cafes, bars, clubs, bistros and restaurants. Upscale bars and restaurants will be found along the boulevard St.-Laurent.
Wherever visitors choose as a base for their Montreal vacation apartments, there will be some great shopping within an easy distance. Visitors will want to take the opportunity to buy some of the local specialities such as furs, Native American crafts, antiques and haute couture. Each part of the city has a wide variety of shopping available, from unique boutiques to department stores.
Chic Parisian Apartments, Spacious Lofts and Elegant Family Homes
Montreal vacation apartments come in a wide variety of locations, and each is a unique property. Choose a chic and stylish Parisian-style apartment with a balcony overlooking the French Latin Quarter, or an elegant family home with all the modern conveniences. There is the perfect place for you. From lofts and condos to kid-friendly places that provide pampering for pets, you can find just what you are looking for. These homes are equipped with everything needed and much more. Every extra thing to make your vacation perfect has been provided in these beautiful Montreal homes.