Fabulous night life World-class entertainment 30 minute drive to New York border Montreal, often referred to as the Paris of North America, is one of the most exciting cosmopolitan centres in the world. Located less than 75 km from the US border, Montreal is the gateway leading to the North American continent. The city's two international airports, served by 145 airlines, provide direct links to Europe, Asia and America. New York, Boston and Toronto are only an hour's flight away. Culture Montreal is one of the most culturally rich places in the world.
All year round the city is alive with various events and attractions.
It hosts over 40 festivals, among which the World Film Festival, the Montreal International Jazz Festival, the Just for Laughs Festival. Montreal is also the home of fine art galleries and musical centres like the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Musee d'art contemporain de Montreal, and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra. Sports True to a tradition established by major international events like the 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal offers various exciting sporting events. Montreal is one of the safest metropolitan cities in the world. Citizens can safely walk or use the public transportation system at any time of day or night.