Montreal
Montreal, in the province of Quebec on the Saint Lawrence River, is Canada's second largest city. With a population of 1.6 million, it is the country's main French-speaking centre. The city, the largest port in eastern Canada, began as the French settlement of Mont Royal. Montreal attracts visitors with its varied architecture and rich cultural offering. The climate is temperate, with freezing winters and warm summers. The best time to visit is late spring and early autumn.
