- Montréal is a UNESCO City of Design, recognized for its creativity and sustainable urban development.
- Alan Emtage, a McGill system administrator, developed Archie, the first Internet search engine, while working in Montréal.
- Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal in Montréal is the largest church in Canada, serving as a significant pilgrimage site.
- Montréal hosted Canada’s first Olympics in 1976, and visitors can still explore Olympic venues in the city.
- Montréal is built around Mount Royal, a hill designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, who also designed New York City’s Central Park.
- Montréal boasts one of the best airports in North America, connecting to nearly 150 destinations worldwide.
- Mercer’s Cost of Living Survey ranks Montréal as one of the most affordable big cities in the world.
- The Montréal Protocol, signed in 1987, is an international treaty aimed at protecting the ozone layer.
- Montréal is home to Cirque du Soleil, one of the world’s largest cultural enterprises.
- Situated on an island, Montréal is surrounded by the St. Lawrence River, offering scenic river cruises.
- A segment of the Berlin Wall is located in Montréal, donated by the city of Berlin in 1992.
- John Lennon’s “Give Peace a Chance” was recorded at Montréal’s Queen Elizabeth hotel.
- Montréal is a major port city, handling millions of tonnes of cargo annually.
- The city has served as the backdrop for numerous Hollywood films, including “Blades of Glory” and “X-Men.”
- Montréal boasts the highest concentration of post-secondary students among major North American cities.
These facts showcase Montréal’s rich history, cultural diversity, and contributions to various fields, making it a vibrant and dynamic city.
