Montréal: A Vibrant Blend of Cultures

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This gallery showcases the dynamic and cosmopolitan spirit of Montréal, a city I once called home while working for the International Council of Design. As one of the few cities in the world designated a UNESCO City of Design - alongside Berlin and Buenos Aires - Montréal is a must-visit destination in Canada. No other Canadian city embodies the nation’s rich history and distinct couleur canadienne quite like Montréal, which also had the honor of hosting the 1976 Summer Olympic Games.

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As locals say, Montréal is where Europe meets North America - achingly hip, proudly diverse, and effortlessly bilingual. Its charming cobblestone streets, neo-Gothic cathedrals, and cutting-edge creativity are set against a striking frontier landscape. The city is also a cultural powerhouse, home to world-renowned icons like Cirque du Soleil, Céline Dion, Leonard Cohen, and a vibrant community of French-Canadian artists.