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Montreal was referred to as "Canada's Cultural Capital" by , and it's no wonder why as Montreal has an exciting jazz scene, thrilling nightlife and access to many museums, orchestras, operas, ballets and films. Â Â
Festivals
It is also home to many festivals, especially in the summer, including the comedy festival — the largest in the world of its kind.
Other festivals include:
Place des Arts
Place des Arts is home to the , the , the chamber orchestra , the and .
Food
Quebec and Montréal have some unique dishes which should not be missed during your stay!
: what may be Quebec’s signature dish! Poutine is french fries, gravy and cheese curds in a messy pile. Even the New York Times has celebrated the arrival of poutine to some other major cities outside of Canada. There are gourmet versions available, but for the poutine-newbie, the traditional take on this Quebec dish is recommended.
: New York isn’t the only city with famous bagels! Montreal bagels are different from their cousins south of the border. They are smaller and denser than a New York bagel and should definitely not be missed.
: made by pouring still hot, boiled maple syrup into the snow to form a soft chewy taffy-like candy.
: °Õ´Ç³Ü°ù³Ù¾±Ã¨°ù±ð is a traditional Québécois meat pie. The fillings vary, but it often involves minced pork, beef, or wild game. The pies are sold in grocery stores across Quebec.
Queues de Castor a.k.a. : Don’t let the name fool you, this delicious Canadian pastry consists of fried dough (in the shape of a beaver tail) and is topped with a variety of different condiments
Sports and Culture
: Find out what to do, to see and to listen to. Concerts, shows and lectures, on-site or online, choose your next cultural outing