Right here at Parc des Ouvrières you will find a place to relax. The Parc des Ouvrières is a special place. It offers a connection to nature and open-air activities.
The Parc des Ouvrières is located on Forge and Canadien Pacifique streets in Montreal. It is open daily from 6 AM to midnight. Come and discover Parc des Ouvrières.
Montreal is the second-largest city in Canada. It is the largest city in Quebec. Montreal is known as the cultural capital of French Canada. Montreal is a very European city with cafes restaurants festivals and events.
Montreal is the fourth-largest French-speaking city in the world. Kinshasa Paris and Abidjan are larger. However many Montrealers are bilingual. Many speak a third language.
Montreal has 150 foreign consulates. That is the second most in North America after Washington DC. Greater Montreal has the second-largest economy in Canada. However it is half the size of Toronto’s.
Several famous companies started or are headquartered in Montreal. Air Canada Via Rail and Bell Canada are some examples. The Port of Montreal is the largest inland port in the world. It replaces the historic Old Port of Montreal.
People from Montreal are called Montrealers. Roughly 67% of Montrealers speak French as their mother tongue. Over half are fluent in both English and French. Montreal is the most bilingual city in Canada.
Montreal has 21 major parks. Mount Royal Park is the largest. Frederick Law Olmsted designed it. He also designed Central Park in New York City.
In French Montreal is pronounced with a silent t. It sounds like Mon-ray-al. Montreal is only 45 km from the US border. You can take a train from Montreal to New York City.
Montreal has many nicknames. The City of Saints and Paris of North America are common. The City of Festivals is another. Montreal’s official motto is Concordia Salus. It means well-being through harmony.
The Montreal flag shows a red heraldic cross. It represents Christianity. A white pine represents First Nations. A Fleur-de-lys represents the French. A rose represents the English. A shamrock represents the Irish. A thistle represents the Scottish.
Montreal is located on the Island of Montreal. It sits at the confluence of the St Lawrence River and the Ottawa River. Greater Montreal is similar in size to Rome Italy. About 50% of all Quebecois live in Greater Montreal.
Montreal hosts many foreign students each year. They come from over 150 countries. Montreal has the cheapest tuition in Canada.
Montreal has many restaurants per capita. It is known for its food. Montreal-style smoked meat is a top food. Montreal also has its own type of bagel. It is smaller thinner denser and sweeter than New York bagels.
Montreal was the first North American city designated a UNESCO City of Design in 2006. Montreal has an Underground City. It is a series of interconnected tunnels beneath the city. The tunnels connect shopping malls stores metro stations universities banks offices and museums.
Montreal is North America’s number-one host city for international events. The Montreal International Jazz Festival is the largest in the world. The Just For Laughs Festival is the largest comedy festival in the world.
More than 85% of the world’s maple syrup comes from Quebec. Maple cookies maple butter and maple candy are Montreal specialties.
Montreal’s McGill University is ranked second best in Canada. Montreal is considered one of the top 10 cities in the world to be a university student.
Parc des Ouvrières welcomes you. Enjoy the natural attractions and outdoor activities. Take a moment to appreciate this green space.