Toronto.ay be Canada’s economic capital, but Montreal remains the country’s cultural juggernaut, with some 250 cheater and dance companies, more than 90 festivals and a fascinating medley of neighbourhoods where artists, writers and musicians have helped cement the city’s reputation as a great arts canter. The architectural sweep of the city takes in a wealth of heritage churches such as the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame, as well as 20th-century icons like the Slade Olympique and Habitat 67 . The dual French-English mix adds dynamism to the city as does its unique lash-up of European and North American culture. Montreal and Quebec City do get some long, cold winters. A captivating blend of old and new, with stonewalled taverns, candlelit drinking dens, wild festivals and a cutting-edge arts scene. The Festival International de Jazz de Montreal is the headline event, followed by parties dedicated to world cinema, comedy and gay pride. You’ll find irresistible patisserie, English pub

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