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Montreal’s own Notre dame is a beautiful Roman Catholic Church.
Charles Kelly Roberts

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Montreal is the cultural capital of Quebec and the main entry point to the province. The second largest city in Canada, it is a city rich in culture and history, has an inordinate number of attractive, fashionably dressed people, and a well-deserved reputation as one of the liveliest cities in North America. Montreal is home to the third-largest French-speaking population in the world, behind Paris and Kinshasa.

Montreal is an extremely inviting destination for gay and lesbian tourists, and it is arguably the most gay-friendly city in North America. Same-sex marriage is legal in Quebec (neither residency nor citizenship are required for a marriage license, but there is a three-week waiting period ).

Old Montreal's cobblestoned streets lined with buildings dating from the 17th through 19th centuries make it a scenic and popular tourist attraction. Easiest to explore on foot, it offers the Marché Bonsecours, Notre Dame Basilica, several museums (Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Pointe à Callière (archeological), George-Étienne Cartier). Place Jacques-Cartier is filled with street artists and musicians, and there are numerous fine restaurants and private art galleries nearby. The 'Horse To Water' (H2W) postal district is officially the most creative place in Canada, with 8% of the population deriving their primary income from artistic or creative work.