Montreal, the second largest French-speaking city in the world, is renowned worldwide for its cultural activities, sporting events, and fine cuisine. Montreal is one of the shopping capitals of the world, and the Underground City is only one of its many enticing features. Montreal also offers a world-class public transit system.

To obtain all the information you'll need to prepare for your visit to Montreal, visit Tourism Montreal's official Web site. There you'll find information on the weather (temperatures range between 5 to 15 degrees Celsius/ 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit in October), ideas on what to do in Montreal, restaurant suggestions, and the latest information on the cultural and sporting events taking place in the city during your stay. The official Web site of the City of Montreal also contains a lot of useful information. Be sure to check out the "Discovering Montreal" section.

If you're able to spend more time with us, visit the tourism Web site of the Government of Quebec. You'll discover the limitless possibilities that your visit to la belle province can offer.

Useful links

The Weather Network:
This site contains weather statistics and provides detailed weather conditions and longterm forecasts. You can also view weather maps, satellite and radar maps, weather cameras of major Canadian centres, and much more.

Environment Canada:
This is the official site of the Government of Canada weather service. It provides real-time weather information.

Tourism

Tourism Montreal:
This is one of Montreal's most comprehensive tourism sites. It contains helpful information on Montreal's attractions, events, conventions, exhibitions, lodging, currency as well as helpful travel hints. This site also has links to Webcams set up around Montreal.

Bonjour Québec.com:
This is the official tourism Web site of the government of Quebec. It offers an overview of things to see and do in Quebec's regions, including Montreal. Along with information on lodging, activities and restaurants, the site also offers a complete section (Meeting Planners) on business travel to Montreal. The FAQ (Useful Information) contains everything international travelers need to know to vacation in Quebec

City of Montreal

City of Montreal:
The official site of the City of Montreal offers a complete roundup of life in Montreal, including maps of the different burroughs. It's a great way to get a feel for the city in just a few clicks.

Embassies and passports

Department of Foreign Affairs:
This site is provided by the Government of Canada to help tourists plan their stay in Canada. It contains information on passport and visa requirements, tax refunds, and customs and border regulations, to name a few.

Diplomatic Gateway to Canada:
This site of the Department of Foreign Affairs offers links to the sites of embassies and consulates in Canada.