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[[Image:Montreal-nuit.jpg|800px|Центр Монреаль ночью]]

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[[w:ru:Монреаль|Монреаль]] является второй по величине город в [[w:ru:Канада|Канада]], крупнейший город в [[w:ru:Квебек|Квебек]], и крупнейший франкоязычный город за пределами [[w:ru:Париж|Париж]].

При слиянии Британского Содружества, американских и франкоязычных культур, Монреаль является центром культурной, научной и общественной деятельности. Принимающая к [[w:1976 Summer Olympics|1976 Летние Олимпийские игры]] и легендарный [[w:Expo 67|+1967 мире ярмарка]], и домой к десяткам культурных и художественных фестивалей каждый год, Монреаль предлагает множество подходящие места и ресурсов для Викимании, а также тепло, мультикультурная атмосфера приветствовать участников.
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[[File:Downtown seen from Mont-Royal.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Вид города Монреаль рассматривается от [[w:en:Mount Royal|Мон-Руаяль]]]]
[[File:Olympiastadion Montreal.jpg|240px|thumb|right|Свойство [[w:en:Olympic Stadium (Montreal)|Олимпийский стадион]], основной сайт 1976 Летних Олимпийских Игр]]

'''Montreal''' (French: ''Montréal'') (pronouncedМонреаль''' (на французском языке: '' Монреаль '') (произносится [mɔ̃ʁeˈal] in Frenchна французском языке, /  ˌmʌntriˈɑːl  / in English) is the second-largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Québec. Montréal was incorporated as a city in 1832 and, by 1860, became the largest city in British North America and the undisputed economic and cultural centre of Canadaна английском языке) является второй по величине город в Канаде и крупный город в провинции Квебек. Монреаль был включен как город в 1832 году и, к 1860 году, стал крупнейшим городом в Британской Северной Америке и бесспорным экономическим и культурным центром Канады.

Montréal is easy to get to from most major destinations: over 200 U.S. and international flights touch down at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport each day, arriving from over 70 international and 25 Canadian cities.  Montréal's compact, safe, clean downtown is a short ride from the airport.

Montréal, at the intersection of Anglophone and Francophone cultures, is ideally situated to hold proceedings in both French and English. The inhabitants of Montréal are predominantly bilingual (French and English), especially in the service industry, and resources to hold the entire conference in both languages are readily available.  Within Greater Montréal, with a population of 3.6 million, 53% of the inhabitants are bilingual and 20% use a third language in addition to French and English.

Montreal's summer are warm, and at times humid, with average high temperatures of 24 - 26°C (75 - 79°F) and lows of 13 - 15°C (55 - 60°F).

==Entertainment==

[[File:Casino de Montréal.jpg|thumb|240px|The Montréal Casino]]
Montréal has a Six Flags amusement park situated on Île Sainte-Hélène called ''[[w:La Ronde (amusement park)|La Ronde]]'', the second-largest amusement park in Canada. It is accessible via car or public transportation (bus routes 167 or 169).  On the same island there is a water park, and a casino, if you'd like to try your luck. Montréal also has a well-developed tourist industry and multicultural population, if you'd like to walk, see the sights, or eat!

Montréal has a diverse entertainment scene. There are large venues such as [[w:Centre Bell|Centre Bell]] or at the [[w:Olympic Stadium|Olympic Stadium]].  Home to a vibrant night scene, Montréal is always alive at all times of day.  The Olympic Stadium for the 1976 Olympics is still open to the public. People can ride on the gondola to go up the inclined tower and admire the view (not free).

Montréal is the host of the Festival De Jazz (Jazz Festival), Francofolies (French song festival), Juste Pour Rire (Just For Laughs) and a large number of happenings all year round; including the International des Feux Loto-Québec, the largest fireworks competition of the world taking place while Wikimania would be held.
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|Montreal Clock Tower, Fireworks.jpg|The ''International des Feux Loto-Québec'' lights the city evenings during summer, with countries vying to win the competition with explosive enthusiasm.
|Fort Ile Sainte-Helene 43.jpg|Île Sainte-Hélène is home to a large wooded area, historical fortifications (pictured), an amusement park and a water park.
|Juste pour rire 23.jpg|Summer sees the streets of downtown Montréal fill with festivals and celebrations, such as the Just for Laughs humor festival.
|Rue Saint-Paul Montreal la nuit 01.jpg|The nights are alive in Montréal; whether you're looking to catch a good meal or a good show, Old Montréal and the Quartier Latin will fill your needs.
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==Personal Safety==

Montreal shares Canada's low violent crime rates, making it relatively safe.

==Museums==
Montréal is home to many world-class museums such as the [[w:Montreal Museum of Fine Arts|Montreal Museum of Fine Arts]] which hosts a large collection of precious works of art and a large Napoleonic collection that was given by [[w:Ben Weider|Ben Weider]]. It's also the home of the [[w:Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal|Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal]] which hosts contemporary art exhibitions. For the science lovers, there's the [[w:Montreal Science Centre|Montreal Science Centre]] which is home to many science themed exhibitions and an Imax theatre. The [[w:Montreal Biosphère|Montreal Biosphère]] is home to a museum that is dedicated to water and the environment. In the Olympic complex, the former [[w:velodrome|velodrome]] at the Olympic Stadium. The [[w:Montreal Biodome|Montreal Biodome]] is home to many animals from all around the world. It's also home to a permanent collection of the Montreal Jazz Festival's collection of arts at the Galerie Lounge TD in the Maison du Jazz Rio Tinto Alcan. In 2010, The Galerie Lounge TD features the works of world-renowned Montreal native [[w:Leonard Cohen]]'s art collection.
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|Insectarium Montreal1.jpg|The Montréal Botanical gardens host a permanent Insectarium where you can see the creepy-crawlies up close and personal.
|Musee Beaux Arts Montréal.JPG|The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts hosts a number of permanent and travelling collections of note, and has free admission at all times.
|Musée d'art contemporain int 2011.jpg|The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal holds a large collection of modern and classical art for the connoisseur.
|Basilique Notre-Dame 2012.jpg|Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica displays its colorful and dramatic Gothic architecture to visitors.
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==Food==

Montréal is home to some world-famous restaurants. [[w:Schwartz's|Schwartz's]] is famous for its smoked meat. [[w:Poutine|Poutine]] is also offered pretty much everywhere with different flavors. One thing that makes Montreal unique with [[w:New York City|New York City]] is the [[w:Montreal-style bagel|Montreal-style bagel]].
[[w:Wilensky's|Wilensky's]] is also a must stop for their famous sandwiches.
Montréal is home to many type of restaurants. The concept are often varied and unique. Some of them offers local cuisine or regional plates with a modern twist. World cuisine is found almost everywhere.

==Happenings==

Summer in Montréal is home to many famous festivals certain to attract your attention, as well as a multitude of smaller activities and expositions.

Every summer, the core of downtown plays host to the [[w:Festival International de Jazz de Montréal|Festival International de Jazz de Montréal]] when more that two million people join for more than 650 concerts played over eleven days and nights, including 370 concerts staged outdoors and free of charge.

The [[w:Just for Laughs|Just for Laughs]] festival, the world's largest and most prestigious comedy event presents gala performances, theatre, club shows and outdoor free performances.  With comedians, street performers and performances in French and English through most of the month of July.  

Explosive Saturday nights are guaranteed throughout summer as the [[w:Montréal International Fireworks Competition|Montréal International Fireworks Competition]] lights up the skies with pyrotechnicians from all over the world countries display their daring talent to compete in the most prestigious event of its kind.
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