Toronto or Montreal?? Which is the more interesting for a tourist, and why?

Question

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Answer 1

I live outside of Toronto and it's a great city but my mom used to say when she was a little younger than me that she would go up to Montreal for the weekend and have a great time. She used to say there was nothing better than going out at night to the little French bistros and just order French Onion Soup and a bottle of wine - it sounds like an amazing way to spend a night with friends. Toronto has a lot of things to do but Montreal sounds really interesting to visit.

Answer 2

The Assembly Hall (Lakeshore Village)
Art Gallery of Ontario
Ont. Association of Art Galleries
Bata Shoe Museum
The Beaches Boardwalk
The Beaches.com (east)
Beaches Jazz Festival
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Bruce Trail Association
Burlington Art Centre
Cabbagetown
Casa Loma
Canadian Air Show
Canadian National Exhibition
CHIN International Picnic
CN Tower Web Site
Colbourne Lodge
Frederick Horsman Varley Art Gallery
Gallery 44 - Contemporary Photography
The Docks
Gardiner Museum
Greektown
Ontario Museums Association
Guildwood Village
Harbourfront Centre
Hockey Hall of Fame
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Markham Museum
Metro Convention Centre
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Metro Home Show
Metro Toronto Parks Facilities
Metro Toronto Zoo
Molson Indy
Textile Museum of Canada


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Oak Ridges Trail Association
Old Fort York
One of a Kind Show
Ontario Museum Association
Ontario Place
Ontario Science Centre
Paramount Canada's Wonderland
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
Robert Mede Gallery
Royal Agricultural Fair
Royal Ontario Museum
Santa Claus Parade
St. James Cathedral
St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Neighbourhood
SkyDome
Toronto Aerospace Museum
Toronto Boat Show
Toronto Jazz Festival (downtown)
Toronto Dragon Boat Race
Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto Island Community
Toronto Music Garden
Toronto Eaton Centre
Toronto Island Park
Toronto Regional Conservation
Waterfront Trail
West Rouge
Yummy Baguette

this is everything to do in toronto
you have art gallerys to night life toronto sounds great



The city is located on an island near the Ottawa and St. Lawrence River. Bridges connect all sides to the mainland. In the middle of Montreal is a 233 m-high, nonnative volcano, Mont Royal. The downtown area is a busy district, offering the experience of many skyscrapers, shops, restaurants and luxury accommodations. Neighborhoods, such as the Latin Quarter and the Mile End await your arrival.

At the southern end of St-Laurent Boulevard, past Chinatown, tourists find the historic district of Old Montreal (Vieux-Montreal), a major tourist attraction, offering a glimpse of cobblestone-laden streets and horse-drawn carriage rides. Visit artifacts from 1642 where the city’s first European settlers began their lives on this land at the Montreal History Centre (Centre d'histoire de Montreal) as well as the Pointe-à-Callière Museum of Archaeology and History. The oldest buildings in Montreal can be viewed here. The Sulpician Seminary (Vieux Seminaire Saint-Sulpice) dates back to the late 17th century.

Beyond the St-Lawrence River, the Expo 67 islands of Ste-Helène and Notre-Dame was the site where Montreal hosted the World's Fair some 30 years ago. Today La Ronde Amusement Park entertains tourists, as well as the Gilles Villeneuve Racetrack (Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve) and an excellent casino.

During the winter season, avoid the snow and cold by visiting the Underground City comprised of an elaborate system of interconnected pedestrian and Metro (subway) networks, linking buildings, boutiques, restaurants and even residential apartments.

Montreal Canada offers the illusion of a year-round party- you can call this city “Festival Center”, entertaining visitors with various activities, including jazz, comedy and cinema. Come in June where you can treat yourself to the sounds of electrifying music at the International Jazz Festival or wait until August, for the city’s largest film festival. Allow yourself to become whisked away by the alluring nature of Montreal. The city is ready for the taking as you explore its fashionable boutiques, famed cuisine and over 18 miles of indoor pedestrian walkways.


montreal however is very historic so if u wanna see historica sights its montreal

all though its depends on how long your going
say u go for eight days spend four in toronto and four in montreal
well if u have the money of course
otherwise i would probably pick toronto now and save montreal for your next trip.

Answer 3

I have spent time in both cities and for me, it would definitely be Montreal. Toronto is fantastic but it is essentially just another great very large city whereas Montreal is like visiting another country. Staying in Montreal, in a B&B in old Montreal is the next best thing to actually visiting Paris. I have spent time in Paris as well, and I know that Montreal is as close as you can get without actually flying to France. There are so many things to do and see. I love just people watching while sipping red wine at an outdoor cafe, eating at French bistros, the food is awesome! I love prowling through the offbeat boutiques and antique shops. At night, I love strolling through the narrow streets, walking over the cobblestones and watching horse-drawn carriages go by. I just love Montreal also for the pubs and bars on Crescent Street. I usually try to attend one of the festivals, such as The International Jazz Festival or the NASCAR races. Below is my favourite place to stay. Whatever city you choose, have a great stay!

Answer 4

I can't speak for Montreal as I haven't been there and I will have to admit to a disdain for French speakers. (They're kind of like us ugly Americans who want everyone to speak our native tongue.)

I will tell you what I saw of Toronto was nice. My host told me that Toronto brags of being the most multi-cultural city in North America. There are many great things to see in Toronto, but I was on business and didn't have much time for them. We did take a side-trip that tips the scale for me on the Montreal/Toronto comparison:

Go see Niagara Falls! It's about an hour to 1-1/2 hours drive from Toronto. What an amazing natural wonder! Take the tourist boat ride close to the falls. It is a lot of fun and awesome to see.

Answer 5

i might want to genuinely say Montreal. Going to Toronto might want to be like seeing yet another city contained in the states. that is efficacious, yet no longer something particular. Montreal even if, is like vacationing an total new united states. Its lifestyle is staggering. even if french is the wide-spread language you should be wonderful with English, as purely about all and distinctive there speaks it. when I went to Montreal i became truly 17 and became too youthful to social gathering, yet i comprehend that the evening life there is outstanding, and probably a lot more advantageous effective than Toronto. There are bars, golf equipment, and on-line casino's in both. there is a lot to do in both cities, relying on the time of the three hundred and sixty 5 days you bypass. i love Montreal in the course of the iciness, you could bypass to le carnival and do such issues as le cabane de sucre! that is a lot of relaxing. sturdy luck!

Answer 6

No Brainer......MONTREAL!!!!

Toronto is nice but too much atitude, expensive and frankly it's not much in the way of fun. It has it's landmarks and some degree of charm but it is mostly becoming a giant condo factory.

Montreal on the other hand has the old port, the mountain, the bicycle system, it's a great walking city, the subway if far superior. Also, Montreal is home to one of the most beautiful Botanical Gardens, the Olympic park, the latest of fashions (well before T.O. gets them), did I mention the food, bagels, smoked meat, caleche (carriage) rides, Notre Dame Cathedral, oh yes, the people, the clubs, the festivals..........that's just the start.

Answer 7

Both offer totally different experiences. Montreal seems like you are visiting a city in Europe. Old Montreal is full of restuarants, shops and street performers. It is an upscale city. Mount Royal with St Josephs Oratory overlooks the city and is a wonderful place to visit.

The arcitecture of the city (both old world and modern) is beautiful.

Toronto is spread out over tons of neighborhoods with varying cultures. If you want an english culture instead of French, Toronto is better. They have a beautiful park on the harbor with activities throughout the summer. You can drive to Niagra Falls in a couple of hours. You can see a baseball game.

Answer 8

Do you have to pick just one? Both have tons to offer.

And of course it depends on your interests. Toronto has better theatre; Montreal has slightly better shopping. Toronto has slightly better and more diverse restaurants; Montreal has better culture & history. Toronto is closer to other interesting tourist destinations (e.g., Stratford, Niagra Falls); Montreal is closer to some spectacular countryside.

Really, you're going to have a great time in either city, so it could come down to which is easier to get to from wherever you're coming from.

Answer 9

Montreal

Answer 10

Toronto