Montreal is the second biggest French city after Paris and it is truly charming and unique. It has the perfect blend of old meets new with the charming French architectural characteristics to modern shopping underground malls. Montreal is a gastronomical experience with some of the best award winning chefs and prestigious restaurants. Montreal is home to many festivals and celebrations you will note that the locals find any matter a good excuse for celebration which brings out the dominant French joy of living characteristic. Montreal hosts over 40 festivals each year, from comedy shows, jazz, fireworks competitions, grand prix and street parties or the gay and lesbian parade. Montreal is fun to visit all year round however there is an un-explainable enchantment during Christmas time. The streets and shop windows are amazingly decorated and the snow just puts the cherry on top of the cake. The holiday spirits are definatley high during this season and you can see that in every one and every child as they chase Santa down the streets. Most of the Montrealers love to go ice skating around the old port or Mount Royal. Also, for a good winter skiing experience, just a few kilometers from Montreal you will find Mont Tremblant which hosts the best skiing venue and offers the world’s best skiing surroundings. It is a best spot for an amazing fun packed weekend break. Just at the foot of the mountain you will find anything you will possibly need from restaurants, shops, and lively night clubs. If you are aching from all the skiing, just a few minutes from Mont Tremblant you can go dog sledding which is sure to offer a day of true Canadian fun! Montreal is a lively, dynamic city, with a unique French touch and the locals are truly fun loving and friendly, this city will surely have you hooked and not wanting to leave.