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Montreal

Montreal . By: Matt Gilllen . When was it founded?. Montreal was founded in 1535. Who founded it?. Montreal was founded by Jacques Cartier He climbed the mountain and named it Mont Real He also founded Quebec. Important historical facts. Second largest city in Canada, after Toronto

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Montreal

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  1. Montreal By: Matt Gilllen

  2. When was it founded? • Montreal was founded in 1535

  3. Who founded it? • Montreal was founded by Jacques Cartier • He climbed the mountain and named it Mont Real • He also founded Quebec

  4. Important historical facts • Second largest city in Canada, after Toronto • One of the worlds largest French speaking cities • Center of Canadian education, culture and business

  5. More important facts • Montreal lies on an island and is built around a mountain • It is a modern city with universities, hotels, and pro sports teams. • Montreal’s population is approximately 1.6 million

  6. Landmarks and tourist attractions • Mount Royal Park • St. Sulpice seminary • Montreal’s Olympic stadium

  7. Festivals in Montreal • Montreal snow festival • Montreal high lights festival • Montreal igloo fest

  8. Food in Montreal • Poutine • Montreal style bagel • Smoked meat

  9. Sports and Leisure • Montreal Canadians, NHL team • Montreal Alouettes, Canadian Football league team • Montreal Impact, Major league soccer team

  10. Works Cited • SIRS Discover. ProQuest, 6 June 2013. Web. 20 May 2013.      <http://discover.prod.sirs.com>. • World Book. 2004 ed. Vol. 13. Chicago: Scott Fetzer, 2004. Print.

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