A city that has it all

Did you know that Montréal ranks 1st in Canada and 2nd in North America (after New York) for hosting international meetings?

That more than 60 international associations, including ICAO, IATA and the World Anti-Doping Agency, are headquartered here?

But Montréal’s reputation as a world-class destination doesn’t stop there. Our city is also a leading research centre and ranks number one in university research country-wide, with 11 institutions of higher learning, including four universities recognized around the world.

Montréal is a hotbed of creativity, an urban destination reputed for its exciting artistic and cultural scenes. Not only was it designated a City of Design by UNESCO in 2006 (after Buenos Aires and Berlin), but it also recently joined the brand-new World Good Food Cities Network and it became the first city to sign the Geotourism Charter of the National Geographic Society.

The city is home to world-renowned festivals and is proudly represented around the globe by prestigious ambassadors such as the Cirque du Soleil. Visitors are enchanted by Montréal’s unique mix of European charm and North American verve, and the legendary warmth and hospitality of its citizens.

Montréal: a truly different convention city, a meeting place at the heart of the world.