IT WAS PAST MIDNIGHT and freezing out, but the skaters whirling around the Esplanade Tranquille rink last February in Montreal’s cultural district, the Quartier des Spectacles, didn’t seem to mind.

Although Montreal is often compared to Paris, this cultural metropolis is very much its own distinct city. It has much of the Gallic charm associated with Paris: the French language, fine restaurants, ...

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WHY IT RATES: For travel agents with clients looking to visit Canada, the growth of Montreal makes it an alluring option when booking a vacation.-Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer. According to ...