The Canadian Grand Prix has been part of the F1 circuit since 1961 but it was only in 1978 that the race moved from Ontario to Ile Notre-Dame in Montreal. Today Montreal is an important centre for finance, industry, culture and tourism.
Montreal is a mélange of new and old as the city is contemporary and up and coming yet it has a certain antiquated charm to it. This is one of the largest French speaking cities in the world yet its inhabitants come from over forty different countries. It’s vibrant culture is reflected in its diverse culture which can be seen in museums such as the Musée des Beaux-arts and the Biodôme de Montréal.
Old and new blend seamlessly define a city that both hip and contemporary yet quaintly charming. One of the largest French-speaking cities in the world, Montréal is home to a number of multinational corporations and is the third most popular convention destination on the continent, though its people speak a variety of languages and claim ancestry to 41 different countries.
It’s a vibrant cultural center with diverse museum offerings, including the Musée des Beaux-arts and the Biodôme de Montréal. If you visit Old Montréal and the Old Port you can find loads of places to shop and eat. Other places of interest include the Olympic Stadium, and Ste-Catherine Street which is the main downtown thoroughfare. If shopping is your thing visit “Reso dans la ville souterraine” which is a network of 30 kilometers of underground shops, cafes, theatres, shopping centres and even hotels.
Fly to the Canadian Grand Prix by Private Jet