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Montréal is a city of vibrant neighbourhoods! 🌳 Here’s a quick list of popular districts — to give you a real sense of Montréal à la local. 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 Montréal’s downtown core is compact enough to be explored by foot but packs a multitude of options to discover. The city’s financial hub is also home to three universities, three major museums and Montréal’s entertainment district, the Quartier des Spectacles, where major festivals like the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal take place. 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 Visitors love Old Montréal because most of the city’s historic landmarks are packed in the enchanting neighbourhood that has been known to mimic a European city in countless movies and shows. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗮𝘂-𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁-𝗥𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 Many images that emerge from Montréal are of candy-coloured houses adorned with typical spiral staircases. They come from this bohemian neighbourhood. 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱 Often included on lists of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world, Mile End has been described as the Greenwich Village of Montréal. 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘆 Attention gourmands, this will surely be your favourite spot in the city as it’s home to the Jean-Talon Market, the largest farmers market in the city (and one of the largest in North America). 𝗛𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘂𝘃𝗲 Known locally as HoMa, this primarily working-class neighbourhood is home to the iconic Olympic Stadium (built for the 1976 Summer Olympics) and its inclined tower, the world’s tallest. Learn more about each neighbourhood: https://lnkd.in/eJu-xnMQ 📷 Daph+Nico #montreal #travel #eventprofs

What are the coolest companies in Montréal right now? 🤔 We're glad you asked! As voted by the readers of 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗠𝗧𝗟 in the "Best of MTL" readers poll, these are the coolest Montréal companies. 1. Ubisoft Montréal. A French video game publisher and developer, known for creating and distributing interactive entertainment and services, with popular franchises like Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Tom Clancy's. 2. Lightspeed Commerce. A global commerce platform, offering a unified point-of-sale (POS) and payment solution for businesses, particularly in retail, and hospitality, helping them simplify operations, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. 3. Moment Factory.  A multimedia entertainment studio specializing in the design and production of immersive environments, combining video, lighting, architecture, sound, and special effects. 4. 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲. A streetwear and skateboarding brand known for its skate-inspired clothing, humorous graphics, and community-focused events, founded by Antoine Asselin and Phil Lavoie. 5. Spooks & Spanks. A supernatural soaps and cosmetics brand, for those who to wash and who love spookies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/epBJsc2T photos: Moment Factory / Dime #montreal #business #innovation

Big news in Montréal for deep tech! 🔌 Engineering-focused university Polytechnique Montréal has received a $50-million donation from the family foundation of Québec businessman Pierre Lassonde to establish an institute dedicated to deep technology, or deep tech. "Deep tech" refers to cutting-edge, often disruptive technologies rooted in advanced scientific or engineering innovations, requiring substantial research and development, and potentially leading to transformative solutions for complex problems.  “Québec and Canada have everything they need to make their mark on the global high-tech stage, and I hope this donation will act as a catalyst to help us do exactly that,” Lassonde said in a statement. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eckVw4bD 📷 Thierry du Bois #montreal #deeptech #research / Maud Cohen / Valérie Bélisle / Oussama Moutanabbir

Montréal is known as a playful city. But we don’t just play games — we also produce them! 🎮 Home to a pool of creative and specialized talent, Montréal is hotbed for video game production. Here are nine studios to keep your eyes on! Ubisoft. A video game company from France with several development studios across the world, including Montréal. Its video game franchises include Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Prince of Persia, Tom Clancy’s, Just Dance and more. WB Games Montreal Inc. A division of Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment. Founded in 2010, the Montréal-based studio is 300+ creative team members strong, creating unforgettable games including Batman: Arkham Origins, Gotham Knights and LEGO Legends of Chima: Tribe Fighters. Gameloft. Pioneers in video games creation since 2000s, Gameloft is constantly innovating to create new games experiences. Their roster is massive, including partnerships with Disney, LEGO and more that have produced games like Disney Magic Kingdoms, Minion Rush, March of Empires and Asphalt Legends Unite. Electronic Arts (EA). Develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. EA has more than 450 million registered players around the world, and has developed games including The SIMS, NHL 25 and Apex Legends. Cloud Chamber. Creates games according to values that support diversity in both the makeup of the studio and the games they produce. The results include their most famous franchise, the critically acclaimed BioShock series. Behaviour Interactive. A leading independent video game developer specializing in the production of 2D and 3D action/adventure games for home video game consoles, handheld game consoles, PCs and mobile. Their portfolio includes Dead by Daylight, Game of Thrones (Beyond the Wall), Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Meet Your Maker. Eidos-Montréal. This experienced studio of immersive experience creators always pushes the envelope in terms of motion capture, photogrammetry and audio. They’ve produced a variety of iconic IPs, including Deus Ex, Thief, Tomb Raider, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy and more. Bethesda Game Studios. The award-winning development team known around the world for their ground-breaking work on The Elder Scrolls and Fallout series. Their game Starfield garnered 10 million players in less than three weeks of its release, making it the biggest launch in the studio’s history. Epic Games. A leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology, Epic operates one of the world’s largest games, Fortnite, which is a vibrant ecosystem of social entertainment experiences including first-party games like Fortnite Battle Royale, LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing and Fortnite Festival, as well as creator-made experiences. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ePr8QBzg #montreal #videogames #digitaltechnology

Big news! Canadian basketball history will be made under the night sky! 🏀 Montréal Alliance will host the first professional outdoor basketball game in Canadian history! 🌖 Éclipse : match sous les étoiles 📅 May 23, 8:00 PM Details: https://lnkd.in/eZXwQNK7 #montreal #prosports

Have you seen the new café in the airport? ☕ Air Canada has introduced its newest "Air Canada Café" at the Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, offering a seamless, premium grab and go experience for eligible domestic travellers. Designed for convenience and comfort, this new addition, located near Gate A2, is now open and marks the third Air Canada Café location. Blending local flavours with modern amenities, the Air Canada Café features a curated menu of iconic Montréal snacks, a selection of self-serve beverages, and power at each of the 58 seats. To access the lounge, eligible customers need only scan their boarding pass at the eGates at the Air Canada Café's entrance. This opening is part of Air Canada's broader investment in new, upgraded and expanded lounges planned for 2025 and beyond, further elevating the airport experience for its premium travellers. Details: https://lnkd.in/eRw_7Ymf #montreal #aircanada #travel #businessclass / ADM Aéroports de Montréal

Love architecture? 🧱 Brutalism is one of the most divisive architectural styles of the modern age. And Montréal has some incredible examples. Check it out! 📽️ The Main #montreal #brutalism

Diversity? Equality? Inclusion? Yes. Yes. And yes. Part of the beauty of Montréal is that both locals and visitors are invited to bring their true and authentic selves to everything they do. The nature of inclusivity is a spirit of welcome and safety for all, no matter colour, creed, gender, sexual orientation or any such differentiators. In Montréal difference is more than accepted — it’s celebrated! It makes travelling here easy and safe, whether solo or as a group. And we have proof: ✔️ Voted the safest city to travel in North America (Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection) ✔️ Voted the safest city in the world for solo women to travel (Holidu) ✔️ One of the world’s 7 best countries for LGBTQ+ visitors to explore (OutTraveler) In short: Openness here is a way of life, and whoever you are, we’re rolling out the red carpet! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBzT3Qjh photos: Daph+Nico #montreal #DEI #diversity #inclusion #LGBTQ cc: John Ehlenfeldt

A warm welcome to everyone visiting Montréal for the 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝘆! 💛 Organized by the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA), the World Congress on Brain Injury is the largest gathering of international professionals working in the field of brain injury. The congress takes place at the Palais des congrès de Montréal. Details: https://lnkd.in/eRjNxFhP 📷 M. Dupuis #montreal #ibia #braininjury

Montréal is one of the leading and most influential life sciences centres! 🔬 Let's explore some facts: 💊 Montréal ranks eighth in North America for the number of jobs in the pharmaceutical sector, with the presence of multinational companies such as Pfizer, Novartis, AbbVie and Merck having their Canadian headquarters here. 💰 The Québec Life Sciences Strategy 2022-2025, as well, has provided $569 million in funding to support an estimated $2 billion in direct investment in the field. 🧪 Mobilizing the industry is an organization called Montréal InVivo: a non-profit industrial cluster comprised of more than 620 organizations, 11 post-secondary institutions and 41,000 skilled workers 📊 Montréal boasts five universities and 36 programs, with more than 10,000 university students graduating from a life science program each year. Some recent major Montréal LSHT events: • 29th Annual Meeting for the Organization for Human Brain Mapping (2023). Attendance: 2,500 • 2023 Congress of the International Council of Nurses. Attendance: 6,000 • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 2023 Annual Assembly. Attendance: 4,000 • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons 2023 Postgraduate Course & Scientific Session. Attendance: 2,000 • 2023 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis Annual Conference. Attendance: 8,000 • 17th International Congress on Radiation Research (2023). Attendance: 1,500 • 2023 World Congress of Neurology. Attendance: 8,000 • Family Medicine Forum 2023. Attendance: 5,000 • 2024 SBI Breast Imaging Symposium. Attendance: 1,300 • 2024 PNS Annual Meeting. Attendance: 1,500 • ISMB 2024 Annual Meeting. Attendance: 1,800 • 3rd Joint Congress on Evolutionary Biology (2024). Attendance: 2,500 • World Molecular Imaging Congress 2024. Attendance: 1,100 • MicroTAS 2024 Conference. Attendance: 1,200 • 15th World Congress on Brain Injury (2025). Attendance: 1,200 Learn more about life sciences in Montréal! ╰┈➤ https://lnkd.in/eKsp3wGf #montreal #lifesciences #eventprofs