Village Squire, 1973-06, Page 22Montreal beckons
at end of heritage
highways
The age of discovery is still with us.
And to join the ranks of 20th century
explorers is simply a matter of accept-
ing an open invitation by the Quebec
Department of Tourism, Fish and Game
and the Ontario Ministry of Industry
and Tourism which have mapped a
route called Heritage Highways.
The journey is a virtual indepth view
into the history of two cultures, and
brilliantly illustrating the dual Cana-
dian cultural heritage is Montreal, mid-
way between Perce and Niagara Falls.
The history of this mighty island is
moving; its destiny, fantastic. In 1642
a mere handful of French pioneers,
following de Maisonneuve and Jeanne
Mance, settled close to mont Royal --or
Real --which was to form the name of
the future city. Indian hostility and
later war and conquest were to retard
the development of the colony, but not
for long. Montreal was to quickly re-
gain its strength and pride to emerge
as a major centre for industry, com-
merce, finance and communications
and progress to the stature of the met-
ropolis of Canada.
Montreal, city of contrasts and one
of the most cosmopolitan landmarks in
North America, also holds the distinc-
tion of being the largest French city
outside of France. This is a city where
giant skyscrapers proudly stand beside
noble homes of the 18th and 19th
centuries which have been jealously
safeguarded and discreetly renovated
Asphalt and concrete lead to miles
of plush green carpets in sparkling fresh
open air and stretches of parks right in
the heart of the city. This is a place
where the sari and turban stride with
ease and grace beside mini -skirt and
business suit.
Montreal, because of the diversity
of its people, has become an oasis of
international culture. Among the
city's proud possessions, and there are
many, are: two French language univ-
ersities and two English language univ-
ersities; concert halls presenting live
theatre of world -acclaimed caliber;
symphony, ballet and opera; movie
houses; more than a dozen museums;
churches and houses of worship of
almost every denomination. The
`;<vess city of world events such as
C(1-0 67 which has been permeated
by !.it. r and His World, has already
started a;o repare a lavish setting for
the 1976 world Olympics.
Hostess par excellence, Montreal
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greets visitors with an enticing agenda
of things to enjoy typical of Quebec
joie de vivre. There are boutiques,
huge department stores, art galleries,
antique shops with rare findings. Res-
taurants, large and small, honor the
Quebec tradition of fine cuisine and
throughout the city, exotic dishes re-
presentative of just about every corner
of the globe, serve as delectable good-
will ambassadors, beckoning the visitor
to come back, again and again.
Sidewalk cafes, discotheques, clubs
of all sizes and descriptions make light
the night for the round-the-clock fun -
seeker.
After having explored, from Niagara,
the Ontario way of life, Montreal is
the crossroad to regions, typically French
Canadian, defining the Heritage High-
way of Quebec!
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