In close vicinity to the Notre Dame de Bonsecours church one will find the most beautiful square of the city which is decorated with a monument of its founder being Paul Chomedey sieur de Maisonneuve. The same beautiful and majestic is the square named after the queen Victoria. Ancient architecture connoisseurs are recommended to walk through the Mille Carre Dore quarter as this city area has preserved numerous …
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Outdoor recreation fans will like the Saint-Lawrence Valley Ecomuseum reservation. Its territory hosts a small zoological park. The area of the scenic valley is crossed with numerous touristic routes. The Biosphere park is located not far from the city center. The main attractions of the park are the fountains and unique constructions made of metal. Despite the so typical of large cities urban style, the park is an …
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To learn the characteristic features of ethnic cuisine better tourists are offered to visit the Vizio restaurant. All popular treats are prepared there following traditional recipes. Among house specialities the Prosciutto e Melone is best worth trying. This is a jerked beef thin sliced and served with melon accompaniment. Genuine gourmands will love the Carpaccio di Vitello dish which is red beef spiced with olive …
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This area gets equipped with large concert open air stages for the performances of world renowned musicians. The stages are set in close vicinity to the most significant historical landmarks. More than two thousands of musicians take part in the festival annually. The scenic Canadian city hosts guests from more than 20 countries of the world during the festival. The audience of the festival numbers more than two …
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Connoisseurs of art should certainly head to Place des Arts in Montreal. This is the name of the modern performing arts center opened in 1963. Today it accommodates a theater where interesting productions take place several times a week. There is also a concert hall and several galleries hosting various exhibitions. A special cultural object is the Montreal Biodome that occupies one of the most original …
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Fans of water entertainments will be impressed by a themed amusement park named Aqua Dome. In the indoor water park, there are excellent swimming pools for adults and children, water attractions, and a nice cafe. It is open all year round. It is pleasant to visit the park even with small children. Those who are going to visit Montreal in summer should relax in the Aquazilla Waterpark. It is absolutely …
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Moving around in Canada - transportation
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Due to the fact that Canada has a fairly large territory with a difficult terrain, the “Funicular” is quite common. Although one of the oldest means of transportation around the country, it unites the Upper and Lower towns. Initially, this transport was water-powered, but today it is successfully operating by electricity. It should be noted that the funicular is not only a convenient and fast mode of transport, but also provides an excellent opportunity to admire the local beauties from a height. If you are planning long trips, it is best to use air transport. You can reach just about any destination in the country by air. Canada’s major airlines are Air Canada and Canadian Airlines. The cost of flights is however quite high, but regular promotional offers and sales are conducted on air tickets, thus attracting many tourists to the country.
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Economy roadmap of Canada
External economic relations have also received significant development since the beginning of the two thousandth. Today, Canada is considered one of the most leading trading nations. In terms of foreign trade turnover, it ranks seventh. Her main economic and trade partner is the United States of America. Annually, there is an exchange of goods and services for the sum of over one and a half billion Canadian dollars between the two States. The service sector accounts for about 70% of the total GDP. In retail trade, is employed more than 10% of the total working population of the state. It is worth noting that in Canada, small commercial establishments have not received much development and most retail outlets are housed together in large shopping centers, including underground ones. Also, the most developed sphere of services is education and health care, as well as business services.
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