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The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, popularly known as [[Expo 67]], attracted 50 million visits during Canada's centennial year, setting an attendance record that stands to this day. Though most pavillions were temporary structures, several remaining structures have become Montreal landmarks, including the [[geodesic dome]] US Pavilion, now the [[Montreal Biosphere]], as well as [[Moshe Safdie]]'s striking [[Habitat 67]] apartment complex. | The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, popularly known as [[Expo 67]], attracted 50 million visits during Canada's centennial year, setting an attendance record that stands to this day. Though most pavillions were temporary structures, several remaining structures have become Montreal landmarks, including the [[geodesic dome]] US Pavilion, now the [[Montreal Biosphere]], as well as [[Moshe Safdie]]'s striking [[Habitat 67]] apartment complex. | ||
==Professional sports== | |||
The [[Montreal Canadiens]] [[ice hockey]] team is the unquestioned king of the Montreal sports scene, with a record 22 [[Stanley Cup]] championships to their credit. The city also has a [[Canadian Football League]] franchise, the [[Montreal Alouettes]], and the city will play host to the 2008 [[Grey Cup]], the CFL championship game. The [[Montreal Impact]] is the city's pro [[soccer]] team. The [[Montreal Expos]] [[Major League Baseball]] franchise folded and was relocated as the [[Washington Nationals]]. | |||
Revision as of 09:56, 19 January 2008
Montreal is the second most populous city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec. It is located on an island on the St Lawrence River and is the largest island in the Hochelaga Archipelago, a group of over 230 islands at the confluence of the St Lawrence River and Ottawa River.
Montreal is 150 miles upstream from provincial capital, Quebec City.
Population
A majority French-speaking city, Montreal also has a substantial English-language population.
Economy
The International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations body governing civilian aviation, is headquartered in Montreal, as is its industry counterpart, the International Air Transport Association.
History
Montreal was founded in 1642 by French officer Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve, on the site of the former Iroquois village of Hochelaga. It was passed to Britain in 1760 and in 1766 became occupied by the American colonies. It was recovered in 1767.
Expo 67
The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, popularly known as Expo 67, attracted 50 million visits during Canada's centennial year, setting an attendance record that stands to this day. Though most pavillions were temporary structures, several remaining structures have become Montreal landmarks, including the geodesic dome US Pavilion, now the Montreal Biosphere, as well as Moshe Safdie's striking Habitat 67 apartment complex.
Professional sports
The Montreal Canadiens ice hockey team is the unquestioned king of the Montreal sports scene, with a record 22 Stanley Cup championships to their credit. The city also has a Canadian Football League franchise, the Montreal Alouettes, and the city will play host to the 2008 Grey Cup, the CFL championship game. The Montreal Impact is the city's pro soccer team. The Montreal Expos Major League Baseball franchise folded and was relocated as the Washington Nationals.