Right across the northern border of the US arguably lie Canada’s two most important cities: Toronto and Montréal. Travelers can take the Maple Leaf line into Toronto, the country’s biggest city and a multicultural business and entertainment hub. (First, they can stop at Canada’s chic Niagara Falls, which has plenty of attractions and alternate views of the falls.) The Adirondack line terminates in French-speaking Montréal which overflows with European flair. Visit the Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal and wander through the rest of the old city. Meander through the trendy and artistic neighborhood of Plateau Mont Royal, admiring the frescoes and murals as you go. You’ll also want to keep your eyes open for a unique Montréal architectural feature: exterior staircases on many of the houses. Explore the Underground City, a pedestrian network linking shopping with metro stations. Every year, at the end of June, the famed International Jazz Festival lights up the city with beautiful music.
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