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MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA |
CANADA
A vast country with a comparatively small population, Canada enjoys great
geographic and cultural diversity, including cities, towns and farms amidst huge
areas of pristine forests, lakes, mountains, prairies and tundra, all home to
Canadians of European, Latin, Asian, African and First Nations (Native Indian
and Inuit) origins. Despite its immense natural landscapes, Canada is one of the
most urbanized nations in the world, with nearly 80% of its 30 million
inhabitants living in cities.
Deaf Canadians are served by a close knit grouping of over 100 regional and national organisations providing information, contacts and services from coast to coast.
QUEBEC
The province of Québec, first known
as New France by European colonists, has a population of over 7 million. Its
official spoken language is French, though English is commonly seen in Montréal
and surrounding regions. In Québec, Deaf people use either Langue des Signes
Québécoise (LSQ) or American Sign Language (ASL). With more than 50
associations, the network of Deaf groups in Québec is a dynamic part of the
local Deaf community.
MONTREAL
Colourful and eclectic, Montréal is a
city of contrasts, where glass towers stand beside neo-gothic cathedrals,
cyclists pedal through busy traffic and past strolling pedestrians, and a vast
underground network of offices and boutiques lies hidden below the streets,
sidewalks and buildings downtown.
Founded in 1642 by French settlers, Montréal is one of the largest and oldest cities in Canada. With over 11 million tourists every year and almost 150,000 students enrolled in its four universities, Montréal offers an exciting, safe and accessible location for visitors and residents alike.
Festivals and international events are a major part of summer activities in the city. A schedule of activities during the Congress dates is provided below. Among its many permanent attractions, such as Old Montréal and the Old Port, the underground city, Biodome and Casino de Montréal, Montréal also boasts museums of renown and historical churches, as well as a healthy selection of cycling paths and green spaces.
For more information, visit Tourism Montréal: www.tourism-montreal.org or www.montrealcam.com.
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