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Arrival of the French
Samuel de Champlain arrives in what will later be called Montreal. His visit spurrs many other French explorers to follow in his footsteps. It is thanks to Samuel de Champlain that the people of Montreal speak French. -
"Ville Marie" becomes "Montreal"
Originally Montreal was known by the name, Ville Marie or City of Mary. -
Civil War
Montreal is a valuable inland port city, used by the Confederates in the Civil War to gain suplies and arms from the Brittish. -
Great Depression/ Prohibition
Montreal experienced much of the same effects of the Great Depression as the U.S.. Durring Prohibition, however, people from the United States would go to Montreal for alchoho. Because of this it was temorarily nicknamed the "Sin City". -
World's Fair
Montreal hosted the world's fair. -
Olympics
Montreal hosts the '78 Summer Olympics. -
Cleanest City
Montreal is voted 10th cleanest city in the world by Forbes Magazine.
