A visit to Montréal in any season feels like a celebration, with its many festivals, museums, varieties of architecture and sophisticated cuisines that reflect both its unique multicultural past and its commitment to an innovative future. Located on the Île de Montréal, the largest of the over 200 islands that make up the Hochelaga Archipelago, the city takes its name from the wooded Mount Royal, which provides a spectacular backdrop for the downtown, especially in September and October when dazzling fall foliage transforms the landscape. Vibrant and cosmopolitan Montréal takes pride in its diversity, embracing indigenous populations as well as its rich French colonial history.