We’re excited for this year’s Startup Fest, held in Montreal July 15–18. Every year, Startup Fest attracts more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, founders, and investors for a half-week of events, conferences, pitch contests, and fun. Over a dozen countries are represented, with delegations arriving from across the east coast, Ontario, and France. Startup Fest represents startup culture. It’s a place to think outside the box. This isn’t your usual conference- it’s a festival. And there’s a reason it’s held in Montreal.

Unlike a lot of cities that say they work hard and play hard, we actually do. Montreal’s a great city to do business and network. It’s a city known for innovation. You can’t walk through a neighbourhood like Griffintown or Mile End without running into someone who works with a cool startup like Transitapp. Montreal was the first North American metropolis to launch a successful bike-sharing program, Bixi, which has been exported around the globe. We’ve got free wifi in Old Montreal as part of the Smart City plan. Fluently bilingual, Montreal is Canada’s cultural capital, bridging American and French culture through art and business. After a day of networking and pitching, there’s no better way to unwind than with Montreal’s unparalleled nightlife.

Nexmoov is one of the many startups thriving in Montreal. We know that Startup Fest participants are excited about new platforms and we’re excited to show off what we’ve been working on. Nexmoov matches travellers with accommodations in an area with the right vibe for them that is convenient for what they want to do in the city. We’ve curated three sample experiences to show you what we do.

Old Montreal © Orlando G. Cerocchi

First time visitors and families will want to see the Best Of Montreal. We’ve already seen that Americans come to Montreal for its European heritage sites, like the UNESCO protected Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal. There’s no shortage of attractions for the whole family, like the Biodome, the Olympic Stadium, and Chinatown. Of course no summer visit is complete without a hike up beautiful Mont-Royal Park, the heart of our beautiful city.