Area code 514 serves the island of Montreal, Quebec, and is one of Canada’s original area codes established in 1947. Once covering a large portion of southwestern Quebec, it was split in 1957 and again in 1998 when area code 450 was created. To meet ongoing demand, it was overlaid with area code 438 in 2006, requiring ten-digit dialing. Montreal is known as a center for culture, finance, and technology, and 514 remains one of its most prestigious and recognizable identifiers. It is a symbol of heritage and influence in Quebec and across Canada.