Oratoire St-Joseph

The huge oratory honours St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint. The biggest shrine ever built in honor of Jesus the earthly father The Renaissance-style building was completed in the year 1960 and has stunning panoramas of Mont-Royal’s northern mountains of Mont-Royal. The oratory’s dome can be seen from any location in the town. The oratory also serves as an ode to the work of Brother Andre the ascertained monk who constructed a small chapel in 1904.

Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal

A must-see for all art lovers, the Museum of Fine Arts has collected centuries of sculptures, paintings ornamental art furniture, prints, photographs, and drawings. European majors include Rembrandt, Picasso and Monet However, the museum excels with regard to Canadian art. The highlights include work of Prudence Heward, Paul Kane, landscapes by the Band of Seven and abstractions from Martha Townsend and Jean-Paul Riopelle. Temporary exhibitions are usually extraordinary and include the work of French style icon Thierry Mugler.

Place d’Armes

The vast open square is surrounded by some of the most impressive structures in Old Montreal, for example the first bank in the city and its first towering skyscraper, as well as the Basilique Notre-Dame. The name of the square refers to the bloody battles occurred here when religious Indigenous groups and settlers clashed over the control of what could later become Montreal. In its middle is the monument Maisonneuve dedicated to Montreal’s founder, Paul de Chomedey, sieur de Maisonneuve.

Pointe-à-Callière Cité d’archéologie et d’histoire de Montréal

One of the most interesting museums, this one is a historic trip through time, beginning in the early days of Montreal. The first stop should be the exhibit Yours Really, Montreal, an 18-minute video that traces the beginning of the Amerindians as well as the foundation of Montreal and other important occasions. After that, visit the archeological crypt, where you can discover the remains of this city’s old sewer and river system and the foundations for the town’s first structures and the people square.

Old Port

In Montreal, the Old Port has ventured to an area of park and enjoyment which runs alongside the magnificent St Lawrence River for 2.5kilometers and is dotted with four grand quis (quays). Tourists and residents alike go to this area for walking, biking and skating in line. Cruise boats, ferryboats, speedboats, and jet boats all depart on trips from docks in various locations. In winter, you are able to make a beautiful figure on an outdoor ice skating rink.

Basilique Notre-Dame

The most famous landmark in Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica, is now a pleasing although a bit gaudy, symphony of carvings, paintings with gilded decorations, and stained-glass windows. The church was created in 1829 and is now part of the web of a smaller and older chapel, the church also boasts the well-known Casavant Freres organ, as well as Gros Bourdon known to be the most famous persona within North America. Admission includes a 20-minute guided tour that is conducted in English.

Canal de Lachine

An incredible blend of green infrastructure and urban civic planning. A 14km cycle and pedestrian path, as well as places for picnics and outdoor spaces. The canal has been made open to navigation in 2002, flotillas of pleasure, and watching boats glide through its tranquil waters. Warehouses that were once used for storage have been converted into luxury condos on the canal close to the Atwater market. Lachine Canal Lachine Canal was initially constructed in 1825 as method of avoiding the dangerous Lachine Rapids located in the St Lawrence River.

Place des Arts

The performing arts center in Montreal could be the hub of cultural and artistic events. Many renowned musical organizations are based at the Place des Arts home, such as Opera p Montreal and the Montreal Symphony Orchestra which is based in the magnificent 2100-seat Maison Symphonique. It also serves as the center stage for the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal. It is a vital component of the Quartier des Spectaclesis that it has an outside plaza that has fountains as well as an attractive pool. It is also able to be linked to it’s Complexe Desjardins shopping center via an underground tunnel.

Parc du Mont-Royal

Montrealers are delighted with the’mountain mountains,’ created by New York Central Park designer Frederick Law Olmsted. It’s a vast, lush play area that is ideal for running, cycling and surfing, horseback riding, and, during colder weather skiing and cross-country skiing (kid-sized rental equipment is are readily available). If the weather is nice, there are breathtaking views from Belvedere’s Kondiaronk observe the front of Chalet du Mont-Royal, a beautiful old stone building which hosts big-band theaters in the summer months, or at the Observatoire P l’Est, the most popular rendezvous of love birds.

Marché Jean-Talon

The most enticing aspect is in Little Italy, that massive market for foreign exchange is huge variety of. A lot of chefs purchase ingredients for their menus from specialty food stores located close by. Three covered aisles are filled with vendors selling fresh fruit vegetables, flowers, and baked goods. All with cafe-restaurants with patios that are small. In winter months, the market is open under huge market stalls.

Parc La Fontaine

With an area of 3-4 ha in size, this beautiful, green municipal park could be the third largest in the town following Parc du Mont-Royal and Parc Maisonneuve. In the warmer months, exhausted urban dwellers flock to La Fontaine to relish the biking and walking trails along with the gorgeous ponds and the general atmosphere of peace that lingers throughout the park. There’s an additional chalet, where you can eat a snack or drink. Espace La Fontaine.

Marché Atwater

It is located just close to just off the Canal de Lachine, this amazing market offers a delicious variety of fresh fruits and vegetables from farms in the area (some which promote sustainability) amazing blooms, delicious breads, delicious cakes and other delicious food items. The market’s specialty shops are open throughout the year, while outdoor dining is open from March until October. The market is set in the brick building of 1933 that is topped with clock towers and periods of live audio soda on a an enthralling frequency. The green banks overlooking the canal are perfect to have a picnic.

Musée McCord

Utilizing hardly an inch free in its cramped, yet welcoming galleries with a tight, cramped layout, the McCord Museum of Canadian History has a vast collection of artifacts and documents that illustrate Canada’s social, archaeological and cultural heritage beginning in the 18th century and continuing to the present, including an extremely small but excellent Initial Nations permanent set displaying literature-related clothing and artifacts.

Rue St-Denis

The heart of Montreal’s francophone shopping neighborhood, Rue StDenis is wrapped with shops for hats and clothing as well as uber-hip listing stores and terrace cafes that were designed to prevent individuals from getting anything accomplished. People who visit during summer flock to the bar and restaurant that is located along both sides of the street.

Jardin Botanique

Montréal’s Jardin Botanique is the third largest botanic garden of the planet just behind the London’s Kew Gardens and Berlin’s Botanischer Garden. Since its opening in 1931 the 75-hectare park has been expanded to encompass thousands of species spread across more than 20 theme gardens, and its own plethora of flowers has been carefully planned to bloom in various stages. The new gardens are beautiful to behold during summer. Green houses that are climate controlled house Cacti, banana trees, and over 1500 orchid species. Birdwatchers must have binoculars.

Biodôme

In this engaging screen, you can stroll through a tropical forest, explore Antarctic islands, gaze upon lush woodlands, observe water life on the Gulf of St Lawrence, or walk along the pristine Atlantic oceanfront with no need to leave the building. Five eco-systems are home to thousands of plant and animal species. Follow the self-guided tour and know which. Be sure to dress with layers in order to withstand temperature fluctuations. You can borrow scooters for free and interactive exhibits for children of a certain age.

Centre Canadien d’Architecture

A must for architects The center is to a research institute and a tradition. The structure is comprised of Shaughnessy House, a 19th-century limestone gem that is gray in color. The most notable features of this section are the conservatory, as well as an elegant living space with elaborate woodwork and a huge stone fireplace. The galleries of the exhibit pay the attention to stunning architectural creations that span both international and local dimension, with a specific emphasis on urban design and the style.

Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours

The Sailors’ Church, this enchanting chapel is named after sailors who abandoned candles in the shape of boats to pray to ensure their safety during their voyage. The newly renovated interior is decorated with stained-glass partitions and paintings that depict crucial moments from the lifetime of Virgin Mary (for whom Montreal — also known as Ville-Marie was initially was named). The museum’s attached Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum tells the story of Montreal’s first teacher, as well as the founder of The Congregation of Notre-Dame sequence of nuns.

Maison St-Gabriel

This gorgeous farmhouse at Pointe St-Charles is arguably one among the most beautiful examples of the traditional Quebec architecture. The property was purchased in 1668 by Marguerite Bourgeoys to house a religious observance. Ladies known as”the Filles du Roy also stayed in the house, and were presumably sent from Paris to Montreal to search for husbands. The roof of the 17th century of the home’s is of particular interest due to the intricate beam construction which is one of the rare that exist in North America.

Boulevard St-Laurent

A line of separation between the town’s west and east Boulevard St-Laurent (previously’that is the Main’) has always been a center of activity, a meeting area for people from a variety of backgrounds and languages. In 1996, it was designated a national historic location for the purpose of being GroundZero and has since attracted many Canadian immigrants and future Montrealers. The name ‘that the Main’ is still in use as the local dialect since the 19th century began. It is now an entry point into the Plateau and is a fascinating avenue to study.

La Ronde

The largest amusement park in Quebec, La Ronde is home to a variety of thrilling rides such as Le Monstre, also the world’s most famous double wooden roller coaster as well as Le Vampireplus a corkscrew roller coaster that has a thrilling finish. If you want a more tranquil ride, there’s an e-Golf course and an elevated minirail with the view of the lake and the city.

Église St-Pierre-Apôtre

In the village, this Neoclassical church was built in 1853 and has various nice ornaments including flying buttresses stained-glass, and statues made of Italian marble, but today, it is renowned for its service for gays on Sunday. It is home to its Chapel of Hope, consecrated in 1997. It is the first chapel in the world that is dedicated to memory those who have suffered of AIDS. This Church of St Peter the Apostle was part of the monastery that was part of the Oblate fathers, who established themselves in Montreal around the middle of the 19th century.

Écomusée du Fier Monde

This magnificent ex-bathroom investigates the history of Centre-Sud which was an industrial area in Montreal before the 1950s, and was part of the Village. The museum’s ongoing exhibit”Triumphs and Tragedies of an Area of Working-Class People shows the face of the industrial era with an array of photographs and multimedia exhibits.

Musée Stewart

In the old Arsenal British garrison (where soldiers were stationed in until the end of the 19th century) This beautifully restored museum exhibits the remains of Canada’s past in its own permanent exhibit, History and Memory. In the summer, there are military parades performed by actors in 18th century uniforms. Check the museum for specifics. It’s about 1km (about 15 minutes) walk (about 15 minutes) from Jean-Drapeau the metro stop).

Habitat 67

A artificial island Cite-du-Havre was constructed to guard the vent from harmful flows and the icehockey. In 1967 the architect Moshe Safdie developed a pair of modern cube-shaped condominiums to be built for Expo’67 when he was 23 years old.from a distance, they resembled an oblique zooming with table salt. This small spit connects Ile Ste-Helene and Old Montreal via the Pont de la Concorde.

Belvédère Kondiaronk lookout

There are stunning views of downtown from this enormous semicircle observation point that is located in front of with the Chalet du Mont-Royal. On the left side, you can see the curving shape of the Biosphere situated on Parc Jean-Drapeau. The video is a short 10 minute walk (700m) to the car park located at bus 11, which is located in front of Chemin du Chalet. A strenuous walk of 10-15 minutes could also be a straight uphill starting from Ave p Pins Ouest at Rue Peel.

Avenue du Mont-Royal

The old-fashioned five-and-dime shops are paired with an array of stylish cafes and shops on Ave du Mont-Royal. The nightlife has been re-invigorated to the direction of competing with Blvd St-Laurent, with bars and clubs that range from sedate to raucous. Smaller shops, secondhand stores and modern stores provide attractive clothing.

Île Ste-Hélène

The island in along the St Lawrence River still bears fascinating traces of its use as an World War II prison camp as well as a fort, and also a the 1967 World’s Fair. Nowadays, you can use public transportation, a car bike, or even walk out from the mainland to the island’s various attractions, such as an amusement park to the northern end of the island and an old fort situated in the middle, as well as World Fair gardens and a biosphere in the southeast.

Morgan Arboretum

The 245-hectare publication on woods preserves Montreal’s biggest collection that is comprised of indigenous Canadian trees, including beautiful junipers, cedars, and yews, but additionally exotic species like the ginkgo tree, pine and yellowwood. There’s a wonderful trail map , and this area is perfect for an extremely long hike in the forest and a stroll through the magnolia blooms or having a picnic with the family . The seasons of spring and autumn offer the most beautiful colours.

Chinatown

The area, compacted into a handful of easily accessible roads, doesn’t have any internet-based sites It’s an excellent place for a meal or buying unique items for your home. The main highway, Rue de la Gauchetiere which runs which runs between Blvd St-Laurent as well as Rue Jeanne-Mance, is enlivened by Taiwanese bubble-tea shops, Hongkong –style bakeries and Vietnamese soup eateries. The public area, Place Sun-Yat-Sen, attracts teenagers, crowds of more senior Chinese and occasionally a swarm of both Falun Gong practitioners.

Parc Nature du Cap-St-Jacques

It is located about 35km to the west of the city, Cap-St-Jacques is arguably the most varied of Montreal’s natural parks. It is home to an immense beach, with greater than forty kilometers of hiking trails that can be used for skiing and trekking as well as a farm that is an outdoor camp. The mixed and maple forest in the interior are an excellent spot for an excursion or hike, and in spring, the horse-drawn carriage draws people to a sugar shack where they can see the maple sap boiling.

TOHU

Montreal’s most popular circus destination is in the middle-class St Michel district, and it’s a fantastic place to see a show. This unique complex (from the French expression tohu-bohu, which means meaning ‘busy and bustle’) is home to an arena that is designed exclusively featuring circus entertainment in your fingertips, Cirque du Soleil’s international headquarters, artists’ residence as well as the National Circus School. It was built in view of the second largest waste ditch in North America and the fact that the complex is run by methane gas from of landfill waste underneath it.

Chalet du Mont-Royal

Built around 1932. This massive white villa, with bay windows, has canvases depicting scenes from Montreal the past. There are also carvings of squirrels on the rafters. The huge bands parade on the enormous balcony in the end of summer, similar to the 1930s. The majority of visitors come here for its stunning view of downtown from Belvedere Kondiaronk watch that is located in front of the chalet. It is a short 10 minute walk (700m) to the car park located at bus 11 to prevent Remembrance/Chemin Du Chalet.

Château Ramezay

A residence of French governors in the early 1800s, the house is among the finest examples of the old regimen. It was built for the first governor of the 11th century, Claude de Ramezay, and has 15 interconnected rooms with ballrooms with mirrors as well with mahogany in abundance. Ramezay declared bankruptcy while trying to keep the structure.

Hôtel de Ville

The elegant Montreal City Hall was built between 1872 and 1878. It was restored following a fire that occurred in 1926. The square-shaped mantel and nod to baroque makes it a beautiful architectural example of Second Empire style. It is the home of the town of Quebec. Local legend says that in 1967 French president Charles de Gaulle famously shouted from the balcony to the crowds ‘Vive the Quebec free!’ (‘Long Live Free Quebec”Long live Quebec!) . These four words fuelled the fires of Quebecois separation and tensions with Ottawa for many years.

Last Updated on October 9, 2021 by Guide 4 Travelers