Montréal: Points of interest

Addresses and opening hours

[01] Île Saint-Hélève
Island with 112 hectares (277 acres) of green space and plenty to do.

[02] Old Fort
Fortified arsenal built in 1822.

[03] David M. Stewart Museum
Collection of firearms and artifacts. (1 1/2 hrs)

[04] La Ronde
Amusement park and water park.

[05] Île Notre-Dame
123-hectare (304 acres) island site ideally suited to hiking and outdoor activities. Beach. Pedal boat, canoe and kayak rentals.

[06] Floral Park
Floral and herbaceous gardens. Site of the International Floralies in 1980.

[07] Palais de la civilisation
Former Expo 67 French pavilion housing prestigious exhibitions. (Half a day)

[08] Parc du Mont-Royal
Verdant mountain and 200-hectare (497 acres) park in the heart of the city. Lookouts over Montreal. Hiking trails.

[09] Saint Joseph's Oratory
A major pilgrimage site, dedicated to St. Joseph. (1 hr)

[10] Vieux-Montréal
Historic Quarter of 17th-, 18th- and 19th-century buildings, alive with many restaurants and outdoor cafés.

[11] Château Ramezay
Historic building (1705) and museum. (1 3/4 hr)

[12] Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours Chapel
A gracious historic chapel (1773) and museum. (30 min)

[13] Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
Historic building, and restoration of the interior of a Victorian middle-class home. (1 hr)

[14] Notre-Dame Basilica
Roman Catholic church, noteworthy for its rich and colorful decoration. (30 min)

[15] Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire
Archaeological displays, multimedia shows, and exhibits on Montreéal's 350 years of history. (1 hr)

[16] Centre d'histoire de Montreéal
Interpretation of Montreéal's history (1 hr)

[17] Vieux-Port
Overflowing with shows, scientific, technological and art exhibits, IMAX cinema and varied activities. Cruises and amphibious tours. (1 to 3 hrs)
Trip down the Rapides de Lachine (1 1/2 hrs)

[18] Museum of Fine Arts
Collection of international, Canadian and Québec art and prestigious temporary exhibitions. (2 hrs)

[19] Canadian Centre for Architecture
Museum and study center devoted to architecture, one of the very few such institutions in the world. (1 hr)

[20] McCord Museum of Canadian History
Excellent collection of artifacts illustrating the history of Canada and Québec since the 18th century. (1 hr)

[21] Mary Queen of the World Cathedral
A scaled-down (1/3) replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. (30 min)

[22] Musée d'art contemporain
Collection of modern works of art produced since 1940. (1 hr)

[23] Dow Planetarium
Audiovisual shows on astronomy and space, projected on a 20-meter (66 ft) hemispheric dome. (1 hr)

[24] Underground City
Attractive metro stations and 29 km (18 mi) of underground passages giving pedestrians access to all types of services.

[25] Olympic Stadium
Characterized by its futuristic architecture and a 169-meter (555 ft) inclined tower. (1 hr)
Baseball and other sporting events, shows, fairs and exhibitions.
Spectacular panoramic view of the city and surrounding area from the top of the tower. Cable car. (30 min)

[26] Botanical Garden
Second largest in the world, after Kew Gardens in London. Collection of 26,000 species of Canadian and exotic plants and bonsai. Exceptional Japanese and Chinese gardens.

[27] Insectarium
Collection of thousands of insects from around the world. Living exhibits. (1 1/2 hrs)

[28] Biodome
Exhibits of four ecosystems: tropical and Laurentian forests, the marine environment of the St. Lawrence River and the polar world. (Half a day)

[29] Museum of Decorative Arts
Luxurious turn-of-the-century home, also known as Château Dufresne. Exhibits of furniture and design articles reflecting trends since 1940. (1 hr)

[30] Maison Saint-Gabriel
Stone farmhouse (1968) with exhibits of antique furniture and artifacts. (1 1/2 hrs)

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