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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Montreal, Canada
"Surrounding La Ronde, you’ll find the expansive Parc Jean-Drapeau, which comprises two islands: Île Sainte-Hélène and the artificial Île Notre-Dame. In addition to hiking and skiing trails, green space, bike paths and gardens, the park also boasts the city’s largest outdoor concert venue, a Formula 1 race track (which hosts the Canadian Grand Prix), the Montreal Casino and a beach, among plenty of other paid and free activities."
"Park Jean Drapeau is located about five minutes from downtown Montreal and covers two islands – Saint Helen’s Island and Notre Dame Island. At the park, you’ll find countless activities to while away an afternoon. These include the Biosphere, Floralies Gardens, Jean-Dore Beach, Casino de Montreal, Stewart Museum, as well as a peaceful walking path through the islands and over fifteen miles of hiking trails."
"Built over the St-Lawrence River, the bridge has spectacular panoramic views of the city, and it’s a unique way to get to Parc Jean-Drapeau. Once on the island, you can drop your bike off and head off for a day of rides at La Ronde or just ogle the awe-inspiring wonder that is Buckminster Fuller’s Biosphère."
"With lush, colorful landscapes and activity rosters for every season of the year, Mount Royal Park is one of the best places to visit in Montreal. The first thing to know about the park is that it’s gigantic. It’s perched atop the volcanic rock cluster that is Mount Royal, and it unfolds across all kinds of playgrounds, picnic sites, skating rinks, ski slopes, tennis courts, hiking trails, tobogganing hills and rowboating lakes."
"Mount Royal Park is home to exceptional flora and fauna to be discovered on foot or by bike. Visitors can discover the interesting history of Mount Royal at the Smith house and admire the stunning views of the downtown core and the Monteregie from the Kondiaronk Lookout. In winter, visitors can enjoy sledding on a refrigerated skating rink and cross country ski trails."
"1260, Chemin RemembranceMontréal, Québec H3H 1A2(514) 843-8240. Mount Royal Park, spanning 692 acres, is a beautiful and scenic park that offers many recreational activities. This park, found in the heart of Montreal, is a symbol of this city’s culture and heritage."
"In fact, if you’ve put “feed the bears” on your list of what to do in Montreal, you only have one real option: the Ecomuseum Zoo. The Ecomuseum Zoo is a small zoo located on the very tip of the Island of Montreal. It isn’t fancy, and it doesn’t have state-of-the-art facilities like some of the bigger wildlife facilities in Canada."
"This is where you’ll find the 540-foot Montreal Tower, Olympic Stadium, and the Esplanade, which features local outdoor events year round (ex: First Fridays). This is also where the Montreal Biodome is located, which allows you to experience five ecosystems from around the world in one building. Another worthy experience to having at Olympic Park is catching a game or show at Olympic Stadium."
"Also in the area to visit are the Olympic Stadium, Athlete’s Village and Olympic Pool. Home to the 1976 Summer Olympics, it has become one of the most recognized Montreal landmarks. Throughout the year, you can find lively outdoor events focused on culture, recreation and physical activity as well as some of Montreal’s best food trucks."
"Montreal's Olympic Park hails back to the 1976 games and while nothing much of the games themselves remains, its remarkable leaning tower makes it well worth a stop-off. It's the world's largest inclined structure (190 meters at 45º) and views from the top are breathtaking."
"Located at the southern end of the green line of the metro, this park’s a humongous tribute to English gardens that were common in the 19th century. With tens of thousands of trees, wide open greenspaces, paths and ponds spread out over 200 acres, one visit is rarely ever enough to feel like you’ve experienced the park in its entirety. That’s twice as true when it comes to winters when it becomes a huge wonderland perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice-skating and tobogganing throughout."
"Parc Angrignon is gorgeous; it's got waterfalls and streams, weeping willows, ponds, and hidden paths lined by berries, and it's conveniently located in the southwest part of the city where no car is necessary. Just hop on the metro and get off at Angrignon, the last station on the western end of Line 1, which is only a 10-minute subway ride from downtown Montreal, and boom, you're there. Within two minutes of exiting the station, you forget you're in a city altogether."
"Angrignon Park is a large park that covers nearly 100 hectares of land. The part is inspired by nineteenth-century gardens that feature lush greenery and diverse flora with over thousands of tree and plant species. The park’s large area is a perfect place for children and pets to run around and enjoy the park’s open fields and fresh air."
"Residents of the city of Westmount are extremely proud of this large greenspace, and are quick to credit it as the most beautiful park in Montreal thanks to gorgeous landscaping and planning. The park is home to the Westmount Public Library, a soccer field and tennis courts available for the sportive public to take advantage of during pleasant weather. It also features public ping pong tables, as well as built-in chess tables to enjoy a quiet game (pieces not included)."
"That’s saying a lot because the park is competing with mansions, the oratory, and Eugenie Bouchard. Westmount Park’s 26 acres is home to the newly renovated pool, a massive playground, a football/soccer field, tennis courts, gorgeous gardens, a charming dog park, climbable trees and a pond with a mini waterfall. It may be Montreal’s second biggest park, but it’s arguably number one in popularity."
"Westmont Park is one of the nicest and well-kept parks in Montreal. This green space has some outdoor gym equipment, a rec center, an outdoor pool, fountain and so much more. It is a great place for jogging, dog walking, or just sitting under a tree and comtemplating life’s biggest questions."
"Summit Woods Park is a great place to go for a hike if you don’t want to get off the island. It’s an ideal spot for people who want to reward their dog with smells, greens, and a challenging trek. The forest is absolutely mesmerizing, worthy enough to make you question whether or not you’re even still in Montreal."
"St. James United Church is a member of the United Church of Canada and is located in downtown Montreal. The Methodist faith was formed in Montreal in 1807, and the community’s development led to the construction of the current church structure on Sainte Catherine Street in 1888. The community fulfills the spiritual needs of individuals of all ages, asserting the value of everyone, regardless of their culture, color, or sexual orientation, including persons with the most diverse abilities who are experiencing problems, as part of a long heritage of dedication to social justice."
"Why: Erected in 1889, the church is a heritage building that also includes the exterior square onto rue Sainte-Catherine and the ground that wraps around to rue Mayor. It is now often used as a multi-purpose venue for cultural, social, and artistic groups."
"When you finish up at the museum continue walking east along Rue Sainte-Catherine, passing by St. James church until you reach Place des Arts. From this point on the street becomes pedestrian-only."
"Avec plus de 1000 points de vente à travers le monde, cette chaîne taiwanaise de restaurants spécialisés en bubble tea a définitivement fait ses preuves. Quelques options sans lactose sont disponibles et il est possible de contrôler la quantité de glace et de sucre ajouté dans sa boisson. Bref, un thé sur mesure!"