Best Arts and Culture Places in Hudson

"The gigantic oratory honors St Joseph, Canada’s patron saint. The largest shrine ever built in honor of Jesus’ father, this Renaissance-style building was completed in 1960 and commands fine views of the northern slope of Mont-Royal. The oratory dome is visible from anywhere in this part of town. The oratory is also a tribute to the work of Brother André, the determined monk who first built a little chapel here in 1904."

"Driving around Montreal, you might notice a big, rounded, green roof standing tall on the horizon. That roof belongs to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, the largest church in Canada and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. At 97 metres, that huge roof — the dome of the Oratory basilica — is the second highest in the world, behind only Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome."

"The rundown: It’s so wonderfully strange to think that the world’s largest permanent exhibit of Barbie dolls lives in the Cours Mont-Royal shopping centre. Half childhood fantasy, half current daydream, this is literally a collection of 1,000+ Barbies—but they’ve had a massive transformation from the dolls you collected as a kid. Some are dressed in tiny, perfect designer creations, everything from a replica of Dior’s Tailleur Bar to a Hervé Léger bandage dress; others are styled like beloved celebs and movie characters, or sport uniforms inspired by brands (Harley Davidson, Hard Rock Cafe) and works of art (Van Gogh’s Starry Night, a Fabergé egg)."

"1455 Rue Peel suite 206Montréal, Québec H3A 1T5(514) 380-3830. Expo Barbie, found at Les Cours Mont-Royal in downtown Montreal, is the largest permanent collection of Barbies on the earth. It features more than 1,000 barbies."

"The aim of the SBC Gallery of Contemporary Art is to educate the public about the current issues and discourses in contemporary art and culture. With its diverse programme in visual and media arts, the gallery presents a wide range of exhibitions and projects. SBC offers unique opportunities of exchanges and interactions between various artistic organizations, cultural producers, artists and the public, and places specific emphasis on research, exhibition curator-ship, and printed and electronic publications."

"Why: This historic building was erected by two French Canadian brothers whose corporate empire throughout the war helped build the economy of the area and allowed them to create this tandem mansion, with each brother owning and designing his half of the residence."

"Source: Photo by user Agatheflourent used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Situated opposite to Place des Festivals and Place-des-Arts, Complexe Desjardins features over 100 stores, multiple restaurants, food courts, and a hotel. While here, you will walk through the familiar big brand outlets, a couple of bargain stores, and luxurious boutiques."

"It doesn’t deal only with fashion but also has other stores like restaurants, hotels, shopping malls etc. In order to make the eastern end of downtown Montreal, this project was created. The Desjardins Group has its offices in these buildings."

"Why would anyone who lives in the West Island need to leave when they’ve got the Fairview?. This place has done a great job with providing all the necessary establishments every other shopping center in Montreal offers. A trip here can easily fill a day—if you’re into that—when considering how you can start it off browsing in Renaud Brey before buying that last minute outfit before a dinner date at The Keg."

"Recognized as the first Asian-inspired lifestyle shopping mall, Swatow Plaza is the recent multi-story commercial complex in Montreal providing a unique experience to all the shoppers. Situated in downtown Montreal’s heart, the shopping complex consists of multiple stores ranging from homestyle, eateries, fashion, etc. It is nestled within walking distance from most of the city’s popular attractions such as Place des Arts and Chinatown and Old Port among others."

"Au chien fumant, on brunch des classiques revisités très bien exécutés et très copieux. On conseille les pancakes, accompagnés de framboises du Québec, d’un crumble de pistache au masala chaï, de menthe et d’un beurre au thé noir !. Si vous n’avez toujours pas l’eau à la bouche après une description comme celle-ci, on ne sait quoi dire de plus !"

"Ce n’est pas parce qu’un restaurant approche sa 90e année d’existence qu’il ne doit pas se renouveler – bien au contraire. Renouveler est peut-être un grand mot, car tous les classiques de la maison resteront intouchés, de manière à pleinement profiter de l’élégance et de la simplicité des poissons et fruits de mer, et ce, à votre table. Redécouvrez la délicatesse (mais bien gourmande) sole de Douvres meunière, le homard Thermidor ou l’opulence des pâtes aux fruits de mer."

"Chez Delmo was launched by Mr. Delisle and Mr. Morissette in 1934, just up the street from where it is now. Delmo has undergone several makeovers over the years; the initial 38 bar stools have been reduced to 18 bar stools encircling the granite bar. The original illuminated tulips and the iron sign on the outside were saved and greet all of their visitors."