Best Arts and Culture Places in Montreal

We've collected top 10 mentioned arts and culture places in Montreal from other articles such as MTL Blog, VacationIdea, TripSavvy.

Best Arts and Culture Places in Montreal

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
4.7 (10305 ratings)4.5 (4124 ratings)
Spacious museum showcasing Québec & Canadian visual works, plus international contemporary art.
1380 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1J5, Canada
Art museumMuseums
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
4.7 (11329 ratings)4.5 (4846 ratings)
Grand domed Catholic church with an art museum, gardens & organ concerts, plus tours & events.
3800 Queen Mary Rd, Montreal, Quebec H3V 1H6, Canada
Catholic churchSights & LandmarksArt museumMuseumParkShrineSacred & Religious SitesChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Keep Exploring
The Top 10 Attractions in Montreal
"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."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
The 7 Most Instagrammable Spots In Montreal
"Saint Joseph’s Oratory or commonly known as L’Oratoire in Montreal is a national shrine and is the largest church in Canada. At the top of L’Oratoire, indulge in amazing views of Montreal that is great for skyline pictures. Make your way up the stairs to the top of L’Oratoire for your fix of epic pictures."
Mentioned by Travel Bliss Now
12 Top Instagram Worthy Places in Montreal, Canada
"St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal is Canada’s largest church. An imposing example of religious architecture, it’s said to have one of the largest domes in the world. Although I didn’t get a chance to visit at this hour, I understand that the best time for photos here is sunset."
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal
4.3 (1697 ratings)4 (366 ratings)
Galleries featuring Québec visual works & cutting-edge international art, plus a sculpture garden.
185 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3X5, Canada
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McCord Museum
McCord Museum
4.3 (1609 ratings)4 (293 ratings)
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects & photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
690 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1E9, Canada
MuseumLocal history museumArt MuseumsHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Barbie Expo
Barbie Expo
4.6 (1418 ratings)5 (948 ratings)
Collection of 1,000-plus Barbie dolls dressed in bridal & designer wear or inspired by celebrities.
1455 Rue Peel suite 206, Montréal, QC H3A 1T5, Canada
Haute couture fashion houseMuseumsArt museumFashion designerSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by FASHION Magazine
The Best Galleries and Museums in Montreal
"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)."
Mentioned by Daily Hive
30 things to do in Montreal this weekend: July 30 to August 1
"Montreal is home to the Barbie Expo, the largest permanent collection of Barbie dolls in the world. Guests have the chance to see and snap pics of over 1,000 one-of-a-kind Barbie dolls, all dressed by the city’s leading fashion designers. When: Daily Time: Friday, 10 am to 9 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday, 10 am to 5 pmWhere: 1455 Rue PeelPrice: Free admission"
fofa gallery
fofa gallery
4.7 (6 ratings)
1515 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest EV 1-715, Montréal, QC H3G 2W1, Canada
Art gallery
Mentioned by Local Food Tours - Beer and Food Tours
10+ Amazing Montreal Art Galleries Not to Miss [Full Guide]
"Home of Concordia’s best work from their Faculty of Fine Arts students, teachers, and alumni, this non-profit gallery is all about supporting emerging talent. Students run the show at FOFA, and the gallery occasionally offers grants and internship programs for promising Concordia artists. The art on display ranges as far and wide as the talent of the students who create it—there’s always something new to be seen, and new artists to discover."
S16 Gallery
S16 Gallery
5 (8 ratings)
377 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2A7, Canada
Art gallery
Galerie Roussil
Galerie Roussil
4.4 (18 ratings)
2496 Rue Bélanger, Montreal, Quebec H2G 1E5, Canada
Art gallery
Arsenal art contemporain Montréal
Arsenal art contemporain Montréal
4.5 (1034 ratings)
Sprawling exhibition space hosting a rotating lineup of contemporary art shows & private events.
2020 William St, Montreal, Quebec H3J 1R8, Canada
Art center
Mentioned by Culture Trip
10 Contemporary Art Galleries In Montreal
"Arsenal Gallery is set in a converted shipyard complex, housing a gallery (Division Gallery), a private collection (Collection Majudia), an artist studio, a video projection room and a rental space. The original shipyard was constructed by Augustin Cantin, an ambitious entrepreneur from Upper Canada. This immense 83,000 square foot building, along with an engine foundry and sawmill, was operated by Cantin and later his son."
Mentioned by Local Food Tours - Beer and Food Tours
Montreal Museums: 11+ Amazing Places to Check Out in 2020
"Arsenal is a vast contemporary art galley located in the old industrial district of Montreal called Griffintown. The space was built in 1853 as a shipyard workspace but now features 50,000 square feet of exhibition space for local and international contemporary artists who’s work interrogates today’s world in a myriad of different ways. 2020 William Stwww.arsenalmontreal.com/en/"
Centre PHI
Centre PHI
4.6 (383 ratings)4.5 (31 ratings)
Multipurpose venue for arts & culture featuring concerts, film screenings & plays, plus exhibits.
315 Saint-Paul St W, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2M3, Canada
Art centerMuseumsArt museumConcert hallEvent management companyEvent venueLive music venueMovie studioMovie theaterPerforming arts theaterRecording studioSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks

Best Bath Houses in Montreal

SPA ST. JAMES
SPA ST. JAMES
4.5 (53 ratings)
1228 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H3G 1H6, Canada
SpaBeauty salonDay spaMassage spaNail salon
Mentioned by Time Out
The Best Montreal Spas for Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation
"This is the spa you want when you want the full eat-drink-relax-sleep-repeat package. The Hôtel Le St-James alone sports luxury rooms and one of the best restaurants in Old Montreal, but when you’re wondering what to do in between sleeping off a multi-course extravaganza downstairs?. Jump into the steam baths and sauna, hand yourself over to the massage therapists, hit the hot stones or get a body wrap done; it’s all here, inside of a beautiful space featuring the old masonry often found in this historic part of town."
Strøm spa nordique / Montréal (Île-des-Sœurs)
Strøm spa nordique / Montréal (Île-des-Sœurs)
4.1 (1875 ratings)
1001 Bd de la Forêt, Verdun, Quebec H3E 1X9, Canada
Spa and health clubBistro
Mentioned by Time Out
The Best Montreal Spas for Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation
"The oasis-on-an-island feel here’s complete with its location on Nuns' Island. Secluded from the city core among a grove of trees, this spa focuses on the use of natural surroundings to enhance its focus on thermal experiences, massages and beauty treatments. Plunge into a hydrotherapy ritual of hot and cold waters before getting every ounce of tension in your body massaged out, followed by one of their events like lunar nights, wellness retreats, or their bistro with Scandinavian-inspired cuisine made from local products (plus brunches on Sundays, natch)."
Mentioned by Local Food Tours - Beer and Food Tours
7+ Beautiful Montreal Spas You've Got to Visit [All Seasons]
"Strom Spa’s philosophy is to combine the Nordic spa experience with urban living. Only minutes away from Montreal’s city centre, this Nun’s Island spa offers a myriad of baths at different temperatures. They believe in the benefits of plunging into hot and cold baths to release toxins and promote relaxation of the body and soul."
Mentioned by Montreall.com
Top 5 Spas in and Around Montreal
"Guests can enjoy the outdoor baths no matter what time of year or the weather. From the baths, patrons have a view of Des Battures Lake. Treatments like massages, facials, body wraps, manicures and pedicures are performed in outdoor tents."
Spa Espace Nomad
Spa Espace Nomad
4.6 (669 ratings)
4660 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1R3, Canada
SpaBeauty salonDay spaFacial spaMassage spaMassage therapist
Mentioned by Time Out
The Best Montreal Spas for Rest, Relaxation and Rejuvenation
"Billing itself as the top ecofriendly spa in town, this holistic spa excels on one hand for the different types of facials, vegan manicures and pedicures (toxin-free) it offers, with a specialization in massages, beauty and body treatments on the other. Making a point of using organic products—and that includes the in-house juice bar—makes this place a good guilt-free option that will satisfy the most devout vegan or environmentally conscious spa seeker."
Mentioned by MTL Blog
Best Montreal Spas
"Montreal’s first organic spa, Nomad offers treatments and products inspired by Indonesian beauty rituals in a peaceful and luxurious setting. With a wide range of traditional and Holistic massage therapies, as well as full facial and corporal care, guests will find an exotic escape from the hustle and bustle of the Main."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best Spas in Montreal
"Spa Espace Nomad views the notion of beauty from a holistic perspective, that is, as a whole. As a result, they’ve created a variety of therapies that help both your body and your mind. Treatments that help you connect with yourself, circulate energy, or awaken a dynamic well-being process."

Top Best Seafood Restaurants in Montreal

Osteria da Elda - Italian - Seafood - Wine Bar/Cocktails - Weekend Brunch
Osteria da Elda - Italian - Seafood - Wine Bar/Cocktails - Weekend Brunch
4.6 (142 ratings)
Elevated Italian plates, wine & cocktails are served in a cool, cozy space at this popular locale.
5206 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2T 1S1, Canada
RestaurantBrunch restaurantCocktail barEvent venueItalian restaurantMediterranean restaurantPasta shopSeafood restaurantTuscan restaurantWine bar
MAESTRO SVP - Oyster Bar - Seafood / Oysters / Tapas - Livraison / Delivery
MAESTRO SVP - Oyster Bar - Seafood / Oysters / Tapas - Livraison / Delivery
4.1 (449 ratings)
Cozy, brick-lined eatery with chalkboard menus of seafood & oysters, full bar & casual seating.
3615 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal, QC H2X 1V5, Canada
RestaurantBarCocktail barDelivery RestaurantOyster bar restaurantSeafood restaurantTapas barWine bar
Mentioned by 10Best
Where to Find the Best Italian Food in Montreal
"Maestro SVP is a casual and popular Italian bistro that focuses on oysters and seafood. For 25 years, the loyal clientele have been coming to this small and friendly place. Maestro SVP often features oyster tasting sessions and contests at both locations."
La Sirene de la Mer
La Sirene de la Mer
4.4 (779 ratings)
Venerable seafood eatery & fish market turning out elevated Mediterranean dishes in a ritzy setting.
114 Av. Dresden, Mount Royal, Quebec H3P 2B6, Canada
RestaurantDelivery RestaurantMediterranean restaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Montreal
Where to Find Montreal’s Freshest Fish and Seafood
"This family restaurant in TMR has been open for twenty years, offering Mediterranean-style seafood dishes that are consistently good and fresh: grilled octopus, fried calamari, mussels in white wine and grilled fish. They also operate a fish market out of an adjoining space."

Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Montreal Area

Swatow Plaza
Swatow Plaza
3.8 (620 ratings)
Multi-level mall with a Chinese restaurant & stores selling Asian foods, anime goods & home items.
998 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 9Y9, Canada
Shopping mall
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Shopping Malls In Montreal, Canada
"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."
Complexe Desjardins
Complexe Desjardins
4.3 (12452 ratings)4 (175 ratings)
Indoor complex featuring shops with apparel, accessories & housewares, plus a food court & a grocer.
150 Saint-Catherine St W, Montreal, Quebec H2X 3Y2, Canada
Shopping mallShoppingBusiness center
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Shopping Malls In Montreal, Canada
"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."
Mentioned by reviewsxp.com
10 Best Clothing Store In Montreal: Cheap And Fashionable(2021)
"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."
World Trade Centre Montréal
World Trade Centre Montréal
4.4 (1360 ratings)4.5 (52 ratings)
Historic buildings, linked together by a promenade, offer eateries, art exhibits, shops & offices.
747 Rue du Square-Victoria, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3Y9, Canada
Shopping mallSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsPoints of Interest & Landmarks

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