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Notre-Dame Basilica
Known for its rich interior and exquisite architecture, the Notre-Dame Basilica in Montréal presents a wealth of fascinating details.
Place Jacques-Cartier
Located in Old Montréal, this pedestrian square built by the city in the early 19th century was once the entrance to the city’s port. Today, Place Jacques-Cartier attracts sun-seekers, souvenir shops and street performers of all types.
Lachine Canal
The Lachine Canal was originally built in 1825 as a way to bypass the Lachine Rapids on the St. Lawrence River. Today, the Lachine Canal offers nearly 9 miles of bicycle and pedestrian pathways with a glimpse into the industrial past of Montréal.
Marche Atwater
Located in a beautiful Art Deco building near the Lachine Canal, this European-style food market is home to everything from butchers shops and bakeries to flower stalls and wine stores. |
The Montréal Museum of Fine Arts
With pieces from Picasso and Rembrandt, you’ll also want to make sure to check out the homegrown talent this museum has to offer.
Plateau district
This working class neighborhood from the 60’s and 70’s is now Montréal’s hip and trendy neighborhood. The bustling street is crammed with shops, jazz clubs, cafés and vintage clothing stores.
Mile End neighborhood
Mile End is home to many artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers in the Montréal area. Believed by some to by the heart of the independent music scene in Montréal, Mile End is also home to many gallery-boutique hybrids and hip cafés.
Parc du Mont-Royal
The Parc du Mont-Royal is the city’s main park. Referred to as “la montage” by locals (the mountain), this 764-foot mountain provides spectacular views of the city and is a popular recreational area for bikers and joggers in the spring and summer and cross-country skiers in the winter. |