Montreal attractions listed by popularity
Montreal's magnificent Neo-Gothic Basilica of Our Lady, one of the city's most famous attractions, was built in the nineteenth century. It has a stunning interior with plenty of carved wood ornaments and stained-glass windows.
The Parc du Mont-Royal or Mount Royal Park is a large urban park that is basically the green lung of Montréal. It is situated right near the city's downtown, and the park has several lookouts that offer great views over the city.
The Place d'Armes is the main square in Old Montreal. It is surrounded by historic building, including the Notre-Dame Basilica. A monument in the center honors the founder of Montreal.
Montreal's underground city, known as RÉSO, is a 32 kilometer / 20 mile long underground network connecting much of the city's downtown, including several hotels and subway stations.
The inclined tower of Montreal's Olympic Stadium features an observatory at a height of over 170 meters (558ft). The stadium was built for the Olympic Games of 1976.
The Marché Bonsecours was built in the mid-19th century as a large public market hall. Initially, it also housed Montréal's city hall. Today it is home to shops, restaurants and even a museum.
Montréal's botanical garden is one of the world's largest. It features many themed gardens, including a Japanese, Chinese, Alpine and Rose Garden. There are also several greenhouses that shield desert and tropical plants from the city's harsh winters.
Montréal's Museum of Fine Arts originated from an art association founded in 1860. Its collection is displayed in several pavilions, the oldest of which was built in 1912 in the Beaux-Arts style.
Château Ramezay was built in 1705 for the governor of Montreal, Claude de Ramezay. Today, the building is home to a museum that focuses on the history of Montreal in the eighteenth century.
The majestic basilica dedicated to Saint Joseph is the largest in Canada. It was built between 1924 and 1967. Brother André, the man behind the basilica, was granted beatification in 1982.
Habitat '67 is a futuristic looking housing complex that was built as a pavilion for the world expo of 1967. Today it is a private residence, home to over 150 apartments.
The Place Jacques-Cartier is a historic square in Montreal's Old Port area. The many restaurants and street artists make this square popular with tourists, who often flock here in droves.
This cathedral is built as a quarter-scale replica of the St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome. That still makes it one of Quebec's largest churches. Inside is a replica of Bernini's famous baldachin.
The Tour de l'Horloge was built in 1919-1922 in Montréal's old port to honor the Canadian sailors who died in World War I. Visitors can climb the steps to the top for a magnificent view over the harbor.
This green square is surrounded by colorful, ornate nineteenth-century row houses. The square's leafy park is home to a classic Victorian fountain.
The chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours has a history going back to the mid 17th-century. It is home to a museum dedicated to Marguerite Bourgeoys, who initiated the construction of the original chapel.
The draw of this small downtown square is the La Joute fountain, which in the evening gets animated with mist and a ring of fire. Bordering the square is the colorful glass facade of Montreal's convention center.
The Lachine Canal links the Old Port of Montreal with the borough of Lachine and the St. Louis Lake. Built in 1825 it was made redundant in 1970 and is now popular for the bike path that runs along its length.
George-Étienne Cartier, one of Canada's founding fathers, is honored with this large monument. It is the most imposing in Montreal and is adorned with 18 bronze sculptures.
The Redpath Museum is a natural history and ethnology museum with a diverse collection ranging from a dinosaur skeleton over minerals and shells to Egyptian mummies.
The McCord Museum of Canadian History illustrates the history of Canada and Quebec in particular through exhibits focusing on Canada's indigenous people and the growth of Montreal into a metropolis.
The Mount Royal Cross is a large cross that is visible from all over the city. The cross was erected in 1924 at the site of a wooden cross that was planted here in 1643 by the founder of Montreal.
Montreal's massive Windsor Station is no longer in use as a railway station, but the nineteenth-century heritage building is still one of the city's architectural icons.
Dorchester Square is a large green square in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is adorned with several monuments and surrounded by imposing edifices.
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican church in downtown Montreal. It was built in the nineteenth century in a Neo-Gothic style and boasts beautiful stained-glass windows.
Square Victoria is a public square that was first created in the early 19th century. The main attraction is the authentic Parisian metro entrance in Art Nouveau style, created in around 1900 and installed here in 1967.
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The Marché Bonsecours was built in the mid-19th century as a large public market hall. Initially, it also housed Montréal's city hall. Today it is home to shops, restaurants and even a museum.
Montréal's botanical garden is one of the world's largest. It features many themed gardens, including a Japanese, Chinese, Alpine and Rose Garden. There are also several greenhouses that shield desert and tropical plants from the city's harsh winters.
Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican church in downtown Montreal. It was built in the nineteenth century in a Neo-Gothic style and boasts beautiful stained-glass windows.
Château Ramezay was built in 1705 for the governor of Montreal, Claude de Ramezay. Today, the building is home to a museum that focuses on the history of Montreal in the eighteenth century.
Dorchester Square is a large green square in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is adorned with several monuments and surrounded by imposing edifices.
George-Étienne Cartier, one of Canada's founding fathers, is honored with this large monument. It is the most imposing in Montreal and is adorned with 18 bronze sculptures.
Habitat '67 is a futuristic looking housing complex that was built as a pavilion for the world expo of 1967. Today it is a private residence, home to over 150 apartments.
The Lachine Canal links the Old Port of Montreal with the borough of Lachine and the St. Louis Lake. Built in 1825 it was made redundant in 1970 and is now popular for the bike path that runs along its length.
This cathedral is built as a quarter-scale replica of the St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome. That still makes it one of Quebec's largest churches. Inside is a replica of Bernini's famous baldachin.
The McCord Museum of Canadian History illustrates the history of Canada and Quebec in particular through exhibits focusing on Canada's indigenous people and the growth of Montreal into a metropolis.
The Mount Royal Cross is a large cross that is visible from all over the city. The cross was erected in 1924 at the site of a wooden cross that was planted here in 1643 by the founder of Montreal.
The Parc du Mont-Royal or Mount Royal Park is a large urban park that is basically the green lung of Montréal. It is situated right near the city's downtown, and the park has several lookouts that offer great views over the city.
Montréal's Museum of Fine Arts originated from an art association founded in 1860. Its collection is displayed in several pavilions, the oldest of which was built in 1912 in the Beaux-Arts style.
Montreal's magnificent Neo-Gothic Basilica of Our Lady, one of the city's most famous attractions, was built in the nineteenth century. It has a stunning interior with plenty of carved wood ornaments and stained-glass windows.
The chapel of Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours has a history going back to the mid 17th-century. It is home to a museum dedicated to Marguerite Bourgeoys, who initiated the construction of the original chapel.
The inclined tower of Montreal's Olympic Stadium features an observatory at a height of over 170 meters (558ft). The stadium was built for the Olympic Games of 1976.
The Place Jacques-Cartier is a historic square in Montreal's Old Port area. The many restaurants and street artists make this square popular with tourists, who often flock here in droves.
The draw of this small downtown square is the La Joute fountain, which in the evening gets animated with mist and a ring of fire. Bordering the square is the colorful glass facade of Montreal's convention center.
The Place d'Armes is the main square in Old Montreal. It is surrounded by historic building, including the Notre-Dame Basilica. A monument in the center honors the founder of Montreal.
The Redpath Museum is a natural history and ethnology museum with a diverse collection ranging from a dinosaur skeleton over minerals and shells to Egyptian mummies.
This green square is surrounded by colorful, ornate nineteenth-century row houses. The square's leafy park is home to a classic Victorian fountain.
Square Victoria is a public square that was first created in the early 19th century. The main attraction is the authentic Parisian metro entrance in Art Nouveau style, created in around 1900 and installed here in 1967.
The majestic basilica dedicated to Saint Joseph is the largest in Canada. It was built between 1924 and 1967. Brother André, the man behind the basilica, was granted beatification in 1982.
The Tour de l'Horloge was built in 1919-1922 in Montréal's old port to honor the Canadian sailors who died in World War I. Visitors can climb the steps to the top for a magnificent view over the harbor.
Montreal's underground city, known as RÉSO, is a 32 kilometer / 20 mile long underground network connecting much of the city's downtown, including several hotels and subway stations.
Montreal's massive Windsor Station is no longer in use as a railway station, but the nineteenth-century heritage building is still one of the city's architectural icons.