Attractions, Museums, & Festivals
Montréal Biodôme
Explore ecosystems from around the globe right here in Montréal. Exhibits include a tropical rainforest, Laurentian forest, St. Lawrence marine ecosystem, the Arctic, and the Antarctic.
4777, avenue Pierre-De Coubert, Montréal ,Québec, H1V 1B3
(514) 868-3000
www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca
Botanical Gardens
With its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition greenhouses, thirty thematic gardens, and teams of researchers and activities staff, the Montréal Botanical Garden ranks as one of the world's largest and most spectacular botanical gardens. Visitors to the Garden are sure to be captivated by the colors and fragrances from around the world as they wander from the delightful Chinese Garden to the heart of the Sonoran desert, from the peaceful oasis of the Japanese Garden to the classically designed French garden or the woodlands of the Laurentians.
4101, rue Sherbrooke East, Montréal, Québec, H1X 2B2
(514) 872-1400
www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin
Montréal Science Centre
Near the Old Port of Montréal, the science centre is a treat for all visitors.
333, de la Commune Street West, Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2E2
(514) 496-4724
www.centredessciencesdemontreal.com
Pointe-à-Callière - The Montréal Museum of Archeaology and History
Dubbed “the birthplace of Montréal”, this history museum is filled with interesting collections, and is also an archealogy site, which visitors are free to explore.
350 Place Royale, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 3Y5
(514) 872-9150
www.pacmusee.qc.ca
Chateaux Ramezay Museum
280 Notre Dame Street East, Old Montréal, Québec, H2Y 1C5
(514) 861-3708
www.chateauramezay.qc.ca
For a complete listing of museums in Montréal, please visit…
www.museesmontreal.org
St. Joesph’s Oratory
The largest shrine in the world dedicated to Saint Joseph, perched atop Mount Royal, is a popular visitor destination.
3800 Queen Mary Road, Montréal, Québec, H3V 1H6
(514) 733-8211
www.saint-joseph.org
La Ronde
A Six Flags amusement park and fun for all ages, La Ronde is located on Sainte-Hélène Island in the Parc Jean-Drapeau, near downtown Montréal.
22 Chemin Macdonald, Île Sainte-Hélène, Montréal, Québec, H3C 6A3
(514) 397-2000
www.laronde.com
Montréal Casino
1 av. du Casino, Montréal, Québec, H3C 4W7
(514) 392-2746 or 800 665-2274 (Canada, USA)
www.casinosduquebec.com
Fireworks Festival
Known as the Montréal International Pyromusical Competition, this fireworks festival is a highlight of the summer. With displays from countries around the world, Montréal is ablaze with nighttime pyrotechnics for 10 nights, (Saturdays and Wednesdays), and can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. The dates for the competition in 2009 have not yet been released, please visit the festival’s website for updates at www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com
The Montréal Fashion & Design Festival
Every year at the beginning of June, The Montréal Fashion & Design Festival in collaboration with Place Montréal Trust, Montréal Eaton Centre and Complexe Les Ailes offers five days of dazzling shows presenting more than fifty fashion designers on outdoor stages at the heart of downtown Montréal. Visit www.fashiontelevision.com and search Montréal fashion for updates on the 2009 show.
Jazz Festival
The gigantic summer music celebration features 11 days of non-stop entertainment, from noon to midnight, right in the heart of downtown Montréal. July 1-12, 2009.
www.montrealjazzfest.com
Just for Laughs Festival
The world's largest and most prestigious comedy event presents gala performances, theatre, club shows and outdoor free performances. Every summer, over 1600 shows, including more than 1250 free performances amuse an ever-growing public. Visit the Just for Laughs website for updates on the 2009 edition at www.hahaha.com
