Montreal

Temples & religious sites

Notre-Dame Basilica

A Catholic basilica in Old Montreal, facing Place d'Armes. It's a great stop to combine with a stroll through the old town.

Museums & galleries

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

An art museum located in Montreal, Canada. It's a pleasant place to spend a relaxed afternoon viewing a wide range of artworks.

Nature

Mount Royal

A mountain west of downtown Montreal, from which the city takes its name. From the summit, you can take in a sweeping view of the Montreal skyline.

Temples & religious sites

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

This is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal, Canada. As the third-largest church in Quebec, it's a great place to admire grand architecture.

Museums & galleries

Saint Joseph's Oratory

A basilica set on Mount Royal in Montreal, it is the largest church in Canada. Founded in 1904 by Saint André Bessette, it features a majestic dome and an interior open to visitors.

Zoos & aquariums

Montreal Botanical Garden

A large botanical garden spread across 75 hectares, featuring themed gardens and greenhouses. Recognized as one of the finest in the world, it has also been designated a National Historic Site of Canada.

Shopping & districts

Outremont

An affluent residential neighborhood in Montreal, with shops and cafés lining Van Horne, Bernard, and Laurier streets. Francophone residents and a Hasidic Jewish community live side by side, giving the area a distinctive character.

Views & landmarks

1000 de La Gauchetière

A skyscraper in downtown Montreal that is the city's tallest building excluding spires. It's a landmark that defines the skyline right in the heart of downtown.