Sightseeing in Montreal - what to see. Complete travel guide

The observation of urban neighborhoods from a special area located on the Mont Royal Mountain will definitely become one of the most exciting adventures. Another observation point is located on the roof of one of the city's skyscrapers, as well as in the tower of the Notre-Dame-de-Bonsekur Church. The church is notable not only for its superb architecture, but also for an observatory opened in it. So here you can not only explore the neighborhood of Montreal, but also watch the starry sky.
1. Tourists arriving at the airport of Montreal should first find a stall of Guide D'aeroport Montreal-Trudeau on the first level. The stall provides several guiding leaflets for free. The …
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Notre-Dame Basilica located in the very heart of Old Montreal is a grand architectural monument. The basilica building with its bell tower reaching 70 meters in height is a vivid example of the Neo-Gothic style. The magnificent cathedral was built in 1872, whereas its foundation was laid 200 years earlier. After the construction was completed, it became the largest religious structure in North America. Today the basilica is not only attractive for its unique architecture, but also for its luxurious interior decoration retaining sophisticated stained-glass windows and many precious elements.

The main shopping street in Montreal is Sainte-Catherine that is often called the street of a hundred shops. It is a row of fashion boutiques, brand clothing, shoe, jewelry, and gift shops. …
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Discovering the architecture of Montreal from bird's eye view! Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde, Olympic Stadium, Bonsecours Market, Montreal City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, Casino de Montreal, all those monuments are defining the image of Montreal …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Montreal and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Montreal
♥ Shopping area ' Saint Laurent Boulevard' Montreal, 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Saint Denis Street' Montreal, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Golden Square Mile' Montreal, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Saint Catherine Street' Montreal, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Mount Royal Avenue' Montreal, 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Shopping area ' Saint Laurent Boulevard' Montreal, 2.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Saint Denis Street' Montreal, 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Golden Square Mile' Montreal, 3.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Saint Catherine Street' Montreal, 3.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Shopping area ' Mount Royal Avenue' Montreal, 4.9 km from the center. On the map


Survived castles around Montreal
♥ Castle 'Craguie' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Ardvarna' , 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'McTavish reservoir' , 2.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Le Château Apartments' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal' , 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Craguie' , 2.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Ardvarna' , 2.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'McTavish reservoir' , 2.9 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Le Château Apartments' , 3.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal' , 3.4 km from the center. On the map


National and city parks around Montreal
♥ Local Park 'Mount Royal' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Provincial Park 'Voyageur Provincial Park' , 65.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Alburg Dunes' , 75.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'High Falls' , 76.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ State Park 'Hazens Notch' , 113.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Local Park 'Mount Royal' , 2.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Provincial Park 'Voyageur Provincial Park' , 65.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Alburg Dunes' , 75.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'High Falls' , 76.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ State Park 'Hazens Notch' , 113.5 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Montreal and around
♥ Art museum 'Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' Montreal, Quebec, 3.2 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'McCord Museum' Montreal, Quebec, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée d Art Contemporain' Montreal, Quebec, 3.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Musée Pointe-à-Callière' Montreal, Quebec, 4.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Montreal Museum of Fine Arts' Montreal, Quebec, 3.2 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'McCord Museum' Montreal, Quebec, 3.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Musée d Art Contemporain' Montreal, Quebec, 3.8 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Musée Pointe-à-Callière' Montreal, Quebec, 4.9 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Montreal from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Stade Olympique de Montreal
From the series “Top 14 Sport Stadiums with Impressive Design”
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Distance from Montreal center - 7.1 km.
The visitors' record was staged in 2012 on the day of the game with the participation of Los Angeles Galaxy. At that time 60 860 people visited the Olympiastadion. The Olympiastadion is located in the incredibly beautiful area and is surrounded by the extensive park zone. Many followers of the unusual excursions strive to 'see the huge turtle' from the bird's perspective. Vond er Höhe looks just fantastic. …
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