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Guidebook for Montreal
While the museum’s permanent collection is a fascinating glimpse into the Canadian history of arts, what really steals the show is the temporary exhibitions. Grand scale, big-ticket items, famous names, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has welcomed the works of artists like Chihuly, Rodin, Warhol, Gaultier and many more. Exhibitions are always worth the entry fee.
1504 locals recommend
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
1380 Rue Sherbrooke OWhile the museum’s permanent collection is a fascinating glimpse into the Canadian history of arts, what really steals the show is the temporary exhibitions. Grand scale, big-ticket items, famous names, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has welcomed the works of artists like Chihuly, Rodin, Warhol, Gaultier and many more. Exhibitions are always worth the entry fee.
A great place to simply walk around, marvel at the beautiful architecture, browse the local shops, sit at one of the many cafés and indulge in some people-watching.
401 locals recommend
Le Plateau-Mont-Royal
A great place to simply walk around, marvel at the beautiful architecture, browse the local shops, sit at one of the many cafés and indulge in some people-watching.
Together, the Biodôme, Insectarium, Jardin botanique and Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan form a place where nature and science are honoured, a Space for Life.
14 locals recommend
Space For Life Museum
4101 Rue Sherbrooke ETogether, the Biodôme, Insectarium, Jardin botanique and Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan form a place where nature and science are honoured, a Space for Life.
Iconic 24-hour storefront known for wood-oven baked bagels with varied flavours and toppings.
263 St Viateur St W
263 Rue Saint-Viateur OuestIconic 24-hour storefront known for wood-oven baked bagels with varied flavours and toppings.
Rustic-chic indie cafe turning out a variety of coffee drinks, teas and hot chocolate, plus pastries.
27 locals recommend
Café Humble Lion (Sherbrooke)
904 Rue Sherbrooke ORustic-chic indie cafe turning out a variety of coffee drinks, teas and hot chocolate, plus pastries.
The Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the finest of its kind, with one of the most ornate gothic facades in the world, and a strikingly beautiful chapel at the back. That’s where you’ll find the impressive organ everyone talks about.
819 locals recommend
Notre-Dame Basilica
110 Rue Notre Dame OThe Notre-Dame Basilica is one of the finest of its kind, with one of the most ornate gothic facades in the world, and a strikingly beautiful chapel at the back. That’s where you’ll find the impressive organ everyone talks about.
Come see the huge variety of fresh products at Jean-Talon market, in the middle of Little Italy!
1744 locals recommend
Jean-Talon Market
7070 Av. Henri-JulienCome see the huge variety of fresh products at Jean-Talon market, in the middle of Little Italy!
There are very little things in life that are better than a good, 4 inches thick smoked meat sandwich.
39 locals recommend
Lester's Deli
1057 Av. BernardThere are very little things in life that are better than a good, 4 inches thick smoked meat sandwich.
Poutine doesn’t look very appetizing but, once you’ve had your first bite, you’ll never want to have fries any other way.
370 locals recommend
Poutineville
1365 Rue Ontario EPoutine doesn’t look very appetizing but, once you’ve had your first bite, you’ll never want to have fries any other way.
It’s a beautiful walk (or bus ride), it’s entirely free of charge, and the Belvedere observatory offers amazing views of downtown Montreal and the mountains over on the south bank.
1477 locals recommend
Mount Royal
It’s a beautiful walk (or bus ride), it’s entirely free of charge, and the Belvedere observatory offers amazing views of downtown Montreal and the mountains over on the south bank.
La Bête à Pain
195 Rue YoungPopular bakery
From proper seasoning to beautiful plating and inventive flavour combinations, all the boxes are checked at the excellent Montreal newcomer.
29 locals recommend
Hélicoptère
4255 Rue Ontario EFrom proper seasoning to beautiful plating and inventive flavour combinations, all the boxes are checked at the excellent Montreal newcomer.
At Monarque, both in the dining room and the brasserie, chef Jérémie Bastien offers gourmet and inspired cuisine.
29 locals recommend
Monarque
406 Rue Saint-JacquesAt Monarque, both in the dining room and the brasserie, chef Jérémie Bastien offers gourmet and inspired cuisine.
Several important attractions are found on the island, including the Stewart Museum, the La Ronde amusement park, the Biosphere (an interpretative museum about the Saint Lawrence River installed in the former American Pavilion from Expo), and an Aquatic Complex that includes three exterior pools.
115 locals recommend
Saint Helen's Island
Several important attractions are found on the island, including the Stewart Museum, the La Ronde amusement park, the Biosphere (an interpretative museum about the Saint Lawrence River installed in the former American Pavilion from Expo), and an Aquatic Complex that includes three exterior pools.
Metro Plus ETS
1230 Rue Notre Dame OLarge grocery store
Bota Bota, spa-sur-l'eau
Rue de la Commune OuestPopular spa with body and facial treatments.
Schwartz's Deli - Sandwiches - Steaks
3895 Boul. Saint-LaurentFamous smoked meat sandwich restaurant
Promenade du Vieux-Port
Promenade du Vieux-PortNice long walkway along Montreal's Port
Lucien L'Allier station
1290 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalMetro stop
Historical exhibits of costumes, objects and photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
366 locals recommend
McCord Museum
690 Rue Sherbrooke OHistorical exhibits of costumes, objects and photos on popular subjects from hockey to Inuit art.
Bell Centre
1909 Av. des Canadiens-de-MontréalHome to Montreal's NHL team the Montreal Canadiens