Things to Do in Montreal, Canada
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Pointe-à-Callière
Montreal, Canada
History and archeology come alive through an amazing 3D, interactive presentation and fascinating displays, like lighted miniature models of Montreal through the years embedded into the floor that you walk over....
Special Collection
Historical Landmark
Labyrinthe du Hangar 16/Shed 16 Labyrinth
Montreal, Canada
Enter into an a-maze-ing mystery with a crime to solve. Find your way out of jail, through obstacles, down slides, and over teeter-totter bridges by answering mind-stumping math and logic questions along the way....
Special Collection
Ça Roule/Montreal on Wheels
Montreal, Canada
Enjoy the miles and miles of quay-side bike paths on rentals rannging from tandems to electric scooters and explore the city on guided tours of Montreal in groups of four or more....
Bicycling
Basilique Notre-Dame de Montréal/Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
Montreal, Canada
Built in 1829, the Notre-Dame Basilica has pine-sculpted statues, gilded decorations, and gorgeous stained glass windows depicting scenes from Montreal's religious history. Your children's eyes will go wide at the dazzling blue and gold interior....
Historical Landmark
Biodôme de Montréal/Montreal Biodome
Montreal, Canada
Biodome is so beloved more than one friendly local is apt to tell you how fantastic it is. Part zoo, part aquarium, part research facility, the Biodome presents four ecosystems that you walk through on a paved path....
Science & Nature Museum
Aquarium
Zoo
Garden
Centre des sciences de Montréal/Montreal Science Centre
Montreal, Canada
A spacious, sprawling two-floor museum housed in converted sheds on Old Montreal's port, the Science Centre has literally hundreds of interactive eye-widening exhibits, lively science demonstrations (like the chemistry of fake snow), and an IMAX theater....
Science & Nature Museum
Fontaine Riopelle
Montreal, Canada
A fascinating and incredibly elaborate bronze sculpture encircled by a pool of water stands at one end of the Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, which also has park benches, 80 trees, and lush lawns....
Roadside Landmark
Insectarium de Montréal/Montreal Insectarium
Montreal, Canada
Among the largest insectariums in the world, it houses 3,000 live and desiccated creatures on display. Scorpion lollipops? Spicy meal worms? If you miss the monthly insect tastings, you can find these delicacies at the gift shop, too....
Science & Nature Museum
Special Collection
Jardin botanique de Montréal/Montreal Botanical Garden
Montreal, Canada
The second largest botanical garden in the world (after London's Kew Gardens), Montreal Botanical Garden has the largest bonsai exhibit outside Japan and so many amazing gardens you can't see everything in one day....
Garden
La Plage des Îles
Montreal, Canada
An idyllic place on Île Notre Dame just a few minutes by car from downtown Montreal, this beach is a family hot spot complete with soft white sand beaches, a play structure, lots of lifeguards, and warm shallow water. ...
Park
Swimming
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