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Montréal Science Centre - Located at the King-Edward Pier Old Montréal, Saint-Laurent Boulevard and de la Commune Street. Totally stimulating experience with something for everyone including: Ice age mammals, technological windows, interactive movie games, technocity, Eureka, Dynamo's Lair, Imax and more.
Underground City - When Montreal opened its first metro lines in 1966, it inadvertently created a whole new layer of urban life. It is theoretically possible to lead a rich life in Montreal without once stepping outside. The first metro stations had underground links to just the two main train stations, a few hotels, and the shopping mall under the Place Ville-Marie office tower. This has turned into a vast network of over 30 km’s of well lit, boutique-lined passages that includes more than 1,600 shops, 200 restaurants, hotels, film theaters and concert halls.
Musée d'Art Contemporain - Opened in 1964 is the only institution in Canada dedicated exclusively to modern art. Located downtown Montreal, more than 60 percent of the approximately 6,000 paintings, drawings, photographs, videos, and installations in the permanent collection are by Quebec artists. Located 185 Ste. Catherine Street West, Phone: 514-847-6226.
McCord Museum of Canadian History - Lawyer David Ross McCord was an avid collector of virtually everything that had to do with life in Canada including porcelain, paintings, jewelry, furniture, photographs. In 1919, he gave his considerable acquisitions to McGill University with a view to establishing a museum of Canadian social history. That collection now more than 90,000 artifacts, is housed in a stately limestone building that was once a social center for McGill students. Collections include early history, exceptional folk art, Indian and Inuit items features clothing, weapons, jewelry, furs and pottery. The museum has a collection of over 700,000 photographs that detail daily life in the 19th century Montreal.
Musée des Beaux Arts - Is the oldest and largest art collection in Quebec and is housed in two dramatically different building that face each other across Rue Sherbrooke. On the north side is the Benaiah Gibb Pavilion with white marble pillars; on the south side is the huge concrete arch and tilting glass from of the Jean-Noël Desmarais Pavilion. Collections of art from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, especially the Renaissance, artifacts including Roman vases and Chinese incense boxes, Inuit art, furniture and more.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts - Famous art museum displaying the work of Canadian and international artists.
Located: 1380 Sherbrooke West, Montreal, Quebec, Phone: 514-285-1600.
Museum of Archaeology and History - Go underground to the crypt and see artifacts, archaeological digs and amazing displays.
Located: 350 Place Royale, Montreal, Quebec, Phone: 514-872-9150
Canadian Railway Museum - Discover the fascinating world of trains… and an unforgettable railway experience.
Located: 122A St-Pierre St, Delson/Saint-Constant, Montreal, Phone: 514-632-2410.
La Ronde Amusement Park - Oh yeah! Six Flags Canada popular rides: Boomerang, Cobra, Goliath, Vertigo and many more.
Located: 22 Chemin Macdonald, Isle Sainte-Helene, Montreal, Phone: 514-397-2000 and toll free 800-797-4537. Hotels near la Ronde Amusement Park
Casino de Montreal the largest casino in Quebec with games, shows, restaurants and events located at 1 Avenue Du Casino, Montreal, Quebec Phone: 514-392-2746 and Toll Free 1-800-665-2274. Hotels near Casino de Montreal
Mont Royal - Explore the mountain on your own pace with breathtaking scenery and city views. Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Lachine Canal - A scenic recreation area with hiking and biking trails.
Located: 200 René-Lévesque Boulevard West, 6th Floor, Montreal, Phone: 514-283-6054.
IMAX Old Port - Located: Vieux-Port, Quai King Edward, Montreal call for information toll free 1-800-349-4629 or 514-496-4629.
Bell Centre - Take in a Montreal Canadians NHL game in season early Oct till the end of May (we hope)
Located: 1260 rue de la Gauchetière Ouest, Montreal, Phone: 514-932-2582. GO CANADIANS GO!
Jet Boating Montreal - Enjoy a 1 hour unforgettable ride on the St-Lawrence River!
Located: 47 de la Commune St W, Montreal, Quebec, Phone: 514-284-9607.
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