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DESTINATIONS
MONTREAL ★★★
Montreal is the second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris.
A multicultural centre whose French accent mingles with those of some 80
other ethnic communities, Montreal charms the visitor with its combination
of Old-World charm and North American energy.
The downtown centre teems with life at the foot of the mountain, while the
city’s history is deeply rooted in the old neighborhoods near the river.
© Tourisme Montreal, Stephan Poulin
LOTO - QU É B EC IN T E R N ATIO N A L
FIR E WO R K S FE S TI VA L
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PL ACE JACQU E S - C A RTIE R, O L D M O N T R E A L N OT R E - DA M E BA SILIC A, O L D - M O N T R E A L
WHAT TO DO
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Discover Montreal heritage. Built between 1824 Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. OLD PORT ★
through its 5 and 1829, the church is reputed and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to The piers of the Old Port
most beautiful for its grand polychrome 4 p.m. offer a wide variety of popular
neighbourhoods. interior and the fine 110, rue Notre-Dame Ouest activities, including :
craftsmanship of its fittings. 514-842-2925
OLD MONTREAL ★★ Don’t miss the 1891 Casavant www.basiliquenotredame.ca - «Bateau-Mouche» Cruise ★★
The historic neighbourhood organ, one of the most This sightseeing cruise of
of Old Montreal, on the edge outstanding in the Americas. RUE SAINT-PAUL ★★ the St. Lawrence River offers
of the St. Lawrence River just As of March 2017, visitors Rue Saint Paul is the most spectacular views of Montreal
south of the downtown core, can experience the beauty popular and the most iconic of and its surroundings. Several
used to be surrounded by of the Basilica’s grandiose Old Montreal streets, and the departures throughout the day;
fortifying walls. architecture in an extraordinary oldest street in Montreal. It was dinner cruises also available.
This is the site where the new way with “Aura”, a unique the city’s main thoroughfare in Guaranteed departures from
city was founded in 1642. multimedia show combining the 18th and 19th centuries Jacques-Cartier Pier from mid-
Old Montreal still conserves light and orchestral music Lined with architecturally June until early September.
its European feel, with created by renowned Montreal stunning 19th century buildings, 514-849-9952
cobblestone streets, historic studio Moment Factory. much of Saint Paul is still www.bateaumouche.ca
buildings, public squares and The experience takes place paved with cobblestones. Its
monuments. in two parts: path of lights former warehouses have been - The Montreal Science Centre ★
The historic Old Port ★ , one of revealing the Basilica’s wealth transformed into art galleries, This is the perfect place to
Old Montreal’s most popular of exquisite works, followed restaurants and boutiques. discover, understand and
attractions, is made up of a by an immersive multimedia explore the world of science
series of piers linked by a park- spectacle. Total runtime is PLACE JACQUES-CARTIER ★★ and technology through fun
lined boardwalk. The area is approximately 45 minutes. This famous square is named and educational exhibitions
vibrant all year round, offering Showings Tuesday-Thursday at after Jacques-Cartier, who of exceptional quality. You
a wide variety of activities, 6 p.m., Friday at 6 p.m. and 8 dropped anchor in the nearby are sure to enjoy the many
boutiques, art galleries, cafes, p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. and river in 1535. interactive displays.
restaurants and museums. 9 p.m. We strongly recommend The heart of Old Montreal, The museum features four
buying your tickets online to be Place Jacques Cartier is alive permanent exhibition halls, a
NOTRE-DAME BASILICA ★ sure of getting in. Visit www. with street artists, flower stalls temporary exhibition hall and
A neo-gothic masterpiece, aurabasiliquemontreal.com for and a multitude of restaurants even an Imax cinema. Open
Montreal’s Notre-Dame Basilica more information. and cafes that now occupy the Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4
is one of the crown jewels The Basilica is open Monday- early 19th century buildings. p.m. and Saturday-Sunday from
of Quebec’s rich religious Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
© Tourisme Montreal, Mathieu Dupuis
DESTINATIONS
D OW N TOW N V IE W FRO M M O U N T ROYA L PA R K
The Imax cinema opens daily at unique cathedral is a scale model in the country. The museum September, a large, impromptu
10 a.m. of Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. houses collections containing drum circle known as the «Tam-
2, rue de la Commune Ouest It even contains a magnificent more than 35,000 works Tams» takes place around the
514-496-4724 reproduction of Bernini’s from around the world, from Sir Georges-Étienne Cartier
centredessciencesdemontreal. Baldacchino. Antiquity to today, including Monument (Avenue du Parc,
com Throughout the cathedral, a magnificent collection of between Mont-Royal and Ave.
artwork depicts the history of Inuit and Canadian art as well des Pins). This lively event
- Saute-Moutons Jet Boating ★★ the Catholic Church in Montreal. as the largest collection of has been a real tradition for
If you are looking for an Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. Japanese incense boxes in the Montrealers since the 1970s.
exhilarating adventure, step to 7 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday world. It also hosts a number People come to play music,
aboard a Saute-Moutons jet from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. of significant temporary dance, have a picnic or just hang
boat for a spectacular ride 1085, rue de la Cathédrale exhibitions throughout the year. out, from around noon until the
through the wildest stretches Open Tuesday-Sunday from 10 sun goes down. Arrive early if
of the Lachine Rapids that will THE UNDERGROUND CITY a.m. to 5 p.m. you want to have a place to sit
leave you wet and wanting Montreal’s «underground city» 1380, rue Sherbrooke Ouest down.
more! Not for the faint of heart! is a vast underground pedestrian 514-285-2000
Open every day from May to complex comprised of 33 mbam.qc.ca PLATEAU-MONT-
mid-October from 10 a.m. to kilometres of tunnels linking ROYAL ★★
6 p.m. shopping malls, office buildings, MOUNT ROYAL One of the most popular
514-284-9607 universities and hotels, situated PARK ★★ districts of Montreal, the
www.jetboatingmontreal.com underneath the downtown area. Mount Royal Park is a vast Plateau Mont-Royal takes
It is the largest underground green space in the heart of the its name from its location
DOWNTOWN ★★ complex in the world and city where Montrealers come on flat terrain north of the
Downtown Montreal is situated contains almost 12% of all of the to enjoy the outdoors. The park terraces of Rue Sherbrooke
on the southern slope of Mount businesses in the area. is home to a lake (Beaver Lake), and east of Mount Royal.
Royal. The downtown area is The underground city can be many forest trails, two lookouts The main thoroughfare is
home to most of the city’s enjoyed in all kinds of weather, and a chalet. The Mountain is Avenue du Mont-Royal ★★.
skyscrapers, giving it a more and is easily accessible by public one of Montreal’s distinguishing In 1997, Utne Reader rated
“North American” look than the transit, with a number of Metro features, setting it apart from The Plateau one of the 15
other neighbourhoods. stations, two commuter train other major North American «hippest» neighbourhoods in
The famous Saint Catherine stations and a regional bus cities, an ever-present backdrop North America; it is also the
Street ★★, a busy 15-kilometre terminal. to city life. The Kondiaronk area of choice for new arrivals
commercial avenue, is widely scenic lookout ★★★ in front from France. The Plateau
considered to be the heart of MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE of the chalet offers spectacular Mont-Royal offers a variety of
downtown Montreal. ARTS ★ views ★★★ of downtown cafés, bookstores and trendy
One of Canada’s most Montreal, with the St. boutiques. It is the perfect
MARY, QUEEN OF THE prestigious arts institutions, the Lawrence River and the hills of place to «hang out», go out for
WORLD CATHEDRAL ★ Montreal Museum of Fine Arts Monteregie in the distance. dinner, take a walk or stop for a
Built in the late 19th century, this is also the oldest art museum Every Sunday from May to drink at one of its many bars.
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
BOULEVARD SAINT- CARRÉ SAINT-LOUIS The Latin Quarter ★ is found as «The Village») is Montreal’s
LAURENT ★ Carré Saint-Louis ★ is a near the intersection of St- gay district, and one of the
Boulevard Saint-Laurent, magnificent little park on Denis and St-Catherine streets largest in the world. It is
between Rue Sherbrooke Rue Saint-Denis, between (Berri-UQAM Metro Station). situated close to downtown,
and Avenue Mont-Royal, Sherbrooke and Avenue des This neighbourhood steeped in just east of the Latin Quarter.
is Montreal’s geographic Pins. Victorian style residences culture and learning is home to Its clubs and bars are some of
meridian, separating East from line the streets facing the Théâtre St-Denis, the National the most popular in the city,
West. It is commonly known as park, where well-off French- Film Board of Canada, the and partygoers can often dance
«The Main». Saint-Laurent is a Canadian families lived in the Grande Bibliothèque public to the music of some of the
trendy street with numerous 1800s. The square was also a library, the Cinémathèque finest DJs in the world.
bars, restaurants and shops. It is popular location for a number Québécoise, Université du The village is also an important
also a multicultural hub : a large of Quebec poets and artists. Québec à Montréal and Cégep cultural hub with a number of
number of immigrants settled *Sherbrooke Metro Station du Vieux-Montréal. It is a theatres and several television
in the area from the beginning vibrant student district, filled and radio stations.
of the 19th century, opening THE LATIN with cafes/patios, restaurants A memorable–and colourful–
their businesses and restaurants QUARTER AND THE and specialty boutiques. place to visit!
on «The Main». GAY VILLAGE ★ The Gay Village, (known simply
FESTIVALS
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Les Francofolies de Montréal Montreal International Jazz
© www.vieux.montreal.qc.ca, le photographe masqué
Date : June 7 to 16, 2018 Festival
This large annual music festival Date : June 28 to July 7, 2018
features over 1,000 artists, Ranked as the world’s largest
musicians, renowned singers, rising jazz festival by Guinness World
stars and promising talent from 20 Records since 2004, it is no
countries in a celebration of the surprise that the Montreal Jazz
diversity and rhythms of French fest is able to attract the greats
music from around the world, of the jazz world. The lineup is
attracting over half a million visitors incredible!
Bonsecours Market, Old-Montreal
each year. www.montrealjazzfest.com
www.francofolies.com
Grand Prix du Canada
Date : June 8 to 10, 2018
The best drivers in the world
meet at the demanding Gilles-
Villeneuve Circuit to battle
out an important stage of the
Formula 1 World Championship.
www.gpcanada.ca
Loto-Québec International
Fireworks Festival
Date : July 7 to August 8, 2018
The International des Feux
Loto-Québec fireworks fest was
first held in 1985 at La Ronde,
Quebec’s largest amusement
park, built for the 1967 Universal
Exposition. The pyromusical arts
© Tourisme Montreal, Stephan Poulin
at their best! Saturday July 7, 14,
21 and 28 and Wednesday July
11 and 18 and August 1 and 8. 10
p.m.
www.laronde.com
Old Port of Montréal during fall
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
© Tourisme Montreal
DESTINATIONS
SU N S E T O N D OW N TOW N M O N T R E A L
WHERE TO EAT
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1 ST-VIATEUR BAGEL & CAFÉ with yellow mustard. Founded different garnishes such as meat, and lobster French fries.
MONT-ROYAL ($) in 1928 by a Jewish immigrant vegetables, etc. La Banquise is one Open Wednesday-Sunday from
Montreal is widely considered to from Romania, the Hebrew deli of the best poutine restaurants 5 p.m. to midnight.
have the best bagels in the world. regularly draws long lineups of in Quebec, with over 30 types of 536, AVENUE DULUTH EST
Each Montreal bagel is hand- customers eager to grab a quick poutine to choose from. 514-281-1114
rolled, boiled in honey water, and and tasty meal. It’s a must-try! Open 24/7! WWW.AUPIEDDECOCHON.CA
cooked in a wood fired oven. At Open Sunday-Thursday from 8 994, RUE RACHEL EST
St-Viateur Bagel & Café, you will a.m. to 12:30 a.m., Friday from 514-525-2415 5 BOUILLON BILK ($$$$)
get to enjoy the world-famous 8 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Saturday WWW.LABANQUISE.COM At Bouillon Bilk, whose specialty
St-Viateur bagel, hand-made in from 8 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. is neither soup nor bouillon,
the finest traditional by one of 3895, BOUL. ST-LAURENT 4 AU PIED DE COCHON ($$$) you will be served spectacular
Montreal’s oldest bagel bakeries, in 514-842-4813 For a dining experience unlike dishes that are both delicious and
operation since 1957. WWW.SCHWARTZSDELI.COM any you have had, visit Au Pied beautiful to look at. The menu is
Daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. de Cochon, the wildly popular short (6 starters, 5 main courses,
1127, MONT-ROYAL EST 3 LA BANQUISE ($) restaurant of celebrated Quebec 6 desserts), but it will transport
514-528-6361 You can’t visit Quebec without chef Martin Picard. People come your taste buds to creative and
WWW.STVIATEURBAGEL.COM trying our famous “poutine”, a here to eat good, festive, rich delightful lands.
staple across the province since and unusual food in a casual and Open for lunch Monday-Friday
2 SCHWARTZ ($) the 1950s. Poutine is a French- friendly atmosphere. You will not from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 and every
Another Montreal institution, Canadian dish generally made find a fine dining experience or evening from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Schwartz’s Deli is world-famous of French fries and fresh cheese a stylish décor: this is simply the 1595, BOUL. SAINT-LAURENT
for its smoked meat sandwiches. curds covered in gravy. There city’s most original restaurant, 514-845-1595
Its signature dish is a smoked meat are also many variations made serving lavish portions of unique WWW.BOUILLONBILK.COM
sandwich served on rye bread with other types of sauce and dishes such as foie gras poutine
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
6 TOQUÉ! ($$$$) only the best quality ingredients spots in Montreal to enjoy 423, RUE SAINT-CLAUDE
If you are looking for an for its breakfast and lunch fine Quebec dining and tasty 514-861-1112
unforgettable culinary experience, menus. In addition to sandwiches, market cuisine in an elegant and WWW.LECLUBCHASSEETPECHE.COM
you need to go to Toqué! Chef you will find a mouth-watering welcoming atmosphere.
Normand Laprise and his team will selection of soups, salads, fresh- Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday 10 LES 400 COUPS ($$$)
welcome you to their legendary baked pastries and specialty from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and This Old Montreal restaurant
establishment for a gastronomical coffees. Tuesday-Saturday evenings from offers a stimulating and
experience that you won’t Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. enriching culinary experience.
soon forget. The menu features 351, RUE ST-PAUL OUEST 426, RUE SAINT-GABRIEL The restaurant proposes a
products from local artisans, 514-350-1083 514-878-3561 refined & accessible cuisine
carefully prepared with flare and WWW.OLIVEETGOURMANDO.COM WWW.AUBERGESAINT-GABRIEL.COM which promotes our local talent
creativity. and local ingredients. The team
Open for lunch Tuesday-Friday 8 L’AUBERGE SAINT- 9 CLUB CHASSE ET PÊCHE is composed of passionate
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and GABRIEL ($$$) ($$$) individuals who share their
Tuesday-Saturday evenings from Built by a French soldier in 1688, With a solid reputation in love for gastronomy, wine and
5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Auberge Saint-Gabriel was the Montreal, Club Chasse et service.
900, PLACE JEAN-PAUL-RIOPELLE / first inn in North America to Pêche always lives up to its high Open Tuesday-Saturday from
514-499-2084 receive a liquor license, in 1754… standards. You will enjoy unique 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
WWW.RESTAURANT-TOQUE.COM One could say that the building dishes prepared using the finest 400, RUE NOTRE-DAME EST
is a testimony to the history of a ingredients, served in a charming 514-985-0400
7 OLIVE + GOURMANDO nation! Another interesting fact: retro-modern decor straight out WWW.LES400COUPS.CA
($$-$$$) two of its three current owners of a late 19th-century English
Olive + Gourmando is said to are none other than Garou and gentlemen’s club.
have the best panini in town. This Guy Laliberté. The Auberge’s Open Tuesday-Saturday from 6
bakery and sandwich shop uses restaurant is one of the trendiest p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
★ Noteworthy ★★ Worth the detour ★★★ Must see
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