City: Montreal
Top Things to do in Montreal
Things to do in Montreal, Canada: The Best Observation Decks & Towers
Montreal, c’est si bon! This French-speaking city is considered the cultural capital of Canada, and is a cosmopolitan celebration of Québécois style. A horse-drawn carriage ride around the cobblestone streets and grand buildings of Vieux-Montréal will give you a taste of European flavor. The Basilique Notre-Dame is a confection of stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal district will delight you with its quaint boutiques and cafés. Dig in to a massive plate of poutine to fuel up for a tour of the epic Olympic Park.
Restaurants in Montreal
1. Observatoire Place Ville Marie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Nestled in the heart of Montreal’s business district, on the 46th floor of an emblematic tower, Observatoire 360 offers a breathtaking view of our metropolis and its main attractions. Its inspiring space, its 360° panoramic view, its oversized windows, its spacious terrace on the 44th floor that vibrates to the rhythm of Montreal’s 4 seasons and its central location make Observatoire Place Ville Marie a must. Live a unique experience more than 185 meters above ground! Enjoy a gourmet stop at Les Enfants Terribles Place Ville Marie, the highest restaurant in town!
Reviewed By LVardy - Grand Falls Windsor, Canada
Somewhat difficult to find. You need to go downstairs once inside the building, then you can buy your ticket and take a quick elevator ride up 46 floors for a 360 degree view of the city. Reminded me of visiting the CN Tower in Toronto but without the long lineup and crowd. There were floor to ceiling windows and staff who were available to answer your questions. There is also a restaurant down a couple floors and although I didn't eat there, I did enjoy a cocktail while sitting on the rooftop terrace.
2. Olympic Park (Parc olympique)
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,396 reviews
A daring architectural site, the Olympic Park was built to accommodate the 1976 Summer Olympics and has since been host to more than one hundred million visitors. Whether to admire Montreal from atop the highest inclined tower in the world, to attend an event in the Stadium, to exercise at the Sports Centre or to take part in an outdoor event at the Esplanade Financiere Sun Life, there is something for everyone. The Olympic Park grounds and its thirteen on-site partners are visited by more than four million people every year. Open to the world and in harmony with the neighbouring community of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, the Olympic Park has become a unique recreational and tourist attraction where creation, discovery, entertainment, and sport coexist side-by-side. New for the summer 2016 The Souvenirs of 1976 exhibit will take you back in time to (re)live the Montreal Olympic adventure-from the project's tentative beginnings to today, when the flame still burns.
Reviewed By Jessi604 - Providence, United States
This attraction is simple and to the point. We had not originally planned on visiting the Olympic Park, but we had the 3 Day Museum Passport and decided to stop by after the Botanical Gardens. You get a brief (bilingual) tour of the building, including learning about some notable people and moments from the 1976 Olympics. You also learn a little bit about the architecture and the building of the Olympic Park, as well as the current uses for the building. The building is still vibrant and is still currently used for sports - the Montreal football team sometimes practices there, the soccer stadium is next door, and the pools and other spaces are used for training (including training future Olympians!). I was most excited to learn that the pool is open to the public ($7 entry), so if you want to keep up with your lap swimming while in Montreal, grab a pool schedule!
3. The Montreal Tower / La Tour de Montreal
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 508 reviews
The world's tallest inclined tower serves up spectacular views of Montreal and surroundings areas. In just two minutes, its glassed-in cable car will whisk you 175 metres up to the Observatory. From this unique vantage point high in the Montreal sky, you can see up to 80 kilometres away in every direction: the mountains, the St. Lawrence River, Donwntown Montreal, its skyscapers and the Mount Royal. The Souvenirs of 1976 exhibit will take you back in time to (re)live the Montreal Olympic adventure-from the project's tentative beginnings to today, when the flame still burns.
Reviewed By MoeTripper - Knoxville, United States
At 165 metres high with a 45-degree angle, the Montréal Tower is the tallest inclined tower in the world. It is an architectural masterpiece, and the secret to its extraordinary tilt can be found in its complex internal structure. The glass-encased funicular brings visitors on a breathtaking two-minute ride to the top of the Tower. This one-of-a-kind funicular can hold up to 50 passengers and is the only one in the world built along a curved structure. The view is great from the top. You can see all the way around. *Some advice: Go in the morning when the light is better. We went in the middle of the day when the sun was very bright and the light it gave off made all the pictures have a blue tint. The top is much larger than you would think. There is plenty of room to roam around and check out the view. There's a very nice gift shop up there also. At the bottom when you exit you will will find more info about the 1976 Olympics that occurred there.
4. Montreal Clock Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By TeamWard - Nottingham, United Kingdom
While wandering around the old port and on the big wheel, saw this clock town its in honour of sailors and well worth your time to go and visit it.
5. Rene Houde
During an amazing three hours tour you will see all the most popular sights and experience the best parts of the old city We'll see all hi lights in old Town. And I also know a few secrets that make Montreal a great city. As your private tour guide, I can adjust the schedule, duration and activities to meet your needs. I do walking tour as well as complete Montréal tour with vehicles.
