City: Ville-Marie
Top Things to do in Ville-Marie
What to do and see in Ville-Marie, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Mount Royal Park
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4.5 based on 10,495 reviews
Inaugurated in 1876, the Mount Royal Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the highly skilled designer behind New York's Central Park. It is an ideal site for admiring a wide variety of plants and birds or for enjoying outdoor activities. Les amis de la montagne offer a variety of services and activities that provide wonderful opportunities to discover the beauty and wealth of resources that the park has to offer, including the new permanent exhibition at the Maison Smith and interactive terminals and map.
Reviewed By M1386KBmikes - Montreal, Canada
As a Montreal Native, it is my 'Go to' place to Hike, Bike, Snowshoe and just be active and be a part of this great city Approach it my car or walk up via staircase or Bridal path to the top for great city views And if you would like a personal guide... please contact me to see if I'm available [email protected]
2. Old Port of Montreal
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4.5 based on 2,803 reviews
The Old Port of Montreal is one of the most popular tourist attraction in the country with more than 50 activities and 6 millions visitors every year!
Reviewed By NadaSBA - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
You can enjoy a long, nice walk at the old port in summer; sharing the experience with the crowd, bikes, kids..etc You can also have a seat and get a bite, while enjoying the scene. In winter it is a must visit on new year evening and watch the fire works
3. Parc de Dieppe
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
4. The Great Trail
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
Approximately 18,000 kilometers of recreational trails and paths running through all Canadian Provinces and territories.
5. Lieu Historique National du Canal-de-Lachine
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4.5 based on 630 reviews
No longer used as a means of transportation, this canal now serves as a recreation area with hiking and biking trails.
Reviewed By 993dagmarg - Shelburne, United States
A wonderful place to run, cycle, walk or even picnic. Water levels rise in the summer to allow for boating and kayaking/canoeing. Can be quite busy summer weekends. See my pictures from different times of the year.
6. Parc Lineaire de la Commune
7. Dorchester Square
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4.0 based on 51 reviews
This downtown plaza was recently renamed in honor of Lord Dorchester, the governor of British North America in the late 1700s.
Reviewed By on_the_go_98765
Across from the Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde as a generous section of greenery that is home to some great monuments, cultivated (and not no so cultivated) grounds, a sub-ground metro system, shallow pools with spurting fountains, and all this beauty spans a block-deep area between Rue St. Catherine and Rue St. Antoine (give or take a bit). It's all about 5 acres. It bears the names and is associated with: Dorchester Square Place du Canada Victoria Square (or Victoria Park) Maisonneuve Monument (location for) Boer War Memorial (location for) The borders and direct distinctions between these entities are wishy-washy (read that to mean: uncertain, indecisive and wavering). Yup, this is a fluid boundary. By strict definition, Victoria Park is more manicured. It's more of a people's park here on the Dorchester side of the fence (where the grass is always greener). When we passed by, there was an open-air kind of people's concert taking place, folks were sitting on benches, the Metro had traffic up and down the wrought-iron staircase, and lovely pools shot gurgling little plumes up to add to the ambiance. Dorchester Square is the home of 4 significant statues: Tribute to Sir Wilfirid Laurier, the Boer War Memorial, a cenotaph called Lion of Belfast, and that famous (and much loved by Scots) poet, Robert Burns. Across the park divide (I am supposing) is where Queen Victoria Park is located (her statue is a dead give-away) and also a fantastic monument to Maisonneuve (pirate or privateer, depends on your opinion). There's also a great pair of statues called The English Bulldog and The French Poodle. Great humorous story here. This spot of park was established in the 1800's and Montreal should be ever so thankful that it was.
8. Chateau Ramezay Historic Site and Museum of Montreal
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4.0 based on 596 reviews
Montreal’s portal to its past, the Chateau Ramezay was the first building in Quebec to be classified an historic monument. Chosen as one of the 1001 Historic Sites You Must See Before You Die, the Château invites you to relive more than 500 years of history, from the pre-contact Amerindian era to the 20th century.A not-to-be-missed heritage landmark in Old Montreal, the Château Ramezay holds fascinating collections, displayed in numerous exhibits, intermingled with multimedia portrayals of historical figures recounting, in six languages, highlights of their lives at the Château. Items in the museum shop reflect this legacy.Visit the Governor's Garden and experience delights typical of an urban garden in New France. In summer, a courtyard café overlooks the garden.
Reviewed By Bron-bird - Kitchener, Canada
This Museum is a treasure. The gardens are free to enter and delightful providing a glimpse of how people relied on plants 400 years ago. The house has thick stone walls providing a very cool atmosphere on a warm summer day. Child friendly.
9. Parc Jean-Drapeau
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4.0 based on 653 reviews
A jewel nestling in the St. Lawrence River, Parc Jean-Drapeau is without doubt one of Montreal most precious assets and a one-of-a-kind place in Canada. Discover this riche urban park spread amongst Sainte-Hélène and Notre-Dame islands and enjoy outdoor activities including kilometres of cycling paths, the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, public art, colourful gardens and walking trails that provide an amazing view of downtown Montréal. The park is also home to partners like the Casino de Montréal, La Ronde, Stewart Museum, the Biosphere and environment museum. Heir of Expo 67 and the 1976 Olympic Games, Parc Jean-Drapeau continues to inspire million of visitors annually by the quality of its facilities including its rental venues and diversified programming, both cultural (Osheaga, Heavy Montreal, Piknic Electronik, winter festival, etc.) and sports (F1 Canadian Grand Prix, dragon boat races, etc.). Due to the development of a new and modern natural amphitheatre, construction works are currently underway in the southern sector of St. Helens’ Island restricting access to certain activity and mobility around the park. The use of public transportation to get to the Parc Jean-Drapeau is strongly suggested. Visit our website to plan your visit and learn more about how to get to each attraction.
Reviewed By 716sachink - Plainview, United States
This public park located to the east of downtown Montreal is easily accessible by metro. It is nice to walk around. It comprises 2 islands and one gets beautiful views of the surroundings, while walking though the park. Certainly worth visiting.
10. Parc de La Presse
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