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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is located opposite Place d'Armes in Old Montreal. This Gothic Revival church was started in 1824 and completed in 1829, designed by Irish-American architect James O'Donnell. The exterior of the basilica is solemn and majestic, featuring three towering arches on the facade, with statues of Saint Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and John the Baptist standing above the doors. Two towers, each approx. 60m high, stand on either side. The west tower houses a large bronze bell named "Jean-Baptiste," which was cast in 1848. Stepping inside the church, the first thing that catches the eye is the deep blue vaulted ceiling, inlaid with thousands of golden stars. The altar area is decorated with an intricate blend of blue, purple, red, and gold, making it magnificent and solemn. Hundreds of exquisite wood carvings and religious statues are found throughout. Uniquely, the stained glass windows here do not depict biblical stories but instead showcase the local religious history of Montreal. The church also houses a Casavant pipe organ installed in 1891, containing 7,000 pipes. The interior decoration was led by architect Victor Bourgeau and was inspired by Sainte-Chapelle in Paris. In addition, the basilica features a long-running immersive light experience called "AURA," which uses the entire interior of the church as a canvas, blending the beauty and atmosphere of the architecture through sound, light, and imagery.Montreal · 489m from downtown
Old Montreal
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Old Montreal

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Old Montreal is one of the best-preserved historic districts in North America. Founded in 1642 by French settlers along the banks of the St. Lawrence River, it was designated a historic district by Quebec Province in 1964. Cobblestone streets wind through stone buildings dating from the 17th to 19th centuries, where French colonial and Victorian-era architecture stand side by side, making you feel as if you have wandered into an old European city. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Place d'Armes, Place Jacques-Cartier, and Saint-Paul Street West form the core sightseeing axis of the old city, where churches, squares, and ancient streets appear in turn. The Old Port area along the river has been transformed into a waterfront leisure zone, where walking paths, cruise boats, and riverside views blend the historic district with modern vitality. This is also a representative district for experiencing the blend of Montreal's English and French cultures, where the architectural fabric left by the French colonial era coexists with remnants of British municipal-style architecture, creating a neighborhood with a rare combination of historical depth and vibrant local life in a North American city.Montreal · 139m from downtown
La Grande Roue de Montréal
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La Grande Roue de Montréal

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La Grande Roue de Montréal is Canada's tallest Ferris wheel, heated in winter and air-conditioned in summer. From this 60-meter-high slow-rotating giant wheel, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the Old Town's iconic landmarks, including Place Jacques-Cartier and Bonsecours Market—an arts and crafts market housed in a domed heritage building. For a more thrilling adventure, hop on the 1,200-foot-long MTL Zipline and zip across the Old Port area at speeds up to 40 mph.Montreal · 401m from downtown
Montréal Underground City

Montréal Underground City

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Montréal Underground City is a vast pedestrian network extending beneath and through the indoor spaces of downtown Montreal. With a total length of over 30 km, it connects more than 60 residential and commercial complexes, multiple subway stations, and thousands of shops, restaurants, and office buildings. Hundreds of thousands of people pass through it every day—it serves as both a daily route for locals to commute and shop, and a unique urban form that has grown to help the city cope with its long, harsh winters. This network was not planned and built all at once; rather, it has developed organically since 1962, starting around Victoria Square, Birmingham and expanding gradually alongside the opening of the Montreal subway and the city's continuous growth. The network integrates multiple subway lines, commuter train stations, large shopping centers, and even sports venues like Centre Bell. With its rich layers of functionality, it has truly become an "indoor city within a city." Strolling through it, the atmosphere is similar to a street-level commercial district, yet you remain in a climate-controlled indoor space the entire time—no need to bundle up in winter or carry an umbrella on rainy days.Montreal · 1.5 km from downtown
Mount Royal Park
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Mount Royal Park

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Mount Royal Park is an iconic urban green space in Montreal, covering over 100 hectares. The city of Montreal derives its name from this hill. Officially opened in 1876, its overall layout is based on the principle of preserving the mountain's natural form, with the road network and vegetation following the terrain rather than being deliberately sculpted. The park's terrain is undulating, with hiking trails, cycling paths, and scenic viewpoints interspersed throughout. The Kondiaronk Lookout offers a commanding view, framing the Montreal city skyline and theSt Lawrence Riverin a single shot. The nearby Mount Royal Chalet is a historic stone building with interiors featuring paintings that depict the city's history.Montreal · 3.2 km from downtown
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is located on the western slope of Malawati Hill and is one of the largest Catholic churches in Canada, as well as an important religious pilgrimage site in North America. The oratory was founded in 1904 by Brother André Bessette of the Congregation of Holy Cross, starting as a small chapel and taking over 60 years to build, with full completion in 1967. Its iconic copper dome towers over Malawati Hill, with a design inspired by the Florence Cathedral, making it a highly recognizable landmark in the Montreal skyline. The architectural style is eclectic, featuring a Renaissance Revival facade, while the interior is in the Art Deco style, with granite, wood, and stained glass windows creating a simple yet solemn atmosphere.Montreal · 5.4 km from downtown
Habitat 67

Habitat 67

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Habitat 67 is a housing complex standing on the banks of the St Lawrence River. Built for the 1967 World's Fair, it was designed by Israeli-Canadian architect Moshe Safdie when he was less than 30 years old. The entire complex consists of over 300 identical prefabricated concrete modules stacked in a staggered, block-like arrangement, forming three large pyramid-shaped clusters that rise up to 12 stories high and create over 100 residences, each with a unique layout. Every unit features at least one private garden terrace built on the roof of the level below, with pedestrian streets and walkways weaving through the structure, making it look like a hillside village built from concrete blocks from a distance. It was not demolished after the World's Fair closed and remains an apartment complex where people still live today.Montreal · 1.3 km from downtown
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
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Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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4.3/5
71 reviews
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is one of Canada's oldest and most influential art museums, and a cultural landmark in downtown Montreal. Originally founded as the Montreal Art Association in 1860, it has expanded over the past century from a single building into a complex comprising five pavilions. The first building at the current site opened in December 1912. The collection includes tens of thousands of works, ranging from European oil paintings to Quebec and Indigenous Canadian art, Inuit art, and decorative arts and design categories such as furniture, glass, silverware, and photography, spanning a wide range of time periods and regions.Montreal · 2.3 km from downtown
Vieux-Port de Montréal
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Vieux-Port de Montréal

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Located between the St. Laurent River and the city center, the port area was built in 1642. In the early days of Montreal, it started with leather goods and lumber trading. The port was an earlier fortune, and many old buildings are nearby. The old port is full of people all year round. The streets are full of museums, boutiques, French restaurants, cafes, and riverside parks, which are very suitable for strolling.Montreal · 601m from downtown
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral
No. 7 of Best Things to Do in South Shore Montreal

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

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4.6/5
27 reviews
Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal and one of the largest churches in Quebec Province. It was built as a scaled-down replica of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, and its exterior is quite imposing. The layout of the verdigris dome, front pediment, and columns clearly reflects the influence of Rome. The highlights inside the church are concentrated beneath the dome: the gilded bronze baldachin above the main altar was handcrafted by Roman artisans, the inner walls of the dome are inscribed with the same Latin text as the original in Rome in gold lettering, and a series of oil paintings depicting the early history of Montreal's founding hangs along the walls of the nave.Montreal · 1.5 km from downtown

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Canada Montreal In-depth Panoramic 1-day Tour for Small Groups [English Tour]
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La Grande Roue de Montréal: Ferris Wheel Entry Ticket
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Montreal: 5-Course Dinner Sightseeing Cruise
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Montreal with a Local - Private Half-Day Tour
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Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal + Mount Royal Park + Jardin botanique de Montréal
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Jardin botanique de Montréal + Chinatown + Art Museum + Old Port Clock Tower
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Featured Cultural experiences in Montreal

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Montreal Highlights Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks and Cultural Icons
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Montreal Underground City Walking Tour: 20 Miles of Hidden Architecture
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Old Montreal + Chinatown + Montreal Museum of Fine Arts + Jean Talon Market 1-day tour
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Westmount Audio Tour: Echoes of Heritage, Halls, and Hidden Stories
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Discover The History of Medicine as well as The History of Montreal
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The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop!
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Montreal: Mile-End Foodie Walking Tour with 7 Tastings
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Wooden Pen Making Workshop with a Woodworker in Montreal
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Featured Outdoor experiences in Montreal

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Scenic Night Tour + La Grande Roue de Montreal Entry Ticket
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From Montreal: Quebec City One Day Trip with Hotel Pickup
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Quebec City & Montmorency Falls: Guided Day Tour from Montreal
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Montreal: La Grande Roue de Montréal Entry Ticket
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From Montreal: Quebec City and Montmorency Falls Day Trip
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Montreal's Mount Royal Tour
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What travelers say about Montreal

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YoYo_1I8Q7O5OSeptember 1, 2026
5.0
The Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal was bathed in a deep blue light, with chandeliers hanging down like stars. Stained glass windows lined the basilica, sunlight streaming in and dappling the chairs. The organ behind the altar was enormous, reportedly containing thousands of pipes. Tourists sat in a daze, some with their eyes closed, others taking photos with their phones. Prayer slips hung on the backs of the chairs, written in French, crooked and illegible. As I left, a street performer was playing the violin in the square, the melody floating in the air. The steps were filled with people sunbathing, pigeons pacing at their feet. The church steeple stood quietly against the blue sky.

Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal

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GeoffreyuDecember 13, 2025
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It is a great place to go. A lot of shops and museum, the vibe is great and a lot of people to walking along the coast.

Old Montreal

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_TI***nqAugust 23, 2026
5.0
Beautiful view of the city. We managed to take a lot of photos in 3 turns!

La Grande Roue de Montréal

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ToottyAugust 21, 2023
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Montreal underground city is a huge shopping mall bustling with food, shopping and lifestyle options. A nice place to escape the cold weather outside. The food court is amazing and looks very stylish and modern.

Montréal Underground City

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山长水阔元走高飞October 19, 2024
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1. Located in downtown Montreal, very convenient. 2. Free, no reservation required, go whenever you want. 3. There are different views in each season, but autumn is the most beautiful. 4. You can see the Montreal city skyline from the top of the mountain.

Mount Royal Park

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cparisshNovember 30, 2021
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The architecture of Joseph's Cathedral is Baroque, especially its peacock green dome, which is very beautiful. You need to be farther away to take a panoramic photo. It is free to enter and visit.

Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal

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老鹰在飞翔May 2, 2023
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Habitat 67 is a community building located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was designed by the famous Canadian architect Moshe Safdie. Due to its unique appearance, it has become a landmark building in Montreal and one of the most peculiar buildings in the world.

Habitat 67

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小思文November 14, 2019
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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts features works by famous domestic artists. The lobby design here is also quite huge, integrating many advantageous resources. You can also see many good paintings in the museum.

Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

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绿带小米December 30, 2020
5.0
The old port has a very small capacity and can accommodate one or two small passenger ships. They are probably specialized in inland navigation. There are not many sailings, but many people are willing to take them. This may be because Canadians have a slow pace of life, the transportation facilities are average, and there are no high-speed tools such as high-speed rail. Many people like to experience cruise ship travel.

Vieux-Port de Montréal

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BetTerDAYSeptember 14, 2019
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It should be the largest and most magnificent church in the new city of Montreal. It looks a bit short against the backdrop of high-rise buildings, but it is magnificent for a church. It is very close to the VIA train station. It is just a few minutes walk west from the station.

Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral

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What are the must-do things in Montreal?

Don't miss these attractions in Montreal: Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Old Montreal, and La Grande Roue de Montréal. If you like Day tours, try Canada Montreal In-depth Panoramic 1-day Tour for Small Groups [English Tour]. If you enjoy Cultural experiences, try Montreal Highlights Audio Tour: Historic Landmarks and Cultural Icons.

You can give The Bagel Class presents : Montreal Bagel Making Workshop! and Restaurant reservation service for Joe Beef, a popular restaurant in Montreal, Canada a try. Before you go, please check their opening hours and menus online. Reservations are recommended, especially during peak hours.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Canada Montreal In-depth Panoramic 1-day Tour for Small Groups [English Tour], La Grande Roue de Montréal: Ferris Wheel Entry Ticket, and Montreal Vieux-Port de Montréal - Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal - Mount Royal - Underground City day tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of October 24, 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Montreal is around CAD 33.73 – CAD 899.28. Rates vary by duration, group size, transportation, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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