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Interesting places in Montreal:Montreal, or Montréal in French,^ (pronounced /mVntri|A:l/ help·info) in Canadian English, /mO~Real/ (help·info) in French} is the second largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec.^ Originally called Ville-Marie, the city came to be known as Montreal (derived from the French Mont Royal, "Royal Mountain") by the 18th century.
The dome of the Marché Bonsecours in Old Montreal
- Old Montreal and the Old Port , South of rue Saint-Antoine between rue McGill and rue Berri (metro Champ-de-Mars or Place-d'Armes) . Old Montreal's cobblestoned streets lined with buildings dating from the 17th through 19th centuries make it a scenic and popular tourist attraction. Easiest to explore on foot, it offers the Marché Bonsecours, Notre Dame Basilica, several museums (Marguerite-Bourgeoys, Pointe à Callière (archeological), George-Étienne Cartier). Place Jacques-Cartier is filled with street artists and musicians, and there are numerous fine restaurants and private art galleries nearby. An area devoted to tourists, Old Montreal is not the place to see the locals at play. The Old Port is a large waterfront green space with attractions such as Cirque du Soleil, the Montreal Science Center, the Labyrinth, the Clock Tower, and a large outdoor audio-visual stage which is the site for the Canada Day fireworks.
Colorful graffiti in Old Montreal
- Chinatown, accessible at the Place-D'Armes metro station, is one of the largest Asian communities in Canada. It is known best for its many restaurants and gift shops.
- Plateau Mont-Royal Some of Canada's most densely populated residential neighbourhoods can be found right in the heart of the city, on the leafy and colourful Plateau Mont-Royal. The now infamous 'Horse To Water' (H2W) postal district is officially the most creative place in Canada, with 8% of the population deriving their primary income from artistic or creative work. These are the neighbourhoods where it can be the most rewarding to get lost on foot: in addition to the quiet tree-lined streets with their distinctive outside staircases, almost every block has a 'secret' inner street (or 'ruelle') which runs between the gardens and houses of the two adjacent streets. These ruelles are where Montrealers fix their cars, let their children play outside or walk their dogs. On a hot summer's afternoon, there can be few places as tranquil and relaxing to explore on foot in this city.
- St. Joseph's Oratory , 3800 chemin Queen Mary (metro Côte-des-Neiges) . The largest church in Canada. A favourite pilgrimage for devotees of Brother André, who was reputed to have healed the sick and handicapped. Includes a remarkable collection of crutches and canes from the healed. During summer, it is also possible to stroll through the beautiful garden next to the Oratory which features the Stages of the Cross in marble sculptures. The garden is peaceful and beautifully maintained. The views from both the Oratory and the garden are magnificent and well-worth the climb. Watch for the faithful climbing on their knees to the top.
- Basilique Notre-Dame, 116 rue Notre-Dame ouest (metro Place-d'Armes) . Probably the city's most spectacular church, a gem of Victorian Gothic. Entrance fee is $4 (2006). Service is at 17:00 daily and on Sunday morning, entrance is free for worship but donations are suggested. During service, the organ music is not to be missed. While it shouldn't have to be mentioned, tourists should be respectful during services.
- Christ Church Cathedral, rue Sainte-Catherine near metro McGill and Place-des-Arts. It is a small but colourful church, the mother church of the region's Anglican (Episcopalian) denomination. Of special interest is the organ with additional remote-controlled organ pipes in the front of the church. If you have the opportunity to listen to an organ concert there, you should go. The concert will probably be by donation only.
- Mary Queen of the World Cathedral , 1065, rue de la Cathédrale (metro Bonaventure) . A 1/4 scale copy of St. Peter's in Rome. Impressive interior but a bit cold.
Geodesic sphere on the grounds of the 1967 World's Fair
- Montreal Biosphere, 160 chemin Tour-de-l'Isle (metro Jean-Drapeau) The former United States pavillion from Expo 67, a geodesic dome designed by R. Buckminster Fuller. It now houses an Environment Canada museum dedicated to water and the environment.
- Musée des Beaux-Arts/Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, 1380 rue Sherbrooke Ouest (metro Guy-Concordia) . Free permanent exhibitions and many prominent traveling exhibits. There is usually a fee for special exhibitions.
- Biodôme, 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin (metro Viau) . The former Olympic Velodrome is now a showcase of different ecosystems. Admission $16.
- Jardin Botanique, 4101 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX) . Huge and stunning botanical garden, featuring numerous themed gardens. Admission is $13.75 and includes admission to the Montreal Insectarium (see next entry). After 5 PM the indoor section closes and the outdoor part is free until it closes at sundown. During winter only the greenhouses are open to visitors.
- Insectarium, 4581 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX or Viau), (514) 872-1400 . 9 AM to 5 PM every day usually. The Insectarium is a museum of sorts centered on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world. The Insectarium is attached to the Botanical Gardens and tickets can only be purchased for both.
- Olympic Stadium, 4141 avenue Pierre de Coubertin (metro Pie-IX), 877-997-0919 . 9AM-5PM every day. Built for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, this amazing and controversial building's tower (from which the roof is suspended) is the world's tallest leaning structure. The roof, which could originally be raised, has been replaced numerous times and is the source of great local controversy. You can take a funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower for an incredible view of the city. Also has a public sports center that includes an Olympic-size swimming pool.
- Parc Jean-Drapeau, metro Jean-Drapeau . Part of the site of the 1967 World's Fair, now devoted to green spaces and a large outdoor concert venue. The Gilles Villeneuve racing circuit, home of the Montreal Formula 1 Grand Prix, an artificial beach, a huge outdoor pool complex and the Montreal Casino are also located on or around the parc.
Habitat '67
- Habitat 67, 2600 avenue Pierre-Dupuy 514-866-5971 . This visually striking residential building was created by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. The result was an amazingly modern dwelling that challenged the way architects created urban homes. Compared alternately to a beehive, a Taos pueblo, and a crystalline growth, the complex's 154 units are composed of prefabricated concrete cubes assembled on site. The apartments here are highly prized and a number of prominent Montrealers make Habitat 67 their home.
- Montreal Planetarium, 1000 rue St-Jacques Ouest, between Peel and de la Cathédrale (metro Bonaventure), (514) 872-4530 . $8 admission, schedule varies. See the website for information on rates and shows.
- The Montreal Métro , in addition to being a good way to get around, is worth seeing in its own right. Each station was constructed in a unique architectural style and hosts original pieces of public art.
- The Underground City (Montréal souterrain) , throughout the downtown area. This network of underground malls and passageways is a very convenient way to walk around during the winter months. It encompasses 6 metro stations on the green and orange lines and all of the major downtown shopping malls, encompassing food courts, cinemas, innumerable boutiques and services.
- Grande Bibliothèque du Québec 475, boulevard De Maisonneuve Est (intersection of Berri and de Maisonneuve; Berri-UQAM metro station), 514 873-1100 or 1-800-363-9028. Closed Mondays, open 10h00-22h00 Tuesday through Friday and 10h00-17h00 weekends. Part of the Bibliothèque Nationale, this is a massive library housing 4 million works. The building itself is a contemporary style building integrating art and architecture including a glass mural, a kinetic luminous mural, a sculpture garden and varying museum-style displays in the lower-level gallery.The tiles that cover the outside of the building are made to ressemble a closed book. Architectural tours are offered: call the library for information.
- McGill University Campus* Corner of Sherbrooke and McGill College. The lower section of McGill's campus is composed mainly of nineteenth century neoclassical buildings and is definitely worth a ten-minute stroll.
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