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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the largest Chinese Garden outside Asia and a Japanese Garden with a tearoom and fabulous bonsai collection. The Insectarium hosts an "Insect Tasting" in November and December.

Attraction type: Garden
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Montreal's oldest Catholic church, built in 1656, is known for its intricately designed interior, which includes stained glass chronicling the history of the city.

Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Vieux-Montreal  is one of the most beautiful,  well preserved  and living "old town"  this side of Europe. It is a major componet in making Montreal, "the truly different North American city".  A...

Attraction type: Historic walking area; Neighborhood; Town center/square/plaza; Beach
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 274 attractions in Montreal

One of Canada's most famous museums, this popular institution houses a wide collection of international contemporary and Canadian exhibits, and straddles two buildings, the 1912 original and its 1991 across-the-street annex with underground galleries that connect the two sites.

Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Referred to as "the mountain" by locals, this 764-foot mountain provides excellent view of the city and is a popular recreation spot.

Attraction type: Mountain; Neighborhood; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Discover the history of Montreal in an unusual way at this fascinating museum located on the actual site of the original colony in 1642. Following a multimedia presentation, you take a self-guided tour through the underground crypt where artifacts unearthed in archaeological digs are on display in their original locations.

Attraction type: History museum; Natural history museum; Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Scenic/historic walking area
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 274 attractions in Montreal

This basilica, built to honor St. Joseph, Canada's patron saint, is known for its copper dome.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Part of the city's large Botanical Garden, the Insectarium includes a broad selection of insects from throughout the world.

Attraction type: Museum; Nature center; Specialty museum; Science museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Bar/club
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 274 attractions in Montreal

This major plaza in Old Montreal, built in the 17th century, once served as the training grounds for the military.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Called the Sailors' Church because of the wooden ship models that hang from its ceiling, this church was originally designed by Marguerite Bougeoys, one of Montreal's first teachers.

Attraction type: Religious site; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Exporail, the Canadian Railway Museum, is a short drive from downtown Montreal, located in the southern suburb of St. Constant. With more than 150 locomotives, cars, and railway vehicles, this unique...

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Bar/club; Dance club/disco
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 274 attractions in Montreal
Attraction type: Mall
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 274 attractions in Montreal

Located in a former fire station, this museum explores Montreal's history from the 1600s to the present.

Attraction type: History museum
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