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.

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.

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...

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.

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

This Catholic church dedicated to Mary, Queen of the World, was modeled after Rome's St. Peter's Church.

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

A popular English-style pub.

Montreal's answer to the region's harsh winters, Underground City refers to the extensive web of train stations, restaurants, department stores and hotels all connected underground.

This vibrant, gentrified neighborhood is full of shops and restaurants and continues to be popular with academics and artists.

The tiny Roman Catholic Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel is one of the most ornate pieces of religious architecture in the city. It was built in 1876 and decorated with brightly colored murals by the artist Napoléon Bourassa. The chapel is a dazzling mixture of Roman and Byzantine styles. Daily 8-5. Métro: Berri-UQAM.

Ste-Catherine Street is divided in two parts by St-Laurent Boulevard: East and West. The intersection of those two important streets is not the nicest area of the city; try to avoid it at night as...