Montreal, Canada

When you listen to the sound of French conversation around

you and explore Old Montreal while wandering its narrow cobbled

streets - you might think you are in France. The historic district

is filled with trendy shops and cafes; This Canadian city could

be a chance to experience Europe in North America.

The city also has a thriving food scene with several popular

farmers' markets, including Atwater Market and Jean Talon Market

.It is also known for its bagels, cooked hot and fresh in several

iconic bakeries that you must visit.

Be sure to visit the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica and ride on

Mount Royal, a large hill (or low mountain) named after the city.

You will be rewarded with stunning views of the entire port.

Tourist Attractions in Montreal

1.Mont-Royal

Mont Royal rises 233 meters above the city and is a green lung

near the city center. A walk through this beautiful park allows the

visitor to see the monuments of Jacques Cartier and King George

VI, spend some time in Lac au Castor and look at the cemeteries on

the western slope, where various ethnic groups of the city are

located. rested in peace together for centuries. From the top, or

rather, from the platform under the cross, a magnificent panorama

of the entire 51-kilometer length of the Ile de Montreal and

Saint Lawrence opens up. On clear days, the view extends

to the Adirondack Mountains in the United States of America.

2. Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)

Old Montreal is a remarkable concentration of buildings dating

back to the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The area delightfully resem-

bles a Parisian-style quarter located between the waterfront and

the business center. Its many historic sites, streets and attractions

are best explored on foot. Of the many things you can do here, you

can highlight a visit to the Pointe-à-Collier Museum of Archeology

and History, the Notre Dame Basilica with two peaks, the quays of

the bustling Old Port, and an open-air meeting point. Place

Jacques Cartier.

3.Jardin Botanique (Botanical Garden)

High above the city, in the grounds where the 1976 Summer

Olympics were held, the Maisonneuve Park (Pie IX Metro) is

home to Montreal's beautiful botanical garden. A variety of

plants is grown in 30 thematic gardens and 10 exhibition green-

houses, so a wide range of climatic conditions is presented

here. Outdoor gardens include beautiful Japanese and Chinese

gardens, as well as gardens dedicated to alpine, aquatic,

medicinal, shady, beneficial and even toxic plants.The displays

of roses are stunning, and a garden dedicated to plants grown or

used by indigenous peoples is particularly interesting.

Floating greenhouses contain rainforests, ferns, orchids,

bonsai, bromeliads, and penjings (miniature Chinese trees). The

territory also has an interesting insectarium and a huge arboretum,

as well as ponds with various birds.

4.Notre-Dame Basilica

Founded in 1656, Montreal's oldest church, Notre Dame Basilica,

is in a much grander incarnation than the original. The twin towers

in the neo-Gothic facade face Place d'Armes. The sophisticated

and luxurious interior was designed by Victor Bourjo. Highlights are

the magnificent carved armchair by sculptor Louis-Philippe Ebert

(1850-1917), the 7,000-pipe organ of Casavant Frere, and stained

glass windows depicting scenes from the founding of Montreal.

Entrance fees to the basilica include a 20-minute excursion, or you

can take an hour-long excursion that provides more histori-

cal information and access to private areas, including a second

balcony and crypt.

5. Oratoire Saint-Joseph (St. Joseph's Oratory)

The Oratoire Saint-Joseph, near the west exit of Mount Royal

Park, is dedicated to the patron saint of Canada. It is a Mecca

for pilgrims, with its huge domed Renaissance basilica dating from

1924. Brother André of the Congregation of Saint Croix had already

built a small chapel here in 1904, where he performed

miraculous healings for which he was canonized. in 1982. His grave

is in one part of the sanctuary in the original chapel. Votive gifts

are displayed in the second chapel. The cloister behind the church

leads to Mont Royal. There is a good northwest view from

the observatory towards Montreal and Lac Saint-Louis.

6.Parc Jean Drapeau

Saint Helena (named after the wife of Samuel de Champlain) and

the artificial island of Notre Dame were the venue for the '67 exhi-

bition. Currently known as Gene Drapot Park, they have many

family attractions. The biosphere left after the 1967 World's Fair

is currently a museum dedicated to the environment. The building

is in the shape of a ball and is the largest such structure in the

world. Other tourist attractions on the islands include rides and games

at La Ronde Amusement Park, the historic 1820 British Arsenal at

the Stewart Museum, the Bassen Olympic Complex (where

Olympic rowing was held) and the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.

7. McCord Museum

The McCord Museum has an outstanding collection of exhibits

on the social history of Canada, especially indigenous peoples.

His collections of costumes, clothes, accessories, blankets and

other handmade fabrics include more than 20,000 pieces and include

the work of Montreal designers. More than a thousand pieces

of furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, food and household items, as well

as toys, sports equipment, and folk art add color and detail to

the painting of early Canadian life.Artifacts and art of the peoples of

the first nations include clothing and accessories, hunting and

fishing equipment, military weapons, home accessories, ritual art and

art objects, as well as archaeological finds of early local cultures.