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 Leisurely Old Port tour |
Jacques-Cartier Pier (Clock Tower) Montreal, QC H2Y 4B2 Canada +1 514 496 7678 http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/ |
With a choice of three separate tours including the Western, Central and Eastern areas, the Balade Tram covers the entire Old Port. It is a leisurely ride and you can get on and off as you wish. With the help of a knowledgeable guide, you will learn the history of such things as the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, the Bonsecours Basin, grain elevators, various markets, islands and the history of ship building. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Geodesic dome |
160 Tour-de-l'Île Road (Île Ste-Hélène) Montreal, QC H3C 4G8 Canada +1 514 283 5000 http://biosphere.ec.gc.ca/ |
This museum and exhibition hall is dedicated to raising environmental and ecological awareness among its visitors. Housed in the world's largest geodesic dome, which is one of few remaining structures from Expo '67, it offers four levels of guided discovery. The bottom level examines water as both "Source of Life" and "Source of Delight;" the Connections Hall showcases multimedia presentations focusing on environmental protection; and the Visions Hall affords an incredible 360 degree view of Montreal. Admission: CAD8.50 Adults; CAD6.50 Students and Seniors; CAD5 Youth 5-17; CAD19 Families. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A fortified place |
Behind City Hall (West of Gosford) Montreal, QC H2Y 1C6 Canada |
Located behind City Hall, this huge public space is a good place to relax, get a great view of downtown, and check out the remains of the old fortifications that surrounded the new city. Though the fortifications themselves were demolished in the 1820s as the city outgrew them, you can still see the pieces in the shape of two lines of stone. It is a fine vantage point from which to view City Hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Former Expo gateway |
Pierre-Dupuy Avenue (Near Pont de la Concorde) Montreal, QC H3C 3R6 Canada |
Once the gateway to Expo '67, a park was built here in 1984 to preserve the city's precious green space. It is a perfect place to relax in the shade, sunbathe or have a picnic. There are tables, barbecues and play areas available. It also provides excellent vantage points to view both the waterfront area and the city, while the history of the St Lawrence River and seaway is described on 12 panels. A cycle path leads to both Île Notre-Dame and Île Ste-Hélène. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wealth beyond belief |
Atwater St east to Peel St (René-Lévesque north to Mount Royal) Montreal, QC H3G 1J5 Canada http://www.goldensquaremile.com |
This district was once the wealthiest neighbourhood in Canada. It is estimated that the few hundred families in the district held an astonishing 70 percent of the entire country's wealth! Massive homes such as Ravenscrag—a 60-room mansion on des Pins Avenue West—were typical. You can still catch glimpses of this grandeur, where upscale apartment buildings, boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and museums have replaced many former residences, especially north of Sherbrooke. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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South Shore run |
Jacques Cartier Pier (Ile Sainte-Hélène) Montreal, QC Canada |
It is a 20-minute run for this ferry between the Jacques-Cartier Pier at the Old Port and the Longueuil Marina on the South Shore, with a pick-up on Île Ste-Hélène. The boat has a maximum carrying capacity of 150 people and 60 bicycles. You can book a same-day ticket at the boarding pier starting at 10am. In either case, priority boarding is reserved for passengers who buy return tickets. The ferry runs between the third week in May and the second week in October. Note that the schedule changes throughout the summer and into the fall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City wonder |
4141 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue Montreal, QC H1V 3N7 Canada +1 514 252 4141 http://www.rio.gouv.qc.ca/ |
This Park is home to Olympic Stadium and its tower, the Biodôme, the Botanical Gardens and the Insectarium, and was the site for the 1976 Olympic Games. Highlights include the cable car ride to the observatory at the top of the 175-metre tower. Guided tours of the stadium reveal architectural and engineering secrets about this 20th century marvel. Admission to the cable car and observatory: CAD10 adults; CAD7.50 students and seniors; CAD5 children 5-17. Guided tours of Olympic Stadium: CAD5.50 adults; CAD5 students and seniors; CAD4.25 children 5-17. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the first |
Between St-Jacques St and Notre-Dame Street (At St-Sulpice) Montreal, QC H2Y 1T1 Canada |
Located between St-Jacques and Notre-Dame Streets, this square dates from the late 17th century. Surrounding it are many of the original buildings from subsequent historical eras, including Notre-Dame Basilica and the St-Sulpice Seminary. At the center of the square is a statue of Paul de Chomedey, the "Sieur de Maisonneuve" and founder of Montreal. Most tourists today also know the square as the place where they can find a calèche ride through the streets of Old Montreal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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