Quebec

With its rich history,Quebec is a delightful blend of the New World and the Old. The people are warm and friendly, and proudly attached to the language and culture that make them unique in so many ways. Big-city sights or country resorts, no matter what your pleasure, you're sure to find it in Quebec. And just when you thought you'd seen it all, Quebec will surprise you, again and again!
Downtown Montreal
Downtown is both the heart of Montreal and one of the most vibrant, cosmopolitan areas of the city .The city's most splendid buildings and churches are to be found here.. Countless art and theme museums and charming green spaces dot the area. Shopping is only footsteps away on Sainte-Catherine Street and Sherbrooke Street West in the Museum District and in the underground city, a unique venue in North America. Exclusive boutiques, haute couture showrooms, renowned art galleries and electrifying nightlife are all part of the scene on Crescent Street and nearby Bishop, de la Montagne and Peel Streets. There are festivals throughout the year and particularly in summertime.
Canadian Centre for Architecture
The CCA is a world acclaimed museum and study centre founded by architect Phyllis Lambert and has received numerous awards for the design of its building The magnificent sculpture garden is part of the visit of this outstanding place.
Famous Players Imax Theatre at the Paramount
The IMAX and IMAX 3D technology brings the spectator right into the action. Giant images on an eight-story high screen and intense sound literally fill the senses. Special 3D glasses virtually bring images within reach. Movies available in English and French.
Laser Quest
Live action laser tag where participants are tested at five levels. A maze, fog, special effects, special music are all part of the experience.
McCord Museum of Canadian History
The McCord is one of North America's most significant historical institutions. It possesses the most important First Nations collection in Quebec, the foremost Costume and Textiles collection in the country, and a photographic archives that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. This diversified collection is an inspiration for anyone seeking to explore the history of Canada.
Metaforia Centre
Metaforia Centre proposes an unforgettable entertainment experience that plunges visitors in an imaginary world created with virtual reality technologies and special effects. For 2000, Metaforia presents the immersive experience Oceania. Visitors will discover the mysteries of a civilization lost beneath the sea.
Montreal Museum of Decorative Arts
Devoted exclusively to twentieth-century decorative arts, the international collection of the Montréal Museum of Decorative Arts features industrial design as well as handcrafted objects and includes all media: furniture, ceramics, glass, metalwork, jewellery, textiles and graphic design.
Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Canada's oldest and one of its most important art institutions, founded in 1860, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts has been guided by a commitment to attract people from all walks of life. It has assembled one of North America's finest encyclopedic collections, totalling over 30,000 objects from around the world, from antiquity till now. Important temporary exhibitions are organized all year long.
Redpath Museum
A natural history museum with collections of modern and prehistoric animals allowing visitors to admire the beauty of rocks, crystals precious stones, and capture a glimpse of daily life in ancient faraway cultures.
Old Montreal and Old Port
Located between the river and the city-centre, Old Montreal and the Old Port will take you on a historic tour of this great metropolis founded in 1642. Today, in these adjoining neighbourhoods, remains of by-gone eras are brought back to life. More romantic and charming than ever, since architectural lighting has helped highlight the Old Port and Old Montreal's rich past, its museums, boutiques, sidewalk cafes and public places are alive with activities all year long.

Surrounding Montreal.
Less than 1 hour away in all directions, visitors will find picturesque resort areas teeming with museums, interpretation centres and historic sites. Whether in historic Montreal or the Eastern Townships, one is able to indulge in nature activities and outdoor sports. To the north, enter the Laurentians, a strikingly beautiful paradise of mountains, lakes and rivers that invites all, to enjoy water sports, golf, rock climbing, downhill and cross-country skiing, cycling and mountain hiking. Charming restaurants and quaint bed-and-breakfasts cater to every need.
Granby Zoo
New in 2000: The AFRIKA Pavilion and its gorillas and AMAZOO, a waterpark with the biggest wavepool ever and family water games!
Parc Safari
Family recreational park, at 40 minutes from Montreal: animals, swimming, rides, shows, picnics, games, trails, shops, restaurants. A full day of fun and discovery.
Dorchester Square - Place du Canada
Oases of greenery in the very heart of Montreal, Dorchester Square and Place du Canada, are parks lined by churches and superb older buildings, as well as more recent ones.
Phillips Square
A monument to Edward VII adorns the centre of this tiny park located close to several of Sainte-Catherine Street's major department stores, the first downtown stores were located around this Square. Today, we still find the famous Birks jewellery store, housed in a magnificent building (1864), and The Bay department store, originally called the Hudson's Bay Company, founded by the "coureurs des bois" and used as a fur resale outlet.
Mont Royal
The city's largest park has the same designer as New York's Central Park. You can drive through most of the park and walk the rest. A huge steel cross lit up at night is visible from all over the city. Picnicking, walking and horse riding, skating, tobogganing, and skiing make it a popular park in all seasons. There are excellent walking trails and Caleches are for hire to take rides up to Chalet Lookout, from where there are great views across the city.
The Laurentians
The Laurentian Mountains lie north of Montreal. The range extends along the north side of the St Lawrence River from the Ottawa River to the Saguenay. Instead of having jagged peaks, the Laurentians are characterised by a rolling landscape of hills and valleys. It is one of the prime ski regions in Canada. More than a quarter of the 350 ski runs in the region are lit for night-skiing. The Upper Laurentians are covered in a vast forest, dotted with hundreds of tranquil lakes and rivers. The ski resorts start 60km (37 miles) from Montreal, at St Sauveur des Monts. There are 42 pistes in the near vicinity, making it a popular spot. Val-David further north is the bohemian resort of the Laurentians. Artists and craftspeople prefer this haven to the crowded yuppie developments elsewhere. Nearby St Agathe des Monts is the largest town in the Laurentians. It has been a luxurious resort since the 1850s, but is not entirely quashed by tourism. St Jovite Mont Tremblant is the mountains' oldest and best-known ski area. It is focused on the highest peak in the range, Mont Tremblant, at 960m (3,150ft). In the winter you can enjoy sports like skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing, while in the summer campers, & canoeists, visit the area. The more remote areas are home to bears, deer, moose, lynx, otters, mink, and beavers. The busiest times in the Laurentians are July, August, around Christmas, February and March. Autumn is also a popular time to visit, when the hills are colourful and the air is a little cooler.

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