What to do in Montreal this weekend

 Our Top Suggestions for What to Do in Montreal this weekend

What to do in Montreal ? There are so many things to do in Montreal, it can be slightly overwhelming to visitors. Montreal is, of course, Canada’s cultural capital with festivals throughout the year, but there’s plenty of stuff to do besides our wonderful events! So to help you make the most of your visit to Montreal, here are some of our favorite things to do in Montreal.

Botanical Gardens

A stay in Montreal wouldn’t be complete with a trip to the Botanical Gardens, which are considered one of the most magnificent in the whole world. Over 190 acres of thematic outdoor gardens and greenhouse all filled with plants from around the globe! The theme gardens include a Chinese garden, a Japanese garden, and the First Nations Garden, which is populated with Canadian plants. Although there’s not much to see in the outdoor gardens during the winter, the greenhouses are still open and in bloom. And if you’re in town from February to April, you’re in for a special treat: the gardens host the Butterflies Go Free exhibit, featuring thousands of live tropical butterflies. Botanical Garden

Mount Royal

We have some great heights in Montreal, literally! Just west of downtown Montreal, Mount Royal is a hill that consists of three peaks: Colline de la Croix at 233 m, Colline d’Outremont at 211 m, and Westmount Summit at 201 m. The Mount Royal Park is the largest greenspace in Montreal and sits on the hill. The park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, who also co-designed New York’s Central Park. On nice days, the park gets a little crowded with people hiking, biking, and paddle-boating. So if you happen to catch one of those beautiful days, get outside and enjoy some fresh air! Mount Royal in Montreal

Museum of Fine Arts

And if it’s not such a nice day outside, then you should check out the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, one of the most popular museums in Canada. It’s got a unique encyclopedic collection and original temporary exhibitions, which combine artistic disciplines, including fine arts, music, film, fashion, and design. Whew! That’s alot for one little old museum, isn’t it? The Museum’s exhibits include the world cultures, international art, Medieval to contemporary European art, and decorative art and design collections. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts

Biodome

Now here’s something that most cities can’t claim to have – a biodome! Well, originally it was constructed to host cycling and judo competitions for the 1976 Olympic Games, but after a renovation we got the Montreal Biodome, which today allows visitors to walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas: the Tropical Forest, the Laurentian Forest, the St Lawrence Marine Ecosystem, and the Arctic and Antarctic Polar Area. The Biodome has an audio guide system that provides visitors with information about what they are viewing. Be sure so say hello to the penguins for us! Biodôme

Old Montreal

And if history is your fancy, then check out Old Montreal. This neighborhood is the oldest area in the city with some ruins and buildings dating back to the 17th century. Today in Old Montreal, you can still take a horse-drawn carriage ride through the cobblestone streets. Several of the city’s museums are located in Old Montreal, including the Montreal Science Centre, the Centre d’histoire de Montreal, and the Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History. old montreal activities

Notre-Dame Basilica

And while you’re in Old Montreal, don’t miss the Notre-Dame Basilica, one of the most dramatic examples of Gothic Revival architecture that you’ll ever see. The interior is filled with intense colorful. Its ceilings are colored deep blue and decorated with gold stars, and the rest of the sanctuary is filled with blues,, reds, purples, silver, and gold. A must-see for anyone looking for something to do in Montreal. Notre Dame Basilica

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