Located to the east of Mont-Royal and to the north of downtown and Sherbrooke Street, Plateau Mont-Royal is a must visit destination on your trip to Montreal, Quebec. The name reflects the fact that it is located on Sherbrooke Street’s flat terrain.
The Western part of the Plateau was previously inhabited by Jews and the Eastern part by Quebecois. This was predominantly a working class neighbourhood and was also home to famous Quebec writers such as Mordecai Richler and Michel Tremblay. Read their books and you will find that most of their stories were set in the Plateau of fifties and sixties.
You will be pleasantly surprised by the vibrant atmosphere at the Plateau Mont-Royal with brightly collared homes, book shops, charming cafes and a great attitude. Do not miss out on some of the popular tourist attractions on Saint Laurent Boulevard.
Visit the source of the delicious Montreal smoked meat at Schwartz’s Deli. If you visit Plateau Mont-Royal during summer, you can enjoy the crowded weekend street fair. This neighbourhood exudes a bohemian aura. It is also close to the popular McGill University which is one of the reasons why many people decided to settle down here.
Today you can find an array of nightclubs, upscale restaurants and exclusive fashion stores along St-Denis and St-Laurent strip.

On your trip to Montreal, experience the very essence of working class, industrial Montreal at Ecomusee du Fier Monde. Centre-Sud is the city’s oldest neighbourhood that reflects the history and culture of ancient times.
This place takes you right back to the Industrial Revolution when Centre-Sud was Montreal’s industrial heart. Montreal was one of Canada’s prominent metropolises between 1850 and 1950 and a visit to Ecomusee du Fier Monde will enable you to experience this era in its entirety.
Centre-Sud reflects the tiniest daily life details to the overall social phenomenon of that bygone era. Visit the home of Comusee du Fier Monde that showcases the magnificent architecture of the twenties. The public bath shows how the working class neighbourhood homes did not have a separate shower or bath facilities. You get a strong feel of how there were increased efforts to enhance and improve the living conditions.
History of Centre-Sud is explored in detail at this ex-bathhouse. You will find multimedia displays and photographs of the industrial revolution at “Triumphs and Tragedies of a Working Class Society”, a permanent exhibition at this museum. Comusee du Fier Monde is also a host to many modern art exhibitions. Visit this neighbourhood for an interesting and exciting experience.

Taking you back to New France era, Old Montreal is one of the oldest areas frequented by tourists. This neighbourhood is ideally located in Ville-Marie’s borough and is flanked by Ruelle des Fortifications at the northern side, McGill St. on the western side, Saint Lawrence River on its southern side and Berri St on the eastern side.
When you make a trip to Old Montreal which was in 1964, declared as a historic district, pay a visit to the Old Port. This interesting place is the hub of economic and socio-cultural activities of Montreal.
Ville Marie borough is kept vibrant and energetic by its ever active neighbourhoods such as the downtown core, McGill Ghetto, Latin Quarter, Chinatown, Gay Village and Old Montreal. Tourists enjoy getting around this place in public transit to enjoy shopping, eating at the restaurants and visiting top Ville-Marie museums.
If you visit Old Montreal between July and October, you can enjoy the famous Montreal Ghost Walks here. Darker side of the local history is revealed to you by a local storyteller who till take you on an eerily exciting trip through haunted locations. You can choose to go on the west or east side walking tour. Old Montreal definitely packs a punch in terms of visitor experience.

Montreal's City Hall was founded in 1878. The building is characterized by the Second Empire architectural style. The exterior is decorated with ornate balconies, grand turrets, and attractive mansard roofs. Its main feature is the Hall of Honor with the portraits of every mayor that ever held this office in Montreal.

The vibrant city of Montreal was infused with life over 350 years ago. This city offers visitors a wide range of exciting experiences through its many interesting destinations such as the Old Port. Right from 1611, the Old Port in Old Montreal has been used for trading. This port stretches along two kilometres of St. Lawrence River and still holds the distinction of being Montreal’s cultural, economic and social soul.
Architects Peter rose and Aurele Cardinal undertook and completed the redevelopment of this port in early nineties. At least seven million visitors are welcomed by the river front per year. Tourists from across the world come here to enjoy numerous exciting activities including a visit to the Montreal Clock Tower and Montreal Science centre.
Visitors access the riverfront for various activities such as rollerblading, cycling, walking, quadricycling, pleasure boating, segway and pedalo rentals. Many cultural events are held here including the Igloofest, Festival Montreal en Lumiere and Matsuri Japan festival.
Old Port’s area adjacent to Old Montreal has been converted to a historical and recreational area by moving shipping to the Port of Montreal site. A Canada Lands Company subsidiary Old Port of Montreal Corporation manages the port today. Have great fun and entertainment at the Old Port on your trip to Montreal.

Located in the heart of the Old-Port, Basilica Notre-Dame is the largest church in Montreal. This magnificent structure was designed in a neo-Gothic architectural style and beautified with pine sculpted statues, gilded decorations, and gorgeous stained glass windows depicting scenes from Montreal's religious history.

Hydro-Quebec, the largest electricity generator in Canada, was founded in 1944. It has one nuclear generating station and 59 hydroelectric stations. Here you have the opportunity to admire the most spectacular developments in the world. Thanks to videotapes, brochures and other publications available you can learn a lot about electricity, energy and the environment.

Located in Montreal, “Just for Laughs Museum” showcases humour in its entirety. This museum has been entertaining the public here since its creation in 1993 especially with its standup comedy.
Inspired by the Just for Laughs festival’s popularity, this museum established by Gilbert Rozon is today a venue for anything and everything funny. Here you can find professional, private and public events held at the multifunctional space. There are also many periodic humorous and funny exhibitions and displays.
Affiliated to the Virtual Museum of Canada, the Canadian Heritage Information Network and the Canadian Museum Association, Just for Laughs museum is located at Saint Laurent Boulevard. Through the Saint-Laurent station, this museum is easily accessible. Interestingly, the patron saint of comedians is Lawrence of Rome known in French as St. Laurent.
Enjoy the humour and fun at this museum that holds many permanent and temporary exhibitions. You can learn all about humorists from around the world and especially from Quebec by visiting the museum’s archives section. You can spend enjoyable hours browsing through interesting parodies, characters and monologues. A trip to Montreal, Quebec is indeed incomplete without a visit to the Just for Laughs museum.

Redpath Museum came into existence in 1882 and is one of the oldest buildings in the country constructed for the very purpose it serves today. This museum has an extensive collection of Sir William Dawson. He was a well known natural scientist and principal of McGill.

Redpath has always been appreciated for its unique design. It is built along the lines of the Greek Revival Style which was popular in the 1800s. At this museum you can find a whopping three million object collection in different genre such as ethnology, zoology, geology, paleontology and mineralogy.

The permanent exhibition here features one shrunken head, 16,000 specimens of minerals, 3 Egyptian mummies, 2300 Roman and Greek coins and 150,000 fossils that include bones of dinosaurs.

A science myth is busted by McGill scientist every Friday called Freaky Fridays at the museum. Those who are interested attend free, informative lectures at the Redpath Auditorium. Visit the museum on a Sunday when science documentaries are screened at 4pm. If you are interested in attending lecture series given by prominent McGill and other scientists, be at the Redpath on Thursdays at 6 pm.

Between September and April, Redpath Museum holds interesting and exciting family events such as Discovery Workshops. Kids of any age enjoy participating in hands on activities that are related to science. If you are at Montreal on a Sunday, do take part in the mummy tour. This guided tour is offered to the public free of cost. Beginning at 3 pm, the tour takes you through mummy and Egyptian exhibits.

Cours Mont-Royal is an upscale shopping center. It presents an old-fashioned stone building with modern touches. The main features of this shopping center are the exclusive fashion boutiques, health and beauty spa salons, and various fine restaurants and cafés.

The Museum of Fine Arts opened in 1860. It owns over 25,000 fine art pieces, being one of the best Beaux Arts museums in North America. Its collections consist of photographs, paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and decorative art objects – from Antiquity to the present day.

Canadian Center for Architecture was founded in 1979 in the Shaughnessy House. Its aim is to provide detailed information on the cultural and intellectual circles of the past, point to the future architectural thinking and practice and reveal the changing character of thought and observation pertaining to architecture. Permanent collections include sketches, plans and photographs of famous architects and buildings.

Mount Royal Park was opened in 1876. Fredrick Law Olmsted, a famous landscape architect designed this park. It is now one of the largest green spaces in Montreal that attracts more than 5 million visitors every year. If you are a passionate outdoor enthusiast, you will definitely enjoy the wide variety of plants and birds in this park. It also offers plenty of outdoor activities for all ages in all seasons.
Mount Royal Park offers some of the most mesmerizing skyline views of the city. Summit Park is a must see spot in this park. You can see some rare wild plants here. The Georges Etienne Cartier monument is another important attraction that draws crowds. In recent times, the monument is the site for the popular TamTam’s festivities. The Beaver Lake in Mount Royal Park is an ideal picnic spot for locals and tourists.
Mount Royal Park also houses the Smith House, which is a major spot for those who want to obtain historical information about the park and the city. Mount Royal cemetery is a pleasant place, if you want to enjoy a relaxed walking or biking. It is a perfect place for picnicking too. The cemetery is more attractive in May, when flowering trees bloom.

Saint Joseph's Oratory is a Roman Catholic sanctuary, regarded as one of the great spiritual centers of the world. The magnificent copper dome of the Oratory is second in size in the city, and can be seen for miles around. The Oratory is composed of a basilica, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament, Brother Andre's tomb and two museums in his honor.