Things To Do In Montreal

Location: Canada

Languages: French, English

Best Time to Visit: May to October

Time Zone: EST (GMT-5)

Driving Side: Right Side

Main Attractions: Notre-Dame Basilica, Biodôme de Montréal, the Lake, Insectarium, Montreal Botanical Gardens, Mount Royal Park, etc.

 

Montreal is the second largest city in Canada. It was initially known as ‘Ville Marie’, meaning the ‘City of Mary’. Some historians are also of the view that the city derives its name from the Mont Real (Mount Royal), a three headed hill that is located in the heart of the city. Being one of the five largest French-speaking cities in the world, the official language of Montreal is French. Furthermore, the city is famous for its ancient architectural structures, soaring malls, sport events, recreational activities and clean environment. Thus, Montreal offers host of things to do, such as attending the Jazz Festival and Grand F1 races. To know about the tourist attractions and places to see in Montreal, read on.

 

The sightseeing tour across Montreal is undoubtedly going to leave you enthralled by its wide variety of tourist attractions. The city has got something for everybody. The landmark of Montreal, Notre-Dame Basilica is twin tower neo-Gothic basilica, which is one of the largest religious buildings in entire North America. Apart from this, some of the worth-visiting places in the city include the Lake and Biodôme de Montréal, wildlife and plant ecosystem. The Insectarium in the city showcases a collection of preserved and living insects. The Montreal Botanical Gardens and Mount Royal Park are must visit locations for nature lovers seeking relaxation and tranquility.

 

The ladies out there should not forget to lay their hands on some of the luxuries exhibited in the markets of Montreal. The Underground City is one of the liveliest shopping areas around. It is laced with affluent multi-storied shopping malls and buildings, enough to take shoppers to cloud nine. For the more ambitious ones, who are looking for something unique, a trip to the Montreal Chinatown might prove worthwhile. Furthermore, do visit Saint Catherine Street, which is the hub of all the prominent shopping complexes in Montreal.

 

If you a sports lover, then you are indeed at the right place. Montreal can be termed as a hub of sports activity, as people here enjoy varied games and sports with great zeal and passion. The most preferred sport in Montreal is hockey, with frenzied hockey hungry fans. Apart from this, it has a fair history of baseball and soccer. Both these sports are enjoyed by the residents quite well. Moreover, the city organizes two swish racing events every year, which are much anticipated by the natives and the visitors alike.

Sassy Nightlife!
One of the not-to-be-missed adventures of Montreal is the experience of its happening nightlife. Montreal is well designated as one of the ‘sin cities’ of North America, owing to its incomparable nightlife. All this is accredited to the fact that it houses some chic clubs, restaurant and pubs, which remain open till early morning hours, allowing all kinds of fun activities. Boulevard Saint-Laurent is one of the most impish regions, dotted with wide range of nightclubs and eating places. Plateau Mont-Royal is another funky place to be in, to enjoy the exquisite night life of Montreal.