What to do in Montreal
What to do : Family activities in Montreal
The Biodome, Insectarium and Botanical Gardens are all nearby and accessible by metro. Admire animals and insects in their natural habitats and discover a wide variety of plants. As an added bonus, you’ll be just a stone’s throw from the Olympic Stadium, a must-see attraction of Montreal, where you can take an funicular for a breathtaking view of the city. A guaranteed hit with young and old alike!
La Ronde: theme park that will give you more or less thrills depending on the ride you choose. We recommend the Ferris wheel for the more sensitive and contemplative, and the Ultimate Flight or the Goliath for the bravest!
Museum of illusions: this outstanding Montreal museum will challenge your brain with its play of mirrors, lights and sounds. Located right between the City center and the Old Montreal, a visit will inspire your creativity and help you learn a thing or two about cognitive science while you’re at it.
De Voiles en Voiles: children and their parents can burn off a lot of energy at this family park, where the star attraction is a huge aerial course with 4 levels of difficulty. The site, located in Old Montreal, also features climbing walls, inflatable games and an archery arena, all very safe.
Science center: open all year round in the heart of the Old Montreal and Old Port, this popular science center offers exhibitions and interactive workshops for everyone to enjoy. An Imax 3D cinema is also on site.
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Best brunchs in Montreal
L’avenue du Plateau: the place is extremely crowded, especially on weekends
Bagel St-Viateur: Montreal’s famous bagels’ reputation is well established. They’re the best and you can enjoy them fresh from the oven at Bagel St-Viateur on Mont-Royal Avenue. It’s within walking distance of many of our apartments.
Olive & Gourmando: this Montreal restaurant is a must for locals and tourists alike who stroll the streets of Old Montreal. It offers original and delicious dishes concocted with local ingredients and homemade breads and pastries.
Passé Composé: this restaurant specializes in decadent brunches. It reinvents classics like crusty French toast, and the menu changes every two weeks to surprise and impress customers. A must-visit breakfast restaurant in the Village.
You can also find other suggestions in our blog article OUR 5 BEST BRUNCH SPOTS ON THE PLATEAU!
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Best Walking tours in Montreal
Best one-day trip from Montreal
Classic fine dining in Montreal
Leméac: since 2001, you can enjoy at Leméac a taste of classic French cuisine. This bistro specializes in traditional fare like steak and fries, short rib and fresh fish.The menu also offers an elaborate wine list, a selection of Quebec cheeses and a variety of homemade desserts.
L’Express: this restaurant in the Plateau Mont-Royal has been a Montreal institution for over 40 years. It serves classic French dishes such as marrow bone, veal liver, duck leg confit and more. Enjoy the ambiance and taste fine French cuisine between 11:30 a.m. and 2 a.m. every day. Surprisingly affordable for an establishement of this quality.
Café Ferreira: this Mediterranean restaurant offers Portuguese dishes and wines. Established in the city center since 1996, it offers an elegant setting, delicious cuisine – here with a strong Portuguese tradition – and warm, attentive service. The seafood and fish dishes on offer are of the highest quality. Give it a try!
Moishes: one of the best steakhouse restaurant in Montreal! Here, you’ll enjoy selected cuts of USDA Prime beef, ribeye, striploin and various cuts of beef for connoisseurs. This year, Moishes turns 85 and to celebrate, the current owners had reopened the restaurant in a new location at the heart of the International District, just a stone’s throw from the Quartier des Spectacles and Old Montreal.
Toqué!: this iconic Montreal restaurant has made it onto Forbes Travel Guide’s annual list of the world’s best restaurants many years in a row. For 25 years, this restaurant is reknown for its unique dishes and respect for local products. A true culinary lab, it encourages research and development of new approaches with a menu that changes daily according to new arrivals.
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Top local Parks in Montreal
Mount-Royal Park: this huge park featuring the Mont-Royal mountain is our Central park, designed by the same landscape architect. Located in the heart of Montreal, it’s a true green oasis just a stone’s throw from downtown. It’s the perfect place to take a nature hike, admire the view of the city from its two belvederes, slide and skate in winter or enjoy a picnic in summer.
Lafontaine Park: this majestic park in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal district is the ideal place for a stroll around the pond with its fountain, and the children’s playground structures have recently been completely refurbished. Enjoy skating on the frozen pond or sliding down the hills, and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate at the Robin des Bois restaurant in the middle of the park! Located near many of our apartments, you’re just a few minutes’ walk from this green oasis in the heart of Montreal.
Laurier Park: located close to many of our apartments in the Plateau, it’s the perfect place for a picnic, an impromptu happy hour or a dip in the pool in the middle of the park. Several sports facilities are available (soccer field, baseball field, training circuit, etc.).
Jean-Drapeau Park: located on Notre-Dame and Saint-Hélène islands, this is one of Montreal’s most beautiful park. Accessible by car, bike or metro, it gives you access to a multitude of activities to enjoy with family and friends. Enjoy the beach and lake, the aquatic complex or even rent a pedal boat or kayak for a few hours. Numerous bike paths, a winter skating trail and cross-country ski trails are also at your disposal. Parc Jean Drapeau hosts a number of popular festivals (Osheaga, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Lasso, etc.).
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