Montreal is the largest city in Quebec Province and it is
the second most populous city in Canada. Montreal’s rich history, culture, astonishing architecture, and year-round food festivals make it a popular tourist destination. Here are
some places to enjoy in Montreal!
| Biosphere, Montreal Canada |
The Biosphere is the largest geodesic structure and the largest
building of its kind in the world. It is the only environmental museum in North
America. It is very impressive and its exhibits are based on various environmental
issues, the science behind weather patterns, and climate change.
Montreal Biodome
The Montreal Biodome is a great place where you can
explore four ecosystems in their natural habitat under one roof.
Discover North America's biodiversity at the Tropical Rainforest,
the Laurentian Forest, the Saint Lawrence Marine Ecosystem, and the Sub-Polar Region.
Montreal Botanical Garden
The Montreal Botanical Garden, with an extensive collection of
22,000 plant species, is recognized as one of the largest and finest gardens in
the world. It serves to educate the public and conserve endangered plant
species. Explore the beauty of the thematic gardens and greenhouses.
Insectarium
The Montreal Insectarium is the largest insect museum in
North America and one of the largest insectariums in the world. It displays both
live and dead insect collections, with over 160,000 specimens total. It is a popular
tourist spot along with the previously mentioned Montreal Botanical Garden and Biodome.
The Montreal Tower & Observatory
The Montreal Tower is an integral part of the Olympic Stadium. It is the
tallest inclined tower (574 ft.) in the world. Its observatory provides a
panoramic view of Montreal. The Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium with a seating
capacity of over 56,000.
Montreal Old City
Old Montreal is a vibrant place to experience the city's history,
culture, and architecture. Some main landmarks of the old city are Place Jacques-Cartier, Bonsecours Market, Rue St-Paul Street, Notre-Dame Basilica, and City Hall.
Reso or the Underground City
Reso or the Underground City is a set of interconnected
buildings both below and above the ground in and around downtown Montreal. It
is one of the largest underground complexes in the world. There are many high-end shopping arcades in this landmark.
| Mont Royal Park, Montreal |
Mont Royal Park
Mont Royal Park is considered a jewel of Montreal City Park on Mont Royal Mountain. The city of Montreal is named after Mont Royal. It
is a great place for nature lovers to hike or walk around. with a beautiful view
of the city.