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| Montreal Area Attractions |
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The following page has been provided to assist in developing an itinerary while in Montreal. Wether it be for the Collins Family Reunion 2007 or because you are planning a personal visit; check out these links to learn all that Montreal has to discover!
Montréal Attractions and Events:
- Mont Royal - Montréal's historic "mountain" and largest park.
http://www.lemontroyal.qc.ca/en_index2.html
- Old Port - The Old Port of Montréal is a unique recreational and tourist site. http://www.oldportofmontreal.com/
- Notre-Dame Basilica - One of North America's most splendid churches as well as one of the largest, located in Old Montréal.
http://www.patrimoine-religieux.qc.ca/bndmtl/bndmtle.htm
Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal-
Recognized as one of the great temples of the world. Like many sacred places in various countries, the Oratory attracts visitors who seek a haven of peace, a spiritual encounter, or the opportunity to visit an important tourist attraction.
http://www.saint-joseph.org/
- Olympic Stadium - Site of the 1976 Olympic Games. The tallest inclined tower in the world, the Montréal Tower, overhangs the stadium.
http://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/olympi.htm
- Biodôme - A museum of the environment, the Biodome re-creates four different ecosystems.
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/biodome/site/site.php?langue=en
- Montréal Botanical Garden - The third largest of its kind in the world.
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin/en/menu.htm
- La Ronde - Québec's largest amusement park.
http://www.sixflags.com/intl/intl_montreal.html
- Montréal Museum of Fine Arts - Canada's oldest and one of its most important art institutions. It has assembled one of North America's finest encyclopedic collections.
http://www.mmfa.qc.ca/en/index.html
- Montréal Science Centre - Tourism and recreation complex dedicated to science, technology and industry.
http://www.centredessciencesdemontreal.com/en/
- Musée d'art contemporain - With its "jazzy" atmosphere, music-filled terrace, and sculpture garden in full bloom, the Musée promises many enjoyable, refreshing moments.
http://www.macm.org/en/index.html
- Insectarium - Observe up close insects from around the world.
http://www2.ville.montreal.qc.ca/insectarium/insect.htm
- Cathédrale Basilique Marie Reine du Monde - Cathedral of Mary, Queen of the World. A smaller version of St Peter's Basilica in Rome.
http://collections.ic.gc.ca/relig/cmrdm/cmrdmine.htm
- Parc des Îles - Situated in the middle of Montréal's St Lawrence River, the island park contains the Casino de Montréal and the Biosphère
http://english.montrealplus.ca/portal/profile.do?&profileID=558387
- Montréal Jazz Festival - Perhaps the city's most famous fixture.
http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/
- Canadian Grand Prix - A major draw for speed fanatics, held in early June on Montréal's Île Notre Dame.
http://grandprix.ca/site.php
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