Montreal Things to Do

This symphony is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. It has recorded a string of best-selling classical CDs and embarked upon numerous international tours, serving as a cultural ambassador for Montreal, Quebec... more

Nicely located in residential Côte-St-Luc, this course isn't especially high-class, but it's very affordable and well maintained. The clubhouse staff is friendly and offers a snack bar, pro shop, and all the other usual ameniti... more

Located in the McGill University student ghetto area, this café is a throwback to the Montreal of the 1960s, complete with flower children and psychedelic Volkswagon vans. The décor is basic, consisting mostly of posters, but t... more

The highest tribunal in the nation, the Supreme Court is charged with the power of "judicial review": deciding whether actions of Congress, the president, the states, and lower courts, in other words, of all branches of... more

Once the residence of Governor Claude de Ramezay, this museum chronicles the rich history of Montreal from pre-colonial days to the turn of the century. The historic building, which dates from 1705, houses an impressive collect... more

Sun Life Building, a hulking, beautiful building is certainly the most impressive office building in Montreal, and probably in all of Canada. The magnificent white stone structure stands on the east side of Place du Canada, and... more

Drop by for breakfast, lunch or just to satisfy that untimely hunger pang. With the Vieux-Montréal just a stone's throw away, the crowd mainly consists of tourists and also clerks and lawyers who drop in for lunch from nearby o... more

Wild West decor and some of the best live rock music on the West Island make this bar a popular place, Clydes. Add a complete menu and a lively bar scene and you can see why it gets downright crowded at times. The music varies... more

A brand-new exposition hall on the campus of the University of Montreal, Centre d'exposition de l'Université de Montréal tries to bring together two disciplines often considered opposites—science and art—and two methods of crea... more

St-Denis Theatre was built in 1915 and was inaugurated on 4 March 1916. This theater presented classic performers such as the tenor Hipolito Lazaro and the violinist Jascha Heifetz. Besides, celebrities such as Emma Calvé, Alfr... more