Montreal Things to Do

This upscale yet laid-back place offers all the comforts of a sophisticated living room. The best in imported cigars and a choice of the world's finest port wines are offered at Le Sofa. Don't be surprised to see the crowd domi... more

Its current moniker is the result of an ill-conceived attempt to revamp this decades-old tavern; for most it will always be the Brasserie des Pins. With orange Formica tables, free peanuts, video gambling terminals and cheap pi... more

Frederick Law Olmsted, of Central Park fame, designed Mount Royal Park in 1876. It is easy to forget that you are in the middle of a huge metropolis when walking or cross-country skiing on the park's many well-signposted trails... more

Located on a beautiful island in the St. Lawrence River, this gaming house is for ordinary but dolled-up housewives out for an evening of fun. The ambience at Casino de Montréal is classy and the dress code calls for good taste... more

Pub Quartier Latin is the ideal pace to chill and hang out. This plush lounge is popular among up scale crowds and lovers of local bands and DJs. The main room is outfitted like a British pub with certain retro touches, and cus... more

If you are looking to hang around with well-known local sports personalities, musicians, actors, journalists and politicians, you have come to the right place. At the same time, Ziggy's Pub is a European-style neighborhood pub... more

This beautifully restored home honors the memory of George-Étienne Cartier, a prominent Montreal lawyer, father of Confederation and former Canadian Prime Minister. Sir George-Etienne Cartier National Historic Site of Canada is... more

This beautiful old theater was rescued from the brink of destruction by the National Theatre School; until the early 1970s it was largely neglected. Now the home of all NTS productions, this historic monument also plays host to... 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

This site has both historical and archaeological significance, as Place d'Youville was built over the St-Pierre riverbed, near Montreal's original fortifications. An obelisk reminds visitors of the pioneers who came here to sta... more