Lakeside Things to Do

In true Montreal fashion, the wide, well-treed boulevard manages to be middle class and hip at the same time. Since they are not widely known among tourist circles, local residents have the sidewalk cafés and laid-back bars mos... more

This ages-old watering hole is perhaps Montreal's most famous, not for any spectacular reason but because of its cheap drinks and friendly, unpretentious atmosphere. The smoky, dimly lit interior reveals students and other youn... more

Parc Jeanne Mance is the place for serenity and peace in downtown Montreal. Folks just come in for a stroll or try their hand at a local ball game. There are spots around the park where one can share a picnic basket with the fa... more

Since its founding 130 years ago, this museum has put together one of the best collections of fine art in North America, with more than 25,000 objects in all. Musée des Beaux Arts (Museum of Fine Arts) moved into its present lo... more

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

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

Pick up some local history here in Fleming Mill, an old mill converted into a museum where you will find a comprehensive re-telling of Montreal's past. From the opening of the Lachine Canal to the industrialization of the mid t... 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