Sainte-Julie 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

Sometimes known as Parc des Iles, Parc Jean-Drapeau in the St Lawrence River were created for Expo '67. They feature hiking, biking and roller blade paths (on the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, site of the Montreal Grand Prix), rec... more

Also known as "Le Vieux Dublin," this cozy spot between St. Catherine Street and de Maisonneuve Boulevard was going strong while other Irish pubs were still a twinkle in their owners' eyes. The décor is practically non-existent... 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

The best feature of this oddly located hole-in-the-wall is the amazing patio in back. Essentially sitting at the bottom of a six-storey hole, it is ensconced in ivy and on summer nights hosts a mature, quiet and thoroughly civi... more

Housed in what was the Olympic velodrome, Biodôme de Montréal, the science centre and ecological zoo is home to four distinct ecosystems. You will find a lush Tropical Forest, the temperate Laurentian Forest, the St. Lawrence M... 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

 Real Travelers who've been here

Brian and Patty said

… describe Old Montreal. You can tell the Quebecois are very proud of their European (and more specifically… continue reading »

Voted the best gay and lesbian club in 2006, this hotspot is more intense and more popular than ever. With three floors and theme rooms, the mammoth club has a VIP section, a beautiful rooftop terrace and various lounges. Top 4... more