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Head to bilingual �ѴǲԳٰ�é�� to enjoy a taste of French culture in a North American city that's in love with festivals, the arts, good food and enjoying life to the hilt.

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Parc du Mont-Royal
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The charming, leafy expanse of Parc du Mont-Royal is charged for a wide range of outdoor activities. The wooded slopes and grassy meadows have stunning…
Musée des Beaux-Arts de �ѴǲԳٰ�é��
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�ѴǲԳٰ�é��’s Museum of Fine Arts is an accessible and beautifully updated oasis of art housed in architecturally striking buildings. A visit here is a must…
Basilique Notre-Dame
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�ѴǲԳٰ�é��'s famous landmark, Notre Dame Basilica, is a 19th-century Gothic Revival masterpiece with spectacular craftsmanship – a visually pleasing, if…
Oratoire St-Joseph
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The stunning Oratoire St-Joseph church built on the flanks of Mont-Royal commands grand views of the the Côte-des-Neiges area and northwest �ѴǲԳٰ�é��. The…
Jardin Botanique
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�ѴǲԳٰ�é��’s Jardin Botanique is the third-largest botanical garden in the world, after London’s Kew Gardens and Berlin’s Botanischer Garten.
Place d'Armes
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This open square is framed by some of the finest buildings in Old �ѴǲԳٰ�é��, including its oldest bank, first skyscraper and Basilique Notre-Dame. The…
Pointe-à-Callière Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de �ѴǲԳٰ�é��
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One of �ѴǲԳٰ�é��'s most fascinating sites, this museum takes visitors on a historical journey through the centuries, beginning with the early days of…
Old Port
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�ѴǲԳٰ�é��'s Old Port has morphed into a park and fun zone paralleling the mighty St Lawrence River for 2.5km and punctuated by four grand quais (quays)…

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Things to Know

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Best Neighborhoods

�ѴǲԳٰ�é��'s neighborhoods are full of beauty and charm. You can enjoy global cultures in just a few blocks by using our guide to its unmissable boroughs.

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Day Trips

�ѴǲԳٰ�é�� is an incredible city but plenty of delights lie beyond the city limits. Go exploring on one (or all!) of our six favorite road trips.

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Money and Costs

�ѴǲԳٰ�é�� has long been known as Canada’s most affordable big city, but prices are creeping upwards. Here's how to enjoy �ѴǲԳٰ�é�� on a budget.

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Transportation

Leave the car at home and see �ѴǲԳٰ�é�� and the surrounding area via public transport and excellent bike paths.

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Free Things to Do

From public art to outdoor excursions, here are nine fabulous things you can do in �ѴǲԳٰ�é�� for free.