What to do and see in Montreal, Canada: The Best Architectural Buildings

September 2, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

Montreal, c’est si bon! This French-speaking city is considered the cultural capital of Canada, and is a cosmopolitan celebration of Québécois style. A horse-drawn carriage ride around the cobblestone streets and grand buildings of Vieux-Montréal will give you a taste of European flavor. The Basilique Notre-Dame is a confection of stained glass, and the Plateau Mont-Royal district will delight you with its quaint boutiques and cafés. Dig in to a massive plate of poutine to fuel up for a tour of the epic Olympic Park.
Restaurants in Montreal

1. 1250 boulevard Rene-Levesque

1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd. W., Montreal, Quebec H3B 4W8 Canada
Excellent
40%
Good
50%
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10%
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

1250 boulevard Rene-Levesque

This landmark is 47 stories of glass, aluminum and granite.

2. BNP Tower / Laurentian Bank Tower

1981 McGill College Ave, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2W7 Canada
Excellent
30%
Good
65%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
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1%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

BNP Tower / Laurentian Bank Tower

These twin towers are architecturally impressive glass structures.

3. Lewis Building

459-465 Saint-Jean Street, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2R6 Canada
Excellent
50%
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50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Lewis Building

4. Monument National

1182 St-Laurent Blvd. (At René-Lévesque), Montreal, Quebec H2X 2S5 Canada +1 514-871-9883 [email protected] http://ent-nts.com/NTSEnglish/School6.html
Excellent
53%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Monument National

This landmark architectural building was saved from demolition and restored by the National Theatre School, which uses it as a performance venue.

5. Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site

2146 Place Dublin Pointe-Saint-Charles, Montreal, Quebec H3K 2A2 Canada +1 514-935-8136 [email protected] http://www.maisonsaintgabriel.ca/
Excellent
74%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum and Historic Site

Maison Saint-Gabriel, museum and historic site, opened its doors in 1966. Located in Pointe-Saint-Charles, this magnificent 300-year-old building is one of the finest examples of the traditional architecture of New France. Purchased by Marguerite Bourgeoys in 1668 to house the King’s Wards, it lay at the heart of the agricultural and educational activities of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame for three centuries.

6. Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel

430 rue Ste Catherine Est Latin Quarter, Montreal, Quebec H2L 2C5 Canada
Excellent
33%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 15 reviews

Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel

The tiny Roman Catholic Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel is one of the most ornate pieces of religious architecture in the city. It was built in 1876 and decorated with brightly colored murals by the artist Napoléon Bourassa. The chapel is a dazzling mixture of Roman and Byzantine styles. Daily 8-5. Métro: Berri-UQAM.

7. Universite de Montreal

2900 Edouard-Montpetit Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1J4 Canada +1 514-343-6111 [email protected] http://www.umontreal.ca/
Excellent
44%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Universite de Montreal

8. Aldred Building

501-507 Place d'Armes Rue Notre-Dame Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2W8 Canada
Excellent
45%
Good
55%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Aldred Building

9. Church of Saint-Leon-de-Westmount

4311 boul De Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, Quebec H3Z 1L1 Canada +1 514-935-4950 http://www.paroisse-saint-leon.org/
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Church of Saint-Leon-de-Westmount

10. Habitat 67

2600 Avenue Pierre-Dupuy, Montreal, Quebec H3C 3R6 Canada +1 514-866-5971 [email protected] http://www.habitat67.com
Excellent
54%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 97 reviews

Habitat 67

We invite you to discover Habitat 67, the residential complex imagined by Moshe Safdie as part of Expo 67, the Montreal 1967 Universal Exhibition. The 90-minute visit will let you discover this unique architectural gem and learn more about its origins and its evolution throughout the last 50 years. Your guide will lead you through the various areas of the complex, such as the walkways, the pedestrian streets, one of the residential units as well as the the suspended terraces of this international historical landmark.

Reviewed By Pghblue - Pittsburgh, United States

If you love architecture and world fair history you will love this tour . Tour guide ( Philip ) was delightful and so knowledgeable. The structure is so interesting and the history and fun facts our tour guid had enhanced the tour , I highly recommend

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