What to do and see in The Underground City, Canada: The Best Things to do

December 1, 2021 Agatha Simes

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. L'Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal (OSM)

Maison symphonique de Montreal 1600 rue Saint-Urbain Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H2X 0S1 Canada +1 888-842-9951 http://www.osm.ca/
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 268 reviews

L'Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal (OSM)

Reviewed By Nomad796818 - Montreal, Canada

Guarantee of great sound, I am not an audiophile but it does not matter where you sit for a great sound experience. The place was built for sound. Choose wisely for seats since if you are seeing a large concert maybe choose a little higher. Lower loges are no better than central and I prefer to see the entire show. Red Army Choir is my next. Pre pay parking and pre reserve dinner at local places makes things simple.

2. Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde

1085 de la Cathedrale (René-Lévesque W. and Mansfield), Montreal, Quebec H3B 2V3 Canada +1 514-866-1661 [email protected] http://www.cathedralecatholiquedemontreal.org/
Excellent
58%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,262 reviews

Cathedral of Marie-Reine-du-Monde

This Catholic church dedicated to Mary, Queen of the World, was modeled after Rome's St. Peter's Church.

Reviewed By thedowntowngirl2

They have services 3 times a day so check that out before you go visit. I live downtown, so I attend mass here weekly.

3. Les Cours Mont-Royal

1455 Peel St, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1T5 Canada +1 514-842-7777 http://www.lcmr.ca/en/home
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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4.5 based on 63 reviews

Les Cours Mont-Royal

Once a fancy hotel, this large structure has been converted into an upscale shopping area.Today Les Cours Mont-Royal is montreal's most prestigious shopping centre offering designer brands, unique european fashions and exclusive boutiques for men and women.

4. St. Patrick's Basilica

460 Rene-Levesque Blvd W, Montreal, Quebec H2Z 1A7 Canada +1 514-866-7379 [email protected] http://stpatricksmtl.ca/
Excellent
62%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 613 reviews

St. Patrick's Basilica

This 19th-century church has a collection of interesting mosaics on its ceiling.

Reviewed By fallforever27 - Kawartha Lakes, Canada

Although not as famous as the Notre-Dame Basilica it is still worth a stop! Beautiful interior and for someone trying to see the beauty of Montreal’s Cathedrals in a quiet and more private manner I would defiantly recommend going here over the Notre-Dame Basilica, as it is crowded

5. Golden Square Mile

2001, rue University, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2A6 Canada +1 514-228-7400 [email protected] http://www.goldenmontreal.com/
Excellent
41%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Golden Square Mile

From 1840 to 1930, the Golden Square Mile was home to Canada’s anglophone upperclass, the majority of which was made up of Scottish businessmen. Situated to the northwest of what is now Downtown Montréal, the neighborhood is defined by its Victorian mansions, noteworthy institutions, elegant stores, grand avenues, green spaces and monuments that call back to its early years when its residents represented nearly 70 percent of the wealth of Canada. The Square Mile is part of the Mount Royal natural and historical district and includes McGill University, the McCord Museum of Canadian History, the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts and many other attractions and landmarks to be discovered while strolling along Sherbrooke Street West. The term “golden” was added to the name in the 1950s by real estate developers to refer to the prosperity of the area. Originally spanning about one square mile, it is contained by a southern border of René Lévesque (formerly Dorchester Street), Mount Royal Park

6. Centre Infotouriste de Montreal

1255 Rue Peel Bureau 100, Montreal, Quebec H3B 4V4 Canada +1 800-363-7777 https://www.quebecoriginal.com/fr-ca/fiche/information-touristique/bureaux/centre-infotouriste-de-montreal-1971117
Excellent
61%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Centre Infotouriste de Montreal

This tourist center provides visitors a wealth of information and assistance on the city of Montreal and Quebec in general.

7. Bell Centre

1909, avenue des Canadiens-de-Montreal, Montreal, Quebec H3B 5E8 Canada +1 514-932-2582 [email protected] http://www.centrebell.ca/
Excellent
56%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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4.5 based on 1,593 reviews

Bell Centre

In season, take in a Montreal Canadiens hockey game at this arena.

Reviewed By GlobeTrotting55015 - Brisbane, Australia

Such a great venue to watch a terrific game. Great seats to view the all the hockey action and a fun atmosphere! Get to a game at Bell Centre if you can and Go Habs Go!

8. Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

1435 De Bleury Street, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2H7 Canada +1 514-849-8681 http://www.grandsballets.com
Excellent
75%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens

9. Montreal International Jazz Festival

400 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O, Montreal, Quebec H3A 1L4 Canada http://www.montrealjazzfest.com/default-en.aspx
Excellent
77%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Montreal International Jazz Festival

Since the festival was first inaugurated by the great Ray Charles in 1980, thousands of musicians and public entertainers from around the world gather every year to indulge in their passion for jazz music in the heart of downtown Montreal. Over ten days, more than two million music lovers can enjoy the choice of 1,000 concerts and activities. Between shows there is a plethora of food to explore, from fine dining by world-class chefs to food trucks, and a variety of shopping options. It's the perfect event that everyone can enjoy, with plenty of family-friendly shows and activities. Best of all, most of the shows are free!

10. Quartier des spectacles

1435 rue Saint-Alexandre, Montreal, Quebec H3A 2G4 Canada +1 514-879-0009 [email protected] http://www.quartierdesspectacles.com
Excellent
55%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 625 reviews

Quartier des spectacles

Quartier des Spectacles has been Montreal's cultural heart for more than a century. Today, the entertainment district boasts North America's most concentrated and diverse group of cultural venues, making Montreal one of the world's great cultural metropolises. As an exceptional creative space open to artistic diversity, it is the year-round host to countless festivals and events, many of which include free outdoor shows and activities.****Depuis plus de 100 ans, le Quartier des spectacles constitue le coeur culturel de Montreal.Il offre aujourd'hui la plus grande concentration et diversite de lieux de diffusion culturelle en Amerique du Nord, ce qui fait de Montreal une metropole culturelle incontournable dans le monde. Lieu de creation exceptionnel ouvert a la diversite artistique et au metissage culturel, il est anime toute l'annee par un grand nombre de festivals et d'evenements, qui comportent une importante programmation exterieure gratuite.

Reviewed By LynnM112017 - Miami, United States

We accidentally arrived for the "Just for laughs" festival.It was full of concert stages,great food for any taste,lots of fun.We loved the atmosphere so much that we are planning to go next year especially for the festival.All big names in comedy were there starting with Jerry Saintfeld,Jim Carrey...to everyone from Saturday Night Live...It continues till late night and they had enormous lights...it was amazing experience. No wonder the festival website is......hahaha.com

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