Classic Canada East
Enjoy a slice of old-world design in a contemporary setting in Montreal, a city on the Island of Montreal in Canada. Its 18th-century buildings are simply delightful to observe. Visit the Heritage Canal de Lachine, shop in glittering shops and dine at restaurants and the terraced cafes of Plateau Mont-Royal. The architectural sweep of the city includes its ancient churches such as the Basilique Notre-Dame, St Patrick's Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory and 20th-century marvels like the Stade Olympique and Habitat 67. Montreal has beautifully manicured gardens and parks such as the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve for its Olympic Park, Botanical Gardens, Biodome and the Planetarium. Add to your itinerary the Jardin Botanique, one of the largest botanical gardens with its First Nations Garden, as well as Insectarium, Tree House, and 16 other themed gardens and greenhouses. The Plateau has a distinctive, quaint architecture, with its parks, music venues, and theaters besides being the setting of many summer festivals. During the grand Winter Carnival, the city dazzles with colorful fireworks. Montreal is celebrated for its stunning street art along Saint Laurent Boulevard, St. Denis Street, Park Extension, and the Mile End. Its Underground City is an extensive maze of passageways and is replete with shopping malls, restaurants and movie theaters.
Sightseeing
Enjoy a slice of old-world design in a contemporary setting in Montreal, a city on the Island of Montreal in Canada. Its 18th-century buildings are simply delightful to observe. Visit the Heritage Canal de Lachine, shop in glittering shops and dine at restaurants and the terraced cafes of Plateau Mont-Royal. The architectural sweep of the city includes its ancient churches such as the Basilique Notre-Dame, St Patrick's Basilica, Saint Joseph's Oratory and 20th-century marvels like the Stade Olympique and Habitat 67. Montreal has beautifully manicured gardens and parks such as the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve for its Olympic Park, Botanical Gardens, Biodome and the Planetarium. Add to your itinerary the Jardin Botanique, one of the largest botanical gardens with its First Nations Garden, as well as Insectarium, Tree House, and 16 other themed gardens and greenhouses. The Plateau has a distinctive, quaint architecture, with its parks, music venues, and theaters besides being the setting of many summer festivals. During the grand Winter Carnival, the city dazzles with colorful fireworks. Montreal is celebrated for its stunning street art along Saint Laurent Boulevard, St. Denis Street, Park Extension, and the Mile End. Its Underground City is an extensive maze of passageways and is replete with shopping malls, restaurants and movie theaters.
