Montreal is the most populous city in Quebec, its residents embody the spirit of "joie de vivre". The French and English bilingual island metropolis is characterized by its vibrant art and culture scene, and its energetic university community. Founded in 1642 as a French missionary colony, today it is an important center of commerce, aerospace, finance, pharmaceuticals, technology, design and multimedia. The city represents a unique mix of North American culture and European heritage.

Day 1

Montréal

10:00AM
Saint Joseph's Oratory
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Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal is a Roman Catholic basilica and national shrine on Westmount Summit in Montreal. It is Canada's largest church. Its dome is one of the largest in the world.

11:30AM
Chalet du Mont-Royal
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Constructed in 1932, Mount Royal Chalet (French: Chalet du Mont-Royal) is a building located near the summit of Mount Royal. The south side of the building is a bricked courtyard and lookout with a panoramic view of Montreal's skyline from Mont-Royal.

12:30PM
Sir George Etienne Cartier Monument
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The Sir George Etienne Cartier Monument is a monument in Mount Royal Park to George-Étienne Cartier, a Canadian statesman and Father of Confederation, by sculptor George William Hill (1862–1934). The monument was inaugurated on September 6, 1919.

1:30PM
McGill University
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McGill University is a public research university in Montreal. Established in 1821, the university bears the name of James McGill, a prominent Montreal merchant from Scotland whose bequest in 1813 formed the university's precursor, McGill College. The university's main campus is set at the foot of Mount Royal in Downtown Montreal. McGill consistently ranks among the top universities in the world.

2:30PM
Museum of Fine Arts
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The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts is an art museum in Montreal. It is the city's largest museum and is amongst the most prominent in Canada. The museum is located on the historic Golden Square Mile stretch of Sherbrooke Street.

Day 2

Montréal

10:00AM
Old Port
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The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of the city. It stretches for over two kilometres along the St-Lawrence River in Old Montreal. It was used as early as 1611, when French fur traders used it as a trading post.

11:00AM
Notre Dame de Bon Secours Chapel
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The Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel is one of the oldest churchest in Montreal. It was built in 1771 over the ruins of an earlier chapel.

11:30AM
Montreal City Hall
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The five-story Montreal City Hall is the seat of local government. The original city hall was built between 1872 and 1878 in the Second Empire style.

12:00PM
Old Montreal
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Dating back to the 1600's, Old Montreal (French: Vieux-Montréal) is the oldest area in the city.

1:00PM
Notre-Dame Basilica
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A National Historic Site of Canada, Notre-Dame Basilica is located in the historic district of Old Montreal. Its interior is grand and colourful, its ceiling is coloured deep blue and decorated with golden stars.

2:30PM
Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History
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Pointe-à-Callière Museum is a museum of archaeology and history in Old Montreal. It was founded in 1992 as part of celebrations to mark Montreal's 350th birthday.

Day 3

Montréal

10:00AM
Montreal Botanical Garden
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The Montreal Botanical Garden comprises 75 hectares (190 acres) of thematic gardens and greenhouses. It is considered to be one of the most important botanical gardens in the world.

12:00PM
Olympic Stadium
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The Olympic Stadium was the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics. The world's tallest inclined tower is incorporated into the stadium at 175 metres (574 ft), visitors can go up to the observatory for a fee. The Biodome, an indoor nature museum, is located beside the stadium.

2:30PM
Montreal Biosphere
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The Biosphere is a museum dedicated to the environment. It is located in the former pavilion of the United States for the 1967 World Fair hosted in Montreal.

3:30PM
Casino de Montreal
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The Montreal Casino is located on the Notre Dame Island. It is the largest casino in Canada.

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