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Montreal Science Centre

At the nexus of science, technology, and entertainment, the Montreal Science Center is a great destination for families. There are seven permanent exhibitions and several temporary exhibitions. Science 26 offers 26 hands-on stations showcasing everyday science, one for each letter of the alphabet. Mission Gaia is all about sustainable development and the environment. Cargo provides an in-depth look into the goings on at a container port. There’s also an IMAX theater. The high-wire unicycle is a thrilling, but completely safe, ride fun for both older kids and adults.

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Montreal Science Centre

At the nexus of science, technology, and entertainment, the Montreal Science Center is a great destination for families.  There are seven permanent exhibitions and several temporary exhibitions.  Science 26 offers 26 hands-on stations showcasing everyday science, one for each letter of the alphabet.  Mission Gaia is all about sustainable development and the environment.  Cargo provides an in-depth look into the goings on at a container port.  There’s also an IMAX theater.  The high-wire unicycle is a thrilling, but completely safe, ride fun for both older kids and adults.

Science centers can be often be a bore for adults, but the exhibits and activities offered here are engaging, informative, and interesting.  This is definitely among the better science centers out there.  It’s a must for families, and is good even for adults who may be looking for a change of pace.  The science center is located right along the waterfront at the Old Port, so you will likely be in the neighborhood anyway.

Location: 333 de la Commune Street West, Montreal H2Y 2E2 Telephone: (514) 496 4724 Website: www.montrealsciencecentre.com Metro: Place-d’Armes Hours: Open Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00; Saturday, Sunday 10:00-17:00 Admission (basic): $11.50 Adult $10.50 Teens (13-17), Seniors (60+) $8.50 Children (4-12)

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Montreal promises quality time to both adults and kids. The ongoing year-round festivals are usually family-oriented, and so are most public places around the city.

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Olympic Stadium

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A white elephant is burdensome possession which cannot be disposed of, and whose upkeep far outweighs its usefulness. Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is a perfect example of a white elephant. Construction began in 1973, and was not completed until 1987. It was barely opened in time for the Olympics, but the tower and retractable roof (which has never actually retracted) remained unfinished.

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Montreal Biodome

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The Montreal Biodome was originally built as a velodrome for the 1976 Summer Olympics. Along with its neighbor, the Olympic Stadium, the Biodome is a striking example of modern architecture. After the Olympics, the question arose of what to do with the now abandoned building. In 1988 renovations began and it opened to the public in 1992.

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Chateau Ramezay Museum

Museum

The Château Ramezay Museum is contained in a historic chateau in Old Montreal. The building was built in 1705 and served as the residence of the governor of Montreal (Claude de Ramezay). During the American Revolutionary War, it briefly served as the Canadian headquarters of the Continental Army during the invasion of Canada. Afterwards it once again became the governor’s residence. In 1894 it was converted into a museum and portrait gallery. The collection has expanded since then, and now consists of more than 30,000 objects.

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Bonsecours Market

Market

The Bonsecours Market is located in one of Montreal’s most spectacular heritage buildings. The beautiful two-story neo-classical building features a large dome and briefly was home to Canada’s Parliament. Completed in 1847, it was home to Montreal’s main shopping center for more than a century. In 1963, it was briefly slated for destruction, but luckily the order was rescinded and instead the building was renovated to suit modern tastes.

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Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site

Sight

This historic site is located in two in two early 19th century Victorian villas of the Cartier family. They have been renovated and now serve as a cultural and educational center. Known as the ‘Father of the Confederation’, George Cartier played an instrumental role in the independence of Canada. He helped bring Quebec into the confederation, and later served as one of the country’s first Prime Minster.

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Pointe à Callière

Museum

The Pointe-à-Callière, or the Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History traces the history of Montreal. It opened on May 17, 1992, the 350th anniversary of Montreal’s founding, near the site of the original fur trading settlement. The museum is housed in six different buildings. The main building is the Éperon, an iconic modern building built atop and old crypt. The Ancienne-Douane building was Montreal’s first Customs House. The Youville Pumping Station, built in 1915, was the city’s first electric wastewater pumping station. Archaeological excavations are constantly underway on site.

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Place Jacques-Cartier

Plaza

Named for the French explorer, this open plaza covers several blocks near the old port. It is a common gathering point in the city all year round. During the peak tourist season (summers), street performers flock to the Place Jacques-Cartier, and vendors and food kiosks line the streets. The terraces of the traditional Parisian style restaurants all around the plaza bulge with tourists eagerly awaiting their turn to try out the scrumptious French delicacies. During winter season the Place is covered with a beautiful blanket of snow which creates a romantic ambience.

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Vieux Port

Port

Vieux Port, also known as the Quays of the Old Port of Montreal, is Montreal’s old port repurposed as an upscale waterfront promenade. The concept is certainly not unique to Montreal, but here it is executed particularly well. The old port dates back to the original trading post built in 1611. In the mid-twentieth century, it began to fall into disrepair as operations moved further east to the new Port of Montreal. In the 1990s it was redeveloped, and today attracts more than seven million visitors per year.

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Notre Dame Basilica

Building

Notre Dame Basilica is one of Montreal’s most beautiful buildings. The parish housed in the church dates back to 1657, but by the start of the nineteenth century had outgrown its building. Notre Dame Basilica was built between 1824 and 1829, and was consecrated in 1828. It was designed by Irish-American architect James O’Donnell. A Protestant, O’Donnell converted to Catholicism on his deathbed in order to be buried in the church’s crypt. The basilica is a magnificent example of Gothic Revival architecture. At 60m, it was Montreal’s tallest building until 1928.

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