A Tour Of Montreal, A Charming City
Montreal, in Canada, is one of the destinations dreamed of by travelers. This place evokes exoticism, nature, modernity and everything that a city could dream of and wish for. It is a stately and beautiful city where they exist. If you want to know more about it, come with us on a tour of Montreal.
What to see and do on a Montreal tour
This city has it all, as this list of must-see places will show you. These are the most important:
1. Notre Dame Basilica
Yes, in Montreal there is a basilica with the same name as the most famous Parisian cathedral and, why not say it, it has nothing to envy! It was built between 1824 and 1829 in the Neo-Gothic style. It is named after the Parisian cathedral, but it is actually inspired by the Sainte Chapelle, also in the capital of France.
This basilica has witnessed important events, including the wedding of the singer Celine Dion or the funeral of the Prime Minister of Canada.
2. The Olympic Tower
This is undoubtedly one of the essentials on your tour of Montreal. It is considered the tallest leaning building in the world as it is 165 meters high and has a 45 degree incline.
Its strange shape amazes all who pass by. But the best thing is that at the top there is a viewpoint that offers an incredible panoramic view and can be reached by funicular. Do not stop seeing it!
3. Grande Roue
Or for you to understand, the Montreal Eye. You know that decades ago it became fashionable for every cosmopolitan city to have its huge Ferris wheel from which to have amazing views of the city, and Montreal could not be less.
The best thing about this Ferris wheel is that it works all year round, regardless of inclement weather, so you can see the city at different times and thus absorb its beauty even more.
4. The Clock Tower
This is another emblem of the city, also known as the Tower Clock, a building from the beginning of the 20th century that leaves no one indifferent. Even if you passed by and did not know what it was about, you would fall in love with it.
It measures 45 meters and was inaugurated as a tribute to those who died defending their country in the First World War. In addition, the place where it is located is beautiful to walk around and get some heart attack photos.
5. The port
Walking through the port of Montreal will make you believe that you are in Amsterdam because of its bicycles, its architecture, its colored railings and the cruise ships that navigate its canals. A place not only touristy, but also historical, in which to spend a pleasant afternoon and which more than six million tourists visit each year.
6. Mont Royal Park
The name is a nice play on words that gives a glimpse of everything this park has to offer. A beautiful mountain in the heart of the city where you can visit a viewpoint that will give you a beautiful view of Montreal.
The Lake of the Beavers is its most characteristic and striking place. Ideal for having a picnic lying on the grass and forgetting the stress and noise of the city.
7. Jean Drapeau Park
In this park located between two small islands in the city, you will find the Biosphere, a very special museum dedicated to the environment. The building itself is already incomparable, but the interior is unbeatable. Without a doubt, this is one of the essential stops on any tour of Montreal.
8. Old area
It will transport you on a journey back in time, with its old buildings and streets, narrow cobbled alleys. Going back to the other part of the city will be like a trip to the future, because both corners seem like different worlds.
In it you will find museums, restaurants, art galleries, terraces of the most emblematic cafes in Montreal and much more. All this will make you spend a very entertaining afternoon.
This has been our tour of Montreal in which we have introduced you to the most essential places in the city. An impressive visit that will leave an indelible memory in your mind. Do you dare to make it your next destination?
