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Montreal

Montreal in Four Days Easy Going Itinerary

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Day 1
10:00 Saint Joseph's Oratory
Canada's largest church, commissioned by the
miracle-worker Brother Andre

12:05 Mount Royal Park


Providing a spectacular view of Montreal from the top, this
park is a recreational magnet throughout the year

15:10 Jean-Talon Market


One of the country's largest open-air markets, well known for
the freshness and variety of its produce

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10:00 Saint Joseph's Oratory
Visit Duration: 2 hours

Oratoire Saint-Joseph du Mont Royal, built in Italian Renaissance style, is Canada’s largest church. The
basilica, dedicated to Saint Joseph, is best known for its link to the legendary “Brother Andre”, one of the
most popular Quebecois of the 20 th century who reportedly performed miraculous healings on the sick or
injured. Brother Alfred Bessette, who was eventually canonized in 2010, began the construction of a small
chapel on the slopes of Mont Royal in close proximity to Notre Dame College. As demand for prayer space
grew, a larger church was planned and finally completed in 1967 and today the basilica can hold 2,400
seated congregants (or 10,000 standing). The 100 m dome was designed by Father Paul Bellot and is the
third largest of its kind in the world.

The diversity of St. Joseph’s Oratory architecture is unique, since it was planned as a crypt church in 1914
but was only completed at the end of the 60s, thus leaving plenty of room for architectural influences over the Image By: Pierre Camateros
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years. The oratory museum, located on level 5 of the Basilica, showcases permanent and temporary https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Saint_Joseph's_Oratory_at
exhibits. Among its most noteworthy exhibitions is its collection of nativity crèches – with 200 works from
Quebec and another 100 from other countries.
Address: 3800 Chemin Queen Mary, Montréal,
Take a stroll through the basilica’s gardens which boast colorful flower beds, wide lawns, huge trees and the QC H3V 1H6, Canada
Gardens of the Way of the Cross – a 200 square foot area designed by landscape architect Frederick Todd. Phone Number: 877 672-8647, 514 733-8211
Admission: $3 per person; see oratory museum
for other rates C$5 suggested donation for parking
Opening Hours: Crypt and votive chapel daily
6:00am-9:30pm; basilica and exhibition on Brother
André daily 7:00am-9:00pm; oratory museum
Tue-Sun 10:00am-4:30pm
Web: http://www.saint-joseph.org
Neighborhoods: On the north slope of
Mont-Royal
Transportation: Métro: Côtes-des-Neiges or
Snowdon. Bus: 165 or 51

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12:05 Mount Royal Park
Visit Duration: 3 hours
3.2 KM, 0 minutes by transit from Saint Joseph's Oratory

Montreal’s spectacular Mount Royal Park (Parc du Mont-Royal) was inaugurated in 1876 as a place where
city people could enjoy acres of green space and take part in different outdoor activities. The park was
designed by Frederick Law Olmstead (architect of New York’s Central Park) and provides one of the best
views of the city below. One of the premier attractions of the park is the giant cross erected in 1924 by the St.
John the Baptist Society. Standing at over 100 meters, the cross lights up each evening. Most visitors drive to
the top of the mountain to see the view, or they may walk to the top through one of the many trails that bisect
the park. In previous years however – from 1885 to 1918 – a funicular railroad was used to transport people
to the peak. A portion of the park has been declared a National Heritage Site.

There are many recreational options available around the year for visitors to the park. Paddle boating in the Image By: JustLiza
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recreational lake is a popular pastime, while snow enthusiasts take to the hills with their toboggans and sleds https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Beaver_Lake_Parc_Mont_R
during the winter. Most equipment (such as cross country skis, ice-skates, bikes and paddle boats) can be
rented at the park.
Address: Chemin Olmsted, Montréal, QC H3H
Don’t forget to round off your visit to Mount Royal Park with a stop-over at Smith House, built in 1858 and 1A2, Canada
considered the last standing example of rural architecture from the period. Phone Number: 514 843-8240 (the Maison Smith
information center in the park's center)
Web: http://www.lemontroyal.qc.ca
Neighborhoods: Downtown (entrances include
one at rue Peel and av. des Pins)
Transportation: Métro: Mont-Royal. Bus: 11

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15:10 Jean-Talon Market
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
5.8 KM, 0 minutes by transit from Mount Royal Park

One of the oldest public markets in Montreal is Jean-Talon Market (or Marche Jean-Talon in French). This
farmer’s market is located in the city’s Little Italy region between the De Castelnau and the Jean-Talon metro
stations. The grounds were originally a lacrosse field for the Shamrock Lacrosse Grounds club, and in 1933
was opened to the public as a farmer’s market. The focal point of the market is the Chalet, a single building
that once housed a bus terminal, before being turned into a public library and administrative offices.

The Jean-Talon Market is open throughout the year, although it is busiest in the summer months where up to
300 vendors from Montreal’s countryside ply their wares in the open-air arcades. No cars are allowed in the
market’s streets over summer weekends.

The market is considered a little village and is well known for its diversity and community feel. Some Image By: Brian Johnson
merchants continue generations of market sellers and it is easy to understand why this lively location is so Image Source:
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popular among locals and tourists alike. Items for sale include fruit and vegetables, flowers, spices, oils,
cheese, meat, fish and baked goods, and are sold in the market and the brick and mortar shops which
surround it. Address: 7070 Avenue Henri Julien, Montréal
Phone Number: +1 514-277-1588
The Jean-Talon Market is a heaven for foodies who delight in fresh produce and plenty of variety. Admission: Free
Opening Hours: Daily, 7am-6pm, Thur and Fri
until 8pm, Sunday until 5pm

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Day 2
10:00 Old Port of Montreal
Montreal's premier tourist and recreation center, dating back
to 1611

12:10 Hôtel de Ville


Montreal's landmark city hall is illuminated at night to show
off its architectural splendor

13:15 Old Montreal


Montreal's historic area incorporating cobbled streets, old
buildings and a large concentration of museums

15:20 Basilique Notre-Dame


A stunning old Gothic Revival church acclaimed for its
interior and exterior beauty

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10:00 Old Port of Montreal
Visit Duration: 2 hours

Vieux-Port de Montreal, or the Old Port of Montreal, was officially opened in 1830, although it was used as
early as 1611 as a trading post among French fur traders who ventured into the region. Today, the Old Port of
Montreal, which stretches 2km along the shores of the St. Lawrence River, is a prime entertainment
destination.

The historic port was in operation until the 1970s, before the government decided to move the city’s port
activities to its current location at Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. In the 1990s, the architects Aurele
Cardinal and Peter Rose helped plan the redevelopment of the Old Port as a premier tourist and recreation
center. The decision proved to be a sound one, with an impressive six million tourists visiting the area each
year.
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The riverfront is frequented by visitors seeking a place to cycle, walk or rollerblade, with Segway rentals also Image Source:
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available. In addition, the port houses a giant IMAX theatre and the Montreal Science Center. Beach lovers
don’t need to travel to the coast to enjoy sandy shores and a boardwalk: Clock Beach or Plage de l’Horloge
opened up as an urban beach in 2012, one of several in the country. Visitors are treated to showers, beach Address: 333 Rue de la Commune O, Montréal,
chairs, parasols and even a bar. QC H2Y 2E2, Canada
Phone Number: 800 971-PORT (971-7678)
The Old Port of Montreal hosts many events throughout the year, including the Matsuri Japon festival, the Admission: La Balade tram C$5 adults, C$3.50
annual outdoor music festival, the Igloofest which draws tens of thousands each January, and the famous seniors (60 and older) and teens (13-17), C$3
Festival Montreal en Lumiere light show. children 12 and underolder) and teens (13-17),
C$3 (£1.50) children 12 and younger
Opening Hours: La Balade tram June-Sep
Fri-Mon 1-8:00pm
Web: http://www.quaysoftheoldport.com
Neighborhoods: Information booth for the
Vieux-Port expanse at the Centre des Sciences de
Montréal on quai King Edward (King Edward Pier)
Transportation: Métro: Champ-de-Mars, Place
d'Armes, or Square Victoria

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12:10 Hôtel de Ville
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.9 KM, 0 minutes walking from Old Port of Montreal

Montreal’s landmark city hall is known in French as Hotel de Ville de Montreal and is a National Historic Site.
The city hall was designed by the architects Alexander Cowper Hutchison and Henri-Maurice Perrault in
Second Empire Style, with construction beginning in 1872. In 1922, the building was destroyed by fire, with
only the outer shell left standing. A new building was constructed inside the shell of the ruins, based on
designs by the architect Louis Parant who took inspiration from the city hall found in Tours, France. Further
renovations were made in 1932. In 1967, the French President General de Gaulle visited Montreal and stood
on the balcony of the Hotel de Ville from where he uttered his famous words: “Vive le Quebec libre!”

The five storey building is considered one of the best examples of Second Empire style in the country. After it
was renovated, the Hotel de Ville’s Mansard roof was given a Beaux-Arts inspired new look, and the original Image By: Jeangagnon
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slate tiles were replaced with a copper roof. At night, the building is illuminated to show off its architectural https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hotel_de_ville_de_Montrea
splendor.

Address: 275 Rue Notre-Dame E, Montréal, QC


The Hall of Honor is open throughout the week, with different exhibitions regularly on display. You should also H2Y 1C6, Canada
check the city hall’s schedule to learn when guided tours are due to take place. Phone Number: 514 872-0311
Admission: Free admission.
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–5pm. Closed
Take a short walk behind the city hall where two lines of stone run across the surface: This is where you can public holidays
still see physical evidence of the fortified town of many years ago. Web: http://www.ville.montreal.qc.ca
Transportation: Métro: Champ-de-Mars

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13:15 Old Montreal
Visit Duration: 2 hours
0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Hôtel de Ville

The oldest area of Montreal is known, not surprisingly, as Old Montreal or Vieux-Montreal in French. This
historic center was once walled and still boasts delightful cobbled stones from the 17 th – 19 th centuries and
the Old Montreal Port on the banks of the Saint Lawrence River. In 1964, the government of Quebec declared
Old Montreal a historic district and in recent years, the district has been expanded slightly to incorporate
several other streets. The area is considered a major tourist attraction and includes many of Montreal’s most
visited institutions, including the Bonsecours Market, the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Montreal City
Hall, the Chateau Ramezay, the Notre-Dame Basilica, the Saint-Sulpice Seminary and Canada’s oldest
skyscraper, the New York Life Building, dating back to 1888. Old Montreal actually has one of the largest
concentrations of historical homes and museums.
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The Montreal city authorities have done their utmost to retain or restore the look of Old Montreal as it was in https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Montreal#/media/File:Vieux-Port_d
its heyday, to offer you the most authentic experience possible. The Old Port provides recreational space
where visitors walk along the shore of the river, as well as a number of museums and attractions. The
pedestrian street Place Jacques-Cartier comes to life especially during the summer months, when street
performers keep visitors entertained and restaurant terraces are overflowing. During the winter months,
visitors can enjoy ice skating at the Old Port, and partake in festivals such as the Igloofest.

Old Montreal is the ideal place to enjoy shopping for gifts and souvenirs, at unique places such as Marche
Bonsecours.

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15:20 Basilique Notre-Dame
Visit Duration: 1 hour
0.3 KM, 5 minutes walking from Old Montreal

The Notre-Dame Basilica is one of Montreal’s most recognized religious buildings, built in an impressive
Gothic Revival style and standing 200 ft high. It is also one of Montreal’s oldest structures. A small parish
was first founded in 1657 by the Roman Catholic Sulpician Order who arrived in Montreal, which was then
called Ville-Marie. By 1824, the congregation required a larger building and the Irish-American architect,
James O’Donnell was commissioned to design a new church. Although Basilique Notre-Dame was dedicated
in 1829, it took much longer to complete its interior. The smaller, more intimate Chapelle du Sacre Coeur was
built behind the church in 1888, but was destroyed by arson in 1978. Using old drawings and photographs,
architects were able to rebuild the chapel. Pope John Paul II raised the church’s status to basilica during his
visit to Montreal in 1982.
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Visitors are awed by the church’s Gothic Revival architecture and its grand, colorful https://www.flickr.com/photos/zoxcleb/14388264429
interior. The deep blue ceiling is dotted with golden stars, while the sanctuary itself is a blaze of
colors in blues, reds, silver and azure. The stained glass windows depict scenes from the city’s
Address: 110 Rue Notre-Dame O, Montréal, QC
religious history. Hundreds of wooden carvings and religious statues also grace the
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interior. You can also view the Casavant Freres pipe organ, an instrument dating back to 1891,
Phone Number: 514 842-2925
which comprises four keyboards and 7000 individual pipes! Admission: Basilica C$5 adults, C$4 children
7–17, free for children 6 and under; includes
While an interesting place to visit for its architectural beauty, it should be remembered that the 20-min guided tour.
basilica is also an active venue for cultural events, with regular concerts being held throughout Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am
the year. to 4pm, Sun 12:30pm to 4pm

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Day 3
09:30 Botanical Garden
A 75 hectares oasis boasting multiple themed gardens and
greenhouse collections

12:45 Montreal Biodome


Four distinct American eco-systems housed in a former
Olympic velodome

15:15 Rio Tinto Alcan


Planétarium
Spectacular hands-on space museum and planetarium
where science and art meet

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09:30 Botanical Garden
Visit Duration: 3 hours

Montreal’s Jardin de Montreal, or Botanical Garden, is a 75 hectares oasis in the middle of the bustling city
and has a reputation as one of the most important and established gardens in the world. Declared a National
Historic Site of Canada in 2008, the gardens attract nearly 700,000 visitors each year and boast vast
collections and impressive facilities. They are one of four nature attractions under the city of Montreal’s
Space for Life (Espace Pour la Vie) umbrella, the others being the Biodome, the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
and the Insectarium.

The Botanical Gardens, established in 1931, comprise outdoor gardens (covered with snow for four months of
the year), and a multi-complex of greenhouses which feature plants from all over the world. Take your time to
meander through the many themed gardens which make up the Montreal Botanical Gardens, including the
Japanese Garden – 2.5 hectares of native Japanese plants. These gardens host ceremonies and shows Image By: Cookaa
throughout the year, including a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the summer. The First Nations Garden Image Source:
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celebrates the cultures of Canada’s indigenous people, and features native trees such as maple, birch and
pine. Impressive totem poles display native artwork. The Chinese Garden offers winding paths, an artificial
mountain and houses a unique collection of penjing and bonsai. The Alpine Garden, poisonous plants garden Address: 4101, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal
and the flowery brook are all popular among visitors. Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
Phone Number: 514 872-1400
Admission: C$20.50 adults, C$18.75 seniors,
The huge 1.4 meter lion statue (Lion de la Feuillee) located at the entrance to the rose garden, makes a great C$15 students, C$10.25 children 5–17. includes
photo-op for visitors. access to the Insectarium.
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am-6pm, check website
for seasonal changes.
Web: http://espacepourlavie.ca/en; Check the
website for exact schedules. No bicycles or dogs

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12:45 Montreal Biodome
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
1.3 KM, 0 minutes walking from Botanical Garden

The Montreal Biodome (Biodome de Montreal) takes you on a fascinating walk through four unique
ecosystems found on the Americas. Visit the lush, humid Tropical Forest, feel the changing seasons of the
Laurentian Maple Forest, see the Gulf of St. Lawrence or experience the frigid conditions of the Subpolar
Regions of the Americas: Labrador Coast and the Sub-Antarctic Islands.

The building which houses the Montreal Biodome was originally designed by French architect Roger Taillibert
and built for the 1976 Olympic Games as a velodrome, which saw Montreal host judo and track cycling events
under its roof. After the Games, the city sought out ways to use the building to best suit the public, and the
idea of an indoor nature exhibit was born. Renovations began on the building in 1989 and the Biodome was
opened in 1992. Image By: Gilbert Bochenek
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Each of the four exhibits take up one portion of the Biodome, and visitors are able to see not just flora, but
also a variety of animals which are native to the regions represented. A total of 4,500 animals from 250
species call the Montreal Biodome home. For example, you can see the lynx in the Laurentian Forest, various Address: 4777 Avenue Pierre-de Coubertin,
fish species in the Saint Lawrence River and macaws in the Tropical Forest. The Biodome is one of four Montréal, QC H1V, Canada
facilities which comprise the Montreal Nature Museum, and is an accredited member of the country’s Phone Number: 514 868-3000
Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Admission: C$19.25 adults, C$17.75 seniors,
C$14.25 students, C$9.75 children 5–17.
Opening Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm

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15:15 Rio Tinto Alcan Planétarium
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
0.0 KM, 0 minutes walking from Montreal Biodome

One of Montreal’s newest natural science museums is the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium which opened its
doors in 2013. A stunningly designed building, dominated by aluminum, greets visitors who come to
experience an original approach to astronomy. The Rio Tinto Alan Planetarium is a follow-up on the
Montreal Planetarium which was a resounding success between 1966 and 2011 (during which time over six
million spectators visited). It soon became clear, however, that the facilities needed to be modernized to
incorporate the latest technological innovations and the planetarium was moved to a new complex. The
original monument to Copernicus which stood outside the Montreal Planetarium, was moved to the front of
the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium.

The planetarium includes two theaters which offer different experiences to spectators – one viewing the Image By: Mtlfiredude
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universe through a scientific vein, and another through a poetic vein. The museum takes pride in the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Tinto_Alcan_Planetarium
combination of art and science in its exhibitions, led by the creative tandem of Michel Lemieux and Victor
Pilon. An interactive digital exhibition, Exo: Our Search for Life in the Universe allows you to enjoy a
hands-on experience that covers astrobiology, and brings you face to face with the largest collection of Address: 4801 Avenue Pierre-de Coubertin,

meteorites in Quebec numbering over 300 pieces - some of the specimens come from Mars or the moon! Montréal, QC H1V 3N4, Canada
Phone Number: 514 868-3000
The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium forms part of Montreal’s Espace pour la Vie museum district which also Admission: C$19.25 adults, C$17.75 seniors,
C$14.25 students, C$9.75 children 5–17
incorporates the Montreal Biodome, the Montreal Insectarium and the Montreal Botanical Garden.
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun
9am-8pm

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Day 4
11:00 Pointe-à-Callière
Museum
Unique, hands-on museum of archaeology and history
showcasing over 1000 years of human activity in Montreal

13:20 Mary Queen of the


World Cathedral
An ornate cathedral modeled on St. Peter's Basilica in
Rome, depicting paintings of early Montreal history

14:35 Museum of Fine Arts


Montreal's largest museum incorporating 41,000 works from
antiquity to today

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11:00 Pointe-à-Callière Museum / Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History
Visit Duration: 2 hours

Take a fascinating walk through centuries of history through a visit to Pointe-a-Calliere, Montreal’s museum of
archaeology and history. What makes this museum unique is that it showcases archaeological discoveries
at the very site where it is located. After a decade of digs which produced evidence of over 1,000 years of
human activity, the city decided to inaugurate Pointe-a-Calliere in 1992. One of the main attractions of the
museum is the exposed archaeology discovered during the construction of the building and left in situ. To
add historical importance to the museum’s physical location is that its main entrance rises above the point of
land where French settlers landed in 1642. The museum consists of six buildings and structures – the
Eperon, Place Royale and the archaeological crypt, the Ancienne-Douane, the Youville Pumping Station, the
Archaeological Field School and the Mariner’s House.

Pointe-a-Calliere houses a number of temporary and permanent exhibitions. The permanent Where Montreal Image By: Hadrianopolis
was Born takes you through an authentic archaeological site which showcases six centuries of the area’s Image Source:
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history, including the life of the St Lawrence Iroquoians and the remains of Montreal’s first Catholic cemetery
from the 17 th century. The Pirates or Privateers? Exhibition is popular among the younger set where kids
are encouraged to embark on a river adventure in an immersive environment. Budding archaeologists of Address: 350 Place Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y
every age will love the Archaeo-Adventure where they can explore traces of Montreal’s history and take part 3Y5, Canada
in a veritable dig. Phone Number: 514 872-9150
Admission: C$20 adults, with discounts for
students, children, and seniors; free for children 5
and under

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13:20 Mary Queen of the World Cathedral
Visit Duration: 1 hour
1.5 KM, 0 minutes walking from Pointe-à-Callière Museum

Known in English as Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, this ornate church is situated in downtown
Montreal and is the seat of the city’s Roman Catholic archdiocese. Cathedrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde was
ordered by the second bishop of Montreal to replace the Saint-Jacques Cathedral which burned to the ground
in 1862. Mgr Ignace Bourget wanted the new church to model St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Ground broke
on the construction in 1864, and it was consecrated as Saint James Cathedral in 1894. It was only in 1955
that the church was rededicated as Mary, Queen of the World by Pope Pius XII.

Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2000, the 333 ft long, 252 ft high minor basilica is the
third largest church in Quebec and boasts a number of notable features. The front of the cathedral is
topped by statues representing the patron saints of the 13 parishes of the city who donated them, while Image By: Jean Gagnon
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next to the church you can see a statue of Mgr Bourget who commissioned the church. The inside of the https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Basilique-cathedrale_Marie
cathedral is just as fascinating, with the aisles and arches containing paintings depicting early Montreal
history. These paintings include George Delfosse’s work showing Marguerite d’Youville singing Te Deum
Address: 1085 Rue de la Cathédrale, Montréal,
to children during the 1765 fire.
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Other interesting features of the church include the 1900 baldachin covering the altar, the bishop’s 866-1661
Admission: Free admission; donations accepted
mortuary chapel, the Chapel of the Assumption (the Marriage Chapel) and the baptistery. Also take note
Opening Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00am–6:15pm;
of the many texts written in golden letters and which decorate the inside of the cathedral.
Sat–Sun 7:30am–6:15pm
Web:
http://www.cathedralecatholiquedemontreal.org
Transportation: Métro: Bonaventure

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14:35 Museum of Fine Arts
Visit Duration: 2 hours
1.3 KM, 0 minutes walking from Mary Queen of the World Cathedral

Montreal’s Museum of Fine Arts (Musee des Beaux-Art in French) is the city’s largest museum and attracts
over one million visitors each year. Located on Montreal’s historic Golden Square Mile, the museum covers a
surface of 45,000 square meters and incorporates four main pavilions – home to over 41,000 works from
antiquity to today. The Museum of Fine Arts was founded in 1860 by Bishop Francis Fulford, an Anglican
leader in Montreal. Over the years, the museum expanded and its collection grew to its impressive size of
today.

MMFA’s collection includes paintings, graphics arts, photographs and sculptures. The Jean-Noel Desmarais
Pavilion houses the international art section; the Michal and Renata Hornstein Pavilion is home to the world
cultures section; decorate arts and design can be found in the Liliane and David M. Stewart Pavilion; while Image By: Philippe Roudaut
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the Claire and Marc Bourgie Pavilion incorporates Quebec and Canada Art. Highlights of the collection https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bienvenue_Musée_des_B
include an exceptional number of magnificently preserved glass objects such as lamps and perfume bottles
dating from between 300 BC and 800 AD, Persian ceramics from the medieval period, Innuit art, works by
Boucher, Goya, Rembrandt, Tissot, Dali and Picasso, and many more. The museum is considered to have Address: Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3G

the most important graphic arts collection in Canada, comprising prints, drawings and photographs spanning 1J5, Canada
Phone Number: 514 285-2000
five centuries of graphic achievement.
Admission: to permanent collection C$12 adults
31 and over, free for ages 30 and under; free for
Complete your visit to the Musee des Beaux-Art with the sculpture garden, where 22 sculptures are adults 65 and over on Thurs. to temporary
displayed. Works include pieces by Cesar, Dale Chihuly and Fernand Leger. exhibitions C$20 adults 31 and over, C$12 ages
13–30, free for children 12 and under. Wed 5–9pm
C$10 ages 13 and up

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