Attractions

Like to stroll through museums, take in breathtaking views, or breathe in the sweet scent of flowers? Here are a few attractions to delight the senses.

• The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
• The Contemporary Art Museum of Montreal
• The Planetarium
• Olympic Park
• Montreal Museum of Archaeology and History of Pointe-à-Callière

Montréal : Shopping !

Montréal's reputation as a major international fashion and shopping centre is well established. With major department stores and countless boutiques lining the city's streets and Underground City, Montréal offers the most beautiful creations by the best-known names on the local, national and international fashion scene.

At the intersection of Peel and Ste. Catherine Streets, the very pulse of the downtown sector can be felt. The city's main shopping artery runs along Ste.Catherine Street and the elegance of its boutiques, department stores and shopping complexes clearly attest to Montréal's reputation as a fashion capital.

Le Casino de Montréal : An Absolute Must !

Le Casino de Montréal captures all the excitement, and international allure of the city itself. Each of the world's great cities has a memorable attraction, a gathering place that draws people back time and again. In Montréal, its Le Casino where the pace is fast, the fun is non-stop and the buzz is all about having a great time.

So come experience the European cachet of Montréal, a major North American city renowned for year-round festivals, fabulous dining and glittering nightlife.

Le Casino de Montréal spares no effort to ensure you the thrill of a lifetime and unforgettable memories.

The Old-Port of Montréal

As a window onto the St. Lawrence, the Old Port of Montréal offers a unique combination of adventure, sensation, reverie, pleasure and tranquillity. As a window onto the world, it plays host to some five million visitors–city residents and tourists alike–who come throughout the year looking for amusement, relaxation, or just a pleasant stroll.

Visitors will love its dynamic summer life, broad spectrum of ongoing events, river cruises and excursions, as well as winter attractions such as ice sculptures, giant inflatables, skating, and the must-see living nativity. A never-ending source of fun and discovery, the Old Port of Montréal is also the site of unique experiences such as the IMAX theatre and the Montréal Interactive Science Centre.

The Montréal Botanical Garden and Insectarium

The Montréal Botanical Garden, created in 1931, is now one of the largest in the world. Come explore its ten exhibition greenhouses and more than 30 outdoor gardens, and experience the colours and fragrances of the world.

Let yourself be carried away by the exotic charm of the Chinese and Japanese gardens. Step through the doors of the Tree House and learn about the wealth of Quebec's forests and the many ways in which trees contribute to the urban environment. Don't miss the new Courtyard of the Senses, specially designed for visually impaired visitors and offering a completely differentway of experiencing a garden.

The magic of insects

The Montréal Insectarium, located on the grounds of the Botanical Garden, invites you to discover some mysterious and little-known creatures: the insects of the world! This summer, take a stroll among Québec's most beautiful butterflies, which flit about freely in our Butterfly House. Throughout the year, the Botanical Garden and Insectarium put on a number of spellbinding horticultural, entomological, artistic and cultural exhibitions.

The Montréal Biodôme

A sensory voyage... in the spirit of the Americas! How would you like to travel across America, only a few minutes away from downtown Montréal? To go from the humid heat of the tropical forest to fresh air of the Laurentian forest, then from the depths of the St. Lawrence River to the subpolar shores. To familiarise yourself with plants and small animals of each of these four ecosystems by participating in our animation capsules at your own leisure.

Another recommended stop: Naturalia, our exploration room for the whole family, and our temporary exhibits. A voyage for the senses at all times, the Biodôme unveils a world of discoveries for people of all ages.

Activities

Montreal and area offer a wide range of sporting and recreational activities that will please amateurs and experts alike.

• GOLF DES ÎLES: 20 minutes from Le Germain on the Boucherville Islands
• FALCON: 40 minutes from the hotel, a magnificent American-style golf course
• ROYAL BROMONT: 45 minutes from the hotel, a magnificent golf course at the gateway to the Eastern Townships

• MONT ST-SAUVEUR & MONT AVILA: Both in the Laurentians about an hour from Montreal (1 1/2 hours maximum), they offer magnificent slopes and a family atmosphere. Ski lessons and equipment rentals available (www.mssi.ca)
• MONT ST-BRUNO: Just 30 minutes from Montreal, 14 well-lit slopes and the largest ski school in Canada (www.montstbruno.com)

• LE PARC DU MONT-ROYAL: A 10 minute walk from the hotel, this park offers hiking trails, calèche rides, and a sweeping view of the city.
• LE CANAL LACHINE: The Lachine canal in Montreal stretches 14.5 km from the Old Port to Lac Saint-Louis. Along with a spectacular bike trail, it also offers a number of small canal-side cafés.

For Night Owls

TOKYO: The Pink and Red rooms are of modern Japanese design -- fun and happening for the 25-40 crowd. (www.tokyobar.com)

JELLO-BAR: Over 300 kinds of martinis and live music every night. Very retro
(www.jellobar.com)

LEBLANC: At night, this restaurant becomes a fun club and lounge with live jazz every evening. (www.restaurantleblanc.com)

NEWTOWN: Club and lounge owned by F1 driver Jacques Villeneuve. (www.newtown.ca)
737: Good club for happy hour in the summertime – great view from the top of the tallest building in Montreal.

TIME SUPPER CLUB: An intriguing experience, sometimes with ballet and baladi dancers to techno music -- fun, trendy, exclusive. (www.timesupperclub.com)

CAFÉ MÉLIES: This chic resto-bar fits right in with the rest of Saint-Laurent's trendy hotspots. Touted as a French bistro, Cafe Mélies specialises in what is known amongst gourmands as market cuisine. The smooth sounds of lounge and jazz music add to the restaurant's overall relaxing atmosphere. (www.cafémélies.com)

GOGO LOUNGE: Groovy, baby, as in Austin Powers groovy, don’t miss the Go-Go Lounge in surreal psychedelic colours and kitschy cool furniture like colourful red ice cream scoop chairs. The menus are written on old vinyl records and the cocktails have cool names like Pussycat, Kryptonite and Captain America. The music runs the retro range from 70s funk to 80s new wave.

LUBA LOUNGE: Plush velvet décor and soft, moody lighting create a retro-romantic glow. Settle into soft sofas or comfy chairs in the various salon-style seating areas and recline like lounge lizards in scenes from Swingers. The music is not 50s; it’s more DJ-spun hip-hop and electronic beats.

For a customized trip, please visit our concierge page.