Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Historic Sites in Montreal, Quebec
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Historic Sites • Gardens
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Historic Sites • Bodies of Water
Centre-Ville (Downtown)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings
Le Sud-Ouest (Southwest District)
Historic Sites • Art Museums
Olympic Park & Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HoMa)
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Lachine
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Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
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Centre-Ville (Downtown)
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Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Chinatown
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Centre-Ville (Downtown)
Historic Sites • Fountains
Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
Historic Sites • Art Museums
Saint-Laurent
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Parc du Mont-Royal
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Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
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Centre-Ville (Downtown)
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Olympic Park & Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HoMa)
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Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal)
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What travellers are saying
- Shirley A3 contributionsBeautiful chapel and the tour guides were so knowledgeable! Great place to visit after eating at the Totoro cafe just up the street.Written July 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KirstyToronto, Canada5 contributionsExcellent look at history in the city. The experience does require guests to engage with the content by listening to the audios. I’d recommend 1 hour or 2 if you’re really into history.Written November 17, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- IAN DWigan, UK25,831 contributionsI only walked a small area but it was a nice experience from the old port toward Atwater market. The Lachine Canal is an iconic gem located in the southwest of Montreal. Its 13.5 kilometer track between the Old Port and Lake Saint-Louis, its waterway, its green urban park, its industrial remains and its riverside activities make this site an experience to share.Written May 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DrCDBChile1,116 contributionsThe facade of this building is quite nice and it is quite a big building with at least three story levels. There are just a few stores for such a big building are not really that interesting.Written July 13, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- heatherkirbee66 contributionsWe had a few hiccups starting out, Trip Advisor had the opening time wrong and they only give tours at pre-set times, either in English or in French. The staff were able to accommodate us though and we were able to get a tour, which lasted an hour. I wish it was longer, it was very informative.Written April 25, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AmarilisVosJabbeke, Belgium2,346 contributionsWe visited this house on June 23. There is limited parking on site. It is actually two houses connected to each other. Two brothers Oscar and Marius Dufresne built it in the early 20th century. Some parts were not accessible due to the reorganization of some exhibits. With a tablet you can explore the different rooms. It's a nice house to visit.Written August 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tamba5New England260 contributionsSmall but lots of hands on activities! Great place to visit with kids!
They have period artifacts such as a beaver fur top hat.
Nice clean bathroom.
Eva behind the desk was very knowledgeable and outgoing!Written August 18, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - FoodangeManchester, UK4,094 contributionsThe church was free to enter but then there were charges if you wanted to visit the museum so we decided we’d seen enough of old Montreal.
Still worth visiting this cute church with some amazing stained glass windows.
Not sure why this is under shopping here, it’s a church and museum!Written December 8, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IAN DWigan, UK25,831 contributionsThis is a lovely area of Montreal with the square full of numerous statues and flanked by really grand buildings like the Sun life building. Offering an impressive Victorian-style fountain designed to appear cut in half, and two arched metal and wood footbridges, the Square is a popular spot at lunchtime in particular, attracting hundreds of people each day. To this, add wide sidewalks and the restoration of the ancient vespasienne to complete the allure of this important public place.Written May 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Aimee C19 contributionsWe got a nice tour with a lot of explanations, my kids loved it! It was a great half day outing. Downstairs they have a nice bunch of games to teach you some history, good for the citizenship exam practice unless they make significant changes. It is a well kept place and a nice thing to add to your list if you are touring Montreal, esp since there are several other attractions nearby in the Old Port area. It's not expensive either. It's good to be a tourist sometimes, if you live here you don't get to do it that much.Written September 13, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Deb WReno, NV2,450 contributionsThis was a great area to walk through. I really like Le Leon (The Lesson)-it's a statue of a person on a computer.Written August 7, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FoodangeManchester, UK4,094 contributionsThis is a quiet square with a simple monument devoted to the Pioneers. It’s behind the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Perfect for a breather.Written December 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 🥳 🎉 🥳 Keep Life Simple 🥳🎉🥳Pittsburgh, PA123,016 contributionsThis is a very be relaxing fountain where you can sit and relax and enjoy people watching on the benches. I sat there about a half hour writing trip advisor reviews. Well worth seeingWritten July 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- William H45 contributionsThis is a unique museum that looks at the hand-crafted objects both old and new. Quebec has an extraordinary material culture - pottery, furniture, ironwork, silver - all beautifully presented in a historic church building. Weaving in contemporary craft - giving young artisans a place to show - added to the experience. LOVED the videos of working artisans - their stuff and storiesWritten August 4, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- montrealandremontreal91 contributionsI went to see a very excentric schizophrenic yet amusing patient there that wanted me to ''free her', and hire me as a lawyer.
While there, I snooped around and was awed by the idyllic terrace around the building and the view of the St Lawrence below. Some of the river view is hindered today.This was once a grand mansion with Victorian fine architectural details.
Just two bits of advice, if you go, it should be on foot because parking around there is scarce. So if you're fit and need some exercise, challenge yourself to climb up there from Sherbrooke Street and also check out the surrounding Chateau style Water Plant on Dr Pennfield, adjoining McGill Campus and Royal Victorial Hospital (parking available there but expensive) .Written July 19, 2012This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
